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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 07:27:27 AM
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I just had to tell some one as I am busting at the seam. We have a smithsonian film crew and local reporters on their way to shoot a documentary here at our house. Well actually in my DH's Shop. 15 years ago my Dh was asked by the Vietnam Vets group in WI and the local ABATE 1H group if he would put together an 1970 chopper motorcycle that would be donated to The Vietnam Wall in D.C. All the parts, paint, and hand tooled leather seat were all donated and my DH's shop put the bike together. The bike was then taken to D.C. escorted by the Rolling Thunder Ride to Washington D.C. during Memorial Weekend and left at the wall. This bike travels quite often with "The Traveling Wall" to different parts of the country. Well after 15 years it needed repairs and no one in Washington knew how or wanted to do the work for Free. So it was brought back here to WI for maintenance by my DH. This bike brings tears to my eyes when I see it. Not only because I am of the Vietnam War era but also the mom of 3 military boys who are fighting in todays war. I hope to post pick on DH's blog site later this week. So here I sit with my camera ready. Oh so much excitement!!!!!!! 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
Nana to 4 with 1 on the way.
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3335 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 10:20:31 AM
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Wow, Betty Jo! That is exciting!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 10:29:13 AM
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How fun!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 11:03:41 AM
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I am all choked up listening to your story! But, I can't wait to see pictures!
Julie
Farmgirl Sister #399
West-Central WI Farmgirls
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog...Charles F. Doran |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 2:40:58 PM
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Being of the Viet Nam era myself,not to mention I was once a bit of a biker chick myself. I think that is just the coolest thing ever. You must be so very proud. Boy, would I love to see pics of that!
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 4:20:34 PM
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I would love to see pictures of that bike. I bet alot of love went into building it. What a great thing to do. You should be very proud. Do you know when the documentary will be out?
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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theprimitivepilgrim
True Blue Farmgirl
217 Posts
Michelle
Baggs
Wyoming
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - Apr 13 2010 : 8:59:31 PM
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Can't wait to see your pictures, Betty Jo! How exciting!
~Michelle |
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