Anyone hear from Freddie i.e. Big Gear Head lately ?

[Too Many Projects]

I noticed a week ago that I hadn't seen any posts, comments or thanks from Freddie in a while. I went to his info page and he was last online on 10/23, at that time, but no recent posts from him. I sent a PM asking if he was OK, but never heard back.

Anyone in contact with him and know that he is OK ?

[1967 4K]

I was thinking same thing about him lately. ???

[bbbentley]

I have spoke with him and in constant contact. He is in need of all our prayers as he is going through a personal crisis that has taken his energies away from his passion for cars. Hoping this can get resolved soon and he can get back to a happy place in his life.

[Steve Shauger]

Thanks for the update. Prayers sent....

[x77-69z28]

X2

[Xplantdad]

I hope all is getting better for Freddie...

[Charley Lillard]

Get better Freddie.....Maybe a visit to MCACN would help.....I'll pay your admission.

[PeteLeathersac]

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More prayers sent.
I like Charley's idea, hope it can happen!
~ Pete

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[Too Many Projects]

Get better Freddie.....Maybe a visit to MCACN would help.....I'll pay your admission.


Exactly what I said to Bentley and I offered the room I need to cancel but haven't heard back.

[bbbentley]

Exactly what I said to Bentley and I offered the room I need to cancel but haven't heard back.

I have sent these generous, kind offers to Freddie. Waiting for reply. I asked him to respond or to tell me so I can respond. Very kind and generous offers , which I would not expect anything less from this group of guys. Thanks.

[bbbentley]

Heard back. Quote:” Wow. That's really nice of them. I'll try to look at it today. Thanks for letting me know.”

[big gear head]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for thinking of me and for noticing that I was missing.

I'll just fill you in on what's been going on. My wife left me on Oct 7th and I've been devastated. Can't sleep, eat or do much of anything. I haven't been able to pick up a wrench since she left. It was my fault that she left and I can't do anything to persuade her to give me another chance. I was always getting on to her for something and she couldn't take it anymore. We have been married for 34 years and been together for 39 years. She was always my best friend.

She has drained the bank account each week paying credit card bills, so I'm not able to do much. I'll be loosing the house too. She says she isn't going after my car or anything in my shop, so I can thank her for that.

Maybe a trip to Chicago would do me good.

[Too Many Projects]

Come on up Saturday. You have a ticket and a room, should you decide to stay late and not need to drive back that night.

[big gear head]

Thanks Mitch. I'll think about it.

[NorCam]

Sorry to hear the partnership went south. It takes a big man to come out and say that Freddie, and I can only trust that things will work out in one way or another as they always do. Hopefully you can travel up to Chi-Town and enjoy some time with others who obviously care about your well being. (lots to be said in that)

No doubt, things will be different...but they will work themselves out. FWIW, some of my best friends are single later in life and they're all digging it now.

Hoping you make it up to the show.

[Charley Lillard]

That really sucks Freddie. Come to MCACN. A break will do you good.

[NorCam]

Yup...and right there lays a sign Freddie.

A personal invite from Charlie on what was his 15,000th post.

Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Woodland, ca. US
Posts: 15,000
Thanks: 134
Thanked 1,465 Times in 574 Posts

[bbbentley]

I think others may want to contribute to the “Freddie Fund” to get him to the show. Post on here that you want to help. Then, PM Freddie with your offers and settle up when he arrives.

[bbbentley]

I have offered Freddie a ride if he can make it to Ohio. I have offered to put him up for the night on Thursday and get an early start out on Friday morn. I have a room he can stay in Friday night so we can get an early start Sat. Unless someone else has a room for Friday , he will have to use a couch as I have another guy going already. But that’s the offer.
I’ve heard others want to kick in gas and food $$. So go ahead

[Charley Lillard]

I'll chip in to get him a flight.

[big gear head]

You guys are awesome. How can I say no. I'm very nervous about leaving my support group here at home. I'll start making plans to be there.

[A12pilot]

Hi Freddie!

I’ll second, third and fourth the motion to get you to go. Seeing all the members here will get your spirits up! If I had the time I’d jump in the 310 and fly you up personally!:biggthumpup:

But I’ll add to Charley’s offer and pitch in to the “Go Fund Freddie” account. It’ll actually be cash and not some buddy pass I can get you on my Airline. I reserve those for people I don’t like since they’re standby tickets which means, stand over there and wave “bye” to the plane you won’t be on.:haha:

Go….you need it!!!

Cheers:beers:
Dave

[big gear head]

Thanks Dave. I can't fly because I don't have that special driver's license, but Bentley has offered to let me ride with him. I'd like to meet more people this year. I've always spent most of my time looking at the cars, but this time I'd like to be around more people. I'm a quiet person and I have trouble socializing, which is why I'm not usually in a group of people. two seven zero five four three four five five three.

[Charley Lillard]

You might check on the special drivers license requirement deal as I thought they had delayed it do to Covid. Glad you are coming.

[bbbentley]

I have offered Freddie a place to stay Friday night. But my buddy and I are sharing a room and Freddie will have to get a rollaway or use couch. If someone wants to get him a room Friday , walking distance to show, that is fine.

[Charley Lillard]

OK... Somebody take charge of booking him a room at one of the host hotels and we will pay you back for it.

[bbbentley]

Working on this

Working on this

[Jonesy]

Freddie, do you have a paypal account? If some guys wanted to donate to the cause, we could just PP you the money and you could book your own room??

Just trying to help. I would be willing to chip in for this.

[bbbentley]

Thanks Stefano in helping me get a room for 2 nights at the Double Tree for Big Gear Head
Thanks Charlie Lillard, Mitch, Lee Stewart and many others helping to make this come about.
Stefano wants me to let others know there is still 1 room left $142 a night

[Too Many Projects]

OK, so he doesn't need the extra room I have ?

[bbbentley]

OK, so he doesn't need the extra room I have ?

PM sent

[big gear head]

You are all such an amazing bunch of people. This has taken me by surprise. I never expected anything like this. I thought I was going to be sitting it out this year, but you all have made it happen for me and I greatly appreciate it.

[bbbentley]

Freddie, do you have a paypal account? If some guys wanted to donate to the cause, we could just PP you the money and you could book your own room??

Just trying to help. I would be willing to chip in for this.

Here it is:

[A12pilot]

Check your PayPal account, Freddie! Enjoy a steak on us!!!:biggthumpup:

Cheers:beers:
Dave & Kelly Molnar

[Jonesy]

Yep, Im in too. Hope to see you there!!!

[Lynn]

I'm in. See you there Freddie.

[big gear head]

I don't know how I'm ever going to thank all of you for this. I will truly enjoy this trip because of all that you have done to make it happen. I hope to meet all of you in person and thank you. I'll be driving to Bentley's house after work today and spend the night with him. Then we will drive up to Chicago Friday. I'm looking forward to seeing all of you.

[PeteLeathersac]

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W:eek2:W updates, this place also Members here simply R:headbang:CK!!!
Sorry to hear of Freddie's situation but the way this thread's evolved shows yet again how great a group we have here.
Have a great time @ MCACN Freddie also long live Yenko.net!!!
:beers:
~ Pete

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[RPOLS3]

Done - see you there.

[bbbentley]

I want to give credit where credit is due. This whole thing started the catalyst that turned into Freddie going to MCACN by Mitch, (Too Many Projects), inquiring about Freddie’s absence from sYc. Thanks buddy:biggthumpup::biggthumpup:

[Stefano]

Freddie you have some very good friends and generous members here. All MCACNs are bucket list events, each and everyone is very different regarding the cars on display. Bring some comfy walking shoes and make certain to stop by our display and say hello as well as see the W31 Car which PeteLeathersac / Andy found and Paul Descender inspected.

Plus, we will have something for you.

[Xplantdad]

Have fun Stefano. Give Beth a hug for us...

[Stefano]

And you do the same with your Lovely Ladies. I'll reserve a reach around for you next time I see you.

[markinnaples]

Honestly, what an amazing group of individuals on this site.

Prayers for you Freddie that things work out for the best for you, whatever that may be.

[big gear head]

Thank you all for a great weekend. I just got home about an hour ago and I'm glad I got to go. It took my mind off of things around here for a few days. You are a great bunch of people. I'll try to get back to hanging around here again, but it might take a little while.

[R68GTO]

It was good to see you and hang out with you guys for a while Freddie. I'll see you at SCR next July for sure.

[Jonesy]

Hey Freddie

Hang in there buddy. Great to see you also.

Take care of yourself!! :beers: