motoport canyon/voyager clothing

[punkynlew@hotmail.com]

Hi List: Listening to a guy play the guitar and harmonica and sing in a garage converted to hangout/kitchen/TV room/laundry/bathroom and shower attached to the log cabin with rooms at the North Woods Lodge/Hostel/Campgrounds in Fairbanks, AK. Has public phone and free internet via webtv. Nice vibes. A campfire outside struggling to burn in a sunshiny light rain. Sixty indians from south of Tok were camping (tents, not tepees) here when I arrived yesterday. It was a bit crowded, but they departed today and all is tranquil again. Hosed off the incredible filth accumulated during the Deadhorse run on the Dalton Highway. Will install the new Dunlop Trail Max D-604 radial front tire and tube tomorrow. Bought new steel sprockets from the local Kawi shop. Looking for a DID Gold X-ring chain to go with the sprockets. Critter now has 16,574 miles on the clock. Signed up to the new and growing KLR forum at: www.advrider.com . Looking for Mariola to ride in, if she got my message left at three locations on the road riding down the Dalton to Fairbanks. She is only one day behind me. Looking forward to rubbing noses, Eskimoe style, with her. I read some messages on the list indicating some of you were initially skeptical and are surprised and respectful of my making this tour happen, as I said I would. Thanks for the kind words. Fireball had it right, when he met Punky and I and reported that we'd probably succeed. Fireball, where are you? Riding and aware of the trees and scenery whizzing by at 80 mph, I hope. I have come to enjoy the adventurous feeling of, not just riding from one place to another, but twisting the throttle a bit more than a more prudent rider would. It sure makes it more fun with a little risky riding and Critter has been up to it. The adrenalin high is exhilerating. Another shity day in paradise. Wonder what the rich folks are doing? Went to town today and rode Critter back with a tire and a load of groceries on top of the tail box. A really topheavy adventurous ride back to the lodge. Hope you guys enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy doing it. Ha ha. Bye for now, until next time. Punky & Lew

[Lew Waterman]

>From: "Stuart Heaslet" >To: "Lew Waterman" >Subject: Re: NKLR Punky & Lew >Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:38:40 -0600 > >I haven't heard anything from Mariola recently, and her >website is way overdue on updates. > >If you have a chance, stop by and say hello to Otelina, >owner of Sanchez Mexican Deli in Whitehorse at 211 Hanson >St. Tell her Stuart, the moto rider from Florida, says >hello. > >Stuart

Hi Fireball and friends: I don't have any more recent news about Mariola either. She apparently didn't get the messages I left for her along the Dalton and at the Kawi shop. She should have been back in Fairbanks from the Dalton a couple of days ago. You may not have seen my post last night about Punky's struggle for life, again, after an attack by the owner of the North Woods Lodge's 135 lb. Malmute. I have yet to ask him to help pay the vet bill. Surprisingly, he hasn't volunteered, so I assume he is uninsured for such liability. Fireball, I'm going to ask you for a big favor. Can you come up with ideas and compose letters or something for possible sponsorship by a dog food company, a veterinary organization or something like that. The last incident cost $2000 and this one is estimated to be $1000. I just spoke to one of the vets on the phone and she said Punky is doing as well as can be expected and will probably be released to my care in about 4 days. Considering the severity of his wounds, I am amazed at that. A surgical team of 3 vets performed surgery, suturing 5 layers of flesh that were opened exposing his lung and heart. He's still not out of the woods for about another 24 hours, during which time he could develop infection or other complications. However, the vets are optimistic for his recovery. No broken bones. Punky ALMOST hurt the Malmute, considering that Bear almost ate him and could have choked on his bones. I was sitting on the bike and had just started it to go to town and buy smokes. Punky was standing on the tank bag with his leash attached around my neck. Bear's chain allowed him get to the bike. As he approached I sensed his intention and starte to lift Punky away from his reach, but not far enough for the huge Malmute to leaped up and got Punky's left side/chest in his jaws. I dropped the bike as Bear drug Punky away with such force that Punky's harness and leash, tethered to my neck, came off his body. I asked the vet on the phone to please help with ideas for sponsorship. She said she would get in touch with their dog food rep. I know you are a busy guy, but I would appreciate anything you can come up with to assist in this matter. Poor Punky is the victim of my folly. Although, neither incident was actually related to riding the bike. Punky is just faithfully following his master, whereever he goes. I will update you all as things develop. Later. Punky & Lew _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

[Stuart Heaslet]

22JULY2001 Lew, I'll see what I can dig up for sponsorship - maybe IVD or one of the other dog food people will do something. I just got back in town and will call them AM Monday. If you're looking for unsolicited suggestions , I'm assuming you are going to pull through this with Punky and will make it work any way that you can, and regardless of sponsorship. I talked with my sister-in-law who is a vet in Ashland, Oregon, when you are near there give her a call and she'll do a once-over on you and the dog before you go further south. No charge to you - if there are any lab or other charges she'll send them to me. Her name is Anette Heaslet, DVM, Lithia Springs Veterinary, phone 541.482.6636. As far as the owner of the lodge, and his dog, his property liability insurance will probably cover the charges. If he has a loan on the place, he should have insurance. You should insist on performance, combined with a visit to the local paper. A local insurance agent would get good press if he helps you. The owner has to cover the deductible, and small claims court would support it and any claim for inconvenience up to $5k. $35 is the likely filing fee if he doesn't respond. Go to the local paper in person first, though. Hang in there. Will follow up on the dog food conversations. I won't be in the office much over the next couple of weeks since I'm hiding out on a project, so email is best. Fireball P.S. The chain/sprockets should last at least 12-14k miles. Are you lubing it every day? On Sun, 22 Jul 2001 15:21:03 -0400 "Lew Waterman" wrote:

> > > > > >From: "Stuart Heaslet" > >To: "Lew Waterman" > >Subject: Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > >Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:38:40 -0600 > > > >I haven't heard anything from Mariola recently, and her > >website is way overdue on updates. > > > >If you have a chance, stop by and say hello to Otelina, > >owner of Sanchez Mexican Deli in Whitehorse at 211 > Hanson > >St. Tell her Stuart, the moto rider from Florida, says > >hello. > > > >Stuart > Hi Fireball and friends: I don't have any more recent > news about Mariola > either. She apparently didn't get the messages I left for > her along the > Dalton and at the Kawi shop. She should have been back in > Fairbanks from the > Dalton a couple of days ago. You may not have seen my > post last night about > Punky's struggle for life, again, after an attack by the > owner of the North > Woods Lodge's 135 lb. Malmute. I have yet to ask him to > help pay the vet > bill. Surprisingly, he hasn't volunteered, so I assume he > is uninsured for > such liability. Fireball, I'm going to ask you for a big > favor. Can you come > up with ideas and compose letters or something for > possible sponsorship by a > dog food company, a veterinary organization or something > like that. The last > incident cost $2000 and this one is estimated to be > $1000. I just spoke to > one of the vets on the phone and she said Punky is doing > as well as can be > expected and will probably be released to my care in > about 4 days. > Considering the severity of his wounds, I am amazed at > that. A surgical team > of 3 vets performed surgery, suturing 5 layers of flesh > that were opened > exposing his lung and heart. He's still not out of the > woods for about > another 24 hours, during which time he could develop > infection or other > complications. However, the vets are optimistic for his > recovery. No broken > bones. Punky ALMOST hurt the Malmute, considering that > Bear almost ate him > and could have choked on his bones. I was sitting on the > bike and had just > started it to go to town and buy smokes. Punky was > standing on the tank bag > with his leash attached around my neck. Bear's chain > allowed him get to the > bike. As he approached I sensed his intention and starte > to lift Punky away > from his reach, but not far enough for the huge Malmute > to leaped up and got > Punky's left side/chest in his jaws. I dropped the bike > as Bear drug Punky > away with such force that Punky's harness and leash, > tethered to my neck, > came off his body. I asked the vet on the phone to please > help with ideas > for sponsorship. She said she would get in touch with > their dog food rep. I > know you are a busy guy, but I would appreciate anything > you can come up > with to assist in this matter. Poor Punky is the victim > of my folly. > Although, neither incident was actually related to riding > the bike. Punky is > just faithfully following his master, whereever he goes. > I will update you > all as things develop. Later. > > Punky & Lew > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp >

[Susan Moorhead]

Stuart, Perhaps the list can set up some kind of fund for Punky. I for one would be glad to help out with whatever I can. With as many listers as we have, just a couple of bucks from each of us would add up to a sizable sum in short order. I don't have a clue how to go about setting up something like this, and the other obstacle might be how to get the funds to Lew. Perhaps someone on the list has had experience with fundraisers, etc... Just a thought. Marshall in Afton, Ok '95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served)

----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart Heaslet To: Lew Waterman ; ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; ; Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 4:37 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > > 22JULY2001 > > Lew, > > I'll see what I can dig up for sponsorship - maybe IVD or > one of the other dog food people will do something. I just > got back in town and will call them AM Monday. > > If you're looking for unsolicited suggestions , I'm > assuming you are going to pull through this with Punky and > will make it work any way that you can, and regardless of > sponsorship. I talked with my sister-in-law who is a vet > in Ashland, Oregon, when you are near there give her a call > and she'll do a once-over on you and the dog before you go > further south. No charge to you - if there are any lab or > other charges she'll send them to me. Her name is Anette > Heaslet, DVM, Lithia Springs Veterinary, phone 541.482.6636. > > As far as the owner of the lodge, and his dog, his property > liability insurance will probably cover the charges. If he > has a loan on the place, he should have insurance. You > should insist on performance, combined with a visit to the > local paper. A local insurance agent would get good press > if he helps you. The owner has to cover the deductible, and > small claims court would support it and any claim for > inconvenience up to $5k. $35 is the likely filing fee if he > doesn't respond. Go to the local paper in person first, > though. > > Hang in there. Will follow up on the dog food > conversations. I won't be in the office much over the next > couple of weeks since I'm hiding out on a project, so email > is best. > > Fireball > > P.S. The chain/sprockets should last at least 12-14k miles. > Are you lubing it every day? >

[Mark Wilson]

Hi everybody, I got in touch with Lew earlier today, inquiring about how to send funds. It cost too much to send Western Union. But Lew said he will be staying where he's at for a while. So, I'm sending him a check in the morning. I will double check the address, and post it for those of you that can help Punky & Lew out. If everybody could send a little, it will help alot. Later, MotorMark http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/ http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/ KLR-650 A-13 "warthogg" XR250R "superfly" Stone Mountain, Ga ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

----- Original Message ----- From: Susan Moorhead To: Stuart Heaslet Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > Stuart, > > Perhaps the list can set up some kind of fund for Punky. I for one would be > glad to help out with whatever I can. With as many listers as we have, just > a couple of bucks from each of us would add up to a sizable sum in short > order. I don't have a clue how to go about setting up something like this, > and the other obstacle might be how to get the funds to Lew. Perhaps > someone on the list has had experience with fundraisers, etc... Just a > thought. > > Marshall in Afton, Ok > '95 KLXC3 "Blackhorse" (in honor of those who served) > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Stuart Heaslet > To: Lew Waterman ; ; > dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; ; > > Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 4:37 PM > Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > > > > > > 22JULY2001 > > > > Lew, > > > > I'll see what I can dig up for sponsorship - maybe IVD or > > one of the other dog food people will do something. I just > > got back in town and will call them AM Monday. > > > > If you're looking for unsolicited suggestions , I'm > > assuming you are going to pull through this with Punky and > > will make it work any way that you can, and regardless of > > sponsorship. I talked with my sister-in-law who is a vet > > in Ashland, Oregon, when you are near there give her a call > > and she'll do a once-over on you and the dog before you go > > further south. No charge to you - if there are any lab or > > other charges she'll send them to me. Her name is Anette > > Heaslet, DVM, Lithia Springs Veterinary, phone 541.482.6636. > > > > As far as the owner of the lodge, and his dog, his property > > liability insurance will probably cover the charges. If he > > has a loan on the place, he should have insurance. You > > should insist on performance, combined with a visit to the > > local paper. A local insurance agent would get good press > > if he helps you. The owner has to cover the deductible, and > > small claims court would support it and any claim for > > inconvenience up to $5k. $35 is the likely filing fee if he > > doesn't respond. Go to the local paper in person first, > > though. > > > > Hang in there. Will follow up on the dog food > > conversations. I won't be in the office much over the next > > couple of weeks since I'm hiding out on a project, so email > > is best. > > > > Fireball > > > > P.S. The chain/sprockets should last at least 12-14k miles. > > Are you lubing it every day? > >

[Russell Scott]

Lew, don't beat yourself up over this. You tried your best. In both cases the unpredictability of animals was the root cause. That Bear sounds like one mean watch dog. I center-punched a cat riding home the other night. No way to avoid it without going sideways and laying the bike over at 70 mph. Life is full of the unpredictable. You just got to keep moving forward. Russel'r ----- Original Message ----- From: Lew Waterman To: ; dsn_klr650@yahoogroups.com>; ; Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 12:21 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > > > > > >From: "Stuart Heaslet" > >To: "Lew Waterman" > >Subject: Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > >Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2001 10:38:40 -0600 > > > >I haven't heard anything from Mariola recently, and her > >website is way overdue on updates. > > > >If you have a chance, stop by and say hello to Otelina, > >owner of Sanchez Mexican Deli in Whitehorse at 211 Hanson > >St. Tell her Stuart, the moto rider from Florida, says > >hello. > > > >Stuart > Hi Fireball and friends: I don't have any more recent news about Mariola > either. She apparently didn't get the messages I left for her along the > Dalton and at the Kawi shop. She should have been back in Fairbanks from the > Dalton a couple of days ago. You may not have seen my post last night about > Punky's struggle for life, again, after an attack by the owner of the North > Woods Lodge's 135 lb. Malmute. I have yet to ask him to help pay the vet > bill. Surprisingly, he hasn't volunteered, so I assume he is uninsured for > such liability. Fireball, I'm going to ask you for a big favor. Can you come > up with ideas and compose letters or something for possible sponsorship by a > dog food company, a veterinary organization or something like that. The last > incident cost $2000 and this one is estimated to be $1000. I just spoke to > one of the vets on the phone and she said Punky is doing as well as can be > expected and will probably be released to my care in about 4 days. > Considering the severity of his wounds, I am amazed at that. A surgical team > of 3 vets performed surgery, suturing 5 layers of flesh that were opened > exposing his lung and heart. He's still not out of the woods for about > another 24 hours, during which time he could develop infection or other > complications. However, the vets are optimistic for his recovery. No broken > bones. Punky ALMOST hurt the Malmute, considering that Bear almost ate him > and could have choked on his bones. I was sitting on the bike and had just > started it to go to town and buy smokes. Punky was standing on the tank bag > with his leash attached around my neck. Bear's chain allowed him get to the > bike. As he approached I sensed his intention and starte to lift Punky away > from his reach, but not far enough for the huge Malmute to leaped up and got > Punky's left side/chest in his jaws. I dropped the bike as Bear drug Punky > away with such force that Punky's harness and leash, tethered to my neck, > came off his body. I asked the vet on the phone to please help with ideas > for sponsorship. She said she would get in touch with their dog food rep. I > know you are a busy guy, but I would appreciate anything you can come up > with to assist in this matter. Poor Punky is the victim of my folly. > Although, neither incident was actually related to riding the bike. Punky is > just faithfully following his master, whereever he goes. I will update you > all as things develop. Later. > > Punky & Lew > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: > http://www.dualsportnews.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

[fireball@heaslet.com]

Fundraising is not as easy as it sounds, plus there's competition from Mariola and others. "Man and Dog are First Around the World", or "First American Woman to Ride Around World", "Fattest Motorcyclist on Record Reaches Arctic Circle", and so on are stories that get buried first. (The history of where Condit's dick might have been is first editorial choice.) My guess is that the List is the best resource, if anyone can spare the change. MotorMark - have you gotten any web feedback from potential sponsors for Lew? Fireball

[Mark Wilson]

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 8:36 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > Fundraising is not as easy as it sounds, plus there's competition > from Mariola and others. "Man and Dog are First Around the World", > or "First American Woman to Ride Around World", "Fattest Motorcyclist > on Record Reaches Arctic Circle", and so on are stories that get > buried first. (The history of where Condit's dick might have been is > first editorial choice.) My guess is that the List is the best > resource, if anyone can spare the change. > > MotorMark - have you gotten any web feedback from potential sponsors > for Lew? > > Fireball Nope, not a one. It's kinda hard to believe that Kawisaki isnt sponsoring them. Punky & Lew have been spreading the good word about the capabilities of the KLR since the get go. Anyway, there have been a few listers here that have offered help. This list is awesome! I am still waiting to hear back from Lew, but when I do, I should be able to give yall an address in Alaska where you can send any contributions you wish to donate. That way, it will go directly to Lew. I want to make sure he will be there long enough to recieve all donations before I give out an address. Later, MotorMark http://www.geocities.com/motormark64/ http://www.angelfire.com/mo/motormark/ KLR-650 A-13 "warthogg" XR250R "superfly" Stone Mountain, Ga ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Mark S. Hamlin]

"Lew Waterman" wrote: Lew Hope your dog makes a speedy recovery. For what its worth, last year I was commuting between San Jose and Seattle by bike. I wanted to take a rat terrier I had, 1 year old, just coming into her own, spunky, smart, willing to please, cute as hell, attracted women like flys. I had a dog carrier attached to the bike and at the last minute before leaving I decided to just leave her with a neighbor. A coyote ate her. Bad shit happens everywhere. Mark S. Hamlin Corralitos, CA USA 2000 MZ Black Panther 1997 Yamaha YZF600R 1985 BMW K100

[Mark Wilson]

Here is the address for those of you that want to help out Punky & Lew. I will be sending them my check in the morning. You can send your checks there too. He says he will be there about a month. But send them soon just to be sure they get there before they leave. MotorMark ----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 11:49 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Re: NKLR Punky & Lew > Lew, > > How can we (I) help? I can donate to the cause a bit. Heck, if 10 > of us can donate $100.00, you should be good to go. C'mon guys. > Heck, if there are 1000 of us "members" of this list, then $10.00 > each would do it. > > Glenn