tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post1480054168294279012..comments2023-11-15T09:24:10.316-08:00Comments on The 25 Year Plan: Rider in the SkyMichael K. Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-36232919858628344722008-09-06T22:04:00.000-07:002008-09-06T22:04:00.000-07:00Sorry you had to lose a good friend n person that ...Sorry you had to lose a good friend n person that way! <BR/>Living on our own terms is what makes us free.<BR/><BR/>I've seen so many cars almost wipe-over bikes around here it's horrible.Snaggle Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197042129309670471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-287978235853994062008-09-02T19:03:00.000-07:002008-09-02T19:03:00.000-07:00I feel for you and your friends family man. I rais...I feel for you and your friends family man. I raise my glass to Big Mike's memory, let him ride free for ever.WooleyBuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731631725262074662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-10714983993187902052008-08-29T17:26:00.000-07:002008-08-29T17:26:00.000-07:00wonderful post and a lovely tribute filled with pa...wonderful post and a lovely tribute filled with passion and honesty.<BR/><BR/>it seems trite to tell you why i came over, but i will anyway. i tagged you for a game (over at my place). if you want to participate (i usually don't) feel free.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the reality check.Man Named Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299332753447389139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-3967594909969432972008-08-29T08:08:00.000-07:002008-08-29T08:08:00.000-07:00I am actually reading this today because my curren...I am actually reading this today because my current trip is on a little hiatus due to a windy mountain road and A LOT of loose gravel. I am lucky, my knee is not, but a weeks rest and Ill be going again. I am not telling my mother about this until I am back home, she thinks Im just enjoying the last days of Turkey.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry to hear about your friend, but I love what you wrote. I think all drivers know the risks we take when we get on the bike. And those are feelings I have tried to put into words to everyone who tells me how dangerous it is. its not for everyone, but its something I love. And I will get back on the bike and not stop. I know the risks, but I prefer to take them. Some people do. And it is our choice.<BR/><BR/>An amazing tribute to your friend, and all riders.<BR/><BR/>He will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-60769911963488087262008-08-28T22:40:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:40:00.000-07:00Losing a loved one sucks. Whether it is quick fro...Losing a loved one sucks. Whether it is quick from an accident, or over time from an illness, the pain is the same. I will say a prayer for Mike and his family.flleeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09891409738590573673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-48497549037596973372008-08-28T07:19:00.000-07:002008-08-28T07:19:00.000-07:00so sorry for the loss of big mike. i have some pre...so sorry for the loss of big mike. i have some pretty strong feelings about this, as a high school classmate was killed by a drunk driver while she rode her motorcycle. she was 17 years old. ever since then i've understood the rider is gambling every time he rides. i guess it's okay to take the risk, as long as the rider doesn't have children to take care of. parents and friends all grieve something fierce, but children should not have to lose a parent to a reckless hobby. i hope he didn't have kids...<BR/><BR/>rest in peace, big mike.mckayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104054006183829611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-61421697493017497992008-08-26T21:21:00.000-07:002008-08-26T21:21:00.000-07:00I am so sorry for your loss of a great friend and ...I am so sorry for your loss of a great friend and comrade of the riding road. Yes, we all know the risks, but our love for the ride overtakes it and our love for life rides the road we choose. Here's to your new Asphalt Angel--Big Mike. May he ride the Heavens full throttle overlooking you and those he loved on this planet.Kathleen Jennettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527996189920596997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-84268239181738124862008-08-26T17:39:00.000-07:002008-08-26T17:39:00.000-07:00What a wonderful tribute to your friend. Sounds li...What a wonderful tribute to your friend. Sounds like he lived life his way, and although too short, it was full.Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021041066225678236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-66095013282352048202008-08-26T10:14:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:14:00.000-07:00Thank You Mike that was very heartfelt and i neede...Thank You Mike that was very heartfelt and i needed to read that. You know when I didn't have anywhere to go Mike put me on his couch when nobody else would and I thanked him every day for that. I'm gonna miss him and I'm still gonna tell him every day thank you big Mike for taking me in. For helping me. Mike had the biggest heart ever and made that sure everyone knew. So in ending Mike A. thank you very much for being a good friend and very very good Writer. Love ya Bro<BR/> TenneceeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-90030012679146572452008-08-26T07:55:00.000-07:002008-08-26T07:55:00.000-07:00Your entry brought tears. Rest in Peace! Here from...Your entry brought tears. Rest in Peace! Here from Michelle's... and I'll be back!Chrisseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14480457289334886158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-66607097975730548172008-08-26T07:02:00.000-07:002008-08-26T07:02:00.000-07:00wow...i cannot believe this...mike i love you brot...wow...i cannot believe this...mike i love you brother...rip and ill see ya soon..<BR/><BR/>nealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-12223574933702583432008-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:002008-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00I think you know my feelings on them. I lost a fav...I think you know my feelings on them. I lost a favorite cousin on a bike, due to a drunk driver.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-27599432845761673082008-08-26T01:56:00.000-07:002008-08-26T01:56:00.000-07:00Thank you Mike. I will always remember the gusto M...Thank you Mike. I will always remember the gusto Mike poured into most of what he did, singing, NA service and riding are but just a few. I am so taken with grief and am comforted by your words...sometimes Mike and I would talk about, well, we've actually pictured something very much like this. SHIT I am so sadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com