Orange is for turn signals so it looks like your turn signals are on but not blinking. Let's put the red in and see if you like them. I prefer red in mine.

I forgot I have a model rocket event with my boys tomorrow from 8 to 10:30am tomorrow. If you do end up heading south to Alabama Jacks, let me know your route and when you plan to leave.

 

I don't look at it as necessarily celebrating the 9/11 terrorist act, but as a message to the rest of the world that we are a country that bands together, we will not be divided. I think of it as celebrating those lives and celebrating the American lifestyle of freedom, liberty and justice for ALL! Isn't that why we decided to turn 9/11 into Patriot's Day? Remembering and being respectful is important, too of course, which is why we also include a memoriam. We celebrate our patriotism, not the incident. They do not win! (Sorry for the rant, I do respect the decision to keep it solemn, as well!)

 

Ah, I thought David and Paul were, as some comment was made. I must have misunderstood. Bruce I didn't think was.

 

I couldn't figure it out at the time, but something did seem "off" with the orange. I did get the sense her turn signals were on more frequently than they really were. You are right about that!

 

QUOTE=Joe_G;14389210]I'm sorry I misunderstood your post to mean it's silly to celebrate the new models (which maybe it is but it was fun). You meant a party on 9/11. I think it was just coincidental but your point is well taken, no need to celebrate on 9/11. VTwin had a color guard do a tribute which was appropriate and nice.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, but I guess I forget that even with all the camaraderie of the crew, most of you don't know me. I'm all in for a party, and I have no problem with anyone marking the day however they choose. I probably should explain that I was sort of cranky about it yesterday because of what it means to me personally. Prior to moving to Florida, I was a Lieutenant with FDNY, and I had to retire after getting sick from 9/11. I watched the towers go up as a child, had my high school prom at windows on the world, responded to the garage bombing on 2/26/93 and watched the towers fall on 9/11. I spent months at the site searching first for survivors, then for the remains of friends. I didn't find most, and I left a lot of my health there. I don't have any regrets. If I could do it over again, I probably wouldn't do to much differently. One of these days I'll have to sit down and write a book about it all.... At any rate, it goes in the rearview mirror until next year. Until then, Party on!

 

Sorry, but I guess I forget that even with all the camaraderie of the crew, most of you don't know me. I'm all in for a party, and I have no problem with anyone marking the day however they choose. I probably should explain that I was sort of cranky about it yesterday because of what it means to me personally. Prior to moving to Florida, I was a Lieutenant with FDNY, and I had to retire after getting sick from 9/11. I watched the towers go up as a child, had my high school prom at windows on the world, responded to the garage bombing on 2/26/93 and watched the towers fall on 9/11. I spent months at the site searching first for survivors, then for the remains of friends. I didn't find most, and I left a lot of my health there. I don't have any regrets. If I could do it over again, I probably wouldn't do to much differently. One of these days I'll have to sit down and write a book about it all.... At any rate, it goes in the rearview mirror until next year. Until then, Party on![/QUOTE]

No need to explain or to be sorry at all. I have a friend who lost many co-workers that day. I know his heart breaks every 9/11. And yesterday, my heart broke for him! My heart has nothing but respect and ache for you as well! Thank you!

 

^^^ Yvonne said it well. I have a friend in similar shoes. The world needs more people like you with the guts to do the right thing. Hope to meet you on a ride soon.

 

Respect for you Its Time To Ride, those of us that were not there on 9/11 have no clue how it was for you.
Funny both events we attended were muted and at Chesters they did start with a tribute to those injured and killed on 9/11, then at VTwin City they had a ceremony and dedication.