A Special Thanks

[nate007]

I would like to say a special thanks to Tom for all the effort and hard work that goes into giving us all an opportunity to enjoy the sport that we all love so much.

This was my first TY ride, and I have to say, it was more than an awesome experience to finally meet many of the people whom I've only known by their screen names, and online posts. To any of those people who read this who haven't been on a ride, or are just 'lurking' around on TY, I can say that the experience is absolutely priceless. You owe it to your self to join the fun. This was so much more than I expected, and everybody who attended made me feel welcome, and it was almost as if I had been in attendance for years.

Until this weekend I had never had the oportunity to meet any fellow TY'ers in person, and frankly I was very nervous to do so. I had spoken to a few members that live near me (Familyman, maxdlx,), but never met anybody in person.

Upon arriving at Alger Falls Inn, I introduced myself to a few of the people who were there, and my nervousness quickly went away. I was overwhelmed by the generosity of the entire group, and the sense of comraderie among all the people who kept trickling in. I was amazed at how close everybody was to each other. I could immediately tell that I was in the company of some great people.

After finally meeting Tom (Mr. Sled) and starting to get to know him, I quickly gained a huge respect for him. Learning how much work it takes to keep the site going, and for all the planning and effort that goes into putting together all these rides and gatherings, I felt both humbled and privelaged to be able to enjoy the results of his (and other members') hard work. To all those who have shared the burden, Thank You.

I gained at least 30 new friends this weekend, and each and every one of them are truly great people. TY has done so much for all of us, and I want to personally thank you, Tom for the privelage to be a part of it. You truly are a class act, a great person, and what you do for all of us can't be measured.

Thank you.

 

[yamahagirl]

Well said Nate ... it is a great group!

LMAO at Tom's picture!

 

[Fasttoys]

kinda looks like a glorified mug shot !!! Glad to hear you had a great time

 

[BOSSMAN711]

I really enjoyed meeting you bro I feel the same way ,...your a great writer that letter was a tear jerker very nice looking forward to seeing you again


Cheers Bossman

 

[BIGGUY]

Ty ride

Man I missed another Great TY ride again But I am glad you guys had fun Tom your the best!

 

[sobfrogg]

TY rides are truely PRICELESS

Nice to see old friends, nice to meet some new ones.

Only a few more weeks till the next one.

 

[sleddheadd]

well said Nate!!! it was apleasure meeting you and welcome too the TY family! hope to see you on the give away!

 

[nate007]

If I have to drag Danette up there kicking and screaming, she's going to take a couple days off work!!!
We'll be there!

 

[sleddheadd]

how was that drive home? i really didn't envy you that night! i know i could have never made it the whole way!

 

[nate007]

I shouldn't have tried to drive home in the snow. I finally got home at 1:00PM on Sunday. It was all I could do to keep moving. 4wd @ 30 mph for at least 275 miles, and I couldn't see the lines on the road. At first I just thought it would get better after I was out of lake effect, but it didn't stop snowing until I reached Iowa! By the time I was far enough away to be out of LES, it was too late to turn back anyway. I left my phone in Chad's truck, and the first 4 pay phones I found were out of order! I pulled over to nap a couple times, but that was the worst experience with traveling ever! What a nightmare! We'll be bringing the motorhome to the next ride, just to make traveling with kids a little easier.

 

[gerbie]

nice post nate, i think pretty much everybody feel's the same way about this group. it's always nice to meet new people, can't wait until the end of the month!

 

[Convert]

Great post Nate but why did you have to go and spoil it with that mug shot of Tom lol. I've yet to make it to Muni but your absolutely right these rides are awesome it's like going riding with all your long lost brothers and sisters. TY is a second family to many of us

 

[nate007]

You're not too far away, and there's another one coming soon!! The more, the merrier!!

 

[maim]

glad you made it home safe and was good rideing with you.

 

[Convert]

You're not too far away, and there's another one coming soon!! The more, the merrier!!

The thought has crossed my mind I'm not as well organized as Tom and thats my last week to finalize the ride routes for the Minnesota ride (providing we get some %$#& snow) then it's manitoba right after that, Canada is closer for me than Minneapolis I keep my sleds up at the lake so add 450 miles to my trip lol.
Still ya just never know