RoninLB

[Lothar]

Party on, Ron. Sometimes life throws you some wacky $h!+! The ride is all yours. You've made the most of it, so why stop now? Live large my friend.

[pwd72s]

Originally Posted by intakexhaust

Ron- I only know you from soaking up and picking thru your vast knowledge on the 911 forum. As a matter of fact, just a few days ago you still were talking wings and then I see this. I've also drifted onto your post on PARF and maybe scraped your door a few times.... but hell, when I first found this pic, I cried with laughter thinking G-damn now thats a guy with his schitz together! One of a 'kind' man in the true meaning. Thoughts and prayers - Scott

A pic thats probably been posted hundreds of times but one of my faves:

Yep, it was damned courageous of Ron to fill John's Ragtop with firewood.

Later, John was backing his car into my garage to use my shop vac to get rid of the wood debris...and....

Well, maybe Ron would like to tell that one. All good memories, these years later.

[MMARSH]

Ron, stay positive. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

[RoninLB]

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I'll take thoughts , prayers and anything else you can spare






http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/66256-roadside-repair-911-parts-inventory.html#post479954

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/66256-roadside-repair-911-parts-inventory.html

Originally Posted by RoninLB

among the items I'm carrying on this current BigBig Ride are

-various nuts and bolts
-CV bolts
-cap and rotor
-Relays
-points w/feeler ga.
-mirror to windshield stickers
-fuses
-clutch pedal pin
-clutch cable
-oil drain 0-rings
-dash bulbs
-0-rings for tensioner oil feed and oil feel hard lines
-head lite sw.
-ignition sw.
-oil psi sender
-tie wraps
-flat tire fix kit
-CV boot
-coil and CDI
-spring plate toe and camber adj. bolts and nuts
-fuel filter
-air box straps
-spark plug wire connectors
-alternator regulator
-clutch cable
-Haynes repair manual and Bentley manual
-fuel tank screen remover tool
-spark plugs
-torqe wrench and soft socket[check lug nuts every 3k miles]
-test lite and VOM
-full roll of 12ga. black and red wire
-one 5lb dry chem. extinguisher in lugg. comp and 5lb halon in cabin
-emergency road flares
-head lit bulbs
-valve adj. tool and valve cover gaskets
-silicone gasket maker
-lug nuts
-oil filter
-windshield breakage insurance
-Valentine 1 and Uniden Beartracker BCT-7 and CB radio
-leave wheel center caps home
-head lite bulbs
-head lite lens plastic protectors
-flashlites
-bra
-tire gauge
-cell phone
-red pepper defense spray [med size not small]
-2X4 wood for wheels/
tow truck to prevent val. damage
-alarm system pager and Clifford Black Jax type system
-cheap tools[Harbor Freight full set about $150]
-photostat in glove of entering luggage comp. w/broken cable [in Bentley]
-small string to enter fuel tank fill w/broken door cable
-----ALSO, when in hick towns do 5mph less than speed limit if alone on road....watch local traffic for road culture...speed traps are usually within 10 miles of hick towns...never be "point man" in traffic...if big rigs are speed limit + then no bears...if big rigs at speed limit beware...
This is a general list...keeping the 911 moving on the big rides is an adventure...most guys around here know how I know what's going on out there.........................Ron

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also for 2007 ride
- spare alternator, MSD box & coil, Pertronix, carb gaskets, carb regulator rebuild kits, carb filters.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/65980-bigbig-ride-local-knowledge.html



2002 is second 911 x-country

3 pages

Originally Posted by RoninLB

Need local knowledge for the cross country ride next week.. I need info on western N. Dakota and wild horse areas of Nevada...W. N. Dakota is big ranch/coyboy type country..I can't find info. on where I can take the 911 and get a good dose of the place. I have the tourist info, but that's not good enough...Nevada has the biggest wild horse population in the US..I want to hang there until clear weather/an opening in the NW[Oregon/Wash.] and allows me to run there..I'm into forests/hot springs/salmon/Bald Eagles/camping/mountains..I can't find info on wild horse areas that have the best chance of me being around them..The 911 is all set up and ready to roll..I ride solo and tent/bag/tools/CB radio/V-1 go in the pass. seat area..I have a couple of guys from the board that have offered me coffee and local knowledge when I know enough to ask questions..I'm usually on a big ride between 6-12 weeks...I don't really want to see a stop light when I leave metro NY...ANY GOOD TIPS ON ANYWHERE IN THE US would be helpful..I zig zag the whole country..The last 911 big ride was 14,746 miles..

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/74871-bigbig-ride-its-over.html

[b]2002 ride is over

17,946 miles

4 pages

Originally Posted by RoninLB

The 911 was put in it's crib yesterday at 7PM...17,946 miles dancing around the NorthWest and drying out in the SouthWest. I left home on April 29 haven't figured how many days yet. I met some wonderful Pelicanheads and had some extraordinary experiences.. the simple pics I took became more valuable today when I put them prespective after returning home to metro NY.. the 911 still has beginning spark plugs and valve adj.. was lucky to drive such a great car/no problems...I have to write those people I didn't get to see and explain why we didn't meet.. for instance, I missed "cary" when driving thru Montana because traffic thru Missoula was very slow and I would not be able to get to his area till late evening.. the local knowledge I asked for AND RECEIVED made for a special ride.. I did the driving, but my friends on this board made the ride very special. I will do my best to answer any questions, and critique any impressions I had from this ride and the places I visited..............Ron

[NOLAsc]

Originally Posted by RoninLB

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I'll take thoughts , prayers and anything else you can spare

You got it. Thoughts and prayers your way just as you've sent inspiration our way. We want to see you back in form on this forum.

Shawn

[gsmith660]

Originally Posted by RoninLB

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hey Guys... It's only me



This thread wasn't my idea. I wasn't figuring this was going to happpen at all. I guess when you live with a guy day & night for 6 weeks he might have a better idea of what you need better than yourself


When I get through one of my stunts it calms and relaxes me for awhile after the 1 or 2 days it takes to bring my heart rate down. When it got to the point where the docs are telling my bride that she should start building a new life someone's out to get me. This is the 3rd wife message in over 10 years. They keep increasing the odds against me and box me into a tighter cage.

This recent act started 2 weeks ago. They found 4 walnut size bleeding cancer tumors and 3 others that haven't started bleeding yet on my brain. The minor up and commers is just a footnote. Terminal for that is 3-21 days.

They started 15 doses of radiation once/day and gave me high doses of steroids 4x/day. My sleep patterns and being cognitive are just dandy.

So the #'s game now with the rad & steroids is definately more than the 21 days but terminal is scattered. It could add just one day or it could add 6 months?

Being 1/2 way through the rad draws me into concern that I better be able to keep my act together after the rad is finished. If I can't drive after it's over my act isn't together. I have a tentitive May 1st launch date for a ride.


anyway....... it may be a little dragged out getting some of my posts on but I'm going to party this thread out

Ron glad to hear you are so positive and keep the good thoughts going it helps! You have my thoughts and prayers for many years of fun driving ahead of you and have been inspired and encouraged by your words of wisdom over the years I will keep you in my thoughts.

[ratpiper71T]

Your words and outlook now are as inspirational as they have been in the all past times I've read them. You and your family are in my prayers. May the lord's hand heal you and may his angels be at your side to guide the hands of those that care for you.

[GaryR]

Ron - I think we met at Kurt's Picnic back in 2005 (or 6?), I brought down my black 964 and new 997S that some poor schmuck swung his door into to gash the front fender. My families thoughts and prayers are with you...

[DKmetal]

I have known RON since I was 10 months old.raised me like his own.was there for me when my father wasnt.I have embraced his extreme logic and use it every day in my own life.talk to my kids like they are already grown.RON,I remember EVERYTHING you have ever told me and taught me.your on my brain every day,see ya soon,Ricky.....

[RoninLB]

Originally Posted by power

He seems to have a love of the ocean. I have lived near the ocean most of my life and always enjoyed his stories.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/138194-brilliant-solutions-youre-proud-2.html


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Post #28

12-04-2003

Originally Posted by RoninLB

This story isn't creative brain power but...

The dominant air stream is coming down from New Foundland and N Atlantic next to N Canada all month. Ocean winds are creating wild oceans from 8'-15' inside 75mi from shore. It’s a Good day. The local chatter is about a small trawler going down about 100mi off Montauk Point. The Coast Guard never received a mayday.
radio communication sucks.

I'm hanging with a new ocean boat guy my age this season. We're in our 30's. The boat is a 38ft Viking with a wood hull, glass top, two 3208 cats, tuna tower, big out riggers, and a piece of $hit..

He's spending food money to keep this thing floating. I don't care. as long as it floats it can be good enough for that day on the water.
Sometimes the old cat starters and wiring would work, sometimes the shore power would work, sometimes the onboard 110v generator would work, sometimes the hot water and frig would work. Sometimes the fuel injection would be problem free, etc.

The fish are in season.. Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin, Swords, etc.

A weekend outside Montauk with 2 gofers from his job for fish is now in motion. We're daytime about 90mi from our port and about 50mi off Montauk Point tip and trolling further off shore in 6ft - 15ft seas. The sky is clear and we just landed a big Wahoo.

We've been running for about 20hrs straight and I'm sick.
No big deal I get sea sick. After a boff and a nap I'm good for a strong 2-4 hrs. Then another 4hrs getting weaker till the boff, sleep, etc.. It's my routine on nasty water. Been doing this all my life.

But the gofers are a PIA.
As soon as my friend or I stop watching them at the helm they turn the boat around towards Montauk Harbor. We caught them a few times. We can watch the boat happenings from the cockpit and only need a dope on the wheel, but they wanted out. They’re scared and know other boats are going down in this weather. Screw them as long as one of us can watch them.

I'm really weak and need a good nap..
The boat is rocking in 30kt-40kt winds with the very high tuna tower making the boat whip on it's keel somewhat violently..
No big deal, BTDT

I get lost in cloud 9 and the seas slowly wake me up. But then I get a big Wake Up. at dusk.

Huh!

We lost the radio and one engine stalled.

What!

You know the engine with the only working alternator/ it stalled.

WHAT! and I think that no radio probably means very low battery voltage. $hit.

Bilge pumps on a wooden boat have to work or start bailing.

No radio, No voltage, One Cat down because low voltage caused fuel sol to close. Ship's 110 gen with 110v to power battery chargers functions but the 110v battery chargers don't.

Seas getting bigger and wilder as sun goes down. Can't do a mayday, 5watt portables are worthless out here. Bilge is slowly filling. The remaining engine is about to stall. That means we lose headway in bigger and bigger seas.
We're ____ed..

This is a real happening. I ain't kidding.

What a scene.
Then I start playing with the main 12v switches and circuits. I can't get no satisfaction. I only have a few moments till full silence.

Ahh, maybe, don't know more than a maybe. I have to try it quick.
No, move faster than quick. It has to be done past tense before remaining engine stalls.

I rip a 12ga or 10ga wire out of somewhere and run it from the running 110v generator battery bank to the main battery bank. Then I isolate the 12v on the running engine so it’s the only engine on electrics. Then I check the voltage gauge. Bingo, the engine will keep running getting enough voltage to keep fuel solenoid from closing and stopping only running engine.

I stay awake till radio has enough voltage to operate. So far so good.





New Orders from me

“Run one engine back to Montauk and wake me when we're 10miles off shore.” Therefore 50 or 60 nautical miles in growing seas at night running at 4-5 knot speed is a good rest with no hassle at the helm.


Wake Up

OK. I’m up.
“Plot course at light darkness to the harbor mouth.”

AOK at the mouth with one engine.

I say “Try the other engine.”

Dead engine starts and we warm it up.

Now the Captian has to power thru Montauk Inlet at speed because the inlet is a big washing machine from the high winds and waves. 2 engines balls to the wall are needed.

We're smiling and laughing hysterically.

[Zeke]

Hey, Ron, Milt here. Best wishes, man. Eat well when you can and leave the damn cigarettes alone. If you wanna smoke something, get a prescription and eat ice cream!

[Joeaksa]

Sounds like typical Ron... wish we were all onboard to help!

[LeeH]

Originally Posted by Brorag

Of course, he has a different opinion......................."those f**king bastards haven't killed me yet!"..............all delivered in that 170db fog horn voice of his.

Ron - you've obviously got the right attitude! Keep it up!

Sending all the positive thoughts, prayers, warm fuzzies, etc that one can muster.

[Trinidad at Pelican Parts]

Ron,

I want to thank you for being such a great inspiration to all our fellow members and enthusiasts. Your support and passion has motivated thousands and there are no words I can use to thank you enough. Doctors are not always right so keep on fighting, you'll be in our hearts and thoughts and we are all routing for you to get past this.

Sincerely,
Trinidad
Pelican Parts

[Jeff Alton]

Ron,

I remember chatting with you on the phone 4 or 5 years ago. Enjoyed it very much, as well as your posts and thoughts on this forum.

Do what you thing you have to do, your life is your life. Prayers and positive thoughts from our family every night coming your way.

Cheers

[RoninLB]

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Yo!

Hiroshima style war game is over


I stopped radiation yesterday. I did 10 of the 15 suggested treatments.

What started happening is that my skin on my head started turning into a sunburn type act and then I figured no more. Some extra brain cells must have been wiped out as well as teeny tumors blown apart that turns into brain debris that stays in there probably slowing me down.

The doc was great and basically stated it's a quality of life vs trying to squeeze every last second of life. It's a personal call.

So now my brain will be receiving overflow radiation for about a month [i think]

My throat, coughing, and voice was getting to the point where I couldn't talk on the phone except in a wisper without coughing violently and having to drop the conversation. This toasted throat should take 1 or 2 weeks to somewhat heal up [i think]. I was told to just do whatever I have been doing to ease the coughing so far.

With no radiation today I definately felt better. That zapping beat the S___ out of me.

The treatment was two 10 second blasts with a light show inside your head. I decribe it to friends like if you were laying in bed sleeping on your back and someone walked in and turned on bright celing lights you would be able to see the bright lights while you were waking up. That's close to same deal.

Steroids 4x day is permantent till toes up. It's time for the next numbers game.

My cancer doc put himself in charge as the boss who will start visiting me weekly at home relating to "hospice" care and check up. He said I offer him a different kind of case that little information is available on. It may have something to wife message #1 stating "It's time you started figuring a new life without your husband." That act went down over 10 years ago.

This "hospice" care is a program that starts as soon as radiation is over. Right now I need nothing and starting to feel better. Most people in my position are a mess.





So........ I have to wait out this throat pia and see what's left of my brain in a month. I'll take inventory and run a few push tests to see how much I can get away with.

I'm pushing for a May 1 ride without modifing my act

[tevake]

Good up date Ron, Ive been following this thread and marveling at your relentless upbeat positiveness. That right there is your secret weapon in this long term fight.

You have shared many great moments and adventures with us over the years. Building quite a circle of fans/friends. So now let us return the favor your way by staying open to the prayers, best wishes, and all kinds of positivity being sent your way to bolster your own impressive strengths.

There are lots of us pulling for you and looking forward to your next big road trip adventure.

Cheers Richard

[RoninLB]

Originally Posted by power

Seems like just yesterday I was reading about RoninLB building an engine in his study, I am pretty sure it was him years ago.

He inspired me to do a rebuild in my spare room.

[RoninLB]

Library Den

[KNS]

Fantastic spirit - hang in there!!