K11 Owners Group

Ted · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject: Where has Ted been???

Hi Folks,

I am sorry for lagging lately in answering PM's and being around, I have had a few lemons served up in the last few months. About six weeks ago things were humming along, my Wife was pregnant, McCain was on fire and I actually was seriously looking for bikes. Then dreaded news, the 3-month sonogram revealed no heartbeat. Then in prep for the DNC they discovered a mass on my Wife's left ovary. Then pathology came back with the "C" word. Then McCain lost and as a Presidential Appointee, I lose my job on January 20th, with prospects dimming a bit with the economic downturn.

It is not all sad news, matter of fact I am hoping things have turned - my Wife had surgery on Tuesday to remove the left ovary and a few other things (including prophylactic measures - the appendix, part of the omentum and a bunch of lymph nodes.) They found no obvious signs of cancer and did not have to remove other things as we had been told were a possibility. We are waiting on pathology to see if Chemo is necessary (prayers and thoughts enthusiastically accepted!), but as ever remain hoping for the best but preparing for what may come.

I hope to be around more in the coming months - after all if I do get lucky enough to find a nice K11RS (before Gwen does Twisted Evil

) I will probably need all the tech advice I can get!
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Ted

KOG#1

Shoganai · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject:

Ted, thanks for the update.

Wow, tough times. I so sorry, and pray for here recovery and you job future.

Steve got word today about a meeting in a week, "to address changes due to the economics of 2009 - 2010.
IE some heads will likely roll. Sad

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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak

The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT

Nana korobi ya oki

rydor · Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear the hard news, Ted.
Best wishes from both of us for your wife's full recovery.

Mystic Red · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:06 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear that Ted, if there is anything I can do to help, PM me and let me know.
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Scott Hespelt, '94 K11LT
K11 OG #466

Sonu · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:09 am Post subject:

Hi Ted,

That's a rough year! Prayers expedited.

I hope the new year brings a lot of good news to you.

Sanjiv
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1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO

Off the grid · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:42 am Post subject:

Warmest thoughts and prayers for you and your family in these trying times Ted.
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2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

drmalacarne · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:18 am Post subject:

My best wishes and thoughts for you and your wife.
Positive energy from Brazil to you! Wink

Guilherme.
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1994 K1100LT SE n° 0267
1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
Yes, a Hog and a Beemer can live together!

owrstrich · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:44 am Post subject:

you are your family are in our thoughts ted...

if you want to get away for some enthusiastic mototouring... our motobrick is available to you and your wife for 2 up in socal from dec 13 to jan 9... as we will be in the midwest looking after things back there...

let me know...

j o
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yeeeeeehaaaaaaa...

Jim Brotherton · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:18 am Post subject:

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope everything turns around for you.

Hang tough!
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1995 K1100RS
2004 R1150RT

Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:11 am Post subject:

Thoughts and prayers for both of you, Ted.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
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BlackHoof · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

Ted,

My thoughts & prayers for you & your wife, sorry to hear of your
troubles...
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Kent

'93 K1100LT- Blurple Colored
Lucky # 887
'27 Bugatti Replica/Kit Car-Dark Purple
'05 Suzuki Brugman/Russell Seat...

abreeze · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

Well be sending thoughts and prayers to you also.

DetroitDan · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

Ted,

You and your family are in our prayers.
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1973 CB350F / 1977 R100/7 / 1991 DR650S / 1995 K1100RS

"No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that’s in the right and keeps on a-comin’” Capt. Bill McDonald (1852-1918)

Stoked Steve · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject:

Ted, so sorry to hear of your misfortunes. It was great to meet you at Hungry Mother's earlier this year, thanks for the donuts!

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours.

If you ever find yourself down in the SE part of the state, you can have unlimited use of my K11RS, it would be honored to have you as a pilot!
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

Ted,
likewise from the midwest are many heartfelt thoughts and prayers. I've got 2 LT's at your disposal if your up this way as well.

It was a real pleasure to meet you this spring. Hope to do so again.
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Ride safe.

1995 K1100LT 0302044
2017 FLHTK Ultra Limited
Garmin StreetPilot 2820
Garmin Zumo 550
Garmin Zumo XT
"One who does not ask questions is ashamed to learn" Danish proverb
1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

Moondog · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject:

Ted, My prayers for both of you. I am just coming off the no-job part and it is no fun. There is a K-1 for sale in Vermont. At Frank's BMW. Kind of a long haul for you though.
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I like the social aspect of riding. Rally's, socializing, drinking beer, fartin' and carrying on. Smile

2004 R1150RS
1996 K1100RS (moved on to new home)

Milton · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

Very sorry to hear of your trials. My prayers are for you and your wife.

Milton S.
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Jethro Tull: Thick as a Brick!

1992 K100RS 48K. Dead for now.
1998 Triumph Tiger 43K->56K. Doin it in the dirt.
1978 Honda CB400T 32.5K. For my boys.

Phil Marvin · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject:

Hi, Ted,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Elizabeth. I can't offer a K1100 any more, but if you and Elizabeth are near El Paso, you are welcome to use a K75RT and/or a K75A/3. And, it should go without saying, if there is anything I can do, please tell me.
Ride Safe,
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

dietric · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject: Re: Where has Ted been???

Really sorry to hear about all this, best wishes for your wife's recovery!

Klinker · Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear about the loss of your child, Ted. Wishes for peace and comfort to you and Missus.

Tough break about the impending end of your appointment. But you must have has some idea that was possible...

So, any experience in securties litigation?
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tlp
1994 K1100RS

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