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    RIP Smokin Al

    in General Chat

    Posted

    So I have started to type my thoughts and feelings here, and hold my tears back a zillion times, and I am still unable to control my sadness, so i am just gonna try and stay light. One thing i know for sure is, someday when its my time, the first thing i am gonna do is track track that summumma-b*tch down, and kick him square in the a$$, for makin me cry more in the last few days than i have in the last few years! ....... right after i throw my arms around him and cry out of hapiness instead of sadness.

    Aside from a ton of great times at the dunes of course, one of my favorite things about Al was the random calls i would get from him, about BBQ, or his sisters "broken house" (his sis lives in henderson, so once in awhile he would call in a favor when something would break...lol), or invites to events he was doin in the SoCal area. Once he called me and was all excited......

    Al; "hey Buddy! how ya doin?"...Me; "i am good, how are you, whats goin on?"...Al; " I'm good, hey are you at home, i need a favor?"...Me; yeah, I am here, of course what do you need?"...Al; "I need to borrow 200 bucks" ...Me; Lol, what? sure? are you in town or something?"...Al; "haha, no i am at home"...Me; "soooo, how am i gonna get it to ya? lol"...Al; "well heres the deal, do you know what Cambro boxes are?" ...Me; "no clue"...Al; " a cambro case is a food service/catering storage case for hot food (CONTINUES WITH A VERY IN DEPTH DESCRIPTION OF THE CASE AND WHAT HE IS GOING TO DO WITH IT...LOL) and i found 2 for sale in vegas for 100 bucks each, and the are normally like 400 each."...Me; "hahaha, sooooo, what are you telling me Al?"... Al; haha, your catching on arent ya!? I need to borrow 200 bucks, then i need you to take the 200 over to 24/7 limo service, ask for Anthony, and tell him you are there to pick up the cambros for Smokin Al's BBQ. then just hold on to them for me, until next week when my sister can stop by and pick them up and bring them to me." ...Me;Hahaha, gawd dammit Al! haha, so you want to borrow 200 bucks, an hour of runnin around, and some gas money from me then, is that what your saying??...LMAO!!"...Al; haha EXACTLY! ...Me; lol EXACTLY!, you sucker!, no problem buddy, I will take care of it.........anyway the rest of the call was all BBQ talk and a bunch of bs'ing but it is one of those funny "moments with Al" that will always stick out in my mind.

    The fact of the matter is, i probably would have brought him the 200 bucks to his house if he asked me too. thats just the kinda of guy Al was, once you knew him, you loved him, and you would do anything for him. In the relatively short time that Al was a part of my families life, he was in it full throttle, he was a part of my family, without question.

    Al was truely important to myself and my family, and it saddens me deeply to have lost someone so special. As i sit here typing through my tears, I reflect on the past year and the things Al fought like hell through, and I know that he is deffinately in a better place, and is no longer in the pain that he was in just days ago, but i cant help but be selfish and wish he was still here, even for just one more day. I would give anything to be able to talk to him just one more time, to have the chance to let him know how much he means to me and the family.

    I love ya Al, and hope to walk beside again someday...

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    3rd Annual 70 Regatta reports & pics

    in Dumont Happenings

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    I can't stop thanking people. laughing.gif

    Alot of people don't even realize how much time and effort skinner put into this event as well. I'd like to thank you Justin for everything you did and all the initiative you took. You fuggin HANDLED shiat and I really appreciate it! beercheers.gif

    Also, all the girls who helped out: Julie with registration, Shanna with t-shirts, Anna and Amanda with raffle sales. You all were a huge help!

    Everyone who helped setup the track and cleanup afterwards. You know who you are. Thanks!

    And one more guy who isn't on here but is a good friend of dune rat, Israel! He was our EMT who was sitting there all day long in my truck with his medical bag, backboard, my cel phone, and medical plan. Many people didn't even realize who that guy was and that we had an EMT, but he donated his whole day to the event and was there ready to respond if needed. Thank you Israel!!!

    no problemo sir! happy to assist! no thanks needed it was well worth the time!!! lets do it again, i am free next weekend!...ok maybe not...lol!

    Big thanks to you and everyone else that was involved also, this event has grown so much so fast that there is no way it can be handled by just a couple people, and its awesome how everyone pulls together so we can all have a good time!!!!

    deffinately thanks to everyone who came out to play, and for making all the prepping and "assembly" worth it !!

    i am laggin on pics and vids but i will get my sh*t together in a bit and share the little bit that i have too!

    3rd Annual 70 Regatta reports & pics

    in Dumont Happenings

    Posted

    What happened to Joey? I heard he got hurt as i was leaving on sunday

    just a quik update, i have talked to him a few times since his crash, he spent some time in the hospital yesterday, has a 5 or 6 inch cut near his knee, and a puncture also. he is back home now and the doctors elected to leave the wound open, and pack it daily, so he will have a nurse coming to the house for a little while to re-dress it. he is in good spirits and told me that he will be back at the next regatta, but will probably have aa few more safety mods to help stay on the correct side of the bike!

    i just wanted to chime in here and let everyone know he is ok, and on the mend!

    axle

    in Honda 70 talk

    Posted

    not critical so i dont want to pay a fortune for it, but if anyone has an axle laying around (for some odd reason) lol. i could put it to use. the axle in julie's bike has a slight bend and the threads are shot, so i need the axle and castle nuts if anyone happens to have one? figured i would throw this out there since the regatta is upon us and that would be the best chance to meet up with someone to get some parts.

    thanks!

    NEEDED

    in Honda 70 talk

    Posted

    Naawww my wife will be there too so yours is safe lol! As far as payment, your money is no good round here, and I don't drink so...... I guess you are S.O.L Haha! Don't worry about it I am glad to help! Keeps another 70 in the dirt! :headbang1:

    3rd Annual 70 Regatta RAFFLE prizes

    in Honda 70 talk

    Posted

    here is an update!!

    Painterjoe- ATC70 paint job!

    The Custom Shop- Trueflow Intake for a 7.3 Liter Ford Diesel, 1)K/N Rhino 660 Air Filter, 2) Bottles of "What A Shine" Metal Polish, 1) DVD Impact Video "Rhino Mayhem", 1) Pair Utopia Glasses in Carbon Fiber/Grey, 1) Utopia Flex Fit Hat, 1) APC White Guage Face for a 95-97 Chevy S-10.....Retail Value $575!!!

    PeeWee the pinstriper/ atc70decals.com- 1 off carbon fiber atc decal set, and 9 complete sets!...

    yes one set for every year 70..1973,74,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85!!!

    Bustinbs/superstar70- ATC70 t-shirts, front number plate, rear brake plate, ladies ATC70 tank tops!

    Randog/Inspirnetics- Bar risers, whip mount, and t-shirts!

    Las Vegas Dynotech- (2) gift certificates for 50.00 towards any shop service!

    Nealrideoutphotography.com- (2) 8x10 professional photos, and a pair of 416th Flight Test Squadron beer coozies!

    Sterdy Products- Complete exhaust system, other items TBA!

    DRATV- (3) reproduction rear grab bars for ATC70, (2) reproduction ATC70 metal seat pans!, (5) fuel petcocks rebuildable style, (5) 45 degree air filters, (1) ATC70 carb, (2) complete ATC70 crankshaft/rod assemblies, (5) ATC70 spark plugs, and (5) ATC70 420 chain kits!

    Jettrim- Custom atc 70 seat cover, and some custom can coozies!

    Johnnie Walker RV- Checkered flag RV accessory set includes: pop up trash can, 2 door mats for RV doors, pop up window shades for tow vehicle, and checkered flag pattern outdoor awning mat!

    HondaATC70.com- Custom foot pegs, in satin black or silver powder. (will bring black). Bolt on REAR foot brake kit, same color choice. (will bring silver) (These will be given away to the same person as they go together...)

    Complete front disc brake kit (installed) 3 bolt hub, rotor, master cyl, caliper & weld on mounts, & FORKS! Winner tells us if there bike is an early or late model, how tall your bars are, and we will set it up, ship it to you powder coated, ready to mount on your bike! In other words.. a complete ready to bolt on front fork assembly either early or late model...

    Thats $580 retail for both!!!

    JUST ADDED TODAY!!!

    Special seperate auction for those with stock 70's particularly!

    125 SEMI-AUTO ENGINE KIT!! PLUS INSTALL!! PLUS PIPE!!! ...PLUS HELL YIAH!!

    thats right! show up with a stocker, leave with a rocker!! 20 dollar tickets for this special auction!!!

    could you imagine, for 20 bucks you can possibly have a 125cc motor!!! and be able to ride it right then and there!!!

    get on this one stockers!!!

    check out more details here-->70/125 prize!!

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