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[watchman]

Trip old friend I hope you know that Liz and I wish you and Kathy all the best this life has to give and hope everything works out for you. Thank you for all you have done with Kawanow and the VBA. The VBA is one of the reasons that Liz and I continue to ride Kawasaki's. The way you presented the organization has always made us feel welcome and allowed us to make some great friends. I feel sure that Jared will continue in your footsteps and we are looking forward to what lies ahead with the VBA. If there is ever anything we can help you with please let us know.

[landman]

not much else can be said so i will just say thanks trip and good luck on your job search.also my congratulations to jared.

[Loafer]

Well, what do I say? I'm shocked at the news and so many have said some very gracious words.

I wish to thank you for creating a place where even I feel comfy, no easy task. This was the first forum
I joined and still like hanging around. Made some great friendships here, and for that I thank you! I wish
you and your wife much luck with the future. I was separated from a position after 17 years, after 5 weeks
I was hired by a corp. and made the best of it. I know that with your talents you will do just fine. Good
luck with the future.

As for Jared, well now I can say I know the President of the VBA. I know with the enthusiasm you have,
that you will be successful. Just don't piss TC off! Good Luck with the new challenge.

[caribou]

Trip,
Being fairly new to te VBA and forum I want to thank you for your time and effort to making this the most fun and interesting site this red headed step has found. I'm sure you will land on your feet running. Heres wishing you and your wife the very best.

Also congrats to Jared. You will do a great job. Hoping to meet both of you someday in the future.

[vince]

Thanks Trip for all you have done. This site has helped me and made me laugh so many times it would be impossible to count. I wish you and your wife all the best. If you ever find yourself in Atlanta give me a shout.

Congratulations to Jared I follow his posts and his webpage. I know his leadership will make the VBA even better.

[AZ Voyager]

Not too many words left that haven't been said but will reiterate THANK YOU!! Trip for what you have created and done such a wonderful job maintaining, in todays world it is not easy to keep something like this going for so long and have such a good reputation.
I too went through something simular about 6 years ago and I HATE change, but everything turned out 10 fold for the better. Keep your head up and the rubber down and thing seen to turn out for the better...

Also Congrats Jared...big shoes to fill, but we have confidence

[rusty1]

Trip sorry to hear about your job. I was looking forward to meeting you at the rally.
Maybe you will make it anyway. Good luck.

Congratulations Jared. I look forward to meeting you in June.

[Timay]

As others have so aptly stated - thanks, Trip! This is a great site and I know how hard it is to give up a 'child', but I think you have made a good choice in finding your successor!

Congrats, Jared, and I'll see if we can find a goat for the initiation ceremony!

Tim

[usranger74]

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Jared, congratulations on becoming the "Grand Poobah" of the VBA. I wish you the best of luck.

Joel, I am confident the national rally will be a good one with you at the helm.

Trip, I don't know what to say...I am sorry you lost your job and hope you find new employment quickly. I also thank you for your vision in creating the VBA and your commitment to building a great organization.

I could not say it any better.

[elvis]

Originally Posted by landman

not much else can be said so i will just say thanks trip and good luck on your job search.also my congratulations to jared.

+1 and all of the above. Thanks and best wishes, Trip.

Jared, I don't think it was a difficult decision for Trip to select you and I also don't think that leading VBA is an easy job. Congrats and all the best!

[nomadtom69]

Thanks with out this fourm and the VBA I would have been lost on alot of the things I have done to my bike not to mention all the great people I have met on acct. of it you included Trip and I hope you and your wife have the luck to come out on top .

Jared the reins of the steel horse are in your hands ride it well my friend

[Yellow Jacket]

Trip,

I just want to say thank you.

Knowing you and being a part of KawaNOW, now VBA, has enriched my life. I'm glad I got to meet you at the National Rally in Maggie Valley.

Having been laid off twice now myself, the first time after 22 years and then after 8 years the second time, I understand the shock and trauma you are feeling.

Suzanne and I will keep you and Kathy in our prayers.

Bob

[desertdog]

Trip, sorry to hear about getting laid off. That really sucks. I will send positive energy your way.

I also do want to congratulate Jared, I know with his knowledge and enthusiasm he will do a great job.

[jestephens]

It's been a good run, Trip, and thank you for the effort you took to follow a vision to create KawaNOW and lead us into the transition to VBA.

I believe you've chosen a worthy successor and we all look forward to working with Jared to carry on the forum camaraderie we have come to know and love.

Best of luck to your family as you make these changes!!

[jd01]

Trip, I wish you and Kathy all the best moving forward from all this that's happened. I feel you will come out of this in great shape. Thanks for creating this great bike forum. I have really enjoyed it.

Jared, congratulations on your new position. Even though we have never met, I feel Trip has picked a good man for the job. Good luck.