Cause we are brothers, I have an Idea
Tourer
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From: Floridia
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: USA
Was thinking about this subject since my brother and I are planning a 10 day Harley ride. We obviously aren't the only ones with the same dilemma. In june, we are going from Nashville to Oklahoma City, Dallas, Panama City, etc. We are debating hotels vs camping. I for one, would open my house to fellow Harley riders to stay, eat, shower, and talk for anyone that needs a place to stay. Maybe I'm crazy? The wife and I always enjoy meeting people on the road, why would it be any different in our home town. Thoughts/
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: SE Louisiana
"Brotherhood" can be just an unfortunate act of nature. It can be a metaphor implying a bond between people with a similar interest, but before I allow someone in my house while I am sleeping I have to Trust them. Trust has to be earned.
I would be glad to help a stranger caught with a problem out on the road. I'll help them get their bike off the road, I'll see they get a safe camping spot and some good food; but I aint sleepin' with no strange Metaphor in my house.
That said, If someone had Proven themselves to be a Trusted contributor to this forum, the gate to my property would probably be open.
I would be glad to help a stranger caught with a problem out on the road. I'll help them get their bike off the road, I'll see they get a safe camping spot and some good food; but I aint sleepin' with no strange Metaphor in my house.
That said, If someone had Proven themselves to be a Trusted contributor to this forum, the gate to my property would probably be open.
Last edited by Fireax; Jan 25, 2012 at 07:40 PM.
That being said if a member is riding thru Saskatoon around suppertime,after a few emails and maybe a phone call to feel each other out, I will get some burgers on,we can clear a spot on my lawn for the tent,driveway for the trailer. We will have a bonfire. Then in the morning breakfast and on our separate ways.
I too believe in brotherhood too,however just owning a bike doesnt mean your automatically in. Good people are everywhere,from all walks of life,and my life is enriched as more good people are in it. The good are tough to find though
Road Master
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From: S.E. Montana
In a perfect world....this would be a nice idea. BUT here's what'll happen if you try it:
Best case scenario:
A whole lot of free loaders will come out of the woodwork to stay at your place...espically if your hospitable and feed them. Like moths to a flame.
Then when you need to go someplace....opps!! No one will be interested.
Worst case scenario: You'll be set up, and ripped off...or killed in your sleep.
***ETABOUTIT.
Best case scenario:
A whole lot of free loaders will come out of the woodwork to stay at your place...espically if your hospitable and feed them. Like moths to a flame.
Then when you need to go someplace....opps!! No one will be interested.
Worst case scenario: You'll be set up, and ripped off...or killed in your sleep.
***ETABOUTIT.
Road Warrior
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Until the mid 80s I used to pick up hitchhikers. Then I decided it wasn't worth the risk. Serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy have reinforced that decision.
I feel similar about opening my home. I am sure most of the guys on here would work out fine, but I wouldn't want them sleeping over, until I knew them better.
We could have a sticky where interested people post.
Good luck
I feel similar about opening my home. I am sure most of the guys on here would work out fine, but I wouldn't want them sleeping over, until I knew them better.
We could have a sticky where interested people post.
Good luck
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From: Colorado Springs CO
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I've helped many riders over the years .... from a can of gas to loading their scooter in my truck and taking it back the house for repairs .... I've been riding for almost 45 years ... never had a bad incident ... met some cool ... some strange .... some real weird ... but one thing they had in common was they all needed a hand .... I believe in helping out hence the handle "Uncle Larry" .... but .... not once do I remember having one of them spending the night in the house ... I usually threw out a cott in the garage ... let 'em spend the night and we usually parted ways the next day ... I owned my own shop so getting to work a little late in the morning wasn't a big deal ... all in all it usually turned out to be a rewarding experience .... Heck, I still get a Christmas card from one of them ..... just my .02 cents worth.
Times have changed ? not so much as people have and the veil of fear the media is constantly beating into everyone over the last 20 yrs . We only hear about bad things because that's what sells , DRAMA !! not feel good stories .
I feel sorry for all you out there who will never know what the world was like before fear became the daily drug and people lost the talent of being able to read other people in a face to face .