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Goodbye, Passion; and thank you... (38 posts)
|  Goodbye, Passion; and thank you... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 11:56 AM | | If it wasn't for you, I would not have met the dozens of axe murderes that I've had the pleasure of sharing some single tracks with; slam a few cold brews; let into my home; or created life long memories. But as in life, all good things must come to an end. The one lesson I will take with me as you fade into black, is that life is about the journey, not the destination.
Goog bye and thank you.
Mellow Yellow
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| Some of the memories captured in pictures... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 11:57 AM | | Rider: GFox
Alki Beach; Seattle Wa. The very first September By The Sound |
| BHLaffy & Mellow Yellow | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 11:58 AM | | Gainsville, GA |
| Who's this a$$ hole... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 11:59 AM | | and who gave him free stuff!? J/k
Rider: Pete
Phoenix, AZ at the very first AZSF |
| looks like one of those.... | he he he
Jan 23, 2004 4:34 PM | | road geeks |
| uh Mel..... | celly
Jan 23, 2004 12:00 PM | | "Passion" isn't going anywhere. You can still do all those things on the new board.
Oh, the melodrama! |
| Yeah, but... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:49 PM | | where is your sence of the dramatic?! LOL!!! |
| Well, I've been here a little bit longer than you...... | celly
Jan 23, 2004 12:59 PM | | and more or less stayed around for most of that (I seem to recall you vanishing for long periods at a time). I met my wife from this site. I've met hundreds of people from this site. I've hung out and ridden with Francis and the other mtbr people. I tend to get sentimental as well, but don't really find this transition from one version of software to another to be that sentimental. The same people are still around. People will come, people will go. The version of software we're running does not define what Passion is to me. The people and the riding are what Passion is to me. Those are common denominators that will exist as long as this site is around no matter what version of software we're running.
The future of mtbr is as bright as ever. Francis and gregg need to be commended for what they've accomplished, and not lambasted for doing what needs to be done. The transition can't come soon enough for me.
See you on the other side, Mel. |
| I agree... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 1:07 PM | | I was just being a goof with my post. I did vanish for a bit. As I recall, I think I needed to recharge my batteries. I too have riden with Francis and have met 100s thanks to this site and like you, I think passion is found on the trail, not on a web site.
You and a small handful of people here clearly understand that; that's probably why you are on that very small list of people whom I've yet to meet, but looking forward to when I do.
See you on the other side, Cel |
| Tiger Mt. | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:01 PM | | North Bend, Wa |
| Salute to DaleRider1 | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:02 PM | | 60+ Riders
South Mountain, AZ @ the very first AZSF |
| Yellow Gate | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:03 PM | | Riders who gathered for Glittermyn and Mellow Yellow's first trip ever to Vancouver's North Shore |
| Submarine Rock | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:04 PM | | 60+ Riders
Sedona, AZ @ the very first AZSF |
| Swammish | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:06 PM | | Swammish, Vancouver BC |
| Pre-ride meeting | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:07 PM | | Safeway Parking lot
Enaumclaw, Wa |
| Galbraith | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:08 PM | | Riders assemble for Friday Ride on Galbraith Mt.
Bellingham, WA @ the very first September By The Sound |
| Christian & Tinny Tank | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:09 PM | | Camping out
Sedona, AZ @ the very first AZSF |
| Small DR1 salute | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:10 PM | | From the top of Dalles Ridge
Enaumclau, WA |
| Gangs of L.A. | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:11 PM | | Group shot on my second day of riding with the SoCal gang
Los Angeles County, CA |
| Thad | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:12 PM | | Great rider who hasn't been seen since the day this picture was taken.
Galbraith Mt. Bellingham, WA @ the very first SBTS |
| North Shore | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:15 PM | | Group shot On Seymour Mt.
Vancouver, BC Canada |
| The very first meeting | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:16 PM | | was to welcome our own Zilla to the Pacific Northwest
Whistle Lake; Anacortes, WA |
| Great post Mellow Yellow.....NM | Ebo
Jan 23, 2004 12:25 PM | | |
| I don't think he's done...... | celly
Jan 23, 2004 12:43 PM | | Looks like he'll be posting until the 24th. ;-) |
| LOL!! no, i'm done (nm) | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:47 PM | | . |
| I guess not...actually went out for a ride....NM | Ebo
Jan 23, 2004 2:20 PM | | |
| Chillin at the top | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:27 PM | | Sun Top
Enaumclau, WA |
| Sitting down for some grub | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:29 PM | | Friday night group dinner
Phoenix, AZ @ the first AZFS |
| Texan in the woods | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:31 PM | | KeepinPace on his very first teetor crossing
St. Edwards Park
Juanita, WA @ the first SBTS |
| 6,000 feet up! | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:32 PM | | Mellow Yellow sitting on a rock ledge 6000'+ up high. Small airport visiable in the back ground through the fog
Dalles Ridge
Enaumclaw, WA |
| Party people | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:37 PM | | names escape me
Phoenix, AZ @ the first AZSF |
| it's all about balance | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:39 PM | | LeeL showing off is skills
Alki Beach; Seattle, WA @ the first SBTS |
| Shuttle, we have lift off! | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:41 PM | | Why I miss owning an SUV. Shuttling bikes 4500' up a fire road.
HWY 410; Enumclaw, WA |
| They look so innocent | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:42 PM | | Glittermyn & DaFonz (front)
Trail: Lady's Only
Vancouver, BC |
| After three days of riding... | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:43 PM | | What better than 3 gallons of ice cream
St Edwards Park; Juanita, WA @ the first SBTS |
| Saving the best for last | Mellow Yellow
Jan 23, 2004 12:46 PM | | Group shot at the top of Sun Top
Sun Top Mt.
Enumclau, WA on the saturday ride for the very first SBTS
Guys and Galls, thank you for the memories. See you on the other side 8-) |
| Excellent tribute and sendoff, MY....... | AK Ken
Jan 23, 2004 1:25 PM | | and somehow I missed the part where you 'lambasted' the administration for the change.
Ken |
| splitting hairs again, Ken..... | celly
Jan 23, 2004 2:11 PM | | I never said Mel slammed mtbr admin. In fact, I think he and I are on the same page and actually embracing the new software.
But, there have been a whole lot of complaints, threats, whines, tantrums and downright childish behaviour over the past little while as the transition from old to new has been going down. While Mel hasn't slammed anyone for the changes, I could name quite a few people who have...but I won't. |
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