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For all who Know Motorcycle Riders
>>
>>I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But,
>>you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last
>>Sunday.
>>
>>I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the
>>sidewalk. But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.
>>
>>I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
>>But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the
>>hurricane relief.
>>
>>I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
>>But, you didn't see me, driving behind you when you flicked your
>>cigarette
>>butt out the car window.
>>
>>I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
>>But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to
>>the homeless.
>>
>>I saw you, stare at my long hair. But, you didn't see me, and my
>>friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
>>
>>I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
>>But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves
>>to those that had none.
>>
>>I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
>>But, you didn't see me, cry as my children were born and have their
>>name written over and in my heart.
>>
>>I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
>>But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.
>>
>>I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
>>But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into
>>my lane.
>>
>>I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
>>But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe
>>behind me.
>>
>>
>>I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
>>But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife' s leg when she told me to take
>>the next turn.
>>
>>I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
>>But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the
>>car to go on his date.
>>
>>I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
>>But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.
>>
>>I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
>>But, you didn't see me, leave the road.
>>
>>I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
>>But, you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
>>
>>I saw you, go home to your family. But, you didn't see me.
>>Because, I died that day you cut me off.
>>
>>I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family.
>>But, you didn't see me.
>>
>> in hopes that people will understand the biker
>>community.
>>
>> I hope you never lose
>>someone that rides. Have a great week my friends

That was one brill read for me so i thank you for sharing it with us ....i do hope someone takes heed of what you are saying.. My brother was a biker til he lost his best friend to a drunk driver...

How true all those words are- as an EX biker I can relate, have great week yourself, Doug and safe riding man ( Gee wish I still had my Harley ) -lol

Amen to that my fellow rider.

I couldn't even count the number of times we barely missed being hit among other things.

We laid it down one time and ended up having surgery and almost losing a leg.

And you are so right. We went on every toy run that was in the area. The turn out was amazing. It eas even in the 40's and that didn't stop us and our friends. Not a complaint one just a lot of fun for a great cause.

Did a lot of poker runs for charaties and to raise money for fellow bikers that their children needed money for medical care or unfotuantely for a funeral.

I could go one forever but more people need to be aware that we are out there. The bike was extremely loud (barely within the limit) for that reason.

Keep the shiny side up and safe journey my friend.

Thanks Doug ::: I am so sure that you have made a few people stop and think .. Thanks from one rider

Think once, think twice, think bike.

very nice doug, i am afraid of motorcycles not the people who ride them, Harleyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy good morning g/f good to see ya

Hi Kat.

Good to see you too. Went back on my word huh? lol

Let's just say that my break was "Really" short.