Gatlinburg 07 Fund-raiser idea - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

BlaznBlu · 05-18-2007, 01:12 PM

As many are now aware of, Joe/EXT1JDH suffered a brain aneurysm two weeks ago and has a protracted and expensive recovery ahead of him. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that he has insurance to assist with this, not to mention the other bills that will continue to mount.

The mods and admins here have been very gracious to set up an account here where we can make donations for Joe. I would like to coordinate a fund-raising event to also assist with this.

About 35 of us will be converging on the quiet hamlet of Gatlinburg in a couple of weeks to enjoy the beautiful scenery and each others company. I was thinking that we all have restaurants and bike shops that we frequent well. Maybe we could ask for a donation of something like gift cards/certificates, cool shirts, gloves, hats, skull caps, miscellaneous bike supplies etc. Most places wouldn’t mind giving away something small for a good cause, plus it gives them a little advertising. Just have to be sure that the gift cards/certificates are for places that anyone can use regardless of where they live.

Bring these items with you to Gatlinburg and on Friday or Saturday night we could auction these items off. All proceeds can then be sent to Joe and his family as well.

What's everyone think? Let's spread the word and lets see what we can accomplish while we are enjoying our vacation together.

**Clint** · 05-18-2007, 01:27 PM

Very generous of you, Jeff.

**drgibson** · 05-18-2007, 06:22 PM

Yet another reason I'm proud to be a member here.

I wish I could be in Gatlinburg too.

outlaw · 05-18-2007, 07:54 PM

i'm all in and will bring several items. i agree with you don. this is really a great thing and also makes me proud to be a member here.

stp1971 · 05-21-2007, 02:30 PM

Will see what I can do.

BlaznBlu · 05-21-2007, 04:42 PM

Hey Sean, can you spread the word to the Misfits that are going but don't belong to the forum, please?

stp1971 · 05-22-2007, 06:48 AM

WIll tell them.

Ext1jdh · 05-22-2007, 12:14 PM

I can't believe you folks. I'm just a smartmouth, I don't deserve any of this kindness, really!

**drgibson** · 05-22-2007, 02:17 PM

Trust me it's a good thing that none of us get what we truly deserve.

BlaznBlu · 06-12-2007, 07:45 AM

After a couple of great riding days, we wrapped up the trip with a great dinner and drinks at Corky's restaurant in Gatlinburg. We had a great turnout, and they gave us the entire balcony that overlooked the main drag. Hours of debauchery followed, which will be detailed in the other threads, I'm sure.

Everyone really stepped up for the fund raiser, and I am very happy to report that we raised $405.00 for Joe.

We had alot of donations from the Misfits as well, most of all from Gumby. He bought a Tail of the Dragon shirt donated by Sean that we all signed, then he turned around and gave it back to me to send to Joe. Really classy move.

Thanks to all who participated and made donations, it really says alot. It shows we all look out for each other.

palanon · 06-12-2007, 08:05 AM

**drgibson** · 06-12-2007, 08:57 PM

Way to go.

Ext1jdh · 06-12-2007, 09:36 PM

Holy Cow

stp1971 · 06-14-2007, 07:36 AM

Great Job Jeff and everyone that was there that partook(sp) in the auction and the others who just donated!!!!! Makes me proud to be a Misfit and a Member of the Motorcycle-Journal group!!!!!

blackie1491 · 06-14-2007, 10:32 AM

You guys are really setting high standards for the rest of us..

Awesome!!!

stp1971 · 06-14-2007, 12:06 PM

As it should be. Eventually the attitude will turn with everyone bikers are not such bad folks. At least this group of folks are great and the ones I ride with!!!!

Ext1jdh · 06-20-2007, 07:47 PM

The T-shirt just showed up today.

What can I say, you guys are awesome!

I can't say enough thank you's

thank you,
thank you,
thank you...

stp1971 · 06-21-2007, 11:26 AM

+10!!!!!

05-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Suzuki Bandit in the near future. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 901	Gatlinburg 07 Fund-raiser idea As many are now aware of, Joe/EXT1JDH suffered a brain aneurysm two weeks ago and has a protracted and expensive recovery ahead of him. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that he has insurance to assist with this, not to mention the other bills that will continue to mount. The mods and admins here have been very gracious to set up an account here where we can make donations for Joe. I would like to coordinate a fund-raising event to also assist with this. About 35 of us will be converging on the quiet hamlet of Gatlinburg in a couple of weeks to enjoy the beautiful scenery and each others company. I was thinking that we all have restaurants and bike shops that we frequent well. Maybe we could ask for a donation of something like gift cards/certificates, cool shirts, gloves, hats, skull caps, miscellaneous bike supplies etc. Most places wouldn’t mind giving away something small for a good cause, plus it gives them a little advertising. Just have to be sure that the gift cards/certificates are for places that anyone can use regardless of where they live. Bring these items with you to Gatlinburg and on Friday or Saturday night we could auction these items off. All proceeds can then be sent to Joe and his family as well. What's everyone think? Let's spread the word and lets see what we can accomplish while we are enjoying our vacation together. __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

05-18-2007, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,453	Yet another reason I'm proud to be a member here. I wish I could be in Gatlinburg too. __________________ I have been diagnosed with Electial Disfunction, I just can't get excited about any of our candidates!

05-18-2007, 07:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	i'm all in and will bring several items. i agree with you don. this is really a great thing and also makes me proud to be a member here. __________________

05-21-2007, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,773	Will see what I can do. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-21-2007, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Suzuki Bandit in the near future. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 901	Hey Sean, can you spread the word to the Misfits that are going but don't belong to the forum, please? __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

05-22-2007, 06:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,773	WIll tell them. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

05-22-2007, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,222	I can't believe you folks. I'm just a smartmouth, I don't deserve any of this kindness, really! __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

05-22-2007, 02:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,453	Trust me it's a good thing that none of us get what we truly deserve. __________________ I have been diagnosed with Electial Disfunction, I just can't get excited about any of our candidates!

06-12-2007, 07:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
BlaznBlu Clutch Cadet Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: Black M50 with blue ghost flames. Suzuki Bandit in the near future. Location: West Melbourne, FL Posts: 901	Fundraiser update After a couple of great riding days, we wrapped up the trip with a great dinner and drinks at Corky's restaurant in Gatlinburg. We had a great turnout, and they gave us the entire balcony that overlooked the main drag. Hours of debauchery followed, which will be detailed in the other threads, I'm sure. Everyone really stepped up for the fund raiser, and I am very happy to report that we raised $405.00 for Joe. We had alot of donations from the Misfits as well, most of all from Gumby. He bought a Tail of the Dragon shirt donated by Sean that we all signed, then he turned around and gave it back to me to send to Joe. Really classy move. Thanks to all who participated and made donations, it really says alot. It shows we all look out for each other. __________________ When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So let's all get drunk and go to heaven!

06-12-2007, 08:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	D __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

06-12-2007, 08:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
drgibson Thumper Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,453	Way to go. __________________ I have been diagnosed with Electial Disfunction, I just can't get excited about any of our candidates!

06-12-2007, 09:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Elgin, IL, US Posts: 5,222	Holy Cow __________________ I am lurking. I am likely to be eaten by a grue.

06-14-2007, 07:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,773	Great Job Jeff and everyone that was there that partook(sp) in the auction and the others who just donated!!!!! Makes me proud to be a Misfit and a Member of the Motorcycle-Journal group!!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

06-14-2007, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,202	You guys are really setting high standards for the rest of us.. Awesome!!!

06-14-2007, 12:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,773	As it should be. Eventually the attitude will turn with everyone bikers are not such bad folks. At least this group of folks are great and the ones I ride with!!!! __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

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