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[Harry Seifert]

George was a true KLR adventurer. The grandaddy of all KLRista's. Begin forwarded message:

> From: Robert Hancock > Date: February 13, 2012 9:39:50 PM PST > To: Ed Beaver , EagleMike , Buddy Seifeert > Subject: George Basinet > > Hi Fellows, > I got a call from Alice Basinet, George's wife, around seven this evening saying that George was in ICU at Kaiser-Zion due to a brain hemorrhage suffered last night or early this morning. > > I headed down to the hospital this evening and was able to visit for about 30 minutes. > George is in a coma and not responsive at all. They do not expect him to make it through. > > I am including a copy of an email his son sent regarding George. His son will arrive tomorrow to join his sister and cousins who are supporting Alice. I will keep you all posted. > > I can't imagine what it will be like without George around. I spoke with him less than a week ago and got an email the day before yesterday. > Bob > > Friends of George - > > I am sorry to share this bad news with you but my father, George Basinet, suffered a brain aneurysm late last night and was unresponsive when the paramedics arrived in the early morning. He has been transferred to Kaiser ICU in Mission Valley [SD] where his neuro-surgeon has indicated that he had massive cranial bleeding. His prognosis for recovery is not at all good and he is not expected to recover his former good health, if at all. > > On the bright side, he got a lot of mileage out of his life [having just turned 81], has had a loving wife of 53 years and two great kids [plus me] and a pair of healthy, beautiful grandkids for whom to dote on. He lived his entire, fortunate life in sunny California, retired for many years, owned numerous motorcycles which he put more miles on that most tatooed hombres and seen the beauty firsthand of most of the western states and of ole Mexico. A lifetime blue-collar and small business owning Democrat [whom I was unable to convert], George watched his kids finish school, get jobs as taxpayers, stay off the dole and out of prison. I ve never met a more conservative liberal , a more giving friend nor helpful neighbor nor a more honest man in all of his dealings. As for my inheritance, I have been given above average height, an Irishman s keen sense of humor, an understanding of a man walking the Christian walk, a prudent respect for liquour, a taste for pretty women and for the great outdoors. For me, he embodied what it is to be a real American. > > My father would wish me to thank you all for your many years of friendship and countless jokes shared. > > Our family asks only for your prayers to my mother, Alice, who has lost her rock . > > Besides, I know that Saint Peter has reserved a bevy of motorcycles for him to try on soon enough. > > Godspeed, > Kevin Basinet

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[Jud]

I never met George face to face, but I corresponded with him on this list. It's been a few years since I can recall hearing from him here. He struck me as knowledgeable, good-humored and a true gentleman.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Harry Seifert wrote: > > George was a true KLR adventurer. The grandaddy of all KLRista's. > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Robert Hancock > > Date: February 13, 2012 9:39:50 PM PST > > To: Ed Beaver , EagleMike , Buddy Seifeert > > Subject: George Basinet > > > > Hi Fellows, > > I got a call from Alice Basinet, George's wife, around seven this evening saying that George was in ICU at Kaiser-Zion due to a brain hemorrhage suffered last night or early this morning. > > > > I headed down to the hospital this evening and was able to visit for about 30 minutes. > > George is in a coma and not responsive at all. They do not expect him to make it through. > > > > I am including a copy of an email his son sent regarding George. His son will arrive tomorrow to join his sister and cousins who are supporting Alice. I will keep you all posted. > > > > I can't imagine what it will be like without George around. I spoke with him less than a week ago and got an email the day before yesterday. > > Bob > > > > Friends of George - > > > > I am sorry to share this bad news with you but my father, George Basinet, suffered a brain aneurysm late last night and was unresponsive when the paramedics arrived in the early morning. He has been transferred to Kaiser ICU in Mission Valley [SD] where his neuro-surgeon has indicated that he had massive cranial bleeding. His prognosis for recovery is not at all good and he is not expected to recover his former good health, if at all. > > > > On the bright side, he got a lot of mileage out of his life [having just turned 81], has had a loving wife of 53 years and two great kids [plus me] and a pair of healthy, beautiful grandkids for whom to dote on. He lived his entire, fortunate life in sunny California, retired for many years, owned numerous motorcycles which he put more miles on that most tatooed hombres and seen the beauty firsthand of most of the western states and of ole Mexico. A lifetime blue-collar and small business owning Democrat [whom I was unable to convert], George watched his kids finish school, get jobs as taxpayers, stay off the dole and out of prison. I've never met a more conservative "liberal", a more giving friend nor helpful neighbor nor a more honest man in all of his dealings. As for my inheritance, I have been given above average height, an Irishman's keen sense of humor, an understanding of a man walking the Christian walk, a prudent respect for liquour, a taste for pretty women and for the great outdoors. For me, he embodied what it is to be a real American. > > > > My father would wish me to thank you all for your many years of friendship and countless jokes shared. > > > > Our family asks only for your prayers to my mother, Alice, who has lost her "rock". > > > > Besides, I know that Saint Peter has reserved a bevy of motorcycles for him to try on soon enough. > > > > Godspeed, > > Kevin Basinet > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

[Kevin Powers]

On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Harry Seifert wrote: George was a true KLR adventurer. The grandaddy of all KLRista's. Never met him, but from his son's letter it is clear he lived life to the fullest and raised his kids well. Godspeed George. -- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

George has been a good friend to me and to this list for a long time. Just a few weeks ago George called me to talk over some repairs to his KLR so he could be ready for the coming season. About ten years ago George came to our rally here in Moab and was riding with some friends in the Lasal mountains here and for some unknown reason had a meeting in the road with a road grader. George being the trooper he was continued his ride and had a good story to tell once he was back at camp. I wasn't on that ride with him but I know there were some from this list that were. George often mentioned his love for his wife Alice. I could feel his love for his family since he spoke kindly of them many times. I pray that George recovers from these last events as there are many that are missing him. My condolences to George's wife Alice, his family and his friends. I understand your grief at this time since it was just a week ago today that I buried my father. Peace be with you. Ride on George Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com -----Original Message----- From: Harry Seifert Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 10:26 AM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com List Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Fwd: George Basinet George was a true KLR adventurer. The grandaddy of all KLRista's. Begin forwarded message:

> From: Robert Hancock > Date: February 13, 2012 9:39:50 PM PST > To: Ed Beaver , EagleMike > , Buddy Seifeert > Subject: George Basinet > > Hi Fellows, > I got a call from Alice Basinet, George's wife, around seven this evening > saying that George was in ICU at Kaiser-Zion due to a brain hemorrhage > suffered last night or early this morning. > > I headed down to the hospital this evening and was able to visit for about > 30 minutes. > George is in a coma and not responsive at all. They do not expect him to > make it through. > > I am including a copy of an email his son sent regarding George. His son > will arrive tomorrow to join his sister and cousins who are supporting > Alice. I will keep you all posted. > > I can't imagine what it will be like without George around. I spoke with > him less than a week ago and got an email the day before yesterday. > Bob > > Friends of George - > > I am sorry to share this bad news with you but my father, George Basinet, > suffered a brain aneurysm late last night and was unresponsive when the > paramedics arrived in the early morning. He has been transferred to > Kaiser ICU in Mission Valley [SD] where his neuro-surgeon has indicated > that he had massive cranial bleeding. His prognosis for recovery is not > at all good and he is not expected to recover his former good health, if > at all. > > On the bright side, he got a lot of mileage out of his life [having just > turned 81], has had a loving wife of 53 years and two great kids [plus me] > and a pair of healthy, beautiful grandkids for whom to dote on. He lived > his entire, fortunate life in sunny California, retired for many years, > owned numerous motorcycles which he put more miles on that most tatooed > hombres and seen the beauty firsthand of most of the western states and of > ole Mexico. A lifetime blue-collar and small business owning Democrat > [whom I was unable to convert], George watched his kids finish school, get > jobs as taxpayers, stay off the dole and out of prison. I ve never met a > more conservative liberal , a more giving friend nor helpful neighbor nor > a more honest man in all of his dealings. As for my inheritance, I have > been given above average height, an Irishman s keen sense of humor, an > understanding of a man walking the Christian walk, a prudent respect for > liquour, a taste for pretty women and for the great outdoors. For me, he > embodied what it is to be a real American. > > My father would wish me to thank you all for your many years of friendship > and countless jokes shared. > > Our family asks only for your prayers to my mother, Alice, who has lost > her rock . > > Besides, I know that Saint Peter has reserved a bevy of motorcycles for > him to try on soon enough. > > Godspeed, > Kevin Basinet

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[Horton Oliphant]

That would have been in 2000, the last year we could go out on group rides and not draw the ire of the park service for the most part. As I remember the main culprit that day was dust, great billowing clouds of dust. The group got pretty spread out because of the dust and later broke into several smaller groups. I was ahead of George so didn't realize anything had happened till we all met for dinner that night. As I remember we had pizza. Hopefully George will make through this last test with his faculties intact. Sorry to hear of your Dads passing, I lost mine in 87 and still think of him often. Oh by the way, I believe it was a relative of yours that sang in the park that year. Does she still perform? As I remember, we all enjoyed the performance quite a bit. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa

On 2/15/2012 9:35 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > > George has been a good friend to me and to this list for a long time. > Just > a few weeks ago George called me to talk over some repairs to his KLR > so he > could be ready for the coming season. About ten years ago George came to > our rally here in Moab and was riding with some friends in the Lasal > mountains here and for some unknown reason had a meeting in the road > with a > road grader. George being the trooper he was continued his ride and had a > good story to tell once he was back at camp. I wasn't on that ride > with him > but I know there were some from this list that were. > > George often mentioned his love for his wife Alice. I could feel his love > for his family since he spoke kindly of them many times. I pray that > George > recovers from these last events as there are many that are missing > him. My > condolences to George's wife Alice, his family and his friends. I > understand your grief at this time since it was just a week ago today > that I > buried my father. Peace be with you. > > Ride on George > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com,___ > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Fred Hink]

Ah, yes back in the Good Ol Days. Seems like only yesterday. That was when our gathering was pretty big and yes my cousin Beth is still making the music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... m6vtKqS8Vk Thanks for asking, Fred http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com From: Horton Oliphant Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:41 AM To: klr Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Fwd: George Basinet That would have been in 2000, the last year we could go out on group rides and not draw the ire of the park service for the most part. As I remember the main culprit that day was dust, great billowing clouds of dust. The group got pretty spread out because of the dust and later broke into several smaller groups. I was ahead of George so didn't realize anything had happened till we all met for dinner that night. As I remember we had pizza. Hopefully George will make through this last test with his faculties intact. Sorry to hear of your Dads passing, I lost mine in 87 and still think of him often. Oh by the way, I believe it was a relative of yours that sang in the park that year. Does she still perform? As I remember, we all enjoyed the performance quite a bit. Alan Henderson A13 Iowa

On 2/15/2012 9:35 AM, Fred Hink wrote: > > George has been a good friend to me and to this list for a long time. > Just > a few weeks ago George called me to talk over some repairs to his KLR > so he > could be ready for the coming season. About ten years ago George came to > our rally here in Moab and was riding with some friends in the Lasal > mountains here and for some unknown reason had a meeting in the road > with a > road grader. George being the trooper he was continued his ride and had a > good story to tell once he was back at camp. I wasn't on that ride > with him > but I know there were some from this list that were. > > George often mentioned his love for his wife Alice. I could feel his love > for his family since he spoke kindly of them many times. I pray that > George > recovers from these last events as there are many that are missing > him. My > condolences to George's wife Alice, his family and his friends. I > understand your grief at this time since it was just a week ago today > that I > buried my father. Peace be with you. > > Ride on George > > Fred > http://www.arrowheadmotorsports.com,___/ > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[SM]

God bless him, George was a character. That road grader just jumped right out of nowhere! My sincere condolences to George's family, and to you too Mr. Hink. It's been a very trying winter on that front around here, too. Lots of good people passing on suddenly. Regards CA Stu A13

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Harry Seifert wrote: > > George was a true KLR adventurer. The grandaddy of all KLRista's. >

[jim reinhart]

" continually rejects production samples until they get it right." any of you folks read "hell for leather" online ? I really enjoy it : nice format, up to date, cutting back on my paper magazine subscriptions ! I subscribe 2 bucks a month and well worth it. I don't think they're big on KLR's but there are several KLR posters who are great !! it's a younger irreverent crowd, if you will ! anyways... they had a story about Cleveland Cycle Werks and their new offering : sorta cafe racer for $3200. from china. looks cool in pictures anyway. and I guess it took them about 5 years of rejections til they got it right. ride safe. New Englanders : Heck of a riding season, eh ?!? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]