Replace Joel's (TH3_FRB) Bike Thread .... (Page 2)

FYI - the good old myth that a bike might not fit you is pretty much a way to sell custom bikes. MOST bikes will fit anyone.

Whatever yall decide......I'm in!

you guys are evil....

Here Joel....  we feel bad that you wrecked your bike and are bound to a cast and wheel chair for a few months, so here's a brand new P-3 that is yours but you can't ride.  Have fun waking up every morning and staring at it.

 Sheesh.... 

Once we figure out what we're doing, I'll be in

Once we get a focus - - (don't look to me for focus)  - -

I'm in!

... and I thought I was tapped out buying a new bike two weeks ago + traveling to St. Anthony's and Gulf Coast.  

Count me in.

To reiterate, no one is trying to take away from Joel or Rick for his efforts.  It's just that there are a lot of different ways to do this.  But I think we can plow ahead with the fund.  If Rick is willing to take on the burden let's get the fund going.  For example, if we decide that he can get a bike and we'll raffle it off and Joel can use the money for what he wants, then Rick can divvy up a person's early contribution into shares of raffle tickets later.  That's just an example of how it can be worked out, not saying that's what we should do. 

Rick - like you, my paypal has been empty for a while so I'll restock it and then get in on the fund - probably next week.  I don't even remember how to fund the account, I'll have to do some reading.

Thanks again for getting this going, let's just communicate with Joel and see what he wants once he's able to get on BT.

Hey, there's a thought, think of how much time he'll spend on here while waiting to be able to start rehab.  I'll bet he becomes a COJ junkie addict - like, um, the rest of YOU!

heh.

I'm in too....

Daremo, let us know if PAYPAL is the way to go.  If so....then payment will be coming shortly.

What about a gift certificate? That way, it would still show the support from BT and he could get what he wants.

I'm sure that Katie will also take care of this, but I will personally ask him.  I am going to go visit him in the Hospital when I get off work today (Friday).  I am also going to talk to the Final Kick people (Local Tri/bike shop) that he trains/runs for.  The owner is an awesome guy and maybe we can get some hookups there too. 

Can't hurt to ask.  I'll post any comments and maybe a picture of him when I get it.

Daremo - 2006-04-22 8:29 AM Had another donation, but not quite that out-pouring that I would expect from the BT'ers. Joel is back online now and as positive sounding as you can be at this point, which is great news.

Done.

Come on BT'ers.......lets get this going.

Hi everyone.  I feel a bit weird posting on this thread.  At this point I honestly don't know what I'll need.  I assume I'll have some medical bills left over after insurance and my bike needs some new parts at the very least...not sure if the frame is okay or not.  I definitely can't accept anything big from you all though...it's just not necessary.  I'd like to think that the driver's insurance will cover my expenses but that assumes we find her and she actually has insurance...big unknowns at this point.  I've got plenty of sick leave so missing work isn't an issue.  I'll update you all once I have more details on the investigation. 

Thanks so much for the support!

I'm in.

Joel -- you get what you get.  That's the power of a group -- individually we're small but together it's huge, so take it for what it is!

Paul