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So Ellen and I come home from doing a benefit photo shoot for The Georgia Autism Group and pull into the driveway. At this moment I realize something is different. Sitting next to my beloved Speedy is a brand new set of tires. Upon closer inspection, I see not only are they the correct tires for my bike but there is a B.A. patch secured to them.
Anyone who saw me at the last Ga. rally can attest that I needed new tires last May. Well, the last few months have been financially challenging to say the least. Because of this my bike has sat, waiting patiently for new shoes. Apparently, at least six of my BA.com brothers and sisters took it upon themselves to help me out and bought some new tires.
So I know that my buddy, Thom Williams, had to be involved since he lives only about five miles from me. So I call him to ask if he mistakenly left something at my house..... "no mistake" he says and then proceeds to tell me that a group of friends got together ANONYMOUSLY and got them for me. He won't tell me who 'cuz he is sworn to secrecy.... darn him!!
Well, I was nearly in tears, to think that a group of people thought that highly of me humbles me beyond belief... I am extremely grateful and thank God daily for all my friends on this site. I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those that were involved... your thoughtfulness is extremely generous..... everyone ride safe, Gordon
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Wow, WOW, WOW! If anyone tells me the world is doomed with people like that around, they're crazy!! To the brothers and sisters that put this together for Gordon, YOU are what makes the world go 'round!!!   
Live to love, love to live.
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Wow, WOW, WOW! If anyone tells me the world is doomed with people like that around, they're crazy!! To the brothers and sisters that put this together for Gordon, YOU are what makes the world go 'round!!!
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Blue/White 2007 TBA, Thruxton needles, Unifilter, AI removed, Polaris Bellmouth, Bubs, Nology Coils/wires, Lightbar, Ricor Intiminators, Hagon Nitros, Tall Sissy Bar w/luggage rack, Dart flyscreen & Lowers. 130 Mains, TrueGel Battery MG12-BS.
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Well done you anonymous tire donors 
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What goes around comes around and you are obviously a generous friend. Get them on and enjoy the riding season. 
Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that never hurts. - Charles Dickens
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There are some awesome folks on this site.
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Not all that glitters is gold. Tolkien. Hmm Must've seen the chrome on my TA coming down the road.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Best. Website. Ever.
(but I'm biased)
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That is awesome.
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This is what Life is all about. Well done to those all involed.Great to switch on today and read this thread . atb geoff
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I gotta say it choked me up abit reading of this act of unconditional giving. On the road we're all equal ... one eats all eats , one drinks all drinks . Fantastic.
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Nice one Gordon, with so much crap and greed in the world today it kind of restores your faith in human nature.
Gary.
My girlfriend thinks I'm a stalker...
Well, she's not actually my girlfriend yet.
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Wonderful story. Wonderful people. I agree with Friar.
Cheers, Richard
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That's too cool. Thanks go out to the mystery bunch 
"You can't believe everything you read on the internet" : William Shakespeare
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That is really great! Nice to have good friends like that and not looking for any credit either.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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Wow! The most feelgood-story in a long time!
Black '07 Speedmaster FTW!
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Do, or do not...There is no try.'- Master Yoda
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Fantastic. I've said it before, this is one fantastic community and I'm proud to be called a member. 
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Like's been said Gordon, It could be your anonymous friends wanted to return some of what you've already done for them ba.com does have a way of sneaking up & humbling a person, good on ya man! jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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What an encouraging thing to share with the "gang" and to that small part of the "gang" that went out of their way to help a fellow brother in need.....HATS OFF  You guys rock
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Very cool anonymous donors!! Another testament to this site and the people that contribute to it. All for one and one for all. I'm proud to say I'm a member and "friends" with you all.
Ride on riders.
Brett
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That is sooo cool Gordon But I have to say, I am not a bit surprised. Some of the acts of generoisty I have witnessed with members on this site in the last 9 years have been amazing. Like Missannies said, now get out there and ride!
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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Wow Gordon, that is alright. I guess all those years of paying folks to be your friends has paid off.  Seriously though what a nice bunch of people those BA folks are.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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Good one on the "secret crew". That's why I love this place. Now we need to get together and scrub those babies in
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Too old to die young, too ugly to leave a good looking corpse
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you guys are cool
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Awesome, cool, humbling..sniff
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I bet it was just like Christmas. Was there a bow on them? 
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Hats off to everyone involved...and that includes you too Gordon! (...'cause people who have nice things happen to 'em, usually deserve those nice things happenin' to 'em!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I wanna say I've had my TBA about a year. Riding was limited as I had spinal surgery 6 weeks in and, as soon as I was good to go, I broke my collarbone mountain biking. I did find this group early on. I've been a member of other groups as I've been riding 36,000 years. So many people out there want to jump on you and tell you how bad/mean/stupid/ugly you are. This is the most encouraging, helpful, funny group I've ever been a part of. Good on you guys.
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Hats off to everyone involved...and that includes you too Gordon!
(...'cause people who have nice things happen to 'em, usually deserve those nice things happenin' to 'em!)
+1 Damn it even brought a tear or two to my eyes!
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I wanna say I've had my TBA about a year. Riding was limited as I had spinal surgery 6 weeks in and, as soon as I was good to go, I broke my collarbone mountain biking. I did find this group early on. I've been a member of other groups as I've been riding 36,000 years. So many people out there want to jump on you and tell you how bad/mean/stupid/ugly you are. This is the most encouraging, helpful, funny group I've ever been a part of. Good on you guys.
36,000 years! WOW  Have you put any miles on since the surgery? Just wondering how well your back handles the feet forward position.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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I'm good to go. No problems. Well, I still don't fit on my wife's VFR. Unfortunately, due to an active lifestyle and small brain capacity, I've been through this rehab thing many times.
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Right on Gordon! Lynn was just asking me about how you this past Friday! One of the TV shows had a Gordon credit...
Looks like some gratis beers are in in order once I twist Thom's arm! You ride up to Dahlonega for the rally this years and a tank of gas is on me.
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Fantastic story and big respect to the kind folks who did this for you. They could have at least fitted them for you though..........sorry just joking. 
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Are they on yet? 
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