Monday July 7

This weekend went by so fast folks. Welcome to Monday, and all the glory it brings. Honestly, many hate monday, but I like it. To me, its my Friday, and its typically a bit quieter around here than the weekend. Weather looks like theres a 20% chance over the next few days to see some rain. To me, that means afternoon thunderstorms are possible, but otherwise get out and do something.... unless your tied to your desk.

The weekend went over very well, as told to me by many people.... including the LEO's. There were some good groups around, including the LAMA's, mostly from Florida. As well, we saw a few smaller car clubs, and one real nice Ferrari. Folks were coming and going from WingDing and everyone had a good weekend. Thanks to everyone for being good to each other.

Im trying to work out the details for our latest raffle, so keep it peeled here if you want to get a chance to win a set of tickets and a parade lap at the GP in Indy come September.

Ive got floating on the mind, and my days off are coming. I hope you all have a great weekend. Keep the emails coming, and thanks in advance.

Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Sunday July 6

Sunday is upon us, and though its wet, its shaping up to be a great day. Unfortunately, we are still under a 60% chance of rain today, but it really is hit and miss, so I would not let that stop you.

First off, I need to thank some close friends of mine. I got to ride a bit late in the day with some of, what I consider, some of the safest riders on the mountain, and I am fortunate enough to call them my friends. We had a blast too. It was strange to not see many people moving around late in the day, but we just figured that they all had parties/dinner/friends to get to for that time of day. Thanks guys.

Being that its a long weekend, we had a bit of police presence here over the last couple of days. I am very happy to report that none of them had any crazies around to talk to, and they were quite bored with very few people to scold. In other words, thanks to all for getting along and being polite/respectful. I love it when we can show "The Man" that they arent needed as much as they think they are. Special thanks to Dalton for saving the lives of innocent turtles on #72. Those turtles crossing the road need all the help they can get around here. I stop and move them along all the time, so thanks to you for the same.

This last weekend it was the first gathering of the Latin American Motorcycle Association, or LAMA, for short. What a great bunch of people too. Real nice, great to talk to, and they brought a lot of happy faces on this trip. After talking to some of the group, it sounds like everyone had a great time, and they are all looking forward to coming back again. Thanks Ladies and guys, we enjoyed talking and meeting with all of you, and hope to see you again soon.

Mom and baby continue to do well. Though Im not a father, it is very cool to watch little Hailey as she grows. Though parenting isnt for me(Im way too selfish) I feel like I am living vicariously through my friends Brad and Beth, and I thank them for sharing. Young Connor didnt seem as keen as the rest of us are, but he will get over it with time.

I hope everyone had a good time at WingDing in SC this year. I was informed they almost doubled their registration this year with around 1300 bikes. That is both encouraging and scary to know that there are that many sets of Frog Tog rain gear out there. Thats a joke you people so please dont send me hate mail on that. 

I guess thats it from here. It was a great weekend, and again I thank everyone for making it such a good one. As always, please be safe, be respectful and remember to try to have some fun. --- Ben

Saturday July 5

Hello, and welcome to Saturday, the day after the 4th. We already have rain here on the mountain, and expect to be this way off and on through the day. Same goes for tomorrow. Though its hit and miss, there are plenty of people out already trying to enjoy the day. What ever you decide to do, enjoy it.

The 4th was a nice day with the rain holding off until the late evening. There was an abundance of riders out, and it seemed like most were having a good time. We did have a wreck around the 10.5mm mid day that called for some assistance, but I have not heard of any more info on that. If you have some, please email me.

The LAMA's are here, and they are here in big numbers. Welcome to the area guys and gals. Man, you guys have some nice bikes. I hope we are assisting in making this a great area to come and hang out. Welcome, and thanks for bringing your group this way. As well, its the Cherokee Survivors Rally in Cherokee, NC. Many are here for that too, and all are having a good time.

Just a reminder: I am going to raffle off a set of tickets for a pair of seats to the IndyGP as well as an opportunity to do the Lap of Champions with us. Should be a great time and we are looking forward to it. Keep it posted here for more details.

Thats it for today. Mom and baby are doing very well, and Im bummed out that my pseudo in-laws didnt come down. Hope to see you guys soon. Our love to you both.

Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Friday July 4

Happy July 4th folks. I hope you are sharing with your loved ones and ahving a great time.

We are hopping, and so is the road. We have the Latin American Motorcycle Association over at Fonatana Village, and they are here in big numbers. Great bunch of people too. Thanks for sharing the weekend with us and I hope you all have a great time up here.

Baby Hailey is home and mom as well as baby are both doing great. What a sweetie too. Congrats once again to Brad and Beth on their second beautiful child.

Thats it from here. all is well, and I hope the same for you. Be safe, have fun, Happy 4th and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Thursday July 3

CONGRATS BRAD and BETH TALBOTT on the arrival of the lovely Hailey Elizabeth Talbott. Hailey came into this world on July 2nd around 2pm and both mother and daughter are doing very well. We fully expect to see the whole family here by the end of the day, and we have changed the population sign... once again.... to a higher number of 8.

Its Thursday the 3rd, and only a day away from the 4th weekend. Before we get into that, I feel the necessity to apologize to my Canadian Friends for not getting on here and saying HAPPY CANADA DAY, back on the 1st. Sorry I missed it online, but we tipped a glass for all our friends in Canada.

Its the 4th of July Weekend folks, and independence is about to go down at its finest. I love this weekend. Just in case you didnt know, there are lots of fireworks going off in the area, including Fontana Village, Maryville TN and most notably, the nice guy that lives on the lake just north of where The Foothills meets #129. There is a guy that lives overlooking the boat launch and he puts on a fantastic fireworks show every year. We on the TN side look forward to it more than anything.

WingDing is happening in SC this weekend. We have seen a ton of Wings heading down that way coming through here to ride the Gap. Its always fun to watch some good riders on GL's. We hope everyone has a fun and safe time down at WingDing this weekend. As well, I believe the Cherokee Rally is this weekend in Cherokee, NC. Thats always a good time as well as educational.

Special Mention: Todays special mention goes out to Bob Brown of www.empireGP.com Bob recently took a set of my fairings and painted them in a beautiful pearl white with custom graphics to make my bike stick out from the crowd. The bike looks amazing, and I cant tell you how cool Bob was to work with on this project. If you ae looking for someone to fix your stuff or better yet, paint it and make it look second to none, check Bob out. Thanks Bob.

Thats all I have right now. Everyone seems to be playing well with everyone else, and all is well overall. With the traveling nature of folks on the 4th, I would think we might have a few lawmen hanging out on the mountain, so remember to be respectful and have all your stuff in order.

Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Monday June 30

Wow, I cant believe its Monday already. The weekend passed so quickly I hardly noticed it go by. Weather today is mostly sunny, with a small chance for rain, but after that you are clean and green in the weather department. Get out and enjoy life folks.

Overall, the weekend was good and there were many happy faces running around even with the crazy weather we saw. There were some smaller accidents out there, but again, nothing life threatning. Thanks to all that made it a great weekend.

*** Ive got a great thing for all you GP lovers. I have managed to get my hands on a great prize for a raffle, and it all revolves around MotoGP at the Brickyard in September. Keep it tuned to here, for the chance to ride a lap at Indy on your own bike, along with some tickets and VIP seating for all 3 days. All monies will go to charity, and its always for a good cause. Keep it tuned here.

Wing Ding is in SC this coming weekend, and otherwise Im not showing anything on my schedule. If I have missed you please send me an email so we can properly greet you. You are also welcome to send me emails anytime on any topic. I love to hear from you folks, so dont stray from the emails.....

BABY ALERT !!!  Beth is in the final throws of pregnancy, and we are all on the edge of our seats in anticipation. Things should stay hectic for us here with the new baby coming, but we all send much love to Beth. What a great mommy !!!!! This also means that we get her mom and dad in town for a while, and its always cool to see them. YAY mom and dad !!!!

Special Mention: Today my special mention goes to a pair of people that really touched me this weekend. Laura and Doug Roberts from Jacksonville Florida were here over the weekend and I was lucky enough to get to meet them and hear all that was going on in their life. Suffice to say, riding touches many in different ways, and these 2 are no exception. Laura and her son Doug are doing all the traveling they can with the time they have together, and we were fortunate to be part of their trip home from the east coast of Canada. Much love and respect goes out to both of you from me and everyone here. It was more than a pleasure to meet you both, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Im out. Enjoy your day folks. Be safe, have fun and always show respect. --- Ben

Sunday June 29

Welcome to Sunday on a very overcast, and wet road morning. Seems the skies opened up late in the day, and left a ton of water and debris all over the place. I stopped on my way home last night, to watch a double rainbow along with purple clouds(typically meaning hail) and green clouds(possible tornados) around Mudd Turn. It really was beautiful against the green of the mountains and valley. We are still sitting at the 50% mark for today, and truth be told, its not looking good out there, so I cant suggest that you should come this way, but if you do we will all be happy to see you.

Yesterday was a bit hectic, with some crazy accidents but thankfully no one got hurt bad. First there was a trike accident(dont get me started on those) where the passenger hurt her neck. Then later in the day we had a nice family from Ohio going to hang out in NC for a family vacation but they blew their transmission heading southbound and inadvertently caused 4 or more accidents because of the leaking tranny fliuds. Thankfully that rain we had last night took care of much of the fluid, and no one was seriously hurt.

This brings me to a topic I have been wanting to cover for some time. Situational awareness. Seems that most, when on vacation, dont care much about what is going on around them while having a good time, and that can be a big mistake. I cant begin to think about how many times I see people absolutely unaware of anything outside of the 6 feet around them. This includes overtaking vehicles, big trucks and the people that warn you about them, and many other factors. Folks, you really need to be more aware of everything around you and it doesnt take too much to do it, all you have to do is keep your eyes and ears open. Situational awareness.... if I could bottle it, I would be set for life.

Today is the charity run "Ride for your Rescuer" going on in Tn. As stated in the prior dailies, you can get in touch by the email provided, to get more info or make a donation. Thanks to all that help out.

Ive got a great surprise for many of you. I have managed to get my hands on a great prize for a raffle, and it all revolves around MotoGP at the Brickyard in September. Keep it tuned to here, for the chance to ride a lap at Indy on your own bike, along with some tickets and VIP seating for all 3 days. All monies will go to charity, and its always for a good cause. Keep it tuned here....

Thats it for me folks. I hope you have a beautiful day doing whatever you decide to do. Be safe, have fun and respect. --- Ben

Saturday June 28

Howdy folks. Welcome to the weekend, and I hope all is well in your life. Its an early daily, but theres not much to report anyhow. It can all be seen in yesterdays...

Weather is 50/50 with the chance of thunderstorms as the heat increases. Its hit or miss, but its still better to get out and enjoy than it is to sit back and watch the day go by. At present we have a Porsche group, a Solstice group and a small group of S2000's running around. Otherwise, there are a few small groups of riders around, and everyone seems to be playing well.

Its another MotoGP weekend folks. THis weekend the kids are at Assen. Its looking like another Stoner run away, but it still makes for good racing. In fact, theres great racing all afternoon tomorrow on SpeedTV, so comeoon out and cheer on your favorite rider. GO ROSSI !!!!

Upcoming Benefit Ride: Theres a support/benefit ride coming up this Sunday(tomorrow) starting in Athens, TN at 2 pm. Its called the " Ride for your Rescuer" benefit ride. This ride has been put together for 2 of our local Rescuers that have fallen on some bad luck. More info can be found out by emailing Joe @ joemcpherson@comcast.net  All proceeds go to a much needed cause, and we thank everyone ahead of time for their support.

Thats it for the day. Enjoy yours... Be safe, have fun and respect. --- Ben

Friday June 27

Good morning everyone and welcome to Friday. As of 9 am its still a bit overcast and there is also a chance for showers, but its looking like a beautiful day, so make sure to get out and enjoy it. Chance of storms are 50% for the next couple of days, so be ready.

The upcoming weekend is here and we are ready for lighter crowds. Weather is hit and miss and we have a small abundance of sweet cars in the area. I dont expect to be too inundated here this weekend, so come out and enjoy the roads.

After the week we have had, seems the Dragon fairies were out marking some of the trickier turns on the Dragon. Your next ride through should show a few new "SLO" markings on the road in yellow. These are before turns that are a bit trickier to negotiate, so keep your eyes peeled and ready for them. Thanks Dragon fairies.

Upcoming Benefit Ride: Theres a support/benefit ride coming up this Sunday starting in Athens, TN at 2 pm. Its called the " Ride for your Rescuer" benefit ride. This ride has been put together for 2 of our local Rescuers that have fallen on some bad luck. More info can be found out by emailing Joe @ joemcpherson@comcast.net  All proceeds go to a much needed cause, and we thank everyone ahead of time for their support.

Special mention: The mention goes out to Tank, one of our close friends who comes down to the Dragon from Ohio fairly regularly. Great to see you here Tank.

Thats it for today. Enjoy it, whatever you are doing. Be safe. Have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Thursday June 26

Howdy folks, and welcome to Thursday. As of 8 am it was already 70 out and expected to get into the 90's today. As we get later into the week/weekend we should see better chances of thunder storms, but today is iffy. All in all, it looks like a great day to be out on 2 wheels.

It is with great upset that I must tell you we had another fatality of a fellow rider here on Monday. Mid-day, a 67 year old rider had some issues with his trike and a turn, and ended up going over the side. While he did not die immediately, he certainly did pass on because of the accident. While some of the info is still coming in, it seems he had a heart attack after the wreck which was ultimately to his demise. Our thoughts and well wishes go out to his family and friends in such a sad time.

This week has been pretty quiet so far, and the roads are fairly clear of traffic. The Honda Hoot went off with little issue, but I do want to know what the real numbers were as we feel they were a bit off compared to years past. Not to say it was not busy, but it has been busier. This weekend coming up is the Maggie Valley Motor Classic. If you get into that area, make sure to include that on your agenda. Otherwise, I know of a couple of car clubs coming up, but thats about it. Looks like a quiet weekend compared to most.

Thats it from here for today. Im sorry there was not an update on Monday, but I took a few days off. Our scheduling is changing here because Beth is ready to burst so things might change a little bit, but nothing drastic.

Be safe. Have fun. Respect. --- Ben

Sunday June 22

Sunday is already upon us, and folks are starting to get their things together for the ride home. As of 8 am, it was already 75 out, and the sun is shining. It should be a great MotoGP day.

Well, there were some small issues with traffic and accidents but all in all everything went off without a hitch. The Honda Hoot was a bit slower than past years , the R-1/R-6 Rally was rocking, and the Cherahola Challenge went off well too. It really was amazing to see that many pedal bikes in one place at one time.

Todays GP race is at 4 pm, and we are watching it in the Grill. Come on out and enjoy your favorite racer with like minded individuals. There should be a good crowd for this race. As well, we have one of Casey Stoners bikes here for you to drool on. Thanks to the kids at Indy for the promo. Come check the bike out folks.

Special Mention: Todays mention goes out to the KY/PA boys. Its always a pleasure to see you guys, and we hate to see you go. For those that dont know, these guys had a sign that said "WRONG LANE" and every time someone came through the Gravity Cavity they held the sign up and took a picture. Though I really want to show the shots on this site, I will not because I dont want to promote this type of intervention, but I do agree with it 100%. Please stay in your lane folks.

Thats it for me. My head and butt hurt from racing 50's last night. Man, we had a good time. I hope you all enjoy your day folks. Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Saturday June 21

Its Saturday, and although its overcast and threatening rain, there are more people out today than any other Saturday in the last  year. Its that time again, for the Cherahola Challenge, where cyclists ride a loop from Tellico Plains over the mountains and back again. Its quite the ride actually. Motorcyclists know it as the Skyway Loop, but to do it on a pedal bike.... well thats pure insanity. Good job all !!!

Not much to report lately. Seems that the Hoot is a fair bit smaller than the last few years, and thought its tough to speculate, Im sure it has a lot to do with "fuel costs" and an uncertain economy. I do feel the need to tell all of you that we as Americans are very fortunate to still have the cheapest fuel prices on the planet, so when I hear of people whining about it, I have to laugh. Either way, there doesnt seem to be anywhere near as much traffic as in past years. Hope next year will be better for the Honda Hoot.

A very special Happy Birthday goes to Doug McCoy who is down from KY for the weekend enjoying the company of friends at the R-1/R-6 Rally over at Fontana. Doug is a great guy who always has a smile on his face and a positive approach to whatever is going on. Happy Happy Doug.... and many more.

Lastly, tonite is the Flat Track Race over at the Dirt Track just north of us in Maryville. Tickets can be found at the Harley shop, or at the door. Get out there and enjoy some of the best of what the AMA has to offer in dirt tracking. Its a fun time, and always enjoyable to watch. If you dont like that, we will be riding little pit bikes in the parking lot tonite. If you are coming out, make sure to bring full gear, cause we dont always play very nice.  :)

Enjoy the day folks. Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Friday June 20

Good morning Gap Go'ers. Its another beautiful Friday in the mountains, and we are sharing it with a bunch of fine folks riding around. As of 9 am it was just about 70 out, and partly cloudy. Highs are expected to be in the low 80's and there are a few chances of thunder storms today and tomorrow.

Well, so far the Hoot seems to be going ok, but I wonder where everyone is. It just does not seem as busy this year as it has in the past. Im not sure that we are even close to the numbers that the State H.O.G Rally brought through. Either way, we have the Hoot going on as well as the McCoy Brothers R-1/R-6 Rally over at Fontana, so there really is no shortage of bikes and riders. Everyone seems to be doing well, and having fun. Respecting your own limits as well as others has a lot to do with that, and I thank all of you for being respectful to each other.

There has been a lot of talk lately about the increased presence of the LEO's in the area as of late. There are even some other Dragon sites that take pot shots at these men and women that are just following their marching orders. I gotta say folks(and my statement is not unjustified) the officers/troopers we have up here this year have a positive attitude towards riders and drivers alike. These people are here to make sure everyone is safe and enjoying themselves. This am, I got to sit with a couple of troopers and talked while the sparse traffic rode/drove by. It was very enlightening to understand how these guys/gals work. Realisticly, there are more than a few that need talking to, but the troopers were very reasonable to all riders considering what they could do, based on what I saw. Im not saying they are slack on riders.... not my any means, but the position they are taking is based on safety, and if you get pulled over for something of that nature, you better hope your other stuff holds up to scrutiny. Its not their fault some of you are breaking the law..... that was your choice and decision. Thanks goes out to Best and Pedigo for helping me better understand how things happen and work. Standing there and watching how it all goes down, is pretty easy to see how many of the tickets are written. One last thing to mention..... when you are pulled over by any LEO, being polite and respectful will go a long way to dictating how you will be treated in return. Again, thanks to all the LEO's that are doing a great job of helping us all out on the Dragon.

The AMA are also in the area this weekend with a flat track race over at the Smoky Mountain Raceway. Tickets are availabe at the door or at SMHD in Maryville. This is the first time in a while that AMA has done anything in the area, and we all look forward to many more. It promises to be a great time, but unfortunately, I will not be able to make it because there is a 50 race here in the parking lot Saturday evening. If you are interested in racing your 50, email me, and we can talk more about it.

With everything going on, I forgot to re-mention that we have some vendors here for the Hoot as well. Traxxion Dynamics, Big Ear, Vanson and Twisted Throttle just to name a few. All are willing and ready to talk or deal on whatever you need, and are available to help you out in your next purchase. A greater bunch can not be found.

Lastly, Lori from www.killboy.com had a wreck on the Dragon a few nights ago. Poor Killgurl was riding home, and almost hit a wild boar in the darkness. She ended up going down and broke her collar bone. To know Lori is to love Lori, so if you know her, send her a message telling her how much we appreciate her. Sorry your season isnt the best one Lori, but you really are beating some odds, so go buy a couple of lottery tickets, and remember who gave you that advice. Kisses girl !!!

Thats it for the day. I hope you all get out and do something outside, whether its with a bike or not. Get out and enjoy the day. Be safe, have fun and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Thursday June 19

Morning everyone. Its Honda Hoot Time. People, Bikes, and more people. Come on out and have a good time. Theres lots going on, so check with www.hondahoot.com to get in on it all.

Be safe. Enjoy your time. Respect. --- Ben

Sunday June 15

Well, its Sunday once again, and the day is shaping up to be perfect. I believe the storms have dissipated, and the sun should be out anytime it finishes burning the fog off. Todays highs will be in the low 80's, and should stay sunny for at least a few days.

This was a fairly quiet weekend, with some traffic, but otherwise, it was a great weekend to be in the area. This upcoming week, we expect quite a few people here for the Honda Hoot so be ready. This area will be absolutely covered up with bikes and people. We will have vendors here as well as all the vendors at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville. For more info, check out www.hondahoot.com

Police Update: This last weekend we saw quite a few police around. I will even venture to use the word "thick" for the enforcement, but I had not heard of any mistreatment. At one point there were 6 THP troopers out there, and although its no where near the numbers we saw last year, it still seems a bit excessive. Are there not other area that need their attention as well ?? I always thought it would be good to have a couple of bike cops(known back home as COPCICLES) and a couple of cars. The bikes are there to interact and mingle(One of the best forms of policing) and the cars are there in case real work needs to be done..... but what do I know. Anyhow, thanks to all the LEO's for keeping watch over us.

I am out for a couple of days folks. I will be back Wednesday, and I look forward to the Hoot, and all it has to offer. We will be jamming here, and if you get the time you should come up and hang out for a while. Its always a good time through the Hoot.

Be safe, have fun, and respect all you see and meet. --- Ben

Saturday June 14

Morning everyone. Its a warm and overcast day here at the Gap. Highs are expected to be in the mid-80's and we are under a 50-50 chance of rain all day. Tomorrow is looking better but its not here yet, so we must still deal with today.

Last Monday we had a tragic accident on 321 by the Foothills entrance. I am unsure of the details, but it was a single vehicle accident with fatality. It is with great sorrow to inform you that this was John Deniakis of Maryville, TN otherwise known as "SmokyMTNsporty" to his close friends. John and I met a while back when he had some issues with a fellow rider in our parking lot. I used to enjoy our banter when he would stop in. John would always have a smile on his face, and was always a site for sore eyes. While John was no speedster, he was a fluid and stable rider, and I can say with much certainty that he is very much missed by his family and friends. Rest In Peace John.

Like I said yesterday, its a pretty quiet weekend with the impending Honda Hoot and all its riders. The Hoot starts Tuesday, as does the R-1/R-6 Rally at Fontana, and most importantly the Cherahola Challenge where hundreds of bicycle rider come out to ride the Foothills, then the Dragon and on to the Skyway. Suffice to say, it will be a crazy week and an even crazier weekend.

This year, we will once again be home to some vendors for the Honda Hoot. We are expecting Traxxion Dynamics, Superbike Supply, Vanson Leathers, Twisted Throttle, GG Quad, Dennis the pinstripe guy, Road Runner Magazine, Big Ear and of course, our $5 dollar Deals Gap t-shirt booth. I had Repsol Lubricants set up, but seems that their N.A. guy cant return emails or phone calls. Not sure what thats about.

Special message to Dalton: You were right, I didnt get to make it onto the lake....... 

Thats it for me today. Please people, be safe, have fun and dont forget the most important.... respect. --- Ben

Friday June 13

Howdy, and welcome to Friday. Its a beautiful sunny day, with highs expected in the 80's with the chance of a shower later in the afternoon. The weekend looks good too, but you might have to sidestep a shower or two.

This weekend I dont realy have anything on the list, but there are a lot of people moving around and getting ready for the weekend. I got my new boat last night, and have every intention of being on the water this evening for our first float on the new party barge. Im not sure if my wife is going to let me but I had planned on calling the boat the "SS Jorge Perez". What say you ??

Thats it from here. Be safe. have fun. Respect. --- Ben

Thursday June 12

Hi there everyone. Hope this finds you well, and you are doing something more than the mundane. Today, we are hot and humid with the chance of an afternoon shower approaching. Much the same for the next few days but dont let that stop you.

It is with a very heavy heart that I must report the senseless taking of a motorcyclists life. A good friend, Jorge Perez, was taken from his family and friends on Saturday night by a drunk driver. Jorge was riding when he was taken out by said driver. He later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. All of us are still in shock, and although in this hobby these things happen, its never any easier to hear we lost a good friend. All my love and well wishes go out to Jorges family, both in Florida and in Toronto, Canada.

I dont have anything else that even holds a light to Jorges news, so I am going to leave it at that. If you have time, and can do this, I would appreciate it if you all could give Jorge a minute of silence sometime through your day. Jorge was a good father, a respectable son, a friend to many, an an upstanding member of his community. He would do all he can for you if the situation called for it. We love you Jorge.

Be safe. Have fun. Respect. --- Ben