UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2015 I didn't even know she had kept my number. She contacted me because she wanted some advice on buying a bike. It broke my heart when she said she couldn't talk to Randy about it. Anyway, she just wanted some guidance on what to look for in a used bike on a limited budget. I asked the usual string of questions and pretty much narrowed it down for her, so now I'm looking for something up in her area. Well... I had a little thought; I want to try and find something to send to her (gratis) and figured some of you might want to get in on it. I'm sure I can find something used I can go through, but I might be able to get something at cost from a friend who owns a shop. Anyone interested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 24, 2015 I'll pitch in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX_James_7.9 Posted September 24, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 24, 2015 didn't he leave her any dough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted September 24, 2015 didn't he leave her any dough?Medical expenses pretty much drained them before he passed, but this isn't about the money. It's just something I feel compelled to do... a little something from his "imaginary friends." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 24, 2015 I can send her the UB fixie??? otherwise...sorry...maybe $10 to $20....got paypal... Is the bike for her?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted September 24, 2015 I can send her the UB fixie??? otherwise...sorry...maybe $10 to $20....got paypal...Is the bike for her??Not exactly what she needs, but thanks for the offer. If I decide to get something for her, I'll give anyone interested Paypal info via PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 24, 2015 $10 to $20 is what I can do Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted September 24, 2015 Share #8 Posted September 24, 2015 If you set something up, please send me the paypal info. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #9 Posted September 24, 2015 $10 to $20 is what I can do BobNothing is too little, Petite. Size doesn't matter when it comes from the heart. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2015 Send me the information when you are ready. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie burgh Posted September 24, 2015 Share #11 Posted September 24, 2015 Include me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questrider Posted September 24, 2015 Share #12 Posted September 24, 2015 I'm in UB. Let us know what the details are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 24, 2015 Share #13 Posted September 24, 2015 Include me in your PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #14 Posted September 24, 2015 Let me know parts...I have a few left...not many...but a nice seat...I could send you...and a standard trek seat (saddle)..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted September 24, 2015 Share #15 Posted September 24, 2015 I can make a cash donation... It will be something, but right now I do not have a lot to toss around. PM me an address where I can send it too... And no, I do not have paypal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted September 24, 2015 Share #16 Posted September 24, 2015 Giving Stuck's wife a real bike from his imaginary friends is a grand idea!Please send me a PM so I can contribute when you've got it sorted out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted September 24, 2015 Share #17 Posted September 24, 2015 I'm in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #18 Posted September 24, 2015 I'm in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted September 24, 2015 Share #19 Posted September 24, 2015 Let me know when the time comes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #20 Posted September 24, 2015 You guys are awesome. Let me do some leg work and I'll get.back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #21 Posted September 24, 2015 Count me in UB, like the Krazy one I don't do PayPal but i can send cash or POP money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #22 Posted September 24, 2015 Yep, I'm in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldendesign Posted September 24, 2015 Share #23 Posted September 24, 2015 I'm in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #24 Posted September 24, 2015 Somehow I knew I could count on you guys. This place has a heart of gold. Ok, I'm going to have to move pretty fast on this. I'm trying to work something out with a friend to get the bike at cost, but I don't know if she has someone up there to assemble it when it arrives. I may have to cut a deal with an LBS in the area. Anyone know any good shops in the Provo/ Orem Utah area? She lives in Spanish Fork, so Salt Lake City is a little out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #25 Posted September 24, 2015 I'm in, but like Petite I don't have much, but I know every little bit helps. As the Dalai Lama says "if you think you're too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #26 Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks SQ. I'll be sending out a PM in a little while. Like you said, every little bit helps. I have been blessed, so I have no problem making it up if there is any shortfall, but I have a feeling that's not going to be an issue with this crowd.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2015 Share #27 Posted September 24, 2015 Count me in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #28 Posted September 24, 2015 You have been added to the PM, sir. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Share #29 Posted September 24, 2015 Thanks SQ. I'll be sending out a PM in a little while. Like you said, every little bit helps. I have been blessed, so I have no problem making it up if there is any shortfall, but I have a feeling that's not going to be an issue with this crowd.. I did not know Stuck as I came along after he passed. However, this just seems like the right thing to do, so I'll toss something in the hat. PM me a paypal address when you can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share #30 Posted September 24, 2015 I did not know Stuck as I came along after he passed. However, this just seems like the right thing to do, so I'll toss something in the hat. PM me a paypal address when you can.Gotcha! You have been added to the PM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scrapr ★ Posted September 24, 2015 Popular Post Share #31 Posted September 24, 2015 I learned me how to send cash w/paypal. I'm tired now 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted September 25, 2015 Share #32 Posted September 25, 2015 add me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 25, 2015 Share #33 Posted September 25, 2015 Going out today.Thanks UB! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share #34 Posted September 25, 2015 You guys are totally rocking it! The response is so much better than I had hoped for. We will be able to get her a much nicer bike than she could have afforded on her own. In addition, we will be able to get her a helmet, maybe a few accessories and some left over for shorts or what ever she wants. I'm working with a shop in her area to set this up. I've told her I'm going to get her a name of someone specific to see so she can try a couple of bikes. She has no idea that it will be paid for. I'm going to write a letter for the shop to give her with the bike; just a little something from Randy's imaginary friends. If anyone else is interested in helping with the composition of the letter, let me know. I'll post whatever I write for everyone's approval before I email it to them to print out. Again, thank you to every one of your big ol' generous hearts! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted September 25, 2015 Share #35 Posted September 25, 2015 I can pitch in , UglyBob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #36 Posted September 25, 2015 I can pitch in , UglyBobOk, you and Parr8hed have been added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX_James_7.9 Posted September 25, 2015 Share #37 Posted September 25, 2015 for new people, who was stuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie burgh Posted September 25, 2015 Share #38 Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) for new people, who was stuck?Randy Toone. He was a regular on the Love Forum and here.He had battled cancer for quite some time and lost earlier this year.We organized a hat drive for him on Facebook so he had many to wear while he lost his hair. Edited September 25, 2015 by charlie burgh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FX_James_7.9 Posted September 25, 2015 Share #39 Posted September 25, 2015 PM me I'll send 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #40 Posted September 25, 2015 PM me I'll send 10You have been added. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 25, 2015 Share #41 Posted September 25, 2015 This is awesome!!!! I want to cry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #42 Posted September 25, 2015 Ok kids, the deed is done! I have set everything up with the shop in Provo. I just need to write the letter and email it to them. They will print it out and give it to her with the bike. Once they have that, I will give Dalynn the contact info for the shop and the guy that is making this happen. Once all of the money is in, I will get her a gift card for any overage and send it to her so she can use it for shorts, jerseys or anything else she needs.What we ended up getting her is a 2015 Raleigh Venture 3.0, a Giro helmet, headlight, and taillight. The shop threw in a bottle and cage for free. I'm guessing we will have somewhere around $100 left to put on a card for her. Whatever we have left, I'll round it up to the next level as part of my contribution. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted September 25, 2015 Share #43 Posted September 25, 2015 Thanks so much, UB! Stuck was a great guy who handled so much pain with dignity and grace. I know his wife appreciated the support from Stuck's "imaginary friends" before, and I think she'll be very touched to know that he (and she) still mean a lot to us. Things can sometimes get a bit testy on any internet board, but things like this remind me that there are a lot of really nice people here and are one of the memories that we carry with us for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted September 25, 2015 Ok, here is the letter I am giving her with the bike: Dalynn, I know, Randy was a good husband, father and provider to his family, but he was also a friend. He reached far beyond the confines of the physical world and touched many of us in the “cyber-world” as well. His intelligence, humor, and bigger than life personality has been sorely missed by those of us he touched through the internet. Randy was family to us, so by extension, you are as well. Please accept this gift from all of his “Imaginary Friends” and know that if you ever need us, we will be there. We do this in memory of our friend and brother, Stuck. With love,Members of the forums at www.squarewheelscycling.com SquareWheels, UglyBob, Petitepedal, Kirby, Sheep_herder, Charlie burgh, questrider, Kzoo, Krazy, Thaddeus Kosciuszko, roadsue, Scrapr, Lonewolf, Old#7, 2far, goldendesign, SuzieQ, Zackney, Rattlecan, AZ_cyclist, FX_James_7.9, jsharr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 25, 2015 Share #45 Posted September 25, 2015 Perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted September 25, 2015 Share #46 Posted September 25, 2015 Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 25, 2015 Share #47 Posted September 25, 2015 Double check those names...Parr8 isn't on there...anyone else??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #48 Posted September 25, 2015 Double check those names...Parr8 isn't on there...anyone else???CRAP! Thanks for catching that. Looks like he's the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBob Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share #49 Posted September 25, 2015 It looks like she will be going in Monday or Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted September 25, 2015 Share #50 Posted September 25, 2015 I didn't receive a PM and I even PMed you.Couch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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