OldTroubador's blog post - A gift. And a Thank You, from my heart to yours

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:51:40 AM

I have found as I get older that I get a little more emotional over things - videos of people overcoming tremendous hardships and "handicaps", videos of people that exceed expectations, movies that I have seen a dozen times that still touch my heart. But what gets me deepest is the love of my friends and their tokens of affection to me.
Y'all know how I feel about Sugar and Howlin. I had the opportunity to break bread with them again tonight. Their company, as usual, is wonderful and we laughed and joked and talked for hours. But during supper, they gave me a gift, a riding bell. It is used to keep the 'road gremlins' away and to keep a person safe on the roads. I cannot tell you how much this gesture, this gift has touched me my friends. I am truly, deeply honored and touched, and humbled by the both of you.
I am going to sign off now - I want to get up early in the morning and, I am having a little trouble seeing the screen right now.
Thank you never seems to be enough, but it is all I have. That and my love and friendship to you both.
Bill

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tight_wet_lips on 25-Apr-13 3:00:21

oh wow such a nice gift. I know about the bells. When I was part of the commercial truck enforcement at the dept. I learned all about them. Most of the ones I saw were engraved by the wife or the Girlfriend that gave the trucker the bell. Such a great great gift.

needs on 25-Apr-13 3:26:23

Wonderful people attract other wonderful people. *hugs to you all*

Ellefoxie on 25-Apr-13 3:36:52

love and hugs to you luvvy xox

amancalledpony on 25-Apr-13 3:56:27

They are wonderful people. Keep the riding bell close. It is a very precious gift brother. As you well know. *brohugs to you and howlin, well kind of grope hug to sugar, lol*

Sugarmomma on 25-Apr-13 5:37:07

It was our pleasure to not only be able to sit and talk and enjoy dinner with you, but to be able to give you something, to protect someone we love.

Till the next time we meet again *tacklehugs* be safe

Safire13 on 25-Apr-13 5:53:35

Your love and friendship is a precious gift tux so Im sure HP and howlin would consider your thanks more than enough ....that is three very special people right there ....big hugs to you all xxxx

Whispermyname on 25-Apr-13 9:42:59

unexpected gifts from the heart are oh so special xxxxxxxxxxxxx

guitartxn on 25-Apr-13 12:49:52

Very nice! My Dad was a trucker for over 2 decades and had one. He was in the 3 million mile club ,so it works :) Awesome having friends like that!

howlin on 25-Apr-13 13:14:06

Part of the "legend" of the bell is that if its gifted its protecting powers are doubled, Sugar gave it to me for the bike and before we met last night I removed it to give to you, does it work? well I for one beleive so but if nothing else everytime you hit a bump in the road and hear it ring and it will remind you of all the friends you have and bring a smile :) stay safe on the road brother and now were always ridin shotgun,,Kevin

Safire13 on 25-Apr-13 23:37:53

wish there was a "like" botton for blog comments ...cause howlin I really LIKE that comment :)

RoxanneS on 30-Apr-13 9:22:53

Aw, that's lovely!

comefuckmenow on 17-May-13 16:22:58

Yes...they are both lovely people as are you my sweet friend....I enjoy seeing you and many others come on status...twl...my sexy bish...needs...great person..rockhard...these a few a few of the many that make NN a worthwhile place to hang outstay true and be yourself,you are a beautiful man and a true friend and we all love you very much...xx cfmn