Brad's out !!!, ... Options

[SirAndy]

alright, a big thank you to the BSG (Brad Support Group) !!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)

brad is out of jail on bail and they will be heading back to the bay area tonight.
he spent 10+ days in jail and you can imagine that he probably needs a day or two to get his head straight again.
he probably won't post here until tomorrow (they took his computers) but he told me to say hello and thank everyone for their support.

he was overwhelmed by the outpour of help from you guys! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Andy

[Brad Roberts]

I dont actually know where to start.

First off I want to thank everyone for their relentless support and constributions to my "fund". I never thought I would see the day that we would have to "use" the clubsite to raise money for my bail or lawyer fees. It makes me want to puke each time I think about it.

I want to single out and personally thank a few people that where directly involved with the process. I will address the club people in another post later this week. I wanted to post and thank these few first.

1. Birgit. She watched me get loaded into a unmarked car in cuffs. She could have easily ignored the whole thing and gone back to her life and stayed out of this whole mess. Instead she dove in head first rounding up the troops, and contacted people to help with my bail. She was the frist person to visit me in San Mateo and the first person to help me get my projects organized for completion while I was "away". She has given up 100's of hours of her time to help someone she didnt have to help. For this I am greatful. Birgit, you are a great friend. Everyone should have a friend like you. I am forever in debt to you for your help and dedication to this matter.

2. Britain Smith. Britain took over all aspects of my small shop handling rent/clients/parts (without being asked to do this) Having Britain as a friend (over 10+ years now) has proved to be a great value. Very very smart young man. I have no idea why he still continues to help me after all these years. Thank you Britain. It really means a lot to me.

3.Lyressa. She could have easily turned her back on me and chose not too. Birgit and Lyressa drove down in my truck to bail me out of Joshua Tree. I never expected for her to speak to me again. Our relationship has been on the outs for several years. She chose to follow her heart. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her. I'm sorry I have put her through "car hell" all these years. 24/7 car stuff...

4.Dad. He coordinated with the "girls" and gave them a place to stay semi close to the courthouse. It reminds me of how important "family" is and how sometimes we let business/jobs/cars get in the way of "family". Dad took care of us the whole time we where in the LA area. Even took us to the Pomona swap meet on Sunday. It was a good feeling knowing that I had a home close by. Thanks dad. I owe you.

5.Richard Linsdall. I have NO idea why you are behind me and support me in this, but it is good to know I have you as a friend. Seeing you in court with my family/friends really helped relax me during that very stressfull time. Seeing people that live 7-8 hours away show up for a court date out in the middle of knowhere proved to me that I have some very strong friendships that i didnt know about. Thanks Richard. I know you beleive in me. We have been through a lot of business CRAP. Thanks again for being "there" in my time of need.

Ok. I need some time to myself to get a grasp on what is happening in my life right now. Please be patient with me. This is all I can ask. My cell phone is ringing off the hook with people wanting to know what is going on. I will NOT discuss anything over the phone. My next court dates are set for March 16+17th after those dates I willl know more about my future. Up until those dates I'm busy gathering all of my info for the lawyers.

I'm emotionally overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. I never knew so many people could support a pain in the ass like me.


B