Very sad news

[catfish]

Besides being a connoisseur of rust Paul was a real foodie who lived in a foodie wasteland. Road trips were highlighted by the restaurants he would enjoy. He especially liked authentic Mexican and Middle Eastern. I remember hunting down the best recipe for garlic sauce so he could make it at home. I would encourage everyone to remember him next time you enjoy a particularly tasty meal.

I have lots of Paul stories about us going out to eat. For a while we had a favorite Indian restaurant near our usual hotel in Ohio. I think it fritened the owner every time we were there. We would order multiple entrays and tons of man bread. And after we finished we would order more..... Sometimes we would eat there three days in a row. Classic riders was all ways with us. And we usually brought a few other big eaters with us.

 

[frampton]

Met Paul years ago at Memory Lane and Ann Arbor. A very friendly and entertaining guy.

 

[BikesMom]

Paul/Bike walking towards the stars

 

[Ingomary]

Paul's mother, Marta just called me. She is trying to get on the CABE and hopefully will be joining us soon to share memories. There will be a memorial in May and we talked about using technology to allow all Paul's many far flung friends join in. Understandably the family has a lot to deal with but she wants everyone to know she appreciates the love and friendship and stories we can share. Mary

 

[mickeyc]

We all can only hope we are so loved and appreciated as Paul. Never met the man or had any dealings with him but reading everything (so far) written here I can only repeat. we should be so lucky!

 

[Nickinator]

very sad to hear, Paul was a wealth of knowledge and a great guy. may he rest in piece.

Nick and Darcie.

 

[Classicriders]

On the subject of Paul's outstanding pallet.
He had been raving about an Indian restaurant in Maumee, Ohio and really wanted us to check it out.
So Catfish, myself, and Paul stopped in after a long day at Memory Lane. We proceeded to order everything on the menu! No exaggeration, we would order anywhere from one to four of an item because we wanted to try everything. Three gnarly looking guys with two tables absolutely filled with a dream spread of Indian cuisine. Sampling all of it, telling stories, and enjoying the moment. We spent a couple hours there. The staff was so happy with our appreciation of their food and culture, we complimented the cooks, and tipped very generously.
Just one of the many fantastic memories I have with Paul.

 

[Classicriders]

On another of my visits to Paul's house. After a 12 hour drive, I showed up at about 3:30am. I walked into the kitchen, and smell Paul's hungarian chili!! At that very moment, I look to my right and I see Paul walking towards me, STARK NAKED!
If it was anyone else on the planet, it would have definitely been odd, to say the least, lol! But this was my brother Paul, so nothing surprised me.
As he approached, he jokingly offered a hug, (I declined) and then proceeded to tell me about the chili and to be sure to eat it with this amazing bread that he picked up from a bakery. He was very particular about bread, could not be processed store bread!!
He then headed back to bed and left me to my chili and bread that you tore from the loaf, it was outstanding!

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Paul was a great guy to newer members on the forum. He was free about offering advice and was always a gentleman about contacting you privately if an item was posted wrong. He would often contact me after a swap he could not attend to get a full report. I am going to miss Paul. RIP.

 

[catfish]

On the subject of Paul's outstanding pallet.
He had been raving about an Indian restaurant in Maumee, Ohio and really wanted us to check it out.
So Catfish, myself, and Paul stopped in after a long day at Memory Lane. We proceeded to order everything on the menu! No exaggeration, we would order anywhere from one to four of an item because we wanted to try everything. Three gnarly looking guys with two tables absolutely filled with a dream spread of Indian cuisine. Sampling all of it, telling stories, and enjoying the moment. We spent a couple hours there. The staff was so happy with our appreciation of their food and culture, we complimented the cooks, and tipped very generously.
Just one of the many fantastic memories I have with Paul.

Sometimes we would eat here a few nights in a row.