Get Well Relay

I know that Artie said he will ride 100 miles in any direction, but I would also like to be apart of the relay if possible.

 

It would be advantageous for a get together. We'll see how things shake out with the coordinator.

 

I think it would be sweet if you guys up in the NW wanted to get together. I just don't see anyway for a rider to get from where you are, to the rest of us. Unless you could coordinate and get something together fast and get a card mailed to us, that we could then take from Nebraska east. Same thing with a couple of guys saying they are in Arizona and New Mexico. I wish we could all get together but there seems to be a lot of distance between some of us.

 

Also, here is my idea for a card. I thought if we put together something large, made out of card stock, with the XJbikes logo and "Get Well" or something along those lines on the front. The back of the card could be a map of the US where we could mark where we rode. Inside on the left side we will leave it blank so there is room for the pictures we take, maybe one picture for each hand off or meet that is set up along the way. Then we can all sign something on the right hand side. You can find large cardboard tubes used for mailing at any mail place, if you punch a hole at each end of the tube and attach a strap it could easily be carried on your back on a motorcycle. Also, I am willing to send my digital camera a long for the ride so that we have one form of media to take all the pictures, as long as someone at the end point can get the pictures printed off and attached to the card. It would also be nice to get the camera back at the end but I'm not really stressed about that.

 

We are Down here in Stuart Fl 150 miles south of you. I am willing to connect with you no problem.

 

I'm picking up the Grand Rapids to Metro Detroit area. I'm riding with one or two other riders. Here are my thoughts:

The originator of the relay should have a back pack to carry the cards and stuff in. This is something that can be passed off to the next rider. Perhaps mementos or thoughtful gifts could be placed in it. Also, the originator should get one of those disposable cameras (maybe a couple of them) to take pics along the way.

 

I'm in central Colorado (only one there on the map). I would be willing to travel to eastern Utah and eastern Colorado (either or both). Or maybe south to New Mexico...?

I have to work during the week, so only Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday are available for me to travel.

Jim

 

Wow, lots of XJ's in central & eastern USA. For the West Coast I only noted a few. I'm in Solvang CA and can the card from Salinas CA down to Ventura. (I need to find the map and get pinned)
Greg
PM at gregu
email at dgulrick@verizon.net

 

Gamuru, I would be glad to meet up with you. I work tonight - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 7:00 am. and I'm off the rest of the week. I know the XJ rider in Battleground personally and will be glad to get the card to him. I think there may be a rider or two down the gorge (just south of the gorge actually) and I would certainly be willing to meet up with him as well as anyone in the central Willamette Valley area.

Let me know and I can meet you anywhere it is convenient for you. I will PM you with my cell #.

Loren

 

Wamaxim, pm sent.

Gregu, it looks like us West Coasties will be orchestrating our own card relay. I'm working on putting something together so stay tuned. The get-well card hopefully will be making it through your neck of the woods and will need to carried on farther south. Perhaps we can press you into service for that leg? I'll pm you a link to the thread when it's posted.

 

Can we get an update as to whether the card has started it's it's journey? Is it going to be one card or are there several making different journeys?
I will be meeting with whatever rider can take it from Chicago up into Michigan ( South Haven or Benton Harbor) and up to Grand Rapids to hand off to Madmaxim85...

 

A little late I see but I live in elizabeth city NC and am willing to travel to richmond va - norkfolk va - virgina beach va- morehead city nc jacksonville nc, gold boro nc raliegh nc ETC basicaly 3 hours in any direction.

 

Nursepadawan and I will ride from Grand Rapids to Metro Detroit area to meet up with Bigfitz, I think.

"When" is the question of the hour, it seems.

 

Hey W. Washington and PDX area members. Clicky here for a meet-up.

 

I just sent an email to KC's ABC affiliate with the info about the ride, its purpose, etc.
If you guys want to get some local attention, try emailing your local stations. just a quick email with the email and thread linked here. It can't hurt, right?

 

I'm in the Portland OR area and, I know that I'm jumping on here kind of late but, my bike is still getting straight (I need a new rack of carbs). I would still like to meet up where ever and, sign a card for Bill if that's still possible. Some one send me a PM with a number and/or a time and place I'll do my best to be there. Bill helped me out as late as Friday the 24th and, countless times before that. If I don't hear from anyone in the next day or so, I'll start PM'ing some of the NW folks to get the info. From the moment that I first heard about the accident, Bill & his family have been in my prayers and, on my mind. Just makes you realize just how fragile we all are.

Ken

 

It looks like we need a rider to make the Chicago to sw lower MI run. I can ride down to Benton Harbor and bring the package up to MadMaxim85 in Grand Rapids. SO CHICAGO TO BENTON HARBOR ANYONE

 

We've got that one covered too; Protomillenium has already volunteered.

lowlifexj PM me your info and I'll add you to the Chicago- Benton Harbor- Grand Rapids- Lansing- metro Detroit- Norwak, OH- Akron leg.

All you guys (and gals) that have responded to me/volunteered for a part in this leg, watch your email/PMs. I'm pulling together a summary of everyone's info and I'll get it out to you ASAP.

Chicago to Akron via Michigan is dialed in.

 

has anyone heard if the journey has started?

 

I've got Akron to Pittsburgh. Just need to know when.