Look BOTLs I made the news

Ranger_B · 06-22-2011, 06:13 PM

A little while ago I was getting fitted for a super rehab bike by an organization that wanted to start giving bikes to wounded warriors. During the fitting a news crew was there and they found the sexiest looking guy there and then asked the goofball in the helmet next to him some questions. Anyone looking to laugh at me on film here it is: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9661017/ Good news is though it looks like some funding has come from the story and my bike is ordered.

markem · 06-22-2011, 06:18 PM

Sweet! I've seen some people in my area using these type of bikes. Don't know if they are vets, but the improved mobility is awesome.

I am so not going to mention that by riding in the rain that you effectively wet your pants. No, I am so not going to do that...

Ogre · 06-22-2011, 06:24 PM

Congrats bro. Glad to see the word getting out. Maybe get more donations,

pnoon · 06-22-2011, 06:29 PM

Great news, Frank.
Thanks for sharing and you'll get no laughter from me at your expense.

kelmac07 · 06-22-2011, 06:29 PM

Great stuff Frank!!

Nice helmet goofball!!

EricF · 06-22-2011, 06:32 PM

You didn't seem too goofy!!!

Good to hear that some of those will be made available!!

Ogre · 06-22-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Great stuff Frank!!

Nice helmet goofball!!

I could not bring myself to say it, glad you did!!

Bill86 · 06-22-2011, 06:41 PM

I met the guys that run the wounded warrior project, great guys and a good thing they do. Some of the best damn people you'll ever meet.

Great video, but like Peter you'll get no laughs from me.

Drez · 06-22-2011, 07:20 PM

very nice frank!!! your CA resident famous person now!!!!!

Ranger_B · 06-22-2011, 09:25 PM

The reporter had the helmet on backwards and I stopped her and had her have another take. Should have left it as it was but I was being nice. Fun time and some funding has already shown up. A big ride is being put together in Nov and I am sure there will be more goofballery on camera for that.

06-22-2011, 09:26 PM

Congrats, dude. And thank you for your sacrifice.

yourchoice · 06-22-2011, 09:54 PM

Awesome on all counts!

Zeuceone · 06-22-2011, 10:03 PM

Good to hear that you will soon get the bike. Good luck on the recovery.

06-22-2011, 10:18 PM

Is his name James or Jason? It says Jason in the article and James in the news report. Either way it was great to see you guys mobile again. Even if that helmet did look a little silly sitting stationary. Just kidding brother.

emopunker2004 · 06-22-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallbright

Is his name James or Jason? It says Jason in the article and James in the news report. Either way it was great to see you guys mobile again. Even if that helmet did look a little silly sitting stationary. Just kidding brother.

his name is Frank

06-22-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

his name is Frank

Sorry I should have specified. I meant the guy who they mention at the beginning. Frank, the brother here, is the guy in the red helmet who is the second soldier to talk right?

emopunker2004 · 06-22-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallbright

Sorry I should have specified. I meant the guy who they mention at the beginning. Frank, the brother here, is the guy in the red helmet who is the second soldier to talk right?

Correct. Frank, the OP, is the guy in the helmet

Old Sailor · 06-22-2011, 10:40 PM

06-23-2011, 12:34 AM

I enjoyed the story. I couldn't play the video, but I did see some handsome devil of a man riding a gorgeous bike in a photo.

Blak Smyth · 06-23-2011, 05:17 AM

Awesome bro! I had a friend badly injured while serving in the military and you both are inspiring with your positive attitudes.

06-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#1
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Look BOTLs I made the news A little while ago I was getting fitted for a super rehab bike by an organization that wanted to start giving bikes to wounded warriors. During the fitting a news crew was there and they found the sexiest looking guy there and then asked the goofball in the helmet next to him some questions. Anyone looking to laugh at me on film here it is: http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9661017/ Good news is though it looks like some funding has come from the story and my bike is ordered.

06-22-2011, 06:18 PM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,541 Trading: (47)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Sweet! I've seen some people in my area using these type of bikes. Don't know if they are vets, but the improved mobility is awesome. I am so not going to mention that by riding in the rain that you effectively wet your pants. No, I am so not going to do that... __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

06-22-2011, 06:24 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Congrats bro. Glad to see the word getting out. Maybe get more donations, __________________

06-22-2011, 06:29 PM	#4
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Great news, Frank. Thanks for sharing and you'll get no laughter from me at your expense. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

06-22-2011, 06:29 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Great stuff Frank!! Nice helmet goofball!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

06-22-2011, 06:32 PM	#6
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,003 Trading: (116)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news You didn't seem too goofy!!! Good to hear that some of those will be made available!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

06-22-2011, 06:41 PM	#8
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news I met the guys that run the wounded warrior project, great guys and a good thing they do. Some of the best damn people you'll ever meet. Great video, but like Peter you'll get no laughs from me.

06-22-2011, 07:20 PM	#9
Drez The Warden Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Frank Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,768 Trading: (35)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news very nice frank!!! your CA resident famous person now!!!!! __________________ They aren't going to multiply....burn that b!tch!

06-22-2011, 09:25 PM	#10
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news The reporter had the helmet on backwards and I stopped her and had her have another take. Should have left it as it was but I was being nice. Fun time and some funding has already shown up. A big ride is being put together in Nov and I am sure there will be more goofballery on camera for that.

06-22-2011, 09:26 PM	#11
ronzorelli Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Congrats, dude. And thank you for your sacrifice.

06-22-2011, 09:54 PM	#12
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,081 Trading: (36)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Awesome on all counts!

06-22-2011, 10:03 PM	#13
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Good to hear that you will soon get the bike. Good luck on the recovery.

06-22-2011, 10:18 PM	#14
Tyler Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Is his name James or Jason? It says Jason in the article and James in the news report. Either way it was great to see you guys mobile again. Even if that helmet did look a little silly sitting stationary. Just kidding brother.

06-22-2011, 10:40 PM	#18
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,164 Trading: (22)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

06-23-2011, 12:34 AM	#19
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news I enjoyed the story. I couldn't play the video, but I did see some handsome devil of a man riding a gorgeous bike in a photo.

06-23-2011, 05:17 AM	#20
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Look BOTLs I made the news Awesome bro! I had a friend badly injured while serving in the military and you both are inspiring with your positive attitudes.