Sailariel will be away for a couple weeks

Sailariel · February 14th, 2011, 12:17 PM

My mother passed away this morning after a long illness. She was 97. I need to make a road trip--by cage- to Central New York to help my sister handle funeral arrangements and the usual mundane chores associated with a death.

I should be back in a couple of weeks. Ride Safe, Alex

wvninja · February 14th, 2011, 12:18 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

kkim · February 14th, 2011, 12:19 PM

My deepest condolences, Alex.

Alex · February 14th, 2011, 12:24 PM

I'm sorry to hear this, Alex. Have a safe trip.

Flashmonkey · February 14th, 2011, 12:30 PM

My deepest condolences, Alex.

Nemesis · February 14th, 2011, 12:37 PM

My condolences.

blade · February 14th, 2011, 12:50 PM

sorry for your loss , where about in central ny ?

scotty · February 14th, 2011, 01:04 PM

Sorry for you lost. Do have a safe trip their, and back.

JeffM · February 14th, 2011, 01:05 PM

Sorry to hear that Alex.

CThunder-blue · February 14th, 2011, 01:44 PM

My condolences Alex. Have a safe trip.

petiteninja · February 14th, 2011, 02:04 PM

sorry to hear about your loss alex, be safe on the roads upstate...our sidewalks still have ice on them.

PsychoNinja · February 14th, 2011, 02:05 PM

That sucks

Sorry for your loss.

backinthesaddleagain · February 14th, 2011, 02:45 PM

Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

Apex · February 14th, 2011, 03:15 PM

Wish you the best my fellow pedaling buddy. Be safe. You and your family are in my prayers.

bob706 · February 14th, 2011, 03:26 PM

Sorry for your families loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

bluepoof · February 14th, 2011, 04:09 PM

I'm sorry for your loss, Alex. *hug*

austexjg · February 14th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Sorry for your loss...

Sailariel · February 14th, 2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blade

sorry for your loss , where about in central ny ?

Matt, I'll be in Syracuse.

V2Neal · February 14th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Sorry to hear about your Mum.

Sailariel · February 14th, 2011, 04:45 PM

Thank you all very much. I will have a good weather window on Wednesday. Like all good sailors, I move between fronts. I expect a "Perfect" 10 hour drive. Mom is in a better place. Her suffering is over and the family can feel good that we enjoyed her company for 97 years. You really can't ask for more.

CC Cowboy · February 14th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Alex, you have my condolences.

Your mum was 97! I guess that means you'll be posting here for a long time (which is a good thing).

Sailariel · February 14th, 2011, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Alex, you have my condolences.

Your mum was 97! I guess that means you'll be posting here for a long time (which is a good thing).

Oscar, Thanks. Longevity runs in our family. I'll bet that you did not know that my middle name is Oscar.

Snake · February 14th, 2011, 06:58 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

noche_caliente · February 14th, 2011, 07:00 PM

I'm sorry for your loss, Alex.

Daeldren · February 14th, 2011, 07:41 PM

You and your family will be in our thoughts Alex.

Blackwidow · February 15th, 2011, 10:01 AM

I'm sure I speak for many others here when I say, if you need anything we're here for you.

Apex · February 15th, 2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

I'm sure I speak for many others here when I say, if you need anything we're here for you.

Yup!

Yasko · February 15th, 2011, 11:05 AM

God Bless You...

JS73 · February 15th, 2011, 11:09 AM

Sorry to hear this, Alex.

My condolences.

Snake · February 15th, 2011, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

I'm sure I speak for many others here when I say, if you need anything we're here for you.

+1

Sailariel · February 15th, 2011, 11:14 AM

Thanks all,
I still haven't left. It is really blowing here with the passing of the front. The drive tomorrow should be perfect.

Thanks to the internet, I have been doing notifications. My kid sister, the biker, is flying in from Austria tomorrow. She actually managed to snag a flight round trip for $400. It may have something to do with the political events we have seen recently. I suspect that people are afraid to fly.

I have even managed to arrange for the Wake to be on Friday, and the Funeral Mass for Saturday. Now all I have left to do is get a caterer for Saturday afternoon. My sisters would be too messed up to deal with that.

It is at times like these that I really appreciate my Army training as a medic.
I was taught to deal with the problem and keep things together. After everything settles, I can deal with it.

It is really amazing that my older sister has only seen one person die. She has had a very sheltered life.

slolane · February 15th, 2011, 08:35 PM

Sorry for your loss Alex, thoughts with you and your family.

onetruevibe · February 15th, 2011, 09:34 PM

So sad to hear, Alex. I remember when I lost my mother. It's been 5 years but still seems like yesterday. Safe travels.

Sailariel · February 18th, 2011, 07:49 AM

Decided to cut my visit short. Certainly wakes and burials take their toll on a person emotiomally.

I have no problem supporting the family in these trying times--support is one thing--bickering among siblings is another.

The burial is tomorrow. Unless things change--and I doubt that they will, I'll be heading back to Maine shortly afterward.

In all honesty, I would much rather spend time with my wife and her elderly father who lives with us. It's a good thing that my wife had to stay home to care for her dad. She should have to put up with this drama.

I find it totally ridiculous, and certainly a waste of energy, to be arguing about type of casket, shape of the urn for the ashes, open or closed casket, the wording of the obituary, and it goes on and on. I thought that I had eliminated all this falderal when I prepaid her funeral 15years ago. Everything was in place. All that was required was one phone call to the funeral director and everything would be set in motion. I even wrote the obit--all one had to do was add the date. Couldn't be any easier. I guess some people need to pole vault over mouse turds.

Flashmonkey · February 18th, 2011, 11:12 AM

I'm sorry about all of that, Alex. I find that funerals bring out the worst in families....and the bigger the family the worse it gets. I've been through a number of funerals already, unfortunately, and the worst part about the whole thing is having to watch everyone argue and bicker over stupid crap.

Again, I'd like to extend to you my deepest condolences. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sailariel · February 18th, 2011, 11:22 AM

James, Thank you. I'll look you up when I ride to Toronto this summer. I heard that there will be a bicycle race (Time Trials) sometime this August. Our team plans to participate. I am anxious to see how competitive the Fuji I built up will be.

Flashmonkey · February 18th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Fantastic! Toronto's quite nice in the summer....if you can get over the smell.

Blackwidow · February 18th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Decided to cut my visit short. Certainly wakes and burials take their toll on a person emotiomally.

I have no problem supporting the family in these trying times--support is one thing--bickering among siblings is another.

The burial is tomorrow. Unless things change--and I doubt that they will, I'll be heading back to Maine shortly afterward.

In all honesty, I would much rather spend time with my wife and her elderly father who lives with us. It's a good thing that my wife had to stay home to care for her dad. She should have to put up with this drama.

I find it totally ridiculous, and certainly a waste of energy, to be arguing about type of casket, shape of the urn for the ashes, open or closed casket, the wording of the obituary, and it goes on and on. I thought that I had eliminated all this falderal when I prepaid her funeral 15years ago. Everything was in place. All that was required was one phone call to the funeral director and everything would be set in motion. I even wrote the obit--all one had to do was add the date. Couldn't be any easier. I guess some people need to pole vault over mouse turds.

i'm sorry to hear that, funerals do bring families closer together, but when you have people that don't know how to express their emotions it can get nasty. Stay strong Alex.

DBentley415 · February 18th, 2011, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

My kid sister, the biker, is flying in from Austria tomorrow.

Good to hear she could make it

Hopefully they realize the nitty gritty details shouldn't matter so much at a time like this and you should just be there for each other.

97 years old is quite an accomplishment these days..be proud and stay strong!!!

Sailariel · February 19th, 2011, 05:47 PM

Paulette, you are a sweetheart and I love you. You really understand. It has been hard here. We are buried in snow, and it is hard for me to escape. I will get out of here--hopefully by Thursday. I see a weather window. I just want to be away from all this stuff and deal with my loss in my own way by myself. This scenario seems to bring out the worst in people--I refuse to participate. Sure would be nice if I could deal with this without the participation of other family members. At this point they are a PITA. (am learning the text language)It is not a pleasant thing to go through--amazing how nasty people get in this situation, All I want to do is hug my wife and go for a motorcycle ride. It does not look like this will happen.

February 14th, 2011, 12:17 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Sailariel will be away for a couple weeks My mother passed away this morning after a long illness. She was 97. I need to make a road trip--by cage- to Central New York to help my sister handle funeral arrangements and the usual mundane chores associated with a death. I should be back in a couple of weeks. Ride Safe, Alex __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 14th, 2011, 12:18 PM	#2
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Sorry to hear about your loss. __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 14th, 2011, 12:24 PM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'm sorry to hear this, Alex. Have a safe trip. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 14th, 2011, 12:50 PM	#7
blade ninjette.org member Name: matt Location: j.c. ny Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250r Posts: 77	sorry for your loss , where about in central ny ? __________________________________________________ Mother fuker! Are you out of your damn mind?

February 14th, 2011, 01:04 PM	#8
scotty ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Scott Location: Carlise Ohio Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): Yahama v star 650 classic Posts: A lot.	Sorry for you lost. Do have a safe trip their, and back. __________________________________________________

February 14th, 2011, 12:19 PM	#3
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	My deepest condolences, Alex.

February 14th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#5
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	My deepest condolences, Alex.

February 14th, 2011, 12:37 PM	#6
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	My condolences.

February 14th, 2011, 01:05 PM	#9
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Sorry to hear that Alex. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

February 14th, 2011, 01:44 PM	#10
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	My condolences Alex. Have a safe trip.

February 14th, 2011, 02:04 PM	#11
petiteninja ninjette.org member Name: LMG Location: nyc Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja EX250J Posts: 177	sorry to hear about your loss alex, be safe on the roads upstate...our sidewalks still have ice on them.

February 14th, 2011, 02:05 PM	#12
PsychoNinja Ninja Dog Name: Brady Location: Sunset, UT Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14 Posts: 186	That sucks Sorry for your loss. __________________________________________________ ALL YOUR NINJA ARE BELONG TO US!

February 14th, 2011, 02:45 PM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

February 14th, 2011, 03:15 PM	#14
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Wish you the best my fellow pedaling buddy. Be safe. You and your family are in my prayers. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

February 14th, 2011, 03:26 PM	#15
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	Sorry for your families loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 14th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#16
bluepoof ninjette.org sage Name: Carolyn Location: San Carlos, CA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2002 Yamaha XT225 Posts: 597	I'm sorry for your loss, Alex. hug __________________________________________________ www.bluepoof.com

February 14th, 2011, 04:23 PM	#17
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Sorry for your loss...

February 14th, 2011, 04:40 PM	#19
V2Neal Bad-ass 250 racer Name: Neal Location: Minnesnowta Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r, ATK 605, Honda CR250R Posts: 91	Sorry to hear about your Mum. __________________________________________________ CRA #28. Just wave as you go by!

February 14th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#20
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Thank you all very much. I will have a good weather window on Wednesday. Like all good sailors, I move between fronts. I expect a "Perfect" 10 hour drive. Mom is in a better place. Her suffering is over and the family can feel good that we enjoyed her company for 97 years. You really can't ask for more. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 14th, 2011, 05:44 PM	#21
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Alex, you have my condolences. Your mum was 97! I guess that means you'll be posting here for a long time (which is a good thing). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 14th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#23
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	My deepest condolences to you and your family.

February 14th, 2011, 07:00 PM	#24
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I'm sorry for your loss, Alex. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

February 14th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#25
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February 15th, 2011, 10:01 AM	#26
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I'm sure I speak for many others here when I say, if you need anything we're here for you. __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

February 15th, 2011, 11:05 AM	#28
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	God Bless You...

February 15th, 2011, 11:09 AM	#29
JS73 ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Orlando, FL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 256	Sorry to hear this, Alex. My condolences. __________________________________________________ WERA #273 Novice Boogeyman Racing.

February 15th, 2011, 11:14 AM	#31
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Thanks all, I still haven't left. It is really blowing here with the passing of the front. The drive tomorrow should be perfect. Thanks to the internet, I have been doing notifications. My kid sister, the biker, is flying in from Austria tomorrow. She actually managed to snag a flight round trip for $400. It may have something to do with the political events we have seen recently. I suspect that people are afraid to fly. I have even managed to arrange for the Wake to be on Friday, and the Funeral Mass for Saturday. Now all I have left to do is get a caterer for Saturday afternoon. My sisters would be too messed up to deal with that. It is at times like these that I really appreciate my Army training as a medic. I was taught to deal with the problem and keep things together. After everything settles, I can deal with it. It is really amazing that my older sister has only seen one person die. She has had a very sheltered life. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 15th, 2011, 08:35 PM	#32
slolane Motorcyclist Name: James Location: Maryland Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 ABS Posts: A lot.	Sorry for your loss Alex, thoughts with you and your family.

February 15th, 2011, 09:34 PM	#33
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	So sad to hear, Alex. I remember when I lost my mother. It's been 5 years but still seems like yesterday. Safe travels. __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

February 18th, 2011, 07:49 AM	#34
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Decided to cut my visit short. Certainly wakes and burials take their toll on a person emotiomally. I have no problem supporting the family in these trying times--support is one thing--bickering among siblings is another. The burial is tomorrow. Unless things change--and I doubt that they will, I'll be heading back to Maine shortly afterward. In all honesty, I would much rather spend time with my wife and her elderly father who lives with us. It's a good thing that my wife had to stay home to care for her dad. She should have to put up with this drama. I find it totally ridiculous, and certainly a waste of energy, to be arguing about type of casket, shape of the urn for the ashes, open or closed casket, the wording of the obituary, and it goes on and on. I thought that I had eliminated all this falderal when I prepaid her funeral 15years ago. Everything was in place. All that was required was one phone call to the funeral director and everything would be set in motion. I even wrote the obit--all one had to do was add the date. Couldn't be any easier. I guess some people need to pole vault over mouse turds. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 18th, 2011, 11:12 AM	#35
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	I'm sorry about all of that, Alex. I find that funerals bring out the worst in families....and the bigger the family the worse it gets. I've been through a number of funerals already, unfortunately, and the worst part about the whole thing is having to watch everyone argue and bicker over stupid crap. Again, I'd like to extend to you my deepest condolences. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

February 18th, 2011, 11:22 AM	#36
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	James, Thank you. I'll look you up when I ride to Toronto this summer. I heard that there will be a bicycle race (Time Trials) sometime this August. Our team plans to participate. I am anxious to see how competitive the Fuji I built up will be. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 18th, 2011, 11:38 AM	#37
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Fantastic! Toronto's quite nice in the summer....if you can get over the smell.

February 19th, 2011, 05:47 PM	#40
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Paulette, you are a sweetheart and I love you. You really understand. It has been hard here. We are buried in snow, and it is hard for me to escape. I will get out of here--hopefully by Thursday. I see a weather window. I just want to be away from all this stuff and deal with my loss in my own way by myself. This scenario seems to bring out the worst in people--I refuse to participate. Sure would be nice if I could deal with this without the participation of other family members. At this point they are a PITA. (am learning the text language)It is not a pleasant thing to go through--amazing how nasty people get in this situation, All I want to do is hug my wife and go for a motorcycle ride. It does not look like this will happen. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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