... with apologies to the “Beverly Hillbillies”…
Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named Ted
A part-timer preacher, burnt squirrel kept him fed
Then one day he was roostin’ down the trail
Crossed paths with ol’ Woodsy and became a Timer’s tale...
A friendship that is... Troublemakers, yet brotherly...
Well the first thing you know Ted’s grinnin’ ear-to-ear
Enduro riders said “Ted y'all legend ‘round here”
Said “Hall of Fame is the place you ought to be”
But he mounted up ol’ Davie and done rode the ISDT...
Reunion ride, that is... Vintage bikes, enduro stars...
Well now it's time to say goodbye to Ted from all his friends,
And we would like to thank you for living life until the end
We’ll see you on the trail or at this locality
And have a heapin’ piece o’ rum cake as our hospitality...
Ironman that is.... Saddle up, and ride to ride again.
Y'all have a great 79th birthday now, y'hear?