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Title: Gertie's gone Post by: BikerGran on March 09, 2019, 02:57:43 PM It's a sad day today, end of an era for me. I've just said goodbye to Gertie. I haven't been able to ride her for a couple of years, and I finally got my head around to knowing that I don't want her to just sit in my garage doing nothing, so she's gone off on a trailer with a bloke I've known for years, he'll tinker with her when he has time and try to sort what's wrong with the axle, and I've told him I'm ok with it if it turns out to be a better idea to use the parts for another project - that would still be better than just wasting the good bits.
I bought her as a bike in 2000, had her triked in 2004/5 and I reckon I've done more different stuff and visited more places than lots of people who've ridden for far more years than I have - I might even write a book! But I might just have a bit of a cry first... Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: Olds on March 09, 2019, 04:34:48 PM Sad to hear this BG. Cry all you want. :'(
I think you have made the right decision and while it would be nice to know Gertie was going to be back on the road, even used for parts would be better better than it sitting doing nothing. Not sure that I could be strong enough to let mine go though. Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: Manky Monkey on March 09, 2019, 06:20:39 PM I understand the reasoning Bobbie.
Time to let someone else enjoy her. You'll always have the memories :) Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: BikerGran on March 09, 2019, 08:30:15 PM Not sure that I could be strong enough to let mine go though. It's taken me two years to come to this decision. Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: BikerGran on March 09, 2019, 08:39:08 PM She's only gone to Portsmouth - Terry T came and got her.
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: Manky Monkey on March 09, 2019, 09:45:27 PM Well at least she's still in the family :)
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: merv on March 09, 2019, 10:20:50 PM Sorry to hear Gertie's gone
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: JayJay on March 11, 2019, 08:51:33 PM Terry T will look after her. At least you know she's in good hands Bobby. Plus you love your camper now, so really it's about enjoying another phase in your life. :)
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: BikerGran on March 11, 2019, 09:01:21 PM Terry T will look after her. At least you know she's in good hands Bobby. Plus you love your camper now, so really it's about enjoying another phase in your life. :) I know that JJ but I'm really a biker/triker at heart and the campervan will only ever be second best. Bikers understand what I mean but I can't explain it. Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: minimutly on March 13, 2019, 06:20:07 PM Well done! Hard but sometimes best, now you won't be in pain every time you look at her. Moving on, but what memories eh?
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: stinkey on March 13, 2019, 07:25:31 PM Feel your pain BG
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: triker_Chewie on March 14, 2019, 09:04:17 AM Terry T will look after her. At least you know she's in good hands Bobby. Plus you love your camper now, so really it's about enjoying another phase in your life. :) I know that JJ but I'm really a biker/triker at heart and the campervan will only ever be second best. Bikers understand what I mean but I can't explain it. also "CamperGran"doesnt ring the same Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: Manky Monkey on March 14, 2019, 10:57:57 PM :)
Title: Re: Gertie's gone Post by: BikerGran on March 15, 2019, 04:44:09 PM also "CamperGran"doesnt ring the same You're right! I even tried 'TrikerGran' when I qualified for it but that wasn't me either. |