Comments for Retrocycle http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog Retrocycle's Blog featuring Beau Allen Pacheco Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:31:50 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on My New Job by Chief http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Chief Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:31:50 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-36 Beau, I attended your advanced rider course just today. I’m sure you could have talked the day away about your experiences, but you taught the MSF course material, and kept it interesting. In these days of more soldiers dying on our highways than on our battlefields, the powers that be have seen the value in safety training being as important as combat training. You were right on the money when you said that young soldiers are returning, with pockets full of cash, and a desire to live freely, but closer to the edge. (Sounds like our fathers and grandfathers after their wars.) I have had a friend killed on a motorcycle, just before our last deployment. He was our unit motorcycle safety guy. The training you are providing is terribly important, you did a superb job, and I thank you. p.s.: from somewhere else in your blog- Billy the kid lived out his years in Hico, just a short ride up 281 from Lampasas. There’s a little museum dedicated to him there, a great leather shop, and one of Texas’ top 10 hamburger joints. A few miles west is the original Dr. Pepper bottling plant. A good day’s exploration in your back yard. And, as I’m sure you know, there are more interesting routes than the main highway. Tim Beau,
I attended your advanced rider course just today. I’m sure you could have talked the day away about your experiences, but you taught the MSF course material, and kept it interesting. In these days of more soldiers dying on our highways than on our battlefields, the powers that be have seen the value in safety training being as important as combat training. You were right on the money when you said that young soldiers are returning, with pockets full of cash, and a desire to live freely, but closer to the edge. (Sounds like our fathers and grandfathers after their wars.) I have had a friend killed on a motorcycle, just before our last deployment. He was our unit motorcycle safety guy. The training you are providing is terribly important, you did a superb job, and I thank you.

p.s.: from somewhere else in your blog- Billy the kid lived out his years in Hico, just a short ride up 281 from Lampasas. There’s a little museum dedicated to him there, a great leather shop, and one of Texas’ top 10 hamburger joints. A few miles west is the original Dr. Pepper bottling plant. A good day’s exploration in your back yard. And, as I’m sure you know, there are more interesting routes than the main highway.

Tim

]]> Comment on Technology Will Have Its Way by Gary "Rip" Riparbelli http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/03/technology-will-have-its-way/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Gary "Rip" Riparbelli Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:40:07 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=36#comment-35 Beau, Every time I read one of your columns, I can't help but flash back to the 1960's, Sparks High School Railroaders football team. You were the man then, and obviously, still are today. I see from reading your Blog, the work you're now doing with the Military. WOW! They could not have picked a person better suited for such an importatant job. I can only imagine how rewarding and proud you must feel, to be able to provide such a service to these dedicated, deserving people. I, too, am proud to know you and call you my friend. Keep up the good work. I sure regret missing out on that ride to Ogallala. Perhaps another time. Best regards and hope to see you soon, Gary Beau,

Every time I read one of your columns, I can’t help but flash back to the 1960’s, Sparks High School Railroaders football team. You were the man then, and obviously, still are today.
I see from reading your Blog, the work you’re now doing with the Military. WOW! They could not have picked a person better suited for such an importatant job.
I can only imagine how rewarding and proud you must feel, to be able to provide such a service to these dedicated, deserving people.

I, too, am proud to know you and call you my friend.

Keep up the good work.

I sure regret missing out on that ride to Ogallala. Perhaps another time.

Best regards and hope to see you soon,

Gary

]]> Comment on My New Job by Vicki http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Vicki Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:10:32 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-34 Hey Beau!!! What a great pleasure it is to read about what you are doing now! I know how much you love the military, our country and the troops that keep us safe. It seems right that you are now working hard to keep them safe. Our troops deserve the best and they certainly have it in you! Keep up the great work ! Vicki Hey Beau!!!

What a great pleasure it is to read about what you are doing now! I know how much you love the military, our country and the troops that keep us safe. It seems right that you are now working hard to keep them safe. Our troops deserve the best and they certainly have it in you! Keep up the great work !

Vicki

]]> Comment on My New Job by Tango http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Tango Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:31:21 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-31 Beau ~ We've known each other since your Big Twin days, and I've watched you get involved with all sorts of projects and ventures. With each new challenge you took on, you attacked it with enthusiasm, passion, creativity ~ and gusto! Always looking for a new way to express yourself, it doesn't surprise me that you're so taken with this new opportunity to teach our service men and women the fine points of riding...and surviving...on a motorcycle. I know you're a patriot of this great country and it must give you great satisfaction to be able to give something back to these kids after they've given so much for all of us. Continue the good work and be sure to keep us up-to-date on how it's all going. Good guys DO wear black ~ Tango Beau ~
We’ve known each other since your Big Twin days, and I’ve watched you get involved with all sorts of projects and ventures. With each new challenge you took on, you attacked it with enthusiasm, passion, creativity ~ and gusto! Always looking for a new way to express yourself, it doesn’t surprise me that you’re so taken with this new opportunity to teach our service men and women the fine points of riding…and surviving…on a motorcycle. I know you’re a patriot of this great country and it must give you great satisfaction to be able to give something back to these kids after they’ve given so much for all of us. Continue the good work and be sure to keep us up-to-date on how it’s all going.
Good guys DO wear black ~
Tango

]]> Comment on My New Job by Jack http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Jack Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:44:05 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-30 Hello Beau; We have not met, but I have the honor of backing one Mister Dave Frisk on bass, and by happy coincidence happen to also be a decades-long appreciator of your writings in the world of motorcycling....it was with some astonishment to realize that you and Dave have such a history and friendship. As a long time ground pilot, I can only say that your efforts on behalf of the military are very important and commendable. This training program certainly offers these young riders a great gift; an intelligent skillset designed to help many of them build a bridge between the natural perils of inexperienced exuberance, and a long-term enjoyment of the sport-whether whether wolf or poodle! It is gratifying to see a program dedicated to these young military veterans, especially those who have had to face the excruciating difficulties of survival within a war zone. I look forward to the pleasure of meeting you one of these days! Best of fortune Beau. Sincerely, Jack Stoehr Hello Beau;
We have not met, but I have the honor of backing one Mister Dave Frisk on bass, and by happy coincidence happen to also be a decades-long appreciator of your writings in the world of motorcycling….it was with some astonishment to realize that you and Dave have such a history and friendship. As a long time ground pilot, I can only say that your efforts on behalf of the military are very important and commendable.
This training program certainly offers these young riders a great gift; an intelligent skillset designed to help many of them build a bridge between the natural perils of inexperienced exuberance, and a long-term enjoyment of the sport-whether whether wolf or poodle! It is gratifying to see a program dedicated to these young military veterans, especially those who have had to face the excruciating difficulties of survival within a war zone.
I look forward to the pleasure of meeting you one of these days!
Best of fortune Beau.
Sincerely,
Jack Stoehr

]]> Comment on My New Job by Glenda http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Glenda Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:32:09 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-29 Beau, So glad you recorded this, so we could have a small glimpse into what it must be like working with our troops. I am so grateful for their service ... and my gratitude extends to you, as well, for keeping them safe while riding. During our brutally hot Texas summers, I hop from one air-conditioned building to the next ... so I can't imagine being outside during the heat of these days, much less on asphalt with bikes. You have my highest respect for making this commitment to our soldiers. If you get the chance to tell them, please convey our deep appreciation for their service. Glenda Jones Beau,

So glad you recorded this, so we could have a small glimpse into what it must be like working with our troops. I am so grateful for their service … and my gratitude extends to you, as well, for keeping them safe while riding. During our brutally hot Texas summers, I hop from one air-conditioned building to the next … so I can’t imagine being outside during the heat of these days, much less on asphalt with bikes. You have my highest respect for making this commitment to our soldiers. If you get the chance to tell them, please convey our deep appreciation for their service.

Glenda Jones

]]> Comment on My New Job by BilliJo "BJ" http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-27 BilliJo "BJ" Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:35:32 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-27 Beau ~ You never cease to amaze me - how can one person be so multi-talented and actually proceed through life pursuing and actually living out their dreams? You certainly have - I am so proud of you. Meanwhile, I have all of these dreams in my head and they just get boggled and erased as another one enters! I have known you for many years and you have always been proud of the Military ~ now you are in a wonderful endeavor to help save the lives of our Military - WOW. Here are a couple of quotes that I enjoy - hope you do too! Gawd - I wish I could add some music on the timeline! Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake. Henry David Thoreau It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else. Erma Bombeck I can't wait to hear more about this and the many other dreams that are taking place. I can't wait to read your book as well. F-Rooney Here's lookin' at you kid! Love "BJ" Beau ~

You never cease to amaze me – how can one person be so multi-talented and actually proceed through life pursuing and actually living out their dreams? You certainly have – I am so proud of you. Meanwhile, I have all of these dreams in my head and they just get boggled and erased as another one enters!

I have known you for many years and you have always been proud of the Military ~ now you are in a wonderful endeavor to help save the lives of our Military – WOW.

Here are a couple of quotes that I enjoy – hope you do too! Gawd – I wish I could add some music on the timeline!

Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
Henry David Thoreau

It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.
Erma Bombeck

I can’t wait to hear more about this and the many other dreams that are taking place. I can’t wait to read your book as well.

F-Rooney

Here’s lookin’ at you kid!

Love
“BJ”

]]> Comment on My New Job by Ned http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Ned Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:39:00 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-25 Wow, had no idea that you were involved with this, Beau! However, I was aware of the need for this type of training because of a series of related articles & letters published in Motorcycle Consumer News late last year -- editor Dave Searle started a discussion about the glaring need for motorcycle operators' training for military personnel in his column, and the topic got batted around in the "Letters" section over the next few issues. The value of formal operators' training can't be overstated -- I became a believer after witnessing how quickly and thoroughly my wife joined the ranks of proficient motorcyclists a few years ago after taking the beginners' MSF course at the local community college. It is truly humbling to have a newbie pointing out your bad riding habits! Thanks for taking on this task, Beau -- there's truly no group of people more deserving of this service than this country's military personnel. Wow, had no idea that you were involved with this, Beau! However, I was aware of the need for this type of training because of a series of related articles & letters published in Motorcycle Consumer News late last year — editor Dave Searle started a discussion about the glaring need for motorcycle operators’ training for military personnel in his column, and the topic got batted around in the “Letters” section over the next few issues.

The value of formal operators’ training can’t be overstated — I became a believer after witnessing how quickly and thoroughly my wife joined the ranks of proficient motorcyclists a few years ago after taking the beginners’ MSF course at the local community college. It is truly humbling to have a newbie pointing out your bad riding habits!

Thanks for taking on this task, Beau — there’s truly no group of people more deserving of this service than this country’s military personnel.

]]> Comment on Shhh, Don’t Tell Anyone… by Dave "Greywolf" Frisk http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/03/shhh-don%e2%80%99t-tell-anyone/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Dave "Greywolf" Frisk Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:23:42 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=46#comment-24 Lisa and I watch that show addictively. Never knew that stuff. Hmmph... gotta check it out for ourselves now. Gonna have to check it out with "Scrubs", "CSI", and "NCIS" too. Crap! Thanks for complicating our lives!!!!! Greywolf Lisa and I watch that show addictively. Never knew that stuff. Hmmph… gotta check it out
for ourselves now. Gonna have to check it out with “Scrubs”, “CSI”, and “NCIS” too. Crap!
Thanks for complicating our lives!!!!!
Greywolf

]]> Comment on My New Job by Dave "Greywolf" Frisk http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/2009/07/my-new-job/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Dave "Greywolf" Frisk Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:46:16 +0000 http://www.retrocycle.com/beausblog/?p=82#comment-23 Sir Beaureguard, Congratulations on your re-enlistment so to speak. I can't think of a better candidate for the position. You have always commanded respect just by your presence, and I am living proof of your ability to teach/lead by example -- even when you weren't aware you had a student. You will be more successful than you will ever know. Just one more glorious chapter for the "Book of Beau". I am proud of you for the task you have taken on, and as always, proud to know you and call you friend. Thunderous applause for you my friend, thunderous applause. And, if it's not too far out of line, a Marine Corps salute ----- Semper Fi! God bless ya. Greywolf Sir Beaureguard,
Congratulations on your re-enlistment so to speak. I can’t think of a better candidate for the position.
You have always commanded respect just by your presence, and I am living proof of your ability to
teach/lead by example — even when you weren’t aware you had a student. You will be more successful
than you will ever know. Just one more glorious chapter for the “Book of Beau”. I am proud of you for
the task you have taken on, and as always, proud to know you and call you friend. Thunderous applause
for you my friend, thunderous applause. And, if it’s not too far out of line, a Marine Corps salute —–
Semper Fi! God bless ya.
Greywolf

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