Terry 'ACL' Hammond (11/19/2010)

I joined this forum after Putt had already passed. Went back in the threads to learn more since so many mentioned him. I happened on this post and thought I'd copy it to here. I met Terry at the post post Moonshine Lunch Run, it's hard to believe how quickly things change in this life.

The quote below is Terry's own words in the Memorial to Putt.


I am being asked if this will effect my trip to Alaska...

EVERYTHING,,, in life,,, effects everything...

I am a firm believer that you do not chose what you love... "The Lovely Cindy" for example... No way,,, No How,,, was I going to get serious with TLC when I heard she wanted to go out with me... She was,,, G O U R G O U S,,, yes,,, but,,, No way... She had 2 kids,,, was a local,,, and to young...

After the first date,,, I was HYP-NO-TIZED,,, and it was all over... I Loved her and loved her kids later when I met them... I did not pick her,,, the Love picked us...

I told Putt that
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I sometimes wished 40 years ago,,, I would have picked Model Airplane Flying as my Hobby over Motorcycling...

Putt Said,,,
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"Why would ya Do That Terry"???

I said,,,
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It sure would have been safer...

Putt Laughed and said,,, Correctly,,, I might add,,,


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Knowing you Terry,,, you would Have Just Crashed the Plane into Your Head!!!

I work in the 2nd most dangerous occupation in the World,,, Farming... I know at least 5 who have died,,, MANY,,, who have lost Legs/Arms/Fingers from Accidents on the farm... If I stay home from Riding,,, am I REALLY going to be safe???

If I give up Motorcycling,,, to be Safe??? 5 others I know,,, my age or younger who have had Cancer,,, and died before now...

What am I going to do till I am not breathing anymore???

Live Every Moment,,, Love Every Day,,, Because,,, Before you know it,,, Your Precious Time Slips Away...

Bestest way to remember those Riders who because of Them,,, I am the Rider I am Today... I am going to do what I love,,, and Ride...

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Terry "Two Wrecks" Hammond
2006 ST-1300 ABS
2008 Kawasaki Versys

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Last edited by Austin city limits; 05-30-2009 at 10:29 AM..
 
Thanks for the "find" Barto. On point, on the money . . . exactly right and fitting. :)

Shuey
 
barto said:
Live Every Moment,,, Love Every Day,,, Because,,, Before you know it,,, Your Precious Time Slips Away...
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I read these words to the lovely Mrs Bones this morning.

Uncomplicated wisdom, sound advice, a good plan.
 

For Terry

I learned something about grief recently,
as I?ve approached, now passed, seventy.
Not only are the losses more frequent,
but they involve ?I didn?t really know... ?

Nowadays my mind chews questions of meaning.
?What is at the core...?? gets caught in my teeth.
I can grieve that which I knew;
grieve that it will no more be.

Or, or, more and more, I find grief in conversations
unspoken, merely hinted at in planning;
placed ceremoniously upon our to do list.
Opportunities to better know another, missed.

I may strive to defy procrastination,
to crack the shell of our separation,
to reach out, to draw another inward...
though I fear, I?ll more often fail.

Or, or, perhaps I need, truly, to accept
that grief is, at its core, no matter how well, you I know,
profoundly the painful letting go
of the meetings foregone, the plans unkept.
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Great stuff guys. I cherished Terry as a friend for so many reasons but it was the love (yeah I laugh to at that one) that picked us, to use Terry's words. He took the time to say that to me and the feeling was mutual. We both cared a lot for each other and I will miss the laughter we shared together the most. I still read all of these posts but I have to admit it doesn't seem to be getting better yet.

I think what I will take away from all of this is the message Terry shared with all of us about living life and cherishing every moment of it because you just never know when your time here will be up. It sounds cliche, I know, but everyone comes to that realization in their own way and losing Terry was mine. I don't need another reminder and I hope it stays that way forever even though I know that's impossible.

Curt
 
Bones said:
Originally Posted by barto View Post
Live Every Moment,,, Love Every Day,,, Because,,, Before you know it,,, Your Precious Time Slips Away...
I read these words to the lovely Mrs Bones this morning.

Uncomplicated wisdom, sound advice, a good plan.
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I've added those words to my sig. as a reminder to me.
 
Beautiful truths fella's...thanks

...It's now or never,,,
,,,Dream in progress right here and now.
 
George said:
Live Every Moment,,, Love Every Day,,, Because,,, Before you know it,,, Your Precious Time Slips Away...
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I have to be honest!...Didn't take these words as seriously as I do now!
First Putt,Mrs Sink, Terry ... Never met Jack Pine Savage ...and was really never in the "click" with any of them, like Curt and others....But I am sure Damm glad I got the opportunity to meet ....what I consider TRUE legends of the motorcycle community ... and of course...some, I only recognize by screen name...may you all R.I.P....and everybody else, I HAVE met,...and those to hopefully meet up with someday....May we ALL meet up with our fallen brothers and sisters someday!... LOVE EVERY DAY BECAUSE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! YOUR PRECIOUS TIME SLIPS AWAY!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBDF04fQKtQ"]YouTube - The Beatles - With A Little Help From My Friends
 
Great article, Bones! I was fortunate to get to meet Terry at the post post Moonshine Lunch Run. Great guy, I miss his sense of humor on this forum. It's a duller place without him.

I'm such a rube I didn't even realize the MLR was Terry's creation. Didn't really think about it at all but just kinda figured he was an innocent bystander caught up in the whole thing because he happened to live nearby. It just goes to show what ONE PERSON can accomplish if they've got a vision - no matter how demented ;) it may be. 700 Miles for a hamburger? I never would have beleived it - but Terry did, and look what it's become.

I only hope Terry had some idea of what he meant to people...and how much he's missed.

Godspeed
 
crazykz said:
Great stuff guys. I cherished Terry as a friend for so many reasons but it was the love (yeah I laugh to at that one) that picked us, to use Terry's words. He took the time to say that to me and the feeling was mutual. We both cared a lot for each other and I will miss the laughter we shared together the most. I still read all of these posts but I have to admit it doesn't seem to be getting better yet.

I think what I will take away from all of this is the message Terry shared with all of us about living life and cherishing every moment of it because you just never know when your time here will be up. It sounds cliche, I know, but everyone comes to that realization in their own way and losing Terry was mine. I don't need another reminder and I hope it stays that way forever even though I know that's impossible.

Curt
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Truer words were never spoke.
 
To all that are interested in supporting Terry's Family:

Terry Hammond, Founder of the Moonshine Lunch Run, was a friend of many, and active in several motorcylce forums. When ask about Moonshine, Terry would always say, "It's not about me." But for the many who visited Moonshine, Terry was an important part of the visit. Terry had a profound effect on our lives. Several groups suggested a sticker to honor Terry. The Motorcycle Tourers Forum (MTF) http://www.mctourer.com and the ST-Owners Forum https://www.st-owners.com joined forces to offer a sticker to honor our friend. The sticker is not about Terry, but about us. It is our way to remember our friend, and to give to Terry's family, like he gave to us and his community.

The sticker was approved by the Moonshine Board of Regents and Terry's family. All profits will be given to Terry's family. The STO handled the design and ordering of the stickers and the MTF (a non-profit corporation) will handle distribution and financial accountability. A complete accounting will be provided to the Moonshine Board of Regents for auditing.

You can orders stickers and/or make a donation to Terry's family through the following web page: http://www.mctourer.com/shop/TerrySticker.html . Stickers should be in our possession anyday and will be shipped promptly (Alan Leduc alan.leduc@gmail.com is handling shipment and will be unavailable 12/26-1/6 so stickers order during this period will be delayed). A presentation of the proceeds will be given to Terry's family during the 2011 Moonshine Lunch Run.

STO and MTF would like to offer ALL forums the opportuity to participate and would be pleased to add their logo to the page where the stickers are being offered. The forum owners simply need to contact Alan Leduc alan.leduc@gmail.com or Curt Gran crazyst@gmail.com and post this announcement on their forum.

Please feel free to cross post this announcment to other forums with approval of the forum owner.

Curt
 
Thanks for posting.. Just ordered.. Glad to help out his family...
 
Thanks guys. I was able to get a friend to whip up the artwork.

Curt
 
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