Vealmonkey

[blue27]

Well, this is not a post I wanted to write or an enjoyable read, but please do. Alot of us know a member on here, Pat Astle, or Vealmonkey on many of the forums. If you didn't know 2 years ago Pat had a house fire destroying or damaging a large portion of his vast collection of Trikes and Motorcycles. It was all moved into storage until the house was repaired and could be moved back, cleaned and organized. During this time Pat fell in to some Medical complications that have not improved. He has serve case of Diabetes and a spinal issue that is eroding the nervous system and causing lower body problems. Pat now resides in a nursing home in Maryland permanently. He is very weak, will not be able to walk again and has vision problems.
Unfortunately all his personal property is to be liquidated. Pat has no family. There is a good friend of Pats that he worked with for many years, his Wife is now Power of Attorney over his finances, legal issues and medical expenses. I have been tasked with (and with help of some other people) to sell off the collection.
I have been tracking down alot of his parts and bikes...if you have anything that belongs to Pat please contact me, so we can work something out.
First Pat has asked for some times to be sold to certain people. So the Tiger 250 and 500, Nicholson 500, Suspended 90, the A+ and PK are spoken for. The rest we are moving onto my property (reason for storage trailer) to sort clean and sell. I will be taking some of the Motorcycles to a local swap meet this month to try and sell.
The rest will be going up on eBay. I have started a separate account and paypal so that all funds are kept separate form mine. Name will be Veamonke0 on eBay (obliviously will have no feedback). Paypal will be same as email vealmonkey@gmail.com.
This will take some time, already want to say Thank You for those that have helped so far. William Kain Heiland Tim Mohr Bryan Raffa
If you would like to contact him, please PM me, I will not post his phone number, I do not want people calling to bug him about parts.

[blue27]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/222370801323

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[Aulbaugh]

Awesome thing your doing! I hope things go well and lots of funds are raised for Pat. I don't know Pat but I'll be praying for him.

[1979atc]

Also sending prayers to Pat and his family. Hope everything works out for what you are doing.

[dman10]

Don't know him, but know who he is and what he's done. I'm sure I'll do my share of the bidding.

[El Camexican]

So sorry to hear this. He's been missed on here and I'm sure in many other places. Please let him know he's still remembered.

[Scootertrash]

Only know him thru this forum, but sad news nonetheless. I'll keep an eye on the auctions and bid when I can. Prayers sent.

[HairyJR]

Bruce that's a commendable task you've taken on helping a trusted friend. Personally never met Pat but have shared several threads and PM's on vintage ATC subjects. Prayers to you Pat.

"HJ"

[350for350]

I've never met or even talked to him, but I'm still sorry to hear this.

[atc007]

Blue is being pretty modest here guys. He has up ended his own life to do this. He is traveling to a state away and hauling all of this collection to his home and ebaying it. A full time job for a team of people. Life aint fair and this story is sure proof. God Bless Pat, Bruce and all that are helping out.

[atc300r]

Also praying for Pat.Miss his post when he would find a rare three wheeler part and share his finding with us.

[yaegerb]

This is very sad news. I miss pat's finds. Never knew how he found all the hen's teeth parts and they were all amazing finds. Hat off to you Bruce for stepping up and helping out. You both are great assets to this community. Pat will be missed and our prayers are with him.

[Jwheeler]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Pat, He has been very helpful over the years with comments and parts. He is deeply miss from being heard on this site. And Bruce to you and your family for taking the time for a true friend in-need. THANK YOU !!!!!

[Hopper055]

I'm very sad to hear about pat. I was always anticipating him posting in my build thread. With out him there's no way I could have built that. I just wanted to tell him thanks. I never got a chance to speek with him about it. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

[schlepp29]

Pat you will be In my prayers, im sorry to hear this. God bless