Do you remember Gunkylump?

[Freebird]

Got the following email back from Gunkylump in response to the email I sent regarding maintenance day. He asked to to say hello to you all so I thought I would just post his email and bring you all up to date. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

 

Hi Don:

 

Thanks so much for the invite, but Beth and I won't be able to make it again this year. As you know, we sold our two royal stars almost two years ago now, pretty much after our vacation trip to your great home state of Texas, where we visited with many, including Ponch and gang. Sure miss everyone!

 

We purchased a sailboat, and you probably didn't hear, but I had a serious accident while stepping off the boat last September. I broke my left leg, both bones, at the ankle, and dislocated my foot. I was off work for 5 months, and probably went back to work too early....but had no choice $$$ wise. I am progressing well, but by the end of the work week, I'm pretty sore and gimpy....so, from gimpy to gunky...all in one fell swoop.

 

Beth misses the bike, sometimes I do. Funny thing, and here is some irony for you...I bought my first bike when I was 12 years old, picked dew worms, cut lawns, shovelled snow...saved up for that 50 cc Bombardier. I then rode on and off for some 43 years, no issues. After Ponch's and a few other accidents, I began to feel vulnerable, and uncomfortable. Once I got my leg swung over the seat of the bike, I was ok, but the problem was getting my leg there. Nothing physical mind you, just a mental thing...worried about getting wacked and being responsible for Beth getting injured. So....I sold out. Bought the boat, the rest, as they say, is history.

 

I miss the Venture gang, the family. I visit the site regularly, but have not paid the fee. If you would be so kind as to say hi to everyone for us, and maybe just a small update to let them all know we're doing fine and missing y'all, it would be appreciated.

 

BTW, the fella that bought our Venture is now a member, Barry from Amherstburg, ON. Nice guy, and he's thrilled with the bike. I hope you get to meet him some day.

 

Take care, you, Eileen and the rest of the Venture family are forever in our thoughts.

 

gunkylump

[dingy]

Picture attached of Gunkylump at a m&e in Michigan 2010.

 

Gary

[cecdoo]

Sure I remember meeting him at you're party, really a nice guy. I remember reading about his plans to sail into the sunset when he retired. Sorry to hear about his boating mishap and hope he heals up quickly. It was great of you to invite him to the party and hopefully he can sneak on down.

 

Craig

[Snaggletooth]

Glad he got in touch. I remember him talking about getting a boat then lost track of him.

 

Good to hear he's still out there.

 

Thanks for the update Don.

 

Mike

[Yama Mama]

Remember Gunkylump?

I am still laughing. I think he is possibly the funniest guy I have ever met.

Miss him and Beth.

Yama Mama:smile5:

[bongobobny]

Yup, met him more than once and rode with him as well! So sorry to hear of his mishap! Hope he heals well.

[Yammer Dan]

Hey Gunky. Hope that leg heals good for you.

[Monty]

Gunk, you need to be safe, and just get another bike. That boating can be dangerous!

 

Would like to see you & Beth again. If you're ever back down our way, give me a holler.

[BradT]

Yup great couple. Lots of fun

 

2010 MD.

 

Brad

[Barry.B]

It is good to hear that Randy and Beth are still around the area sense I am the one that bought their Bike from them . The Bike 2004 midnight venture is a beautiful bike and it was well taken care of . I am hoping sometime to get to some of these get together s to meet some of you folks . till then ride Safe

 

Barry:thumbsup2:

[Kregerdoodle]

We were just talking about them yesterday at MX day, sorry to hear of the mishap, hope he heals fast and complete. Thanks for the post Don.

 

K