My route is in flames (Ron Paul Rider)

ronpaulhawaii · 10-23-2007, 12:50 AM

What a friggin mess. Damon was struggling a bit yesterday, the smoke did him in today. He is on a train on his way home...

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achievement and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

- Theodore Roosevelt

After renting a Uhaul to get him to a station, I am in a room studying these fires. Do not doubt that I am going on. I have been a lone wanderer for decades and these fires are are a tragic obstacle that do not deter me in the least. I have been looking to see if I can volunteer to help. I have already registered with one org and am will look more tomorrow. If I cannot help here I will probably U-Haul to El Centro (if I can get through) and get back on the road. One of the fires (Harris) is directly in my path, Six are causing heavy smoke directly in my path.

WTF

For the praying folk, hundreds of people have lost their homes, perhaps thousands by tomorrow...

What a friggin mess

m

Cali4RonPaul · 10-23-2007, 12:53 AM

Yeah the smoke sucks, its drying out my eyes and making it hard to breathe.

NewEnd · 10-23-2007, 12:53 AM

Maybe it was not meant to be.
Maybe you need time to get a few more riders.

RP4ME · 10-23-2007, 12:53 AM

Please stay safe and stay away form the smoke....you dont know what kind of toxins you could be absorbing. Seriously, just wait it out and begin teh ride when you have clean air! Im sorry About Damon.

mdh · 10-23-2007, 12:55 AM

Maybe drive beyond the fires and then start biking from beyond them?

Lord Xar · 10-23-2007, 12:56 AM

wow... that is such a sad time.

You have gotten this far, so I can only assume you will continue on...

What are you gonna do now.. wait out the fires, volunteer etc... I bet its too early to tell.

well, ping me... if you need anything.

michaelwise · 10-23-2007, 12:59 AM

Sorry to here that. It seems that the evil forces of the universe are constantly putting obstacles in our path. Good shall overcome evil, and grant you the strength to complete your mission. Be patient.

ronpaulhawaii · 10-23-2007, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cali4RonPaul

Yeah the smoke sucks, its drying out my eyes and making it hard to breathe.

I really hope the Santa Anas end soon and your place is not threatened.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewEnd

Maybe it was not meant to be.
Maybe you need time to get a few more riders.

It is meant to be. I'll go on, one way or another.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RP4ME

Please stay safe and stay away form the smoke....you dont know what kind of toxins you could be absorbing. Seriously, just wait it out and begin teh ride when you have clean air! Im sorry About Damon.

Yes, he is very sad. His spirits lifted when I suggested how valuable he will be as I-net support as he now really knows how difficult the road can be. I have known for decades

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdh

Maybe drive beyond the fires and then start biking from beyond them?

Yes, if I can't help, I will drive to El Centro

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Xar

wow... that is such a sad time.

You have gotten this far, so I can only assume you will continue on...

What are you gonna do now.. wait out the fires, volunteer etc... I bet its too early to tell.

well, ping me... if you need anything.

Thanks Xar, They are so stretched I can't get any volunteer info from the net. I'm going to drive to a local station tomorrow and see what I can find out, otherwise find a path through. (I'll drive past them, I may be bold, but am not reckless)

Sad is right. Losing a home to fire really sucks. Clean up is heartbreaking. For those who pray...

The only good thing to report is the dozen bumperstickers and supporters I met (and their friends who are now interested), the hundred or so fliers I gave away and inserted in the "free" newsboxes, and the liberty cards that are now in the hands of many others...

Life goes on

Shatterhand · 10-23-2007, 01:30 AM

Where are you now?

ronpaulhawaii · 10-23-2007, 01:44 AM

Newport Beach

Look at the mess in front of me

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...8ac31fe3357571

and behind me

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...7,8.876953&z=7

We went through the smoke of the Santiago fire today

10-23-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
ronpaulhawaii Moderator/TightropeWalker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Road :D (Kauai ex pat) Posts: 7,139	My route is in flames (Ron Paul Rider) What a friggin mess. Damon was struggling a bit yesterday, the smoke did him in today. He is on a train on his way home... It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achievement and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat. - Theodore Roosevelt After renting a Uhaul to get him to a station, I am in a room studying these fires. Do not doubt that I am going on. I have been a lone wanderer for decades and these fires are are a tragic obstacle that do not deter me in the least. I have been looking to see if I can volunteer to help. I have already registered with one org and am will look more tomorrow. If I cannot help here I will probably U-Haul to El Centro (if I can get through) and get back on the road. One of the fires (Harris) is directly in my path, Six are causing heavy smoke directly in my path. WTF For the praying folk, hundreds of people have lost their homes, perhaps thousands by tomorrow... What a friggin mess m __________________ . Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. ~ C.Coolidge Year of Youth - Project 2012 Support the troops Support your local sheriff

10-23-2007, 12:59 AM	#7
michaelwise Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,179	Sorry to here that. It seems that the evil forces of the universe are constantly putting obstacles in our path. Good shall overcome evil, and grant you the strength to complete your mission. Be patient. __________________ Abolish the Privately Owned Federal Reserve Bank Corporation! How many more times are we going to let them screw up our economy?

10-23-2007, 01:30 AM	#9
Shatterhand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 511	Where are you now? __________________ We need now only to mobilize the army of true believers to present the case for the principles that built America, and can make Her great once again. -Ron Paul

10-23-2007, 01:44 AM	#10
ronpaulhawaii Moderator/TightropeWalker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Road :D (Kauai ex pat) Posts: 7,139	Newport Beach Look at the mess in front of me http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...8ac31fe3357571 and behind me http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...7,8.876953&z=7 We went through the smoke of the Santiago fire today __________________ . Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence.Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. ~ C.Coolidge Year of Youth - Project 2012 Support the troops Support your local sheriff Last edited by ronpaulhawaii; 10-23-2007 at 01:51 AM.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-23-2007, 12:53 AM	#2
Cali4RonPaul Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 896	Yeah the smoke sucks, its drying out my eyes and making it hard to breathe.

10-23-2007, 12:53 AM	#3
NewEnd Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Posts: 2,425	Maybe it was not meant to be. Maybe you need time to get a few more riders.

10-23-2007, 12:53 AM	#4
RP4ME Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,662	Please stay safe and stay away form the smoke....you dont know what kind of toxins you could be absorbing. Seriously, just wait it out and begin teh ride when you have clean air! Im sorry About Damon.

10-23-2007, 12:56 AM	#6
Lord Xar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 5,444	wow... that is such a sad time. You have gotten this far, so I can only assume you will continue on... What are you gonna do now.. wait out the fires, volunteer etc... I bet its too early to tell. well, ping me... if you need anything.