a msg from gracie b

chefdennis · Jan 3, 2012

Thanks Gracie for stopping in...i keep the memories of the Robust Jack that gave me a menu to a good place to eat while you him and me and OVM sat in the Petro Parking lot in Cottondale Ala..not all that long ago...that menu is still on my visor....

My prayers are with your whole family....

OntarioVanMan · Jan 3, 2012

chefdennis said:
Thanks Gracie for stopping in...i keep the memories of the Robust Jack that gave me a menu to a good place to eat while you him and me and OVM sat in the Petro Parking lot in Cottondale Ala..not all that long ago...that menu is still on my visor....

My prayers are with your whole family....

It was not that long ago ...a time we all laughed, joked and smiled together...Jack and I didn't always agree...but we have expediting and a love of life in common...the difference a year makes....you really don't know how one could handle something like this until it happens...Jack is doing a great job of dealing with it....not sure if I could....Take care Jack...

Jason2 · Jan 4, 2012

What happened to Jack, gracie. i noticed that ya'll quit posting didn't know if retired or what. will be praying and thinking of ya'll. good luck

layoutshooter · Jan 29, 2012

Jan and I were in Evansville, IN the other day. We passed the Denny's just down the road from the "J". I was reminded of a cold, snowy day a few years back. We were in that Denny's getting our free pancake breakfast when I noticed a 'Bolt' van pull in.

The driver went over tho the counter for his free breakfast. I walked over and introduced myself to him and met Jack for the first time.

Over the years I ran into Jack on a few occasions. We met Gracie at the Expo.

It is sad to know that we will never met up with Jack again. The road is a bit lonelier now.

davekc · Jan 29, 2012

Oddly enough, my first time of meeting them was in a hotel lobby at one of the expos.
We really wish them well through a very challenging time.

chefdennis · Feb 21, 2012

If you follow Jacks and Gracies FB page, you know that the ok days are becoming further apart..today seems to be a low point...keep them both in your prayers:

If you haven't followed, here is the link to the page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jack-.../Jack-Berrys-Journey-with-ALS/245834202148748

jelliott · Feb 21, 2012

Terrible to see what Jack and Gracie are going through.

ChrisGa23 · Feb 22, 2012

So sad . Never knew them but they seem like such great people . They ever sell their van ?

chefdennis · Feb 22, 2012

Its my understanding that the van is still available.....

ChrisGa23 · Feb 22, 2012

I wouldn't mind buying it and put a driver in it just to earn a few bucks and to help them out

chefdennis · Feb 22, 2012

at $20,000 the price is good and it is "turn key" ready to haul freight....

ChrisGa23 · Feb 22, 2012

chefdennis said:
at $20,000 the price is good and it is "turn key" ready to haul freight....

Don't remember what it looks like but will go back and try to find it.

chefdennis · Feb 23, 2012

here you go Chris..this is the old ad:

http://www.expeditersonline.com/cla.../Cargo-Vans/listings/13208/2008-Ford-HCV.html

ChrisGa23 · Feb 23, 2012

Good looking van. Seems like a killer deal. Would love to buy it. If I had 20000 would buy it today. But I don't but could get a loan LOL. The 2400 payload is kinda a downer but could probably find a way to lighten it up some.