11010 - LAST EXIT
LAST EXIT
January 11, 2011
I apologize for not writing sooner. The past few weeks have been very busy and stressful for me.
What started out as an experiment 7 years ago turned into the adventure of my life.
Without meaning to mimic John Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charlie” or become the poster boy for disabled Rvers, I did both.
My blog started as a personal diary to share with friends, but later took on a life if its own as we met more and more people on the road who encouraged me.
What started on September 11, 2003 as a 5 year mission to travel and explore places many others have gone before made me feel like a cross between Charles Kuralt and Captain Kirk..
Peter was actually the driving force and soul of THE HIGHWAY GUYS, and when he died (April-2008) I felt the adventure die with him, but then a miracle happened and Danny entered my life to breath fresh enthusiasm into me for another two years.
I always knew the day would come when we would have to pull off the highway for the last time.
After a medical emergency and a week in the hospital, December 29th, 2010 was that day..
Neil Sedaka said it best and so simply in his hit song “BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO”.
With the assurance that Danny was going to live out his life in a loving family and home with a big back yard to chase squirrels all day, I sold the Beast, and was transported by my nephew Kurt and his girlfriend Tammy to an assisted living facility in Los Angeles.
My immediate future will include doctor visits,
chemotherapy sessions and a very regimented schedule that I have avoided successful for the past 7 years. I anticipate internal conflict in the transition period.
To all my friends, both new and old, on road and off, I want to thank you for making my past 7 years the most happiest of my life. Your contributions, encouragement, advice and assistance had enriched my experience and made traveling easier.
Memories will have to replace reality; new friendships made but alas none of them canine.
For many of you, this may be our last contact, but I will try to never forget you.
For those of you who wish to keep in touch, I will look forward to your continued friendship.
January 11, 2011
I apologize for not writing sooner. The past few weeks have been very busy and stressful for me.
What started out as an experiment 7 years ago turned into the adventure of my life.
Without meaning to mimic John Steinbeck’s “Travels With Charlie” or become the poster boy for disabled Rvers, I did both.
My blog started as a personal diary to share with friends, but later took on a life if its own as we met more and more people on the road who encouraged me.
What started on September 11, 2003 as a 5 year mission to travel and explore places many others have gone before made me feel like a cross between Charles Kuralt and Captain Kirk..
Peter was actually the driving force and soul of THE HIGHWAY GUYS, and when he died (April-2008) I felt the adventure die with him, but then a miracle happened and Danny entered my life to breath fresh enthusiasm into me for another two years.
I always knew the day would come when we would have to pull off the highway for the last time.
After a medical emergency and a week in the hospital, December 29th, 2010 was that day..
Neil Sedaka said it best and so simply in his hit song “BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO”.
With the assurance that Danny was going to live out his life in a loving family and home with a big back yard to chase squirrels all day, I sold the Beast, and was transported by my nephew Kurt and his girlfriend Tammy to an assisted living facility in Los Angeles.
My immediate future will include doctor visits,
chemotherapy sessions and a very regimented schedule that I have avoided successful for the past 7 years. I anticipate internal conflict in the transition period.To all my friends, both new and old, on road and off, I want to thank you for making my past 7 years the most happiest of my life. Your contributions, encouragement, advice and assistance had enriched my experience and made traveling easier.
Memories will have to replace reality; new friendships made but alas none of them canine.
For many of you, this may be our last contact, but I will try to never forget you.
For those of you who wish to keep in touch, I will look forward to your continued friendship.
posted by The Highway Guys @ 3:05 PM
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