Lot of people touched a lot of points there. The reason for the gatherings in the first place was to get to know the other people on the form, and this has worked out quite well. The reason for the same few faces at each gathering is because the others have not experienced it. Like they say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. With just being on now and then looking to get answers you don't get the feeling of the brotherhood that has been formed here. And trying to convince someone that they need to come to a gathering is like anything else. They have a mindset of the way life is and anything outside that Norm takes a lot of getting used to. Those of us that have met and develops strong bonds between each other goes Way beyond owning a big dog. So even those members that have sold their dog and gone on to other brands there's still a brother and welcome at gatherings.
Well I am on FB I messaged people who have just bought big dogs and let them know about the form and where to get parts. Some will never get on, and others will come to gatherings. That's just the way people are.
I was a first timer this year. The invite from Jersey Big Mike to ride with him went a long way to making me comfortable to show up. A friend fromTulsa joined us as a first timer as well even though he owns the other brand.
It was a real honor to meet everyone. I feel privileged to have been accepted so warmly by so many great people. I agree with Shannon. Life is.
If each of us invited one new person it would grow, but size isn’t necessarily a good thing. Purging the data won’t really impact attendance and could exclude someone but may be necessary for other reasons.
Thanks to all of you for making two new guys feel welcome. That is what matters.
Be safe everyone
PS: Shannon, thanks for catching the dragging chains at the gas station
