Philip McCaleb wishes you a joyous holiday season
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Philip McCaleb wishes you a joyous holiday season
Yes, I am earlier this year than in previous years. There IS a reason for it, I think. Rather than catch you all AFTER the holidays, this year I want to share my gratitude and message BEFORE we all sit down to eat!
I am grateful and have been moved by the literally hundreds of messages I have received over the past three months. Get well wishes, kind thoughts from the thousand or so people I went on rides with this past year, and many reminders WHY I got into this business to begin with.
We all have good years, bad years, and those years which provide profound insights into what really means the most to us. This year, I struggled with divorce, teenagers, moving, and then a surgery that was much, much more than I had anticipated. I found out just how important friends are, and why it's so important to suit up and show up when called upon to be a true friend.
My dealers are all my good friends. Probably a critical error in business judgement in this time of impersonal relationships! Rt 66 Glenn, Dave of Metro, Scoot Richmond, Scooterville Minnesota, the MAC guys from Lake Geneva, Steve of Motosport, Scoot Over Tucson, Twist N Scoot, Sportique Scooters, Noho Scooters, Barry Gwin..and MANY others, showed their support in so many ways I cannot begin to count. I had invites for Thanksgiving, offers to fly to Chicago to help me move, funny and thoughtful gifts sent to buoy my spirits......
The Buddy Brigade....wow!
Dave Harrington of justgottascoot.com, Ron Arnold, Howard, Chris and Julie, Bonegirl Angie, Jen from SD, Justin and Eric from LA, red hand moto, buddybliss, Leyna and Davide, mollymads...the decatur boys, nathanial, there are so many of you out there that I can't possibly mention everyone, though I would like to! The moderators who keep a tidy forum with great karma get my sincere thanks as well.
I'm not going to talk about business. Yes, there are cool new scooters coming!!!
I am just a scooterist, and yes, a dork, too. The love, support and endless messages of hope and faith have gotten me through a challenging year. I am excited to go on more rides with everyone this coming year. Sorry, Cincy, for bailing at the last minute! Austin, I'll be back!
Last but not least I raise my glass to Eric Almendral. It's special to have him as our forum's leader and moderator. I had the good fortune of spending a little time with Eric this past summer in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Anyone interested in returning there to do a "Genuine family reunion?" That would be fun!!!
Spend time with your family this season. Call instead of sending the e-mail, give the hug that's hard to give, say you are sorry when you need to, and support your local scooter dealer!!!
Thank you all for your love and support. You ARE family, and you all are loved and appreciated more than you know.
One day at a time. Enjoy the moment and have a wonderful holiday and a joyous and prosperous new year.
with love,
Philip McCaleb
contact me anytime. I am philip@genuinescooters.com
I am grateful and have been moved by the literally hundreds of messages I have received over the past three months. Get well wishes, kind thoughts from the thousand or so people I went on rides with this past year, and many reminders WHY I got into this business to begin with.
We all have good years, bad years, and those years which provide profound insights into what really means the most to us. This year, I struggled with divorce, teenagers, moving, and then a surgery that was much, much more than I had anticipated. I found out just how important friends are, and why it's so important to suit up and show up when called upon to be a true friend.
My dealers are all my good friends. Probably a critical error in business judgement in this time of impersonal relationships! Rt 66 Glenn, Dave of Metro, Scoot Richmond, Scooterville Minnesota, the MAC guys from Lake Geneva, Steve of Motosport, Scoot Over Tucson, Twist N Scoot, Sportique Scooters, Noho Scooters, Barry Gwin..and MANY others, showed their support in so many ways I cannot begin to count. I had invites for Thanksgiving, offers to fly to Chicago to help me move, funny and thoughtful gifts sent to buoy my spirits......
The Buddy Brigade....wow!
Dave Harrington of justgottascoot.com, Ron Arnold, Howard, Chris and Julie, Bonegirl Angie, Jen from SD, Justin and Eric from LA, red hand moto, buddybliss, Leyna and Davide, mollymads...the decatur boys, nathanial, there are so many of you out there that I can't possibly mention everyone, though I would like to! The moderators who keep a tidy forum with great karma get my sincere thanks as well.
I'm not going to talk about business. Yes, there are cool new scooters coming!!!
I am just a scooterist, and yes, a dork, too. The love, support and endless messages of hope and faith have gotten me through a challenging year. I am excited to go on more rides with everyone this coming year. Sorry, Cincy, for bailing at the last minute! Austin, I'll be back!
Last but not least I raise my glass to Eric Almendral. It's special to have him as our forum's leader and moderator. I had the good fortune of spending a little time with Eric this past summer in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Anyone interested in returning there to do a "Genuine family reunion?" That would be fun!!!
Spend time with your family this season. Call instead of sending the e-mail, give the hug that's hard to give, say you are sorry when you need to, and support your local scooter dealer!!!
Thank you all for your love and support. You ARE family, and you all are loved and appreciated more than you know.
One day at a time. Enjoy the moment and have a wonderful holiday and a joyous and prosperous new year.
with love,
Philip McCaleb
contact me anytime. I am philip@genuinescooters.com
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Happy Holidays
Phil- thank you for the post and for providing us with a great product. I will continue to pray for your recovery. I hope 2013 is a much better year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Phillip,
It's great to hear from you and know that you're on the mend. I really enjoyed chatting with you during your visit to Tucson and look forward to seeing what Genuine has in the pipeline. I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings blessings and good fortune; you've earned it after this year!
It's great to hear from you and know that you're on the mend. I really enjoyed chatting with you during your visit to Tucson and look forward to seeing what Genuine has in the pipeline. I hope that you have a Merry Christmas and that the New Year brings blessings and good fortune; you've earned it after this year!
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Merry Christmas Phil!...Glad you are on the mend.
Divorce you can handle, the body heals, dealers keep sellin'...but teenagers?? Go with God my friend.. LOL...I have two of them 13, and 15...and thank goodness I love them ....and (shhh they love me, but don't let them know it )..
Divorce you can handle, the body heals, dealers keep sellin'...but teenagers?? Go with God my friend.. LOL...I have two of them 13, and 15...and thank goodness I love them ....and (shhh they love me, but don't let them know it )..
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Re: Philip McCaleb wishes you a joyous holiday season
REALLY hoping your interpretation of "cool" is something other than a Lemonhead Buddy variation!bigdad381 wrote:I'm not going to talk about business. Yes, there are cool new scooters coming!!!
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Re: Philip McCaleb wishes you a joyous holiday season
VERY well said... although I'm sorry you've been through something that has made you truly comprehend the gravity of such a statement. I hope your long year (and surgery/ies) are over, and it is only up from here for you!bigdad381 wrote: We all have good years, bad years, and those years which provide profound insights into what really means the most to us. ... I found out just how important friends are, and why it's so important to suit up and show up when called upon to be a true friend.
Lake Geneva for a Genuine Reunion would be fun... I missed Amerivespa, and despite the fact that I now own one, if I drive halfway across the country once a summer for a Rally, I'd rather it be for you... I think I'll always identify as a Genuine owner first. Let us know, I'll keep an eye out for that Groupon Getaway for Lake Geneva... I will cross my fingers that this does not happen in May... our May is booked.
Glad to hear from you Phil... keep on 'scootin!
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Howdy Doody, my friend.
Dear Philip,
Whenever I read your letters I know you are a sentimental sap just like me! That's not a bad thing, either.
Thanks for the wonderful Christmas Wish to all your friends. Your year has certainly been a struggle and I know you had some serious blues. Seems it just kept piling up but here you are digging yourself out of the rubble and moving forward.
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche
I see your muscles popping out everywhere; both physical and spiritual!
If nothing else, you now realize just how many folks around the country really do care about you. But it is only because you cared about us first! Thanks for being so "genuine".
And here's a giant Christmas, Healing Hug,
Bonegirl
Whenever I read your letters I know you are a sentimental sap just like me! That's not a bad thing, either.
Thanks for the wonderful Christmas Wish to all your friends. Your year has certainly been a struggle and I know you had some serious blues. Seems it just kept piling up but here you are digging yourself out of the rubble and moving forward.
"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche
I see your muscles popping out everywhere; both physical and spiritual!
If nothing else, you now realize just how many folks around the country really do care about you. But it is only because you cared about us first! Thanks for being so "genuine".
And here's a giant Christmas, Healing Hug,
Bonegirl
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Welcome back, Phil and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
It's always good to hear from you.
It was so nice getting to spend a little bit of time with you when you were here in Tucson. I look forward to seeing you again. Are you going to be at Amerivespa this year? I hope so and look forward to a giant Genuine ride.
Howard
It's always good to hear from you.
It was so nice getting to spend a little bit of time with you when you were here in Tucson. I look forward to seeing you again. Are you going to be at Amerivespa this year? I hope so and look forward to a giant Genuine ride.
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Glad that the recovery is accelerating and hoping for your return to full health ASAP. High on the list for 2013 is my visit to your neck of the woods (that riding weekend that we talked about), and I LOVE your idea of a "Genuine Family Gathering" (GFG) in Lake Geneva. We had a blast at Amerivespa and I'd love to make it back out there, and soon.
Looking forward to seeing the crew at DealerExpo if I can swing it this year.
Be well and if you're ever in the neighborhood, let me know and I'll get your room ready. We ride year-round here in the D!
Looking forward to seeing the crew at DealerExpo if I can swing it this year.
Be well and if you're ever in the neighborhood, let me know and I'll get your room ready. We ride year-round here in the D!
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Thanks for the update and good wishes!
Thanks for all the fun and family of the scooter community that you add so much to.
Always remember
"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon
Thanks for all the fun and family of the scooter community that you add so much to.
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"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." - John Lennon
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Mr. McCaleb--
I've never met you, and probably never will as I don't tend to get out of my turf here in Washington state, but I heard about your surgery a few months back, and am glad to hear that you are still with us.
Thanks for bringing such a great product to the market here in America--it is much loved and appreciated.
Happy Holidays to you and yours...and if you have not recovered completely yet, I hope you will soon.
--Best wishes
I've never met you, and probably never will as I don't tend to get out of my turf here in Washington state, but I heard about your surgery a few months back, and am glad to hear that you are still with us.
Thanks for bringing such a great product to the market here in America--it is much loved and appreciated.
Happy Holidays to you and yours...and if you have not recovered completely yet, I hope you will soon.
--Best wishes
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Back at you Phil......... you know marriage is something you only do a few times in your life, same with surgery, and teens? I hear they grow up to appreciate their parents.
It's been a year of upheaval for many of us: look what happened to twinkies.
I luv my scoot, it has taught me so much about myself.
You are dead on about Eric, wow, what a great guy / friend.
So happy that you are feeling better.!!!! A less eventful 2013 in your direction!
Rage on!
It's been a year of upheaval for many of us: look what happened to twinkies.
I luv my scoot, it has taught me so much about myself.
You are dead on about Eric, wow, what a great guy / friend.
So happy that you are feeling better.!!!! A less eventful 2013 in your direction!
Rage on!