MESSAGE FROM BRETT

Another classmate to keep in our prayers..... Get well soon, Brett!


Was leaving united clubs meeting sunday around 5pm to head home. I was in right lane and a mini van full of asians flew over 3 lanes from my left, cut me off and I t-boned them. They say I went over front of bike and in to window side, breaking all windows and covererd their kids with glass. I dont remember anything, including leaving the meeting. I woke up in hospital around 10pm just in time to get stitches in front and back of my head. I had several visitors but dont remember any of them except my wife who came back from Houston and my little brother who came up from Austin.

Injuries: dislocated left shoulder, broken ribs on right side, cuts front and back of head, major bruise & swelling right hip, bruised knees, stiff neck. Otherwise just sore and stiff all over. I was quite lucky! No other broken bones or casts or anything!

I've had several calls and text messages and visitors at the house. I have to go back in tomorrow for follow up on head and shoulder but will be just fine. Billy (harley tech) says my bike is jacked up and might be totalled. Thats fine, I'm just glad I'm not in the hospital with more serious injuries! My brother is gonna take me over there this afternoon so I can check out the bike.

BRETT'S OLD, TOO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRETT!!!

Whatcha doing to celebrate today?

DINNER WITH BRETT AND JEN

We met Brett and Jen for some fabulous bar-b-que on Sunday night in Dallas. It was great to see them again! Jen is as sweet and Brett is as cantankerous as ever! :-)

(The batteries in my camera died and I had to change them. I could not get the lady taking the pic to understand what I was doing, so I didn't take time to reset the date. It really was 01/11/2009, not 01/01/2006.)

BIG TEXAS TOY RUN

North Texas Bikers Become Santa's Helpers

Revving engines and a sea of leather-clad bikers filled downtown Fort Worth in freezing temperatures early Sunday morning for the start of the 23rd Annual Big Texas Toy Run.

Each year thousands of bikers gather toys and donations for underprivledged children. All the money gathered from the Toy Run will benefit Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, Dallas MetroCare and other charities. The toys gathered will be distributed to children in need all over the Metroplex.

Groups of bikers gathered in downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas, then hit the road at 1 p.m. with toys in tow. The three groups will met in Arlington, where the toys and donations will be dropped off.

Despite their tough reputations, the bikers said they have a soft spot for children in need."If we don't do it, nobody will do it," said Charles Smart, a Fort Worth biker.

Several Santa look alikes filled the crowd and bikers got into the Christmas spirit by decorating their bikes with wreaths, lights and toy reindeer.

"We decorate because we ride around during Christmas time for the children and put smiles on their faces. You can see them light up when they see us. We do it for the kids to make them a little happier," said biker Larry Smith, who participates in the Big Texas Toy Run every year.

Smith said knowing children will get presents under the Christmas is the reason he returns with more gifts every year."

It just give you a good, warm feeling in your heart," said Smith.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Brett wrote to say that he spent all weekend putting up his Christmas lights. If you need help at your house, give him a call!

FAVRE

Brett sent a funny about Brett.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRETT!!!

05/17/1963

You're now halfway to

90 like the rest of us.

Happy Birthday, bud!!

(I figured it was appropriate to type this in red since Brett obviously loves red shirts.)

SICK LEAVE

(Here's another joke from Brett. He truly thinks he is insulting me with the blonde jokes, however, I think the blonde in this one is pretty damn smart. I can so see myself saying something like that!) :-)

I urgently needed a few days off work, but I knew the boss would not allow me to take leave. I thought that maybe if I acted 'CRAZY' then she would tell me to take a few days off.

So, I hung upside down on the ceiling and made funny noises. My co-worker (who's blonde) asked me what I was doing. I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb so that the boss would think I was 'CRAZY' and give me a few days off.

A few minutes later the boss came into the office and asked "What are you doing?" I told her I was a light bulb. She said, "You are clearly stressed out. Go home and recuperate for a couple of days." I jumped down and walked out of the office.

When my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the boss asked her, "And, where do you think you're going?" She said, "I'm going home too. I can't work in the dark."

#10 FOR BRETT AND JEN

I was just informed that today is the 10th anniversary for Brett and Jen Atwood!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

SNOW IN THE SOUTH

287 & 35W last night. This is obviously messed up because I rode the bike all weekend. In fact, I rode it to a party Wednesday night too!

Brett

A GOOD ONE FROM OUR LITTLE JOKESTER, BRETT

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates."In honor of this holy season" Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."

"The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle," he said.

"You may pass through the pearly gates," Saint Peter said.

The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells."

Saint Peter, "You may pass through the pearly gates."

The third man started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.

St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And just what do those symbolize?"

The man replied, "These are Carols."

And So The Christmas Season Begins......

GET TOGETHER SOON?

I spoke with both Jim Ahrendsen a while back and with Mike Deutmeyer today. They are both alive and well. Was great to hear from both of them!!

I would love it if we could all get together in the next month or so... I know Mike is flying away to wherever the nice weather takes him, but it would be so nice if we could hook up one more time.

Keep the 2nd or 3rd weekend of August open.....We are having a "Welcome Home Party" for Scott Weber. I know Brett will be home and we need to make time for it. It is MOST important.

Let me know what you are all thinking. Privately or on the blog...

I finally got my scanner working. This is a pic from last summer taken at Strokers Dallas. They had a show on the Speed Channel called Texas Hardtails (hardtail is a reference used to describe a motorcycle with no rear shocks). Debbie works at Strokers and was featured on the tv show.

I also added this to my MySpace pictures page. All my friends will recognize her.

Brett's little snow day in Dallas-Ft. Worth!