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  1. TheAxeman

    A tribute to Jordan and our Veterans

    I decided to make my 1953 Dodge M37 Power Wagon into a rolling tribute to my son Jordan and all of our honored Veterans so I brought it to our local Votech. The kids had worked on a late model Humvee for the local National Guard so I thought they should see the contrast between the old and the...
  2. TheAxeman

    For All of Our Active Duty and Veteran Military Heroes

    Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Bloomin Onion and a Coke for active duty military members and Veterans on Veterans Day. No affiliation. Outback Steakhouse They also had sent me a $100 gift certificate to honor Jordan's service. Class act for a big chain.
  3. TheAxeman

    Let The Buyer Beware

    Just a reminder that if you are buying something on the forum to make sure that you are getting what you are actually asking for and paying for. I recently purchased an item from a "respected" forum member and was shocked when I received a bag full of assorted useless parts that was totally...
  4. TheAxeman

    WTB: Smartire Sensor

    I know its an extreme longshot but does anybody have a spare Smartire Sensor kicking around that they can part with?
  5. TheAxeman

    The Gracious Heart of EOM

    Once again the FJR folks at EOM stepped up to support our troops and military families by donating $865.00 to Jordan's Initiative, the foundation honoring my son Jordan who was killed in Iraq almost 3 1/2 years ago. Once again I can only offer up my utmost thanks and respect to everyone who...
  6. TheAxeman

    WTB Gold Wing.....

    Looking to buy a Gold Wing 2005 or newer with less than 30K on the clock and ABS if possible. The bike has to be in pristine condition and will consider all locations for pickup. I don't need alot of bling and shiny bits. PM me if your Mom or Dad has one that they are getting rid of. The FJR...
  7. TheAxeman

    Have A Cigar!

    His name is Jordan and he is a newly born peregrine falcon that lives at 55 Water Street in Manhattan, appropriately just blocks away from ground zero. The mom had 3 boys and a girl and they will be named after fallen heroes. Daily News Article Check out the LIVE BIRD CAM to see the little...
  8. TheAxeman

    A Solemn Anniversary

    Yesterday marked the 3rd anniversary of my son Jordan's death in Ramadi, Iraq. Because of him and Cpl Jonathan Yale who also perished, 33 Marines, 20 Iraqi Police and countless Iraqi citizens continue to walk this earth. So we never forget our men and women in uniform and the heavy price paid...
  9. TheAxeman

    A fathers advice to his son....

    My brother Martin, an avid motorcyclist gave this advice to his son, also a motorcyclist....His son was nervous about entering college. Seems like a pretty sage lesson from a very good Dad. “You are about to enter a new phase of your life - college. Look at it like an adventure, like the trip...
  10. TheAxeman

    Trip Planning And Need Some Suggestions

    Michelle and I are planning a train/motorcycle trip in late August, early September of 2011. The plan is to fly out to Chicago and jump on the Amtrak Zephyr which would then take us to San Francisco. After a couple of days of playing tourist in SF we want to rent a bike and head down the PCH...
  11. TheAxeman

    Meet Tugger

    My brother Martin (HAVOCDOG) and I traveled to upstate NY yesterday to pick up my new truck. Its a 1953 M37 Dodge Power Wagon. It used to be an Air Force vehicle back in the day and then was owned by a Navajo guy 25 years ago or so who named it TUGGER because he used it to haul out vehicles...
  12. TheAxeman

    Jordan's Bridge Plaque

    As many of you know, my son Jordan was killed in Iraq in April of 2008 while defending his post from a vehicle borne IED. Shortly after that, New York State honored him by renaming the bridge crossing over our bay "The LCpl Jordan Haerter Veterans' Memorial Bridge". On Friday we installed a...
  13. TheAxeman

    Medical emergency while riding

    On sunday afternoon I decided to take off on the bike for a bit. As I was cruising down the road I was suddenly struck by a violent pain in my left kidney that almost dropped me. I got the bike to the side of the road and was able to get off, get my helmet off and lay down. After rolling...
  14. TheAxeman

    Tripus Interuptus

    I decided to get away for a few days while the weather was nice. The plan was to leave Sag Harbor NY, go through CT, RI, MA, NH, and head north through Vermont, cross upstate NY, down through western PA and then back home. I made it as far as White River Junction VT and then got a call that...
  15. TheAxeman

    WTB Rusty Chain

    I know this is a real long shot but I am looking for about 20' of rusted chain preferably 1/2 " or larger proof 30 chain. I am using it to hang between 3 highly polished black granite posts in front of my son's memorial monument. I can order chain but it all comes through galvanized or with a...
  16. TheAxeman

    Motorcyclist fined $800.00 for picking up free grill

    I saw this on the news this morning.... BBQ ANYONE?
  17. TheAxeman

    WTB Shoei Face Shields For RF-1000

    I was looking for a couple of tinted and clear face shields for an RF-1000 helmet. If anybody has any unused ones they want to part with send me a PM.
  18. TheAxeman

    Soldier Ride a huge success....

    Soldier Ride in memory of Jordan was a resounding success with over $200K being raised for the Wounded Warrior Project. Thanks very much for all of you who participated and supported me. Chris Soldier Ride-EH Star Short Video
  19. TheAxeman

    Backing up the contents of my laptop

    I have to bring my laptop in to Best Buy to get it serviced and I want to back it up and restore the settings so I don't lose all my "stuff" and so I don't have any personal info on there when I turn it in. Exactly how do I back it up?? Do I buy an external hard drive and drop everything onto...
  20. TheAxeman

    WTF is wrong with Verizon??

    I have nothing but static on my office phones after the bozo's, between coffee breaks and bullshit sessions, were doing repair work outside on the pole. So of course I go to my verizon bill to look up the repair phone number and the friggin phone number is no longer in service! :angry2: How...
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