just kinda sux

Kerry_129 · 12-11-2009, 04:27 PM

I know what you mean - good riding partners, like good friends are rare and to be treasured. But they do exist & might not be as hard to find as it may seen right now.
I consider myself very fortunate to have several great people in my life who are both. Up until the past few years I have taken that somewhat for granted, but it has slowly dawned on me that those people will likely be lifelong friends and are a huge part of what makes my life great (including Kathy of course, the best person & influence in my life).

I'm so sorry you lost Brian like that & though I can relate, I can still only imagine how it feels to deal with the memory of that day. Life goes on though, and there are more 'kindred spirits' out there to ride with & even more importantly be true friends who 'get it'. Kathy & I mentioned Doug in your thread discussing your negative feelings towards riding. A friend/riding buddy of ours died in his arms in August of '08, and he still deals with the after-effects. Much like you, he questioned continuing to ride, but couldn't give up something which is a part of our very being. He remains a very fast yet conservative & considerate rider, and more importantly he's an all around great person (his wife Angela also, who often rides with him). They live east of Charlotte & often ride in the Uwharrie Forest area (some surprisingly good twisties around there). It would be very convenient for you to meet up and ride together, and I feel very confident in telling you that Doug could restore your faith in being able to find good solid riding partners who are trustworthy, yet fun & challenging. Not squidly, not slow, not stupid - just right. Take me up on it & let me put you guys in touch for a ride some day - I dare ya.

And hang in there, man - I still think about my buddy Trent on a regular basis, but it's easier now to look at pictures & remember him with a smile instead of feeling tears well up.

12-11-2009, 04:27 PM	#15
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	I know what you mean - good riding partners, like good friends are rare and to be treasured. But they do exist & might not be as hard to find as it may seen right now. I consider myself very fortunate to have several great people in my life who are both. Up until the past few years I have taken that somewhat for granted, but it has slowly dawned on me that those people will likely be lifelong friends and are a huge part of what makes my life great (including Kathy of course, the best person & influence in my life). I'm so sorry you lost Brian like that & though I can relate, I can still only imagine how it feels to deal with the memory of that day. Life goes on though, and there are more 'kindred spirits' out there to ride with & even more importantly be true friends who 'get it'. Kathy & I mentioned Doug in your thread discussing your negative feelings towards riding. A friend/riding buddy of ours died in his arms in August of '08, and he still deals with the after-effects. Much like you, he questioned continuing to ride, but couldn't give up something which is a part of our very being. He remains a very fast yet conservative & considerate rider, and more importantly he's an all around great person (his wife Angela also, who often rides with him). They live east of Charlotte & often ride in the Uwharrie Forest area (some surprisingly good twisties around there). It would be very convenient for you to meet up and ride together, and I feel very confident in telling you that Doug could restore your faith in being able to find good solid riding partners who are trustworthy, yet fun & challenging. Not squidly, not slow, not stupid - just right. Take me up on it & let me put you guys in touch for a ride some day - I dare ya. And hang in there, man - I still think about my buddy Trent on a regular basis, but it's easier now to look at pictures & remember him with a smile instead of feeling tears well up.