All Members Must Read This- Tone

[nfpgasmask]

Wow Lisa,

That is rough indeed. I suppose we all go through hard times at one point or another, but it sounds like you got an extra helping or three of it...

Either way, glad to hear you are hanging in there. Stay strong, stay cool, and live for today, just like Tone did...

To better times and more Moab trails!

Bart

[tomdietrying]

Lisa, I knew it was a very difficult year for you. I just had no idea about your parents situation too. Like everyone here on the forum our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace.
Tom

[Ms Moncha]

Lisa, you HAVE to be able to feel the love and draw strength from this VX family. NOTHING compares to the genuine concern we all feel for one another when a crisis presents itself to our family. When we were there with you in Moab and you found out your Mom was in ICU, my stomach churned and I almost vomited. It brought back all of the memories of when Scott was there, just a short time ago. When you hurt, we ALL hurt. We may only see each other once a year, but when someone needs something, everyone is jumping to help.

Talk about "Hell's Revenge"!!! Just as you went through "Hells' Gate" and about to get over that "Elephant Hill" you got bit by a "Poison Spider" while you were crossing "Kane Creek". But you just kept taking it "Step by Step", hoping to make it to a nice, little "Dome Plateau" and then you got hit by a "Metal Masher" and bent by a "Steel Bender". But since all of us are praying and hoping the best for you, you have come out of all of this stronger and more determined than ever to live life to the fullest, as this has reminded all of us just how precious our time here with each other is. We can't take our family and friends for granted. Moab is a short 10 months away and I can't wait to see you drive up to the Red Rocks Motel in your VX!!!

[Ldub]

Lisa, you HAVE to be able to feel the love and draw strength from this VX family. NOTHING compares to the genuine concern we all feel for one another when a crisis presents itself to our family. When we were there with you in Moab and you found out your Mom was in ICU, my stomach churned and I almost vomited. It brought back all of the memories of when Scott was there, just a short time ago. When you hurt, we ALL hurt. We may only see each other once a year, but when someone needs something, everyone is jumping to help.

Talk about "Hell's Revenge"!!! Just as you went through "Hells' Gate" and about to get over that "Elephant Hill" you got bit by a "Poison Spider" while you were crossing "Kane Creek". But you just kept taking it "Step by Step", hoping to make it to a nice, little "Dome Plateau" and then you got hit by a "Metal Masher" and bent by a "Steel Bender". But since all of us are praying and hoping the best for you, you have come out of all of this stronger and more determined than ever to live life to the fullest, as this has reminded all of us just how precious our time here with each other is. We can't take our family and friends for granted. Moab is a short 10 months away and I can't wait to see you drive up to the Red Rocks Motel in your VX!!!

Boss Lady...I'm speechless...

Well said....

[Scott Harness]

Boss Lady...I'm speechless...

Well said....

X a million

[geshaw30]

You're welcome Lisa and Cary & I both miss seeing you around the "cement pond" gatherings. Nothing but love from us to both you & your family (but I suspect you already knew that). Cary has always admired the fact that your were willing to "lend an ear" while she discussed LAM with you. It meant more than you realize.

On a personal note, for me the VX magic has faded away. I'm still having a difficult time in accepting the fact that I can't pick up the phone anymore and discuss car issues with "Bossman". So the ride simply sits in the garage and gets driven about once a month or so. I'm to the point where I'm considering selling. The VX mojo is all but gone. It’s kinda strange actually. Normally I can simply let these kind of things move along. I think that part of the issue is every alteration made to my ride has Tony's fingerprints on it.

In retrospect over this whole thing- I have always realized that some of the things life deals out ends up leaving scars that act as reminders of both good times and bad. As the scars will always remain you do your best to work around the ugliness and focus on the good. I have seen more tragedy in my line of work than most people see in four lifetimes (Scott you understand this) and have come to know that the focal point of living surrounds one’s abilities to move on. Pain is temporary but fond memories are forever. We all, who had Tone touch their lives, have the latter. You Lisa more so than anyone else. If there is ever anything you need from your “friends down south” we are but a call away. Meanwhile perhaps I will take a new look at my VX and maybe realize that it is a continuing gift that a friend left behind.

[Raque Thomas]

I haven't been on the site in a long time, as I sold my VX in late 2007 (and for those of you contemplating doing this, I can tell you that you will regret it for A LONG TIME!). I saw this post when it first happenned, and was speechless. I started several times to post, but didn't. I didn't know him personally like a lot of you did, but from what I did know of him - he was a hell of a guy! I know that he ruffled some feathers here - but you know, sometimes feathers need to be ruffled! I never saw him say something that wasn't true - he was just passionate about what he said and how he said it - some people here were offended by that - I, for one, appreciated his honesty, and his propensity to "tell it like it was". I bought a couple of his VX products, and he was very responsive to the questions I had - very professional, and very knowledgeable as well. People like Tone are few and far between, he will be missed not only by those who knew him well, but also by those - like me - who wish they would have had the opportunity to know him better. Tone - I hope that in heaven they have VX's in your favorite color (black - which IS the fastest), and a jump track to drive it on!

[bstrong]

Tone was a good guy and an unimpeachable source of info...sorry to lose him

[VX crazy]

A year ago today.......I will be going to eat indian food with Tones sister tonight at the same place he and I last ate together 2 days before he died.....time sure flies....

[VX KAT]

Our thoughts are with you and Tone's family today, may you enjoy your time together and your memories.

[LiquidVX]

I have been away from the forum for some time and am finding this out really just now. My most heart felt sympathies go to you Lisa for everything you have been dealing with in the last year.

I have never met Tone but after reading so many posts you start to feel like you know someone.

[Moncha]

I woke up this am thinking the same thing Lisa, Time does go too fast.. Hang in there kiddo.. We love you!!

And to the man in the sky, VRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!! Love ya, BRO!

[Ldub]

Our thoughts are with you and Tone's family today, may you enjoy your time together and your memories.

I woke up this am thinking the same thing Lisa, Time does go too fast.. Hang in there kiddo.. We love you!!

And to the man in the sky, VRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!! Love ya, BRO!

X 2.....

[Scott Harness]

Take care Lisa!!

[SPAZZ]

Terrible sad news indeed.
I was actually thinking of contacting Tone about a SS for my YJ.
Strange things happen, like I moved right by Gpa Bob.
But in memory will he be on the Rubicon with me
as in memory I have had alot of Tone's Sarcasm and Mods galore.
Whenever next at Moab and/or on Hell Revrenge I'll Remember ol' Tony.

Lisa havn't spoke to you in a while, but please don't drink too much Jeager.
Keep going, keep everything alive in your mind and heart.

I'm truly sorry and my sympathies go out to Tone's Family and Friends.