Thank you
Mon, February 6, 2023 I missed posting last week because of computer problems and had to order a new PC. This was an unexpected cost that I could hardly afford, and I appealed for help from the cycling community on the Dave Moulton Bikes Facebook Group.
Members of this group came though and made donations that covered the cost, for which I am most grateful. The forced down-time also caused me to do some serious thinking about the future of the Blog and the Bike Registry.
It is not so much financial help I need going forward, but practical help. This month I turn 87, and I am in good health for the most part, except for my Parkinson’s Disease. I can control the symptoms to a certain extent, but it does make typing increasingly difficult. It can sometimes take me 5 or 6 hours to write a single blog post.
Even if I live to be 100 what physical state will I be in? And at 87 that is only 13 years, and time becomes increasingly precious. I also have several other (Important to me.) creative endeavors I want to complete as soon as possible.
I need someone to take over the blog. It has been up for over 17 years and has excellent positioning on Google search. It would be ideal if it were linked to a business, or with effort it could be financially self-sufficient, or even show profit, depending how much time and effort one puts into it. I do not have that time.
I am constantly approached by people who want to advertise on the blog, but being uncertain of the future I do not take them up on the offer, also it would involve extra work in placing the ads and tracking payment.
If anyone reading this is interested, or knows someone who might, you can contact me without obligation. Also, practical suggestions would be helpful.
In the meantime, my sincere thank you for your past support.
Reader Comments (12)
I wondered where you had got to Dave. Every monday morning, when i get into work i log on and have a look at your posts first thing. Its a great place you've created here Dave and i will miss your musings and technical writings. As a Brit living here in the UK its nice reading about a Brit living in the US.
Will you still be able to have some input if someone else takes over? Maybe record your musings for someone to write up for you.
Any way, all the best Dave, it must have been a tough decision to make but you can look at the site with great pride.
Cheers
Len.
Mitch Pullen would be a great candidate for this blog Dave. I am sorry to hear about the health, I myself am fighting cancer for the last 2 years.. we are here for you Dave.
The road will still be there, Dave. Those few on it have had a profound affect on me. Some have stopped pedaling, and some, I would never know as they passed me, but we are still on it. We knew when we started on that road the challenges ahead. Still we were willing to take it, and boy did we ride it.
We rode well, didn’t we Dave?
That road doesn’t end. It’s a Vanishing Point. Just to have been on it with you, Dave, was a privilege. It was a good ride. I think you should leave it at that. It was and always will only be You. There is no need to replicate what was. That road is behind us, the road ahead is for the remembrance of others.
Thank you, Dave, for being a friend, an example of things I venerate, like style and class, and for the profound affect you have had on my life, from 1984 on. Good Memories. May it go well with you as you crest that Vanishing Point. I will see you when I get there; can’t wait to see the view!
Dave
I've been a regular reader for many years now and am thankful for all that you've written about - not just about bikes, but about your personal experiences and memories and your philosophy on life.
Thanks so much for sharing so much with all of us!
Changes are inevitable, and we will still be here.
I am just grateful that you have chosen to share your views here.
Have you looked into modern voice-to-type software?
I have looked at what comes with Windows11 and I have been impressed.
No, Thank you. Your writings will be sorely missed.
I have tremendously enjoyed browsing through your blog entries, it is such a wealth of information and interesting tidbits, and so well written. Even if you do no more - you have done so much, thank you!
I wondered if you might have any thoughts/reflections on the recent passing of Eileen Sheridan?
Hope this finds you well Dave, hope things are going well for this site. Seems strange not seeing any posts from your good self.
Best wishes
Len.
Dave, thank you so much for your years of thoughtful blogging. You gave us historical perspectives, practical wrenching tips, and everything in between.
Best wishes in your future endeavors,
Lee
I keep checking in, in the hopes to find you doing well. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with all of us. You've enhanced my passion for classic race bikes, and helped me become a better, self-sufficient, home wrench. I hope all is well, and thank you enriching all of our enjoyment of all things related to mankind's biggest technological achievement, the classic steel framed, bicycle.
I keep checking back to see if there is any development on Dave's site but it looks like this may not be the case. If it doesn't continue that is a great shame, but understandable as this would be a hard act to follow.
I have a Fuso bicycle that has a 1 stamped on the rear drop out. The bike was custom made for me. But, it was brokered by Tri Sport in Fresno, CA. I bought it in the early 80’s. Was this your first frame? Could you answer me back at jrt1943vt@yahoo .com