Run Forrest Run

[SPYDERPOPS]

Doc and I are needing runners to ride with Forrest from Vicksburg, MS to FL. You can go here and see the blog. http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9935&page=2

Help us get Forrest home safely, find out the facts in the link.

Celebrate his 77th. birthday by riding with him.
HC

[FANG]

I might be able to help on the run form Mobile to Kissimee. I won't be able to make the entire trip but I can meet him just east of Mobile Bayway in Daphne and do a run to Tallahassee. I will have to check because I will have to make some arrangements to make it happen. I will PM you as soon as I know tomorrow.

[Lamonster]

:thumbup:

[docdoru]

On 7.4.9 I can pick him up in Ocala, FL and rYde to his home town, Kissimmee, FL.

[FANG]

Am trying to arrange a small group to ryde with Forrest from Mobile to Tallahassee, FL. Have sent out a couple of PM's will post when I have some answers.

[sabunim5]

Doru,
1. If we could get him to 1-75 instead of Tallahassee, could you pick him up there. I know you said Ocala. I am just trying to split the distance if no one else can help Forrest with this section of his ryde home.
2. Is Mobile to Kissimmee too far for him to go in a single day?
Steven

[SheSpyder]

I wish I could help, just too far away! It was such a pleasure to meet all of you! Best of luck in getting him home! Give him my best...Looking forward to seeing all of you again, maybe TN in Sept.??

Ryde safe!

[SPYDERPOPS]

Forrest is feeling great today and thinks he is ready to ride. Thanks for responding and hopefully we can get the whole route covered.

I'm putting a tracking device on his bike and if he activates it often enough we will be able to see where he is. I can even post a link so everyone can track his progress.

This is what it's all about folks!

[docdoru]

Its around 510 miles from Mobile to Kissimmee/St. Cloud.

I can meet him at I-10 / I-75, in a nearby hotel lobby.

[northramp]

:thumbup::f_spider:

[Desert Spyder]

Forrest is feeling great today and thinks he is ready to ride. Thanks for responding and hopefully we can get the whole route covered.

I'm putting a tracking device on his bike and if he activates it often enough we will be able to see where he is. I can even post a link so everyone can track his progress.

This is what it's all about folks!

Where's he at now?

[docdoru]

Where's he at now?

At Repops house.

[docdoru]

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Need leaders.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Need leaders.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75: lead by Sabunim5.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: picked up by car, doru rYde Forrest’s Spyder to his house.

[Capt John]

Doc,

I'm working 5pm -5am. If you can get someone to take over in P'cola. I can ryde from Mobile to Pensacola. I can't ryde any further because I have to be back to work at 5pm.

Where will he be staying in Mobile? Let me know if you need me to do this? I'd be more than happy to help out. Maybe some of the P'cola ryders will jump in here.

[SPYDERPOPS]

Randy,
Forrest will be leaving in the AM the 4th. from Mobile. We don't know where he will be staying yet as he will play it by ear. If you can give us a place and time in the moring then he will meet you there.

[Capt John]

I'll be working all night from 5pm to 5am. I'll have my computer on. Just let me know where he decides to stay and I can meet him there early for breakfast or coffee. I'll pm you 2 my cell #

[Capt John]

Wbbrn1952,
If you or Sabunim5 can takeover in P'cola somewhere. I'll ryde from Mobile with Forrest Sat morning. I sent you a pm. Let me know something tomorrow night. I'm going to leave my computer on the boat. I won't be able to access the internet until I get back onboard around 5pm Friday evening. If you need to call? I have my cell on after 3pm.

[SPYDERPOPS]

Want to see Forrest's progress click on this link.
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0c1fT9mQ9DqY5RC2fQ40SaBkHxiqcvmNR (http://share.findmespot.com/shared/gogl.jsp?glId=0c1fT9mQ9DqY5RC2fQ40SaBkHxiqcvmNR)

[docdoru]

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops. Started.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Need leaders.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Need leaders.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75: lead by Sabunim5.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: lead by Doru (Forrest refused to be picked up by car; "I have to rYde my Spyder and finish my mission!"

[Desert Spyder]

That tracker is so neat! What is it?

[docdoru]

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops. Started.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Need leaders.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Need leaders.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75 @ Comfort Suites 3690 W. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024 : lead by Sabunim5.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: lead by Doru.

[tatt2r]

he's tough and almost 3/4 way home ..... wish i was closer .... i'd take him the rest of the way kids are in tampa would be a nice vacay to see them ...

[SheSpyder]

:firstplace: REPOPS, can you please do me a favor and wish Forrest a Happy Birthday for me? Thank you! That tracking system is awesome! Good Job!

[sabunim5]

Doru,
Randy will get him in Mobile and ride with him to Pensacola. wbbrn1952 and I will ryde with him from Pensacola to I-75 where we will meet you. That's the plan now unless someone volunteers to take over for us at Tallahassee.
Steven

[FANG]

REPOPS and Doru

Sabunim5 and myself will get Forrest to the meeting place listed Comfort Suites Lake City FL. We are coordinating a time pf departure with Capt John who will bring Forrest from Mobile to Pensacola in the morning.

[SPYDERPOPS]

Good news! Forrest is in Mobile, AL and resting for another leg of the trip home tomorrow.

The updates didn't work as he didn't expose the transmiter long enough to the sky. Now that he knows why, we should be able to track him tomorrow.

Forrest wants everyone to know that he really feels Blessed to have so many SpyderLovers looking out for him.

RUN FORREST RUN!

[dave01]

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops. Started.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Need leaders.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Need leaders.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75 @ Comfort Suites 3690 W. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024 : lead by Sabunim5.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: lead by Doru.
Doc, When are you leaving to meet up with Forrest. I might be up for another ride. Let me know, Dave

[docdoru]

:bowdown: to Repops and his family :bowdown:

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops. Completed.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Completed.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Lead by Capt John.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75 @ Comfort Suites 3690 W. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024 : lead by Sabunim5 and Wbbrn1952.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: lead by Dave01 and Doru.

[dave01]

I'm in. Meeting up with Doc in the morning for the run north.:2thumbs::2thumbs:

[BlackWidow]

Good news! Forrest is in Mobile, AL and resting for another leg of the trip home tomorrow.

The updates didn't work as he didn't expose the transmiter long enough to the sky. Now that he knows why, we should be able to track him tomorrow.

Forrest wants everyone to know that he really feels Blessed to have so many SpyderLovers looking out for him.

RUN FORREST RUN!

Gods blessing are many :spyder:

[dltang]

Happy Birthday Forrest. You are in our prayers. SpyderLovers are so great, I knew they would get you home safe and sound.

[BlackWidow]

Glad most are home safe, soon others will be where they find comfort and rest. KEEP in touch.

[docdoru]

Cundiffla is also on standby for the 5th leg. Thank you!

[Lamonster]

You guys are great for doing this. :2thumbs:
Happy birthday Bro :doorag:

[docdoru]

1. First leg: Pearcy, AR to Vicksburg, MS: start 7.3.9 at 8 AM ET, lead by Repops. Completed.
2. Second leg: Vicksburg, MS to Mobile, AL via Jackson, MS and via Hattiesburg, MS. Completed.
3. Third leg: Mobile, AL to Tallahassee, FL: start 7.4.9 at 8 AM ET. Lead by Capt John. In progress.
4. Forth leg: Tallahassee, FL to I-10/I-75 @ Comfort Suites 3690 W. US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024 : lead by Sabunim5 and Wbbrn1952. ETA in Lake City 1400.
5. Fifth leg: I-10/I-75 to Kissimmee, FL: lead by Dave01 and Doru

[tatt2r]

You guys are great for doing this. :2thumbs:
Happy birthday Bro :doorag:
:2thumbs::agree::2thumbs:

[SPYDERPOPS]

New update! Talked to Forrest and he was west of Tallahassee, Fl having lunch with fellow Spyder Lovers. He still feels great and is having the time of his life knowing how everyone is watching out for him. Getting to meet other Spyder Lovers has been a great inspiration.

I personally can't express enough how pleased I am to be part of this forum. It's not about the Spyder as much as it is about great fellowship with other owners. When you observe other forums for other vehicles you won't find this kind of action not even forums for Spyders.

The rewards are much greater when you put others ahead of yourself and try to do what's right.

When I met Lamont I set back and observed, even though he was sick for the first couple days he was all about the Spyder Ryder and not about himself. Yeah, he has a great Spyder with many innovations yet still makes others first.

At the Red Carpet Event he actually missed out on the Bob's Big Boy event as he was trying to get an owners Spyder running so she could ride to all of the events on Saturday. Believe it or not another forum owner actually had the gall to criticize him as he was working on the Spyder, saying in front of others that he missed out on a great event and shouldn't have been there working on a Spyder. Bless you Lamont!

I guess I just had to say a couple words on such a wonderful day of celebration to also celebrate Spyder Lovers and their patriotism to each other.

NOW, go blow up some fireworks!

[TMehaffey]

You guys are great for doing this. :2thumbs:
Happy birthday Bro :doorag:
:agree::2thumbs: What a Great group of people!!

[Big Arm]

Thanks for the update, REPOPS :2thumbs:

Also thanks for the nice post you just made :clap: :clap: :clap:

[docdoru]

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[Capt John]

Rest Forrest Rest!! Glad your home :clap:

[docdoru]

Any news from Sabunim5 and Wbbrn1952 ?

[Capt John]

No, I have not heard from them. I figured they would be wiped out when they got back home. I believe wbbrn1952 said today they would be about a 900 mile round trip when they got back to P'cola

[SPYMAN]

Happy to hear your home Forrest !!
Happy Birthday!!!
:2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thumbs::2thu mbs::2thumbs::2thumbs:
The spot tracker is awesome I hope to get one soon my self.
My bro-in-law has had one for some time now & its nice to be able to keep up with him when he is out riding on his own.


SPYMAN

[FANG]

Arrived home at 10:00 pm cdt -- Safe and sound. It was a great run today. It was an honor ryding with sabunim5 and Forrest today. Thanks to Capt John for bring Forrest to Pensacola yesterday morning. The run went smooth and the fellowship was priceless.

Doc met us in Lake City and it was an honor to be amongst such great people that care so much.

Take a rest Forrest and be sure to let me know when you are ready for another ryde.

To all that assisted and all that kept prayer coming thank you YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

[Dudley]

Really was an honor to meet Forrest and the other ryders in Pensacola yesterday. Forrest, we forgot to tell you Happy Birthday, so here it is::
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and what a way to celebrate! Ryding your Spyder!
Hope we can meet again someday.
Dudley and Jennifer

[Desert Spyder]

Happy 77th Forrest. I sent a email to BRP re: our idea but I have not heard back from them yet. Think YNOT.

[Magic Man]

Happy Birthday Forest! :yes::yes::yes:

It was great to meet you in LA, glad you're home safe! :thumbup:

MM

[effgjamis]

I wish to thank all, not only those who took their time to be with me on my travel home but to all those who had me in their thoughts. I thank you I thank you... Indeed I am blessed with all the great people I met in person and those I will hopefully meet later..
I really don't have much words that can really protray my feelings about everyone..
Yes " Run Forrest Run " and I can say, with help... I have been there and done that.."
Thanks to one and all.... and may you all be blessed as I have been.

Forrest

[ataDude]

I wish to thank all, not only those who took their time to be with me on my travel home but to all those who had me in their thoughts. I thank you I thank you... Indeed I am blessed with all the great people I met in person and those I will hopefully meet later..
I really don't have much words that can really protray my feelings about everyone..
Yes " Run Forrest Run " and I can say, with help... I have been there and done that.."
Thanks to one and all.... and may you all be blessed as I have been.

Forrest


Glad you're home safely, Forrest. Way to go! Heck of a trip! :2thumbs:

.

[VIspyderman]

I wish to thank all, not only those who took their time to be with me on my travel home but to all those who had me in their thoughts. I thank you I thank you... Indeed I am blessed with all the great people I met in person and those I will hopefully meet later..
I really don't have much words that can really protray my feelings about everyone..
Yes " Run Forrest Run " and I can say, with help... I have been there and done that.."
Thanks to one and all.... and may you all be blessed as I have been.

Forrest


Good to hear that you're home safe. As for being blessed... everyone who meets you get a blessing. You were such an awesome roommate. I had a great time with you. Thanks...

[babyanlee]

Glad you made it home safe Forrest. :congrats: Happy Birthday :2thumbs: :yes::yes::yes:

[dave01]

I really need to retire. I missed a great trip up with Doc due to work. Would have been nice riding with Doc and Forrest again. Maybe this time I could have kept up with them.Glad everything turned out good. Cant wait for another chance to get together for a ryde

[Rory.MacDonell]

Doru,
1. If we could get him to 1-75 instead of Tallahassee, could you pick him up there. I know you said Ocala. I am just trying to split the distance if no one else can help Forrest with this section of his ryde home.
2. Is Mobile to Kissimmee too far for him to go in a single day?
Steven
Mobile to Pensacola is approximately 60 miles. Pensacola to Tallahassee is right at 200 miles, and Tallahassee to I-75 (if using interstate all the way) is about 130 miles. Then South on I-75, I want to say it is about 185 miles to the Tampa area, so figure from that as far as a day's driving from Mobile. That does not take into account road conditions, weather, traffic, etc. What does he feel up to riding?
Rory MacDonell, Hastings, FL.

[docdoru]

Mobile to Pensacola is approximately 60 miles. Pensacola to Tallahassee is right at 200 miles, and Tallahassee to I-75 (if using interstate all the way) is about 130 miles. Then South on I-75, I want to say it is about 185 miles to the Tampa area, so figure from that as far as a day's driving from Mobile. That does not take into account road conditions, weather, traffic, etc. What does he feel up to riding?
Rory MacDonell, Hastings, FL.

From Lake City to Kissimmee he was doing "6"0 mph with one stop for fuel and two tolls. :doorag:

[Bersquack]

:congrats:

This is an amazing story!!!

[effgjamis]

From Lake City to Kissimmee he was doing "6"0 mph with one stop for fuel and two tolls. :doorag:

Well, I wish to state that Doc is a bit incorrect in his statement about 60 mph... I was following Doc. And if you have followed Doc you know his Spyder won't go that slow except at start up and at stop signs.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:


Again I am be blessed to have so many people careing about my travel and getting home safely.
I thank all those real special people and all the other spyderlovers for their kind words and support.

Hope to see you all in Gatlinburg in Sept. If God's willing.

[docdoru]

...funny "6"....;)