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BACKROADS • APRIL 2022
BACKLASH More Praise for The Backroads Report Hi, I wanted to let you know that I really do enjoy getting the Backroads Report every Saturday morning. The articles, music, cartoons, etc. are varied and interesting, and point me to things I was unaware of but glad I clicked on. Hey, I hadn’t heard about Pitch Meeting until I subscribed to Backroads. Please keep it coming. Hope to see you in PA in May. Definitely at CLASS. Thanks, James Townley • Vienna, VA
But then again… Unsubscribe me now! Thank you for responding so quickly. Cancel the Backroads Report. I have ridden now for 62 years, and I love my motorcycles without political content mixed in. Richard K Well Richard, If you have ever read the actual Backroads Magazine – you know we were one of the few publications that kept going during this all – even though we had COVID and death in our family - twice.
Letters to the Editor Backroads has always been about travel… very hard to do when borders are closed and we see this sort of thing. (ed. Canada) It’s a song. Don’t leave ‘cause it ticked you off – weigh the plusses over the minuses here. But… if you wish you can unsubscribe yourself at the bottom of the email. We wish you well and hope to see you on the road.
March Came in like an Asteroid F$@#king Awesome Cover (on the March 2022 issue). Mikey B. Hey you two, Just opened up the envelope (for the March issue) and wanted to tell you that the cover shot this month is amazing!! Great work! Jeff C. Isn’t it?! Wish we could take more credit than just publishing it. That incredible image was captured by Michael ONeill – who had a feature in the March edition. You can see more of his work and buy his book Road Work Images and Insights of a Modern Day Explorer at www.michaeloneillfineart.com Went to the Asbury Coffee Mill today, they were happy to hear that we read about them in the Backroads magazine and decided to come try their food. Kathy and Joe Burke
A Cautionary Tale… Hello Backroads, Very sorry that I haven’t been able to attend any of the Backroads events since moving back to NJ nearly 2 years ago. It’s not due to a lack oftime or money but rather health. This past June I was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer. This is despite having regular colonoscopies. What I’ve learned (the hard way) is that cancer can develop below the surface of the intestine. If this happens it won’t be detected either visually or via traditional biopsies. It will only be detected via a “tunnel” biopsy in which the doctor takes samples of tissue below the surface of the intestine. Most people don’t know this so I’m hoping you’ll publish this letter to raise awareness. Everyone, please see a highly qualified doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your bowel habits. And if your doctor has made a diagnosis and prescribed meds but there’s no improvement in your symptoms then he/she probably has made the wrong diagnosis. Finding out that I have cancer has made me more certain that I chose the right path i.e. choosing a life of travel and adventure instead wealth and property. Of course motorcycles were a big part of that and I have you two to thank for inspiring me to get out there and explore. Tom K Tom, We are so sorry to hear this and THANK YOU for your letter. Everybody should be paying attention to their bodies. As riders we need to be healthy as well as skilled. Most of us will overlook our own health issues where we’d insist our loved ones see to them immediately. Know everyone reading this is now sending good thoughts and prayers your way, Tom! We’d love to hear from you. Email your letters, comments and such to:
editor@backroadsusa.com
