Date:         Thu, 9 Nov 2000 22:15:40 EST
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From:         "Paul M. Hillbish" <Sersote@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: (Wives) Ultimate tool box?
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In a message dated 11/9/00 8:06:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, roadcow@MCN.ORG
writes:

<< Ya know the difference between a Harley Davidson and a vacuum cleaner?

 The dirt bag is in a different location!

 Ron, >>

I can see by this message that you haven't had the pleasure of meeting many
bikers. Besides the rough and tough bad guy look, they are some of the nicest
people you will ever meet on the road. They will almost always stop and help
you if you are broken down on the side of the road, and they have gone out of
their way to help myself and other people that I know. For example: A few
years ago, my mother, on her way to work 25 miles from home, had some sort of
engine problem. (I don't really remember what was wrong), and she was stuck
on the side of the road. 2 bikers that were traveling the other direction on
the highway turned around, and had her pop the hood. They fixed the problem,
and followed her to work which was another 25 minutes out of their way, just
to make sure she got there okay with no further problems. I have also had the
extreme pleasure of riding a Harley out to Sturges bike rally near MT.
Rushmore. I went with my sister and her husband. Not to be rude, but I don't
believe in stereotypes. The image of bikers has given them a bad name, as
well as a few bikers that are just rotten people, but as a whole, it is a
society much like this one, always helpful, always friendly. This is my
experience.


--Paul--