Ron J
Active member
About a month ago, any employee of the Kelly Automotive Group, who owned a motorcycle was invited to attend as stated, "Kelly's 1st. Annual 2007 Mystery Ride? ". Now we are talking about a few stores here, Roland Kelly Nissan/Suzuki, Kelly Chrysler/Jeep, Kelly Nissan of Lynnfield,Kelly Infinity,Kelly Mitsubishi, Kelly Honda, and of course Kelly's House of Harley Davidson,thats quite a few employees,since i started in 1966! [attachment 63547 KellyMysteryRide010.jpg] Originally i was going to attend,with my 1600 Yamaha Roadstar, but i rally didn't feel comfortable riding with a large group,4 or 5 friends,okay, but 30 /40/ 50 at once? Well, in my shop,i have 4 techs,who are riders, but one had sold his bike awhile ago,but riding stays in the blood. He wanted to go,so i volunteered my Roadstar,[attachment 63548 KellyMysteryRide006.jpg]so Phil could go with his wife. Got to take care of your troops,specially a good one! Last week was the final headcount,and about 60/70 employees were roaring to go. I was having second thoughts,but would not recind my offer. It meant more to me,to let Phil borrow my bike... I got to admit,as the date was approaching,i was envious.. what the hell,i could go boating instead.. Last Friday, at the Dealership,we had an "ice cream social",where the store pays a local store, Cherry Hill Ice Cream, to visit the dealership,and set up a table, with 3 or 4 flavors,and of course the toppings! Everybody is welcome to eat as much as you want. Barry,a bodyman, ate 5 Sundaes last time,He beat that this time,with SEVEN Sundaes! Maybe his wife won't let him have any at home?
While this was going on,the boys enjoying their ice cream break, Brian Kelly, the Dealer Principle,(Roland D. Kelly's son)and a personal friend,came in to indulge in some ice cream also. Brian asked if i was attending the Ride with the techs. I regretfully replied "no,can't." He asked why,"sell your bike?",and i proceeded to let him know i had promised Phil,he could bring his wife on it. Brian graciously asked me if i would like to borrow one of his! After a moment of thinking about it,worried about dumping it,or feeling a little funny about accepting the offer,after 2 seconds i accepted!! Wow,now i could go,and enjoy the gang! Man,this was a great feeling, being able to attend,and borrowing one of Brians bikes? Didn't know what model,but it was gonna be a Harley. About an hour later,i was on my way to Beverly Farms to pick up my weekend Ride. No boating on Sunday for me,oh well,its only July! Plenty more boating days left. Here's my weekend Ride...
[attachment 63554 KellyMysteryRide088.jpg] more to come tomorrow night......Rj
While this was going on,the boys enjoying their ice cream break, Brian Kelly, the Dealer Principle,(Roland D. Kelly's son)and a personal friend,came in to indulge in some ice cream also. Brian asked if i was attending the Ride with the techs. I regretfully replied "no,can't." He asked why,"sell your bike?",and i proceeded to let him know i had promised Phil,he could bring his wife on it. Brian graciously asked me if i would like to borrow one of his! After a moment of thinking about it,worried about dumping it,or feeling a little funny about accepting the offer,after 2 seconds i accepted!! Wow,now i could go,and enjoy the gang! Man,this was a great feeling, being able to attend,and borrowing one of Brians bikes? Didn't know what model,but it was gonna be a Harley. About an hour later,i was on my way to Beverly Farms to pick up my weekend Ride. No boating on Sunday for me,oh well,its only July! Plenty more boating days left. Here's my weekend Ride...[attachment 63554 KellyMysteryRide088.jpg] more to come tomorrow night......Rj
