Allwyn Long ride

[Donovan]

I will not be here for the meeting on Tuesday as I am going to Haida Gwaii for a few days.  But Guy made a suggestion that I thought should be brought up at the meeting.  Since they Allwyn Long ride was not a great success due to weather etc he thought that since Allwyn was a member of our club that the club should sponsor it.  We have funds in the bank and what use is it of them just sitting there making money for the bank.  We might as well use some of it for a worthy cause.  Any ways maybe it can be brought up and we can think about it.  If there is enough interest then we should approach hospice and find out what support they will need to hold it next year.

[british bulldog]

Doesn't any buddy remember Robert Lundblom-known as INDIAN BOB he was a founding member I am very disapointed in thee members of the Prince George Vintage motorcycle Club for not holding an event for him. I and others had suggested some sort of event for Robert Lundblom since he had passed a way. Nothing ever came of it. I call it swept under thee table. In do respected you as members as i am not any more an event is a must for this man as well. He was the BRAIN, HEART, SOUL and BODY that helped build your club. I will always remember and still ride with him. He new how to ride and what a club was all about. He is a real motorcyclist or biker witch ever word you prefer. I would suggest each and every one of you that new him give your head a shake and dig deep into your heart and give it some thought. From a old founding member
  THE BRITISH BULLDOG 

 

[fj1200]

Since I don't belong to the club in any way other than being a forum reader\contributor, this would be my reply to "B B".

I would appear that Allwyns buddies in the club thought enough of him to take it upn themselves to make the effort to remember him in some way. Not leaving it up to others to do this for them. Thumbs up to them for making that effort, because it does take time and commitment.
On the other hand it would appear that Indian Bobs buddies didn't feel the need to take it upon themselves to step forward and organize something. Maybe staying in the club and leading the way in making an event happen would have been the way to go.
One thing I do know is that sitting on the sidelines and complaining doesn't help anyone, or get anything done.  If you want to remember Bob, "great", then stand up, step forward, andd start something happening.  And no, you don't have to be part of the club to do this. There are a lot of people read this forum as well as the announcement sections of the "free" newspapers, that would probably be glad to attend.

That's the way I see it anyhow.

[Dennis]

I hope we are not going to start ranking who was or was not a more deserving person for a memorial.  That would really be pathetic.

I agree (and have suggested) that since the Allwyn Long memorial seems to have suffered a bit of a momentum, that maybe it could be picked up by our club to assist.  As I said in an earlier post, we are probably the most active club in town, and if any group could pull off a camp out/party it would be us.

I rode with Bob on his last organized ride event. Guy, Bob and I rode to his beloved cabin at Likely and then did the Muscle Run to Smithers.  He told me about riding a Panhead to Florida and riding through snowdrifts to get there.  He showed me the camp stove he cooked on.  He did the trip on $250.  I feel a connection to him and all of the old bikers I have known and learned from.

Rather than get into who or who is not the most deserving late rider to remember, why don't we consider hosting a memorial camp out/party for all of those riders who have influenced us in their own way.   The most important biker in my life died two years ago.  No one in our club knew him.  I learned from him that the best way to pick up chicks when living in a small town was to own a Harley.  Loving that Harley, and all of my bikes since, came later.   All of you know bikers that have come, taught, guided or otherwise influenced your life and love of motorcycles; an uncle with a bike who took you for your first ride, or a friend who patiently taught you about points ignitions.  

I propose that we offer (its not ours for the taking) to the current organizers of Allwyn's memorial, that we help organize and host a camp out/party for all of those riders who have influenced us, and passed on.  We could call it whatever, but the concept is a memorial week end with a special nod to those before us who we want to remember.

Thats my two cents.   Peace and Grease, Dennis.

p.s. BullDog: you need more peace and maybe less grease.  Love you too. Dennis.

[fast1]

  Okay- obviously many of you don't know the Allwynn story. Born in Burma his country became a military regime when he was 12. Wanting to be a free man it took till he and his wife were in there late thirties to immagrate here. Having no children of their own they became foster parents. in 18 years they fostered over 110 kids. Allwynn gave to everyone and every charity. When we took him on his last group ride he was all excited and wanted us to do this ride in his memory and to raise money for hospice house a charity I hold dear since my MOM died there 2 years ago.I cannot say enough about the wonderful things they do. Just because you knew Bob better doesn't neccesarily make  him the better man. I loved Bob too but he made no such request. That being said these events are a lot of work. Lauries already starting to plan for next year. So Bulldog, time to shit or go blind put up or shut up. Get off yer ass and start something!!! Talk is cheap.

[british bulldog]

What i am trying to say is can't we do something for Bob as well.I tried but couldn't do it alone. I need the clubs help. THE BRITISH BULLDOG

[Kaw-meister]

As this thread was started to discuss the 'Allwyn Long ride'. I would like to say that I do support the Idea of extending club help to ensure the continuance of this ride. I would like to say 'great job Wayne B.' for the effort that you have put forth to make this ride happen. I know that Allwyn was a close friend and i am sure he is smiling down on you now.


I would also like to comment on other rides on their own thread, as this is not the thread to do that!!!!

[fast1]

  Just 2 more cents- the Allwynn ride was started by aim members, not Vintage club, Allwynn put out 1000 bucks for start up costs. Our clubs attendance the first year amounted to Jeff. Second year Dennis and Lauri. Third year Russ, Clayton and..Jeff! In fact Jeff goes to more motorcycling events than any other club member. Stick that in your pipe and smoke it.

[Dennis]

While I am not the secretary, nor am I charged with reporting the outcome of our meetings, I will report that this topic was delicately broached last night.  The predominant sentiment is that this quickly became a devisive debate in the forum, and not one we need to have at our meetings.   Last night's turn out was rather low, and I am speculating that some members may not have wanted to enter into a potential fray.  Fret not.  There is no motion presented, and hopefully none will be.  Lets get back to talking about motorcycles.

Peace & Grease, Dennis