Where Did I Go

[Dennis O'Shea]

A little over two months ago.I was at our cruise night in Hooksett sitting in my chair by my car.People where walking around looking at the car's as the often do.I was talking to a couple of members and wives or girlfriends not sure.I was asked if I had been to Maine lately and I said a couple of weeks ago.I then said I was heading to the Cape Cod next day and was taking the Mustang.I was asked by one of the women where on the Cape I said I was heading to P-Town.When I was told why would you go there there's nothing but Faggs and Queer's there.I must say I was taken Back by those words and said be nice.Again I was asked by one of the women why there I said my son Kevin Owns an Inn there.Next words were so your son cater's to Faggs and Queer's.I said maybe he also has couple stay there its quite pricey at two hundred to four hundred a night.My temper was at the boiling point.As a looked over the situation I said to myself your an Old Man and trying something I would have gotten hurt.I then said for you information my son Kevin is Gay. I was then told thats your problem.I then got up and went to my car to get a bottle of water when I looked back they were all gone .I was so mad that if i could have gotten my hands on something I would have done something I would have regretted.Its sad that this go's on but it happens everyday.So not to put myself in a situation with this person again and have an incident that would embrasses the Club or put me in a bad state with the authorities its best to walk away.There have been all kinds of assumptions on what has happened to Dennis.So Now you know.I have made a lot of friends with NHMC and this is my loss. But know one F--cks with my Family.So this is why I have stepped aside I have also Sold my car its been a tuff couple of months.My thanks also to Kevin and Ed for there friendship and concern.If this Post is taken off because it not the proper venue I will understand. Now you know!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KillaGT]

That is awful! Anyone this point in time who feels like that and feels the need to say such hateful things is a real asshole in my opinion! Nobody should ever treat another human that way. I hope you reconsider Dennis! You and Nancy are great people. It saddens me to think a fellow member treated another in that fashion. I for one did not sign up for this nor do I like any fellow NHMC spreading such hateful & hurtful things!

[SVT10th]

That's terrible Dennis. It's mind boggling in that even in the 21st century there are still neanderthals among us spouting out hateful rhetoric. Sadly, this is an example of how one person's idiotic voice can overwhelm the majority. That such small-mindedness still exists makes me weep for our society.
Dennis, you are a great guy, and have a great family. I'm saddened that you sold your car over this, but I think I can understand your reaction. But don't think that this one ass represents the whole club.

Please don't be a stranger-- you know that you are always welcome, even without a Mustang.

[rhodymike]

Sorry to hear about how you were treated...Sure going to miss seeing you at the cruise night, Always had good conversation with you....And like Jim said Please don't be a stranger!!!!

[Jibber]

:mad:Very Sad day.....:(

[whtmare]

Yup narrowed mindless bullshit. But don't let the hate win.

[ToplessPony94]

Dennis, I am so sorry to hear this! I am horrified that you were subjected to that kind of hateful ignorance. There is no excuse for that, especially at that kind of event and to such a person as yourself. I certainly have considered you a friend and still do. I hope this does not mean that we won't see you again. You have been sorely missed. I am also really pissed that one bigoted idiot has cost the club such am amazing member as yourself. We are all the poorer for it.

[chachee52]

Dennis, this is sad is so many ways. I will say that I have been asking people where you were, and am glad to hear that you are healthy. I am very sad and mad to hear about the situation though. I also agree with "no one F@$%s with family". You have to do what you feel is right, but let me say that you are a great member and hope that you still try to make some appearances at some of our events.

[MY-S281]

Very sorry to hear what happened.. Not cool at all ! Honestly cant even imagine it..

[LILBLKSNAKE]

I am also really pissed that one bigoted idiot has cost the club such am amazing member as yourself. We are all the poorer for it.

This is perhaps the most important reason that this situation is completely unacceptable in what was supposed to be a family environment. Dennis was always there to help with Cruise Night, ED DAY, and major NHMC events. To have a his and hers pair of narrow minded imbeciles deprive the club of a valued and productive member hurts the group as a whole.
We have always teased each other in a harmless and fun way, but as Ryan and I discussed- You never, ever say stuff about people's wives, children, or family (unless you're telling someone their wife is HOT).
I actually feel really bad for the individual responsible for this because not only does it show they are an uneducated ignorant neanderthal, but eventually they are going to get a well deserved punch in the mouth when their diarrhea of the mouth writes a check that their sorry ass can't back up. KARMA is a beeyatch

[KARMAN]

Dennis, I am so sorry to hear this! I am horrified that you were subjected to that kind of hateful ignorance. There is no excuse for that, especially at that kind of event and to such a person as yourself. I hope this does not mean that we won't see you again. You have been sorely missed. I am also really pissed that one bigoted idiot has cost the club such am amazing member as yourself. We are all the poorer for it.
Sorry Dennis.
I wish we could have done something to prevent this from happening.
Unfortunately, there are idiots everywhere.

[KillaGT]

I personally also think this person needs to be permantly kicked out of the club! We don't need this kind of person ruining the clubs family image!

[mr03mach1]

Sorry to hear about this Dennis, Just finding out about it here.....

Tom

[fredfordguy]

I'm very saddened that this type of arrogance is still around, and if so it should be kept inside the festering soul of the person spewing it. Even worse still, it sounds like the poison was spoken by a club member, if that's so, that person should have the onions to leave the club or be thrown out if proved true. Sorry you chose to leave the club because of the hateful speech of one or two folks, but understand totally, nobody F^&ck with family is so true. I hope you might allow the "good" members of the club the chance to hang with you, me included. If not I wish you a good, healthy and happy future.

[07 stang gt]

I am absolutly horrified and speachless by what I just read!! Whomever it was that said those comments should be kicked out of the club. Keep your comments to yourself whomever you are. To think that the club has lost a great person because of comments like were mentioned above is mindboggling.Not to mention that in reality, it has literally changed someones life in many ways. Changing vehicles, missing friends at events, etc. etc. because of someones stupid comments is very very sad. I could not imagine the stress this has caused you and your family Dennis.Seriously, this is something that should not be tolerated by any club and something should be done about it. To lose a member because of comments like that should not be tolerated.VERY VERY SAD!!!!!!!!!

[Bob Comire]

Dennis, it's all been said already. You were wise to walk away from the situation at that time.
If you ever want to take part in an event, or go for coffee, ice cream etc., I'll be happy to pick you up.

[whtmare]

Why don't you just say who it was and just end this and close the book?

[whtmare]

Why don't you just say who it was and just end this and close the book?

I mean really it shouldent be a mystery for the rest of the club the club does not need worry and fingerpointing.

[82FIVO]

Dennis, I am very sorry this happened to you. I can only imagine your anger. Like Ed said, we all bust eachother's stones but you don't act like that when talking about someone's family. I hope you will stay in touch and ignore the idiots. You're a great guy and a blast to hang out with. I too am sad this brought you to sell that awesome car; you loved it. I definitely miss seeing you at cruise night and the other events with that great car. Take care. Ken

[LILBLKSNAKE]

The guilty party was at Craignair.
Just by the replies here, (and lack of) I have narrowed it down to two potential suspects.

It's not my place to make the announcement, but hopefully a public apology will soon follow!!!!
That was not a request!!!

[Blue95GT]

Dennis.. this day in age, you'd think people wouldn't be so small minded. Unfortunately, they are. I'm sorry you were subjected to this. You are a much bigger person than them for walking away. I know I wouldn't have been able to walk away. Some of the best people I know are gay.
Please don't let the idiocy of a couple people stop you from doing what you enjoy doing! That's showing them they got the better of you.

[KillaGT]

I agree that the person should be known so they can be delt with by the club. Last thing anyone needs is for someone else to fall victim of the hate speech. The club does so much good, but a situation like this spreads outside the club quickly and reflects very poorly on us all!

[SVT10th]

The guilty party was at Craignair.
Just by the replies here, (and lack of) I have narrowed it down to two potential suspects.



Ed, careful with this line of action, lest we all end up marching about with torches and pitchforks.
It is not up to you, me or anyone to track down the people involved. If Dennis wants to reveal the person it is purely his decision.

Witchhunts have a tendency to sweep up innocents.

[Dennis O'Shea]

Listen To what Jim Is saying there has been enough damage done. And Enough hurt Please for everyone LET IT GO It serves no purpose Your no better than that person if you go after this in this way. Please Drop it and move on.
Ed, careful with this line of action, lest we all end up marching about with torches and pitchforks.
It is not up to you, me or anyone to track down the people involved. If Dennis wants to reveal the person it is purely his decision.

Witchhunts have a tendency to sweep up innocents.

[LILBLKSNAKE]

Please Drop it and move on.

If that is Dennis' wish I won't say another word about it.
On to TASCA weekend

[rhoidahl]

Well, as Bob says, there's not much else to say that hasn't already been said; I'm sure the points made in the previous posts reflect the views of 99% of our membership. And I too am saddened and disappointed that Dennis has left the club. Dennis always showed up at our meetings, he helped me get the sound system up and running earlier this year, and he was there helping me set up for cruise night and putting things away after. It's sad the club has lost one of its most enthusiastic members; and especially for the reason that led to this. Dennis has chosen not to identify the person(s) who voiced these crude remarks, and we have to respect Dennis' wishes about this. "Freedom of speech" applies to all, and unfortunately some people don't stop to think before they open their mouth and insert their foot. And in this case, not only did the culprit put their foot in their mouth, but they also have their head in a place where the sun don't shine...

[07 stang gt]

All of us should respect Dennis's descision and as you can tell with all of the comments and emotions printed in all the posts, we all care about Dennis and I am sure he knows our feelings about the situation. A not so good lesson for all of us to see how words are very powerfull and should be chosen wisely. My mother was right again when she would say to me, "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all".The persons responsible know who they are and will have to live with it themselves,what comes around goes around, and in the end they will hopefully know they were in the wrong.Dennis, if you need anything or want to just smoke up the tires,978-836-8551 is my cell.

[LILBLKSNAKE]

Don't worry Dennis, when you decide you need a joyride I have a spare BLACK car you can borrow if you clean it and take it to Pete to reflash it :)

[TorchredSVT]

Dennis, i heard the news and was pretty disgusted. It's 2013, not 1957 anymore. Please be aware that line of thinking is the MINORITY today and not the majority.

I am sorry for your family and that you personally had to deal with that.

[vman_boss]

Dennis, very sorry that you had to endure that. Just awful. You are the bigger person as you kept your cool. I wish you would have stayed with the club as the very, very, very few don't represent the majority. You'll be missed.

[Nicoleb3x3]

Dennis,

You will be missed, I know when J and I came to cruise nights we always enjoyed talking to you.

I can't believe someone would really have said such a thing....saying "it's your problem" was beyond ignorance and I can understand the anger from that. Hope you can not let it bother you and brush these people off because that kind of comment really is so stupid and meaningless.

Please take care and hope you make your way back some day.

Nicole