I fought in a war and gone around the world. Twice. Been to dozens of county fairs, at least 15 goat f’ings and more church socials and internet message forums than I can remember. Literally. I’ve been around the block more than once, but I must admit I’ve not been to every door. And at 67 I still don’t know it all.

I spent 21 years serving in warships and merchants. Raised on a farm where we grew and harvested crops and raised animals including goats. I've ridden bikes for at least 60 years. It was a Christian home and that faith sort of followed me around the world and the states. I’ve participated in message forums on topics as diverse as writing, painting, philosophy, computer languages, forums about forums and others. I’ve written good code in several languages including the C series and machine. And I still haven’t done it all and don’t know it all.

Which is why I joined this forum – to socialize a bit online with like-minded people, to help others when I could, and to increase my own knowledge of biking.

Of all my online encounters the members of Bike Forums is the most unwelcoming. With few exceptions you are rude, overbearing, and the only thing that exceeds your lack of respect for others is your unearned arrogance. You spend most of your time trying to pin back other members ears than you do trying to be civil. At 67 I do know there is nothing here worth my time or efforts. You deserve each other.