Fellow trikers

[fabiodriven]

Especially those who attended Trikefest 2013.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to all I came in contact with. It cannot be said enough how great of a group of people you/we are and how welcomed we all make each other feel.

Unfortunately, I came this year with a horrible attitude. I wanted to meet and greet everyone and mingle as I usually do. In case anybody hadn't noticed, I haven't been posting on the site much and I deleted my Facebook account. Long story short, my demons from the war have caught up with me and turned my life upside down. I am no longer able to work and my woman decided to leave me rather than stand by a wounded warrior. I spent some time in the hospital literally days before Trikefest and it was questionable whether or not I was even going to be there. I spent a lot of time off by myself caught up in my thoughts and smoking cigarettes rather than enjoying what should have been such a fantastic week for me. I left abruptly without saying goodbyes, please don't anyone take that personal. I have deep seeded issues that I will be dealing with for the rest of my life and there will be good times and bad times. If it weren't for the friends and family that I have, I may not even be here to be writing this right now, take that as you may.

At this time the boat is still afloat, albeit the bilge pump has been working overtime. The storm is far from over, but the seas have calmed slightly at this particular moment, but that can change at the drop of a hat.

No hard feelings to anyone, I didn't leave in a huff because I was upset with anything that happened that week. I just needed to get home. I have so many things to do here and now I'm up shite creek already. After damaging my ribs I can't even attack the projects I was planning on doing to keep my mind occupied and improve my living situation, so I just futz around doing menial crap that I can do without further aggravating my ribs.

Basically my life is all facked up. I'm sorry to have drug my issues down there, but I thought I could have left them at home. It really didn't work out that way. Thank you all for setting up such a great event and supporting me as you all did.

[ATC-Eric]

Man Im sorry to hear your lady left. Hope you can find a happy-ish place for yourself. I wish you the best with improving your situation.

[thestud25]

Hey brother, you know we had some fun! Albeit, we didn't howl at the moon too much, we still had some good times! You have my number, you better use it no matter what time of day if you ever need anything, and now that you have all this free-time you need to come down here and ride our trails, float our rivers, and come down to our lake house!! Talk to you soon!

[New2Tri-Z]

Keep on trike'n' man! It always gets better, even if it gets a little worse first. I have never made it to Trikefest, but it sounds like most everybody there is nothing short of a stand up dude (or lady, sorry ladies you are great too). Everybody on here seems to have a ton of respect for you Fabio and you know your sheet when it comes to trikes, that is a no brainer. Always remember there are plenty of fish in the sea, and as a matter of fact take up Stud's offer and maybe try some "fishin" while your floating on the river Take care Bro!

[tri again]

whoa, so sorry to hear of your pain.
It hurts me too just hearing about it.
Seems like wherever I go, my head comes with me and some distractions are better than others but hard for me to "be here now" when I'm trying to ignore shooting pains,
either 'real' in my back or legs or 'really real' through the heart.

Ribs like to hurt like nothing else and heartache
has no mercy.

I've hit a few sites looking for suggestions on 'how to survive a breakup'.
Most are pretty informative.
So many studies on sadness and depression
but not much research on happiness.

Hang in there and do NOT hesitate to use the phone.
541 nine three five 42zero six, anytime day or night.

[MIK6]

You have a brother here in NY if you ever4 want to get away.. my door is always open to you!
You got my #, day or nite feel free to call!

MIK6/ Mike

[atc007]

I kinda thought this was where you were at John. I just searched my pm's for 25 minutes, I swore I had your #,but I couldn't find it. Please give me a call, it would be my privledge to hear from you again ! What you are going through is absolutely natural for the hell you saw. None of this is your fault. You Warriors take out the trash and it's up to God or whoever to sort them out. And nothing is perfect,bad things happen doing the right things. Missions specifically. Anything I have to say is dribble,as I have NOT been to war. My Dad went through WW2,my Bother in law has, more CK's than he likes to think about. But, he was there for a job,A very important job. And he did it. He's been retired now 15 years. It DOES get easier. But it never goes away. With the guys I have known anyhow. I know it's easy to say keep your head up and go for a ride,but I hope you can . If you call this character above ^^^,I bet you will not be disappointed Triagain, I mean... I'll be waiting by the phone.

[keister]

You KNOW I got your back. Stay strong, trike brother. Anything you need..... Just say the word.

[roostin atc]

I always got a spot for you and a bike to ride. If you need a getaway I'm here and I'm sure a lot of other people would say the same thing. Your a Good man. Don't let life grab you by the balls. Take control of it, grab it by the horns.

[atc007]

I always got a spot for you and a bike to ride. If you need a getaway I'm here and I'm sure a lot of other people would say the same thing. Your a Good man. Don't let life grab you by the balls. Take control of it, grab it by the horns.

Same here. And those here that have visited here will tell you that's not such a bad thing lol.

[fabiodriven]

I appreciate all of the help and the support from all of you. Thank you.

BTW, this trip and 500 build would have never happened had it not been for Steve and Dan. Craig fit right in and did his part as well, but those two are the reason the trip happened and our open class bike not only ran, but ran very, very well.

[atc007]

NP,,I got one for ya John. You would have lost it with me today. Had the family at Mcdonalds playland today. AC was nice and cold. Kids are done eating,wifie and I are sitting there. We stopped at a Garage sale on the way over,and the guy was disassembling a nice set of bunk beds. We're checking out with some kids clothes,,and the headboard falls right on the side of my wife's ankle. Instant bump,black and blue/red. Really bad..So she stands up at Mcd's to show me/check her ankle and I had the perfect one saved up. I tilted a cheek and completely destroyed everything behind me, It was all walls and glass, so no humans were hurt in the incident. But Boys,girls,men and women were ALL staring at the scene of the crime,and there she is standing up one foot up on the chair bent over / She tried to brush it off,but I was way too proud It was EPIC. Anyhow, I've never met you,but I thought of you. And My Dad and Nephew. They all would have been proud. After hearing what a complete pig I was, and how a Gentleman doesn't do that in public,,we headed home. The end I was gonna post this in Tecate dans fart thread,but put it here for you. You would have been SO proud !

[3Queen]

John we all hit a low point in our lifes.. I don't care who you are. I had mine three years ago. You feel like your life in a big wave and it is coming down on you.. It will slow down.. You are a good person and do so much for so many.. And you made so many friends on 3WW.. We all care about you more then you could know.. I wish I can do more for you, I work with Vets. there is help out there for you.. And I can get you info on it.. It will help John.. It helps to talk.. What you did, you did for our freedom .. With out guys like you, were would we be.. What would we be.. And your girl I know you loved her.. Maybe you both need time.. And if it is right you will get back together.. I only talked to her over FB but I know why you love her. She seems full of life.. Just step back take some time.. It will get better, and lol I was not letting you go home from TF without your good bye.. You guys became like my big brothers, I hate to see you sad or upset you had Dave's and my number you can call us and talk.. If you don't have it no more I will get it to you.. Like I said you are a good guy and we all love you.. And we all care.. this is our trike family and we are here for each other..

[roostin atc]

I appreciate all of the help and the support from all of you. Thank you.

BTW, this trip and 500 build would have never happened had it not been for Steve and Dan. Craig fit right in and did his part as well, but those two are the reason the trip happened and our open class bike not only ran, but ran very, very well.

You played the biggest part in this adventure and most crucial. I would still be walking. We had a nice steady, safe ride home with no problems. My hat goes off to you, and I'm sure Dan and Steve feel the same way. I cannot thank you enough for this memory. No time was lost it was had.

[roostin atc]

to you my fellow triker.