| Name: | Dr. Jan Abas |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | Jim is a brother, a friend, a hero and an inspiration to me. His picture hangs in my house and my office and gives me the strength to fight this bastard disease Parkinson. Thanks to Jim, I am living life to the full and shaking my fist at Parkinson. In my view this is the greatest Site on PD and I would like everyone afflicted with PD to visit it regularly. Dr. Jan Abas School of Informatics University of Wales, Bangor, UK. |
| Name: | Anonymous |
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| Comments: | I saw an article about Jim in the local paper here in Riverside, CA. At the time, I was in recovery for a back injury suffered when I was pinned between a forklift and a semi truck trailer. A couple of weeks ago I paid the 2.95 and searched the newspaper archives for the article, which listed this website. You are an inspiration, Jim. I am now looking into purchasing a recumbent, although I am not sure I can convince my wife of the $2,795 price tag (Just the bike, not including tax, shipping, or all of the accesories that I would need ie wheels and tires, zZipper fairing, and B.O.B. "Yak" trailer and mounting bracket), especially since I am not able to return to my profession due to my injury. Thanks though, Jim for your inspiration. I am hoping to come across a good deal on one! Keep Bikin'! |
| Name: | Anonymous |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | It's great what you do. But is it just your attitude? What did you do else to fight PD? I don't understand how you have been able to cut down your meds without the common signes of adiction and stronger pd symptons. Do you know Janice Walton at Santa Cruz CA? She does give treatment to unmedicated pd patients. |
| Name: | Dick Bush |
| Location: | |
| Comments: |
Jim, I saw you at the snack stand at San Jose and was coming back to talk with you and we had a problem and I could not get back. Sorry that I did not get a chance to talk and get caught up on things. It makes me happy to see you take this on and succeed with everything that you have done. I still remember the day you told me you were leaving Serendipity because you were feeling so bad. You keep up the good work and keep me on your e mail list, I would still like to have you back driving the Amtrak Santa Cruz service. take care . Thanks, Dick Bush Manager, Amtrak Thruway Bus Service. |
| Name: | Anonymous |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | Very inspirational story (when does the movie come out??) Hopefully reading the article about you in the "News Express" and visitng your fine website will help to motivate me to ride/train more often. Now that the weather is getting colder and its getting darker earlier, I'm definitely getting lazier. Keep up the good work!! |
| Name: | Robyne Hines |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | Hi Jim... Loved todays article in the news express 12-2-03. My mom has Parkensons also.... I would be so happy if she would of taken your approach. She choose to lie in bed 7 days a week 24 hours. She was allowed this life style for 2 yrs or more. Now she is in a home in Downey Calif. doing much better, because they make her stay a little more active.... I would love to purchase shirts! Let me know I live in Hemet also and cut hair at the maintamers hair salon in the Big Lots center. My work number is 652 3211.......I certaintly will keep you in my prayers! You definately are an inspiration ! Robyne Hines |
| Name: | Andrew Hart |
| Location: | |
| Comments: |
Parky, I was very upset when I read about the low life scum that stole your trike. But, then I stopped to consider how you were dealing with the set back. And as I read and re-read the article again and again. I felt that this was just a minor stumbling block and nothing else to you. Looking on the bright side, had your trike not gotten stolen, you might not have gotten the extra exposure in the Press Enterprise newspaper. Your story inspires me to get out and ride my own bike and train for the 2004 Mt. bike season. Best of luck to you I hope to someday meet you on the road. Andrew Hart |
| Name: | John Ball |
| Location: | |
| Comments: |
Hey Jim! Any chance you'll be riding the LA (Acura) Bike Tour with Team Parkinson this year? I hope all is well with you. I've slipped off my training schedule due to injury and the flu, but I'm still hoping we'll have a big Team Parkinson effort this year. John Ball |
| Name: | Diana |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | Hi I was trying to return the e-mail but could not make it work. Maybe you did not get my other one. Anyway, I am glad to hear that you are still going strong. I am on my second recreational kayak and it is great.....am trying running with a walker to start as otherwise it takes time to strengthen the legs. However am most interested to hear all these comments from such motivated people. Am just going to get my runners on. Somebody stole my "granny bike" so will have to get another. Maybe recumbent this time. All the best exercise is the best medicine, keep on taking the Park out..love to all Diana |
| Name: | Susan |
| Location: | Wa State |
| Comments: | Hey Jim!! I was recently diagnosed with "GD" (Graves Disease). I'm a bent rider who's Doc says to slow down for a while. You and your trikes are an inspiration!!! I'm thinking of a trike for myself, not to slow down, but so I don't have to worry about getting dizzy and taking a dive off the bike path. thanks Jim, Susan in Wa State |
| Name: | Frank |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | Hey Jim, Lissa and I finally signed up for the Los Angeles Acura ride. I can't wait to receive the jersey you ordered for me and of course most of all can’t wait for the Acura ride. It is always fun riding with you. Frank www.gottrikes.com |
| Name: | Karl |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | First of all, God Bless ya. I'm staying right here on your site for a while and learning. Thank you! I'm new to the "trike" world and am putting together a 800 mile tour for myself and I'm starting at zero. 51 years old and slowly getting into shape. Your story only inspires me more. Karl |
| Name: | Sherry |
| Location: | Redmond,Wa |
| Comments: |
Hi Jim! I'm not supposed to ride either..but I do anyway! I have Epilepsy. I only ride at times when I won't have seizures. I'm trying to sell my Cannondale now so I can get a trike since it will be safer for me! I've had Brain surgery 2X but I miss riding so much! I hope to get the new bike soon! Maybe I'll see you on the trail! Sherry;) |
| Name: | Bob & Sally |
| Location: | Sun City |
| Comments: | Hi Jim It was nice having a "guide" on the Huntington Bch ride, as it was our 1st time. I just found your web site, and read about your ride to Paso Robles OUTSTANDING keep it up. Hope to see you again soon. Bob |
| Name: | lyall johnson |
| Location: | alliston canada |
| Comments: | thank you |
| Name: | Alan |
| Location: | Clinton Iowa |
| Comments: |
Hi Parky- Met you when you stopped in front of my house to wait for the rest of the group to catch up during the last leg of Ragbrai. That was no coincidence. Having been on the side-lines of a normal active life since 1995 due to a head injury which left my balance "off", I was pretty much convinced that there were no options for me other than to sit and watch the big dogs run by. Then came Ragbrai and Parky just happens to stop 10 feet away from me on a slick rig which does not require staying on 2 wheels! Thanks for not giving up...you might well have saved me. I will be in touch with questions about how to get started for sure. Best wishes - Alan |
| Name: | Richard |
| Location: | United States |
| Comments: |
I like this site! Thank you! WoList.com - http://www.wolist.com/ - Waiting for you! |
| Name: | Carl P Cardey |
| Location: | Hemet |
| Comments: | Hi Parky, Just checking in on your website. Thanks for talking to us at our Rotary meeting. You new life is an inspiration to many people, me included. Carl, Rotary Club of Hemet.8) |
| Name: | BECKY FARLEY |
| Location: | TUCSON, AZ |
| Comments: | Looking forward to meeting you in Tucson for the El Tour de Tucson!!! We have a BIG group to ride with you in the 35 miler and I hope for some media coverage. You are a great inspiration. 8) |
| Name: | Dave H |
| Location: | United kingdom |
| Comments: | Thanks for your site...like you I can no longer ride a bike because of imbalance(mennieres) I have a KMX X type trike on order and if you can do it with bigger problems than myself then so can I |
| Name: | gordon walker |
| Location: | buffalo,ny |
| Comments: | 8) hey parky, just happened on yourwebsite,pretty cool. i am going to pass on your site adresse to a friend of mine who is still running, but not so much ,he may very well be interested. folks such as yourself are truly an inspiration. gordon |
| Name: | Therese Noonan |
| Location: | |
| Comments: | I just read the RAGBRAI report. You're a good writer and you have a good attitude. I also was at the Omaha meeting. The testimonial you gave for exercise reducing stress was a good message. I shared it with member of the Columbus, NE support group for Parkinson's disease. Up until then we heard only a testimonial from a man who had a Medtronic's implant. Our slogan is 'If your moving your winning.' and the hospital is starting a wellness program in November for people with Parkinson's disease. The exercise room has a recumbent bike. Husker fan! Cordially, Therese Noonan |
| Name: | Harald |
| Location: | Oslo |
| Comments: | I have cerebral paresis (CP) myself and have just ordered a trike myself. Reading of you was an inspiration.;) |
| Name: | Linda Epstein |
| Location: | Green Valley, Arizona |
| Comments: |
Jim, it was so good to meet you at last. I was so proud of you in El Tour. I have to confess, I was thinking of not riding today as it is cold and breezy. Then I stopped by your site and my brain said, Get your butt back out on that bike. Thanks for the kick in the butt. lol Linda |
| Name: | Steve |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Comments: | Keep on truckin'! Inspiring stuff. =) |
| Name: | sandy |
| Location: | Ihio |
| Comments: |
Hi Parky, After reading your guest book, I sure feel special to be talking to someone as motivated as you. I can hardlt wait to meet you. You are a perfect role model for Parkunson Recovery. Love you. Sandy |
| Name: | bertot joachim |
| Location: | Mongolia |
| Comments: | Great site |
| Name: | Marcel Regimbald |
| Location: | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Comments: |
Nice site keep on trucking as the saying goes. Cheers ;) |
| Name: | Andrew Duarte |
| Location: | Iowa |
| Comments: | I was diagnosised 3 years ago. I'm now looking into getting a Catrike Pocket. I was once a very avid bike rider. I will be again. Andy |
| Name: | Jerilyn Quesnel |
| Location: | Valencia, CA. |
| Comments: | What a pleasure and inspiration it was to get to talk to you at the St Patty's parade! I feel quite blessed to have the honor of talking to someone with such a great personal achivement and is helping others too. |
| Name: | Jennifer Morrissette |
| Location: | Valencia, CA |
| Comments: | It was so nice to meet you in Ventura, Jim. Your website is really inspiring, to me and apparently to A LOT of others. Thank you for all the words of wisdom and encouragement. Good riding to you!! |
| Name: | Dotti (Wetherell) Byerly |
| Location: | Glendale,Az |
| Comments: | I'm glad that you and Les have finally got a chance to get to know each other. You are both very special men in my life. And believe it or not, I am proud of you both. You have come a long way and it looks like you are doing what you were put on this earth for. I remember a long time ago you asked a Methodist preacher what were you here for? Do you remembet that? Maybe you have been working up to this for a very long time. Hang in there and have faith. Dotti :) |
| Name: | Janice |
| Location: | Hemet |
| Comments: |
Saying hi to you Jim. Every once in a while I see you riding your trike around the streets of Hemet. Keep up the good work. Janice from "Greek Boys" in Hemet and a long time ago Lakeview. |
| Name: | Brian |
| Location: | Orange, CA |
| Comments: |
Good seeing you at the GWBR again this year! You are an inspiration to all who meet you. |
| Name: | Allan Jensen |
| Location: | S.F. East Bay |
| Comments: |
Just read your bio from a "Bentrider" Article.My mother-in-law lives in Hemet. So next time I'm down there I'd like to look you up and shake your hand. I'm just a few days away from retiring and want to spend as much time as possible on my Easy Racer TE, doing longer distance events and rides. At age 62 I get a lot of inspiration from your story. Hope to see you out on a trail soon. AJ |
| Name: | Cliff |
| Location: | Pleasanton |
| Comments: | 28,000 in 4 years: I now have a new goal thanks to you! I am a cyclist and was diagnosed with stage 1 PD last March. In hindsight though it all started 3 years ago when I was 46--PD just creeps up on everyone and early onset is easily missed by the medical community. The good news is thus far just my left side is effected. Ropinirole and seligiline have produced good improvements. I will forever refuse to give up on this. Thanks for the great website. I will check back often.javascript:%20addSmiley('=)') |
| Name: | Anthony |
| Location: | UK |
| Comments: |
A great site. I've enjoyed it enormously. I'm contemplating getting a trike and feel that at 70+ I still have plenty of time to make good use of it. Every best wish. |
| Name: | Marek |
| Location: | italy |
| Comments: | Hi, nice site! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Robert L. Mikeal |
| Location: | Louisiana |
| Comments: | I am a 64 yr. old polio survivor and have no use of my right arm. I want a trike and need your help and info concerning how you shift gears and steer. Please I have tried numerous sites with no luck, therefore any help you can supply I will greatly appreciate. BTW great inspirational site.=) |