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jim grace (aka dixie) [ View ] [ HIBOYJIM@AOL.COM ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] dade city, Florida (352) 518-1117  jim grace

I LOST MY BEST FRIEND TODAY YOU GUYS KNEW HIM AS BIG R. HE WAS NEW TO THE SITE BUT HE WAS A GEARHEAD FROM WAY BACK HE'S THE ONE WHO JUST BOUGH THE GOLDWING HE POSTED ABOUT RECENTLY,HE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE WING THIS AFTERNOON AN HE DIDN'T MAKE IT,WHAT MAKES IT WORST IS HE JUST RECENTLY RETIRED. BUT THE BIG MAN FROM DADE CITY IS IN HEAVEN NOW I HAVE NO DOUBTS ABOUT THAT. THANKS RIP BIG R

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Posted by roofcam34  -  05/20/2008 12:49 AM Sorry to hear about your friend, Jim. Been there a couple of times. It's tough. Prayers and thoughts go out to you and his family. Leo (roofcam34) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sioux City, Iowa   Posted by 1carguy  -  05/20/2008 01:29 AM I'm sorry to hear about your friend. I've loved motorcycles all my life but recently it seems like I'm always hearing about someone involved in a fatal accident, especially us guys over 50. Very sad. 1carguy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasanton, California   Posted by 37tin  -  05/20/2008 01:58 AM I am sorry Jim, that hurts!,,,,,,,,I know!,,,,,,,was he your cross country trip partner? hang in there dixie,,,,,,,don't know what else to say right now 37tin [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] langley, Canada   Posted by 30 A pickup  -  05/20/2008 05:59 AM Jim, I am sorry to hear about such bad news about BIG R. I will remember you & the BIG R family in my prayers. Lynn 30 A pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cowpens, South Carolina   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/20/2008 06:34 AM sad to hear that dixie. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by cr55  -  05/20/2008 07:42 AM Jim, Sorry to hear about Big R. It's always sad to hear about a friends death especially on a motorcycle. Just remember he's in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.............CR I thought that I knew it all , but.. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dover, Delaware   Posted by zinski3  -  05/20/2008 08:00 AM Sorry to hear about it, Dixie. Hang in there. zinski3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Edwards, Missouri Charter Member since December 2000   Posted by brian41chevy  -  05/20/2008 08:13 AM Sorry to hear that Jim. Will keep you and big R in our thoughts. There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Lenox, Illinois Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by bigdude  -  05/20/2008 08:17 AM I'm very sorry Dixie. resident know it all [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Three Rivers, Michigan Charter Member since January 2004   Posted by rodsnhawgs  -  05/20/2008 08:22 AM Terrible news. You have all my sympathies Dixie. rodsnhawgs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Saint albans, West Virginia Charter Member since August 2001   Posted by orphans2  -  05/20/2008 03:36 PM Dixie, Just got the news early this morning about Rastus. Certainly hit me like ton of bricks, still very hard to believe that he's gone. I know he will be missed by all of his friends down there, as well as all of us up here. He was one just one helluva of a nice guy. Never had a cross word to say, always seemed to have a smile on his face and a story to tell you. Very, very sad. I feel very sorry for his family; him being just retired and with many, many good years ahead of them. And now it is all gone. What a shame. Here's a picture of the big guy with his wife from a year ago. I know most of you never met him, but for those of us who knew him, you'd be hard pressed to find a better person. Rest In Peace Big R. orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001   Posted by DavyJ  -  05/20/2008 09:41 AM To the Florida gang, and Big R's Family: Our prayers and sympathy goes out to you all. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by tlp1968  -  05/20/2008 10:28 AM Dixie I am in shock. I remember talking to Big R a couple of different times when he set up his account and he was a great guy. This is such awful news for those left here to miss him. I will pray for you and for his family. Remind everyone you know guys to watch out for motorcycles. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by REBORN55  -  05/20/2008 10:40 AM Sorry to hear of your loss--thought and prayers on the way Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois   Posted by blksheep  -  05/20/2008 10:52 AM This is very sad news, Jim and we feel your pain. Please pass along our condolences to Big R's family. blksheep...in Charlotte blksheep [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Charlotte, North Carolina   Posted by CK  -  05/20/2008 12:22 PM Jim, sorry to hear of the lost of your best friend. Ken CK [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] mililani, Hawaii   Posted by Tony57  -  05/20/2008 02:30 PM So sorry to hear about your friend.May he rest in peace. Tony57 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Hillsboro, Missouri   Posted by 31tudor  -  05/20/2008 02:35 PM Sad news for all of us! Dixie, my family's thoughts and prayers are with you and with Big R's family. May we all remember to be more careful on the road! Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002   Posted by DaveHughes  -  05/20/2008 02:43 PM Very sorry to hear this tragic news- Sadly it reminds us how fragile life is. My thoughts are with the family and friends. DaveHughes [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] seaman, Ohio   Posted by tlp1968  -  05/20/2008 03:32 PM You know Dixie I was looking at our forum discussion about his new Goldwing. It was talking about accidents and the dangers of bad drivers mixed with motorcycles. It was sad to read but makes a very good point for those bikers still riding. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by ol bear  -  05/20/2008 04:23 PM OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS R WITH YA JIM ,,,, LES N CINDY BALES ,,AKA OL BEAR OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana   Posted by flagator79  -  05/20/2008 04:23 PM I am saddened by your loss Jim. Leaves a hole that nothing fills. My prayers are with you, your family and his. God needed him home I guess. Hang in there. Skeet If the world was fair, the worm would eat the bird half the time [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] West Monroe, Louisianna Charter Member since December 2005   Posted by Jaybird  -  05/20/2008 07:21 PM Sorry for your loss Dixie. Another reality check for us all. Jaybird [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cincinnati, Ohio Charter Member since December 2003   Posted by '40MercCoupe  -  05/20/2008 10:05 PM Dixie, Sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend and fellow rodder. May God bring you and his family the peace that only he can. '40MercCoupe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Greeneville, Tennessee   Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/20/2008 10:15 PM Dixie, very sorry to hear of your friend's untimely death. Hang in there. regards, Ken Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia Charter Member since July 2007   Posted by Red's Place Custom & Restoration  -  05/20/2008 10:50 PM sorry to hear you lost a friend but the sad truth is the older you get the more it will happen. I have a good friend who is fighting the caner thing now he is 78 owns a 41 packard conv. Amp gauge went out he tried to fix it hisself and couldn't it will be at the shop by friday so I can get him going again, I told everyone else they would have to wait a day on me. Going to miss him when he is gone but will entertain him as long as he is here. Red's Place Custom & Restoration [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Charlotte, North Carolina   Posted by 37tin  -  05/21/2008 01:37 AM You said it Red!!,,,,the world needs more people like you, that's a true friend for sure!!God bless you.. 37tin [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] langley, Canada   Posted by debus  -  05/21/2008 07:52 AM We send our thoughts and prayers. It is so sad loosing someone close to you especially in a terrible accident that probably could have been prevented. We agree with tip1968......be careful out there and look once, twice or even three times for the bikers. Ted & Mary Ann debus [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Titusville, Florida   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  05/21/2008 05:51 PM Hey Jim, sorry to hear about this kind of thing. Been there with a good friend of mine who bought a car from me and killed himself in it. I know how you feel. Stay tough big guy. Tommy Tommy choo choo [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York Charter Member since June 2007   Posted by Corvette64  -  05/22/2008 12:56 PM Oh no. Not again... How awful and especially after we just had this discussion about bike safety a couple weeks ago. My condolences to the friends and family. http://www.streetrodding.com/index.cfm/f/forums.getThread/id/28465 Any idea how the accident happened? Solo? Tangled with a car? Corvette64 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas   Posted by REBORN55  -  05/22/2008 01:04 PM Hope this is not a trend. More people buying motorcycles and geting hurt. Had one of our neighbors got killed last night when a car turned in front of him on his bike. Just bought the bike 2 weeks ago. 38 years old--left behind wife and 2 kids. Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois   Posted by orphans2  -  05/22/2008 02:17 PM JB - I believe that he was returning home from a part time job, when a car cut him off. I also heard that it was a young woman driving the other vehicle. I have family who live in the same neighbor hood as Jim and were also close friends of Rastus and his wife. This was one of those accidents that could probably have been avoided if the other driver had been paying attention to what they were doing. I had known Rastus for several years, but not nearly as long as Jim, so I know Jim is really crushed by his death. orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001   Posted by tlp1968  -  05/22/2008 03:39 PM We nearly lost a friend and his wife last fall on bikes. There were 4 of them riding and a woman was driving after having surgery on her wrist or hand and was unable to control her vehicle and she headed right into them. One man was killed, one paralyzed, our friend and his wife were seriously injured, in the hospital for months and are still trying to recover and 1 rider was unharmed because he was able to avoid the collision. Like Ken I hope this trend of accidents does not continue. Please be careful guys and gals. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by dixie  -  05/22/2008 04:07 PM no ORPHAN the lady was 76 years old she made a left turn at a intersection right in front of RASTUS he never had a chance ,although he did try to turn left to miss her but to late. she said she never seem him coming. jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by Ken_tech  -  05/22/2008 05:39 PM "She said she never seem him coming...." Very sadly, this is the case all too often. There are many people on the road that do not possess good driving skills. We see them daily. But the States give them licenses. And then you see other people more concerned about their cell phone conversation than their driving. Texting while driving is absolutely the worst. Ken_tech [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Fairfax, Virginia Charter Member since July 2007   Posted by Corvette64  -  05/22/2008 07:41 PM Well its just awful when these things happen. I've been right there man. I've too have had so many close calls on bikes over the years that I finally sold all of my stuff in early 80's. I know I sound anti-bike in my previous posts, but thats not me at all. I really really like motorcycles. In fact, I was at a Honda dealership in Arlington Tx last weekend looking at a new 750 Shadow Spirit. I am (was) thinking about buying one because of the gas prices. I just can't seem to drop the hammer because of the way people operate their cars. They are not driving they are steering. Not thinking or paying a bit of attention or just don't care - one of the two. I haven't decided which one yet. Shivers went up my spine when I saw this post this afternoon. Corvette64 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas   Posted by dixie  -  05/22/2008 08:12 PM Would like to thank you all for your thoughs an prayers, Big Rs wife said the same an god bless u all. THANKS SO MUCH--DIXIE-- jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by trorie  -  05/22/2008 09:01 PM Sorry to hear about your friend Jim. You will be in my prayers. Christ is the great comforter especially during situations like this. trorie [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasant View, Tennessee   Posted by blade58  -  05/24/2008 12:23 PM sorry to hear about your loss my thoughts and prayer to you and his family blade58 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] apopka, Florida Charter Member since January 2008

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