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Wow! ~ Crazy Larry’s gotta a BRAND NEW website ! > http://www.crazylarry.ca
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
There are many of you out there who have helped me to be the person I am today. Your wonderful ways have helped me to shape encourage and motivate the many kids and youth I come into contact with daily/weekly/yearly. Yes, I spend my life helping others. However, the world does not revolved around me.
We are truly ALL on the same team.
Your friend
Crazy Larry
I invite all my friends who know me – my ways – my philosophies – and my intentions to make a defining moment with ‘every’ person I meet in an actions speaks louder than words way to (write immediately) a nice comment or two or short story of how and if I’ve impacted your life in some small or big way; possibly your son or daughter niece or cousin?
* This is to allow those who have invited me to such places as –
- Turin, Italy (http://www.happytrailmtb.it/en/scuola/)
- India (http://www.mtbhimalaya.com/)
- South Africa (http://www.songo.info/)
- North Island New Zealand (http://www.upperharbour.school.nz/)
- to get to know in a good way who I am; what I stand for?; what I’m about and do here in Canada.
** Please ~ If you will…take the time to write something ‘nice’ whether it be a short story about a time we had together or moment tying balloons or FUN time at an event explaining the situation as accurately and in detail as you possibly can remember!?
*** Please do this immediately as: ….Your comment might just be the one that “will” help to change my life making it easier to affect the many hundreds…quite literally thousands of kids – cyclist – and youth with some humourful ways and announcing abilities to CRANK the Crowds at various events.
In order to become better citizens and have a better world one needs to be in touch. Once in touch, this would enable me to help them to make better sound ethical moral decisions for the future of our Wonderful World.
*** Maybe, “You” can help to help me CRANK them up a notch or two or three or help me to define their NEW lives into being the examples we wish we were when we were younger.
* If you care ~ Please pass on to all your facebook friends who might care what I do.
Larry,
Thanks for your awesome enthusiasm during the 24 Hours of Adrenaline event in Canmore. You kept the riders pumped up and laughing. The kids loved you too!
Cheers!
Larry:
Thanks for coffee at ‘Freshee’s in Fernie during the Transrockies Mountain Bike Race. You are truly an individual! I have passed you name along the Drug and Organized Crime Prevention office for this area. Cpl. Al Nutini is very interest in speaking with you!
All the best!
Don
Done Deal.
Can hardly wait to make a difference! |
CL
We enjoyed the balloon animals at the Canmore Folk Festival this weekend. I’m not sure how you managed to keep up your energy, but for 3 full days all I saw was smiles and a welcoming character as you made those favoured animals for our kids. Good luck with your travels.
Thoughts about F3: I can’t think of any negatives, all was good this year, lots of single track and awesome challenging course this year, never mind the rainy conditions that made it more challenging for some…
About you, well what else could I say, you are the most awesome, inspiring, cheerfull, motivating guys that have around in all the races !!! I can’t thank you enough for all you do on these events !! Day 1 at F3 I was carrying the radio and I could hear you as the first riders were coming through !! it was awesome, it was like having you behind me all day long !!!!
On a separate note I was down in Spokane in May doing the 24hours around the clock race and I can not say how much I miss you in the timing tent, it was a bit quiet and it wasn’t the same without you cheering on riders. It was a fun event though and I really enjoyed it, but wish you were there… Looking forward to see you in September at the 24hrs Canmore./
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Crazy Larry
I have never met you, but you met my brother & sister-in-law earlier in the summer when they visited Banff. My brother sent me an e-mail this morning suggesting I google you. Your spirit and energy inspired me and made my day.I fell in love with what you do and I’m going to continue to follow you and hope that your enthusiasm spreads. Keep up the amazing work. I will definitely tell others about you.
Although my brother and his wife are from Northern California, I live in a small town in Northern BC. I don’t work but I spend my time taking a ton of pictures and post them on Facebook and a site called ‘LoveIt’ just to make people smile.
Keep smiling
Mina
PS I loved the choir.
I met Larry the past two years in Hinton Alberta for the provincial MTB XC races. I love it when he is on the microphone because he has a pure joy for sporting events and as I passed through the feed zone for my last lap Larry called out my name and said way to go, keep it up Jeff, It gave me a huge boost of energy. After the race he was making baloon animals for the kids. I look forward to this yaers race in Hinton and Canmore Africa bike.
Hi Larry,
Thanks for your energetic voice at the Africa Bike Project race this weekend at the Canmore Nordic Centre. Your energy and enthusiasm made everyone who involved and raced with extra power and fun experience! See you around. Take care!
Logan
Larry, I competed in 24 hours of adrelelin last year. I contributed 50 years to our teams total After finishing a lap at 4:30 am, the first think I see is you with a big smille and encouraging words. It meant alot to me.
Thanks
Hi Larry,
Congratulations to the super website.
I will never forget the 2 days with you before and I am very happy to have met you. It was also nice, as you in Jasper, the two children have brought two Lufballons laugh. I hope you survived your bike accident well and I would be very happy if we could meet again. I ride in September from Whitehorse to Vancouver and if time allows, I’ll stop in Banff. Best regards from your friend
Logan.
never give up
STUTTGART / GERMANY
Keep tabs on my Calendar on my website.
I will try and keep it updated best as I can as internet time permits. k
Will be thinking about you on the way home, for sure! and our FUN times!
Your a wonderful person to ride with and know!
Your friend
Crazy Larry
Hey Larry,
Congratulations on your new website. I had fun hanging out with you this past weekend in Hinton. As always, you help make the local mountain bike racing scene what it is. I was talking to my daughter about this and I asked her, ‘What would it be like at races without Crazylarry?’ and she answered, ‘Booooooring!’ So thanks again for all the time and effort you put in. We definitely appreciate you!
Hi
I’m up here still in Jasper. Its Wed. August 29th,2012 ….Trying to leave on Thursday late night. Watch the SPOT GPS.
I am having problems with getting the proper bike rack carrier for my little 24 hr knapsack so I don’t get sweaty on the back for the journey back to Banff.
One push, don’t think so…but will try. NEW bike, unsure conditions (I’m guessing very cold possible snow storms), and carrying the knapsack scares me for safety sake. Risk management etc. Sucks !
I’d like to be back for Saturday Xterra Canadian Championships. Announcing it will be fun!
Thanks for your kind words.
So much FUN announcing and cheering you on and for the matter ‘your entire family!’
Your friend
Crazy Larry
Hi Larry!
Thanks for being at the finish line in Hinton! It’s always fun to have you at bike races! I really like your balloon animals too!
I first saw your enthusiasm at 24 hours of adrenaline in Canmore. You kept me excited at the prospect of riding sleep deprived in the midde of the night.
I love the energy you brought to the Alberta MTB/Marathon Championships this past weekend in Hinton. Between leading the kids race and making sure we all stopped & cheered for the last marathon competitors, you embody the idea that everyone’s efforts are equally important. I hope that my son grows up with the same attitude.
Go Crazy Larry Go!!!
Hi Larry
It was my first race in Hinton this weekend and I felt so good when I passed the finish line and you were encouraging me to push as much as I can. You are a great guy. This weekend was fantastic and I love the way you treat people… everybody is a winner in the cyclist family. It was a great weekend and I will come back next year stronger to win again but in an higher category and I hope you will be there to scream my name and say that I nailed it again
Thanks Larry you are a great guy
Stephan
Larry, you’re quite a dude. It was great having your energy as the foundation of the 24 HOA, but it was even better meeting you in person in Jasper today. Loved our chat, and I think we can work together to change the world for the better – here’s a link to the first annual Find the Common Thread Pajama Day in Jasper and all of the photos, videos, and write ups http://findthecommonthread.com/2012/03/12/the-video-of-the-evening-fashiondance-show/. You can also find us on Facebook (Find the Common Thread) and here’s a link to my blog about Wegener’s (www.weggiesunite.blogspot.com) You now have my contact info so lets keep connected and you can get Banff all duded up in PJ’s next February.
Peace Bro, and best of luck with all of your endeavours.
Marta
Imagine if Crazy Larry, Brett Tippie, Brad from Crankworx, and Rob Warner were all announcing at a race together. The world would explode from awesomeness. Larry was hilarious in Hinton, though I’m not sure my opponents appreciated it when he said out loud that they just got dusted by Peter. I always love to see someone suffering through the stadium and Larry will yell out “This guy LOOOVVVVESS cycling”
Got to meet Crazy Larry at Furious 3 this Year!
He Totally lives up to his name!
One of the most entergetic MC North of the Border!
Best to You LARRY!
Thanks for the Ice Cream!!! -BHA
I met Larry volunteering at the 2012 Subaru Banff Triathlon. He is a special guy, full of energy and enthusiasm and unlimited patience, He kept a group of about a dozen teenagers (thank you Banff Hockey Academy) working hard for several hours in hot weather to get the job done, this after he had spent several hours on the bike course encouraging the athletes and managing the traffic. He is a “one of a kind” person and brightens everyone’s day. If you let him on the microphone, he will make any event better. Thanks, Larry, for brightening my day.
yo larry is the biggest beauty alive thanks for the ice cream btw
Crazy Larry,
Congratulations on your new blog. I am looking forward to following your Adventures and will share it with the SC chapter of the Crazy Larry Fan Club. The blogosphere will never be the same.
Your friend,
Richard
Hey crazy Larry,
I wanted to say thank you for always having a smile on your face and so much positive energy.
Whenever I see you at a race or a festival, or downtown Banff or Canmore I always get a
Huge smile on my face and whatever kind of mood I’m in at the time prior to seeing you does not matter because from that time on I’m in a WAY better mood. I feel like it carries on to the next person.
Your very inspiring
xo
Hey Larry,
Great seeing you at The Banff Film Fest yesterday. Since first meeting you at 24 Hours, I have always appreciated the community support & energy you provide. Yesterday I learned about your goals to bring the No Drinking message to school children. That is an important message.
At a time when event organizers find it increasingly hard to find volunteers for races, you seem to fit more events & community support activities into your life. Thanks for all the work and good luck building your school programs.
Jay.
Re: last message.
I meant to say thanks Crazy Larry!
J.
You definitely “cranked the crowd” at the Fairmont Banff Springs tonight. My daughters eyes popped out of her head when she saw your balloons, then I got inspired as we were talking. Bless you for what you do and HOW you do it. Anyone considering sponsoring you should Not think twice. !!! You are changing the world one balloon at a time.
HIHI, also I’ve seen him with his balloons. This man is unique in our world.
Keep it real, your friend Logan STUTTGART / GERMANY
crazy
Hello Larry my old friend,
Great to see your site.
Since I first came here in 1997, and of course before that year, you have been an uplifting presence in many ways. Remember when you read a Bible lesson for me at St. Paul’s one Christmas Eve? That was a special Xmas for me.
Hope to see you again soon.
Grace and Peace,
Dave Crawford
I met Crazy Larry last winter while visiting Banff. My wife and I were walking back from dinner in downtown Banff and I saw a 29er bike leaning up against a building. I was baffled as there was 4 feet of snow everywhere. I looked inside the shop and there is Larry, in a cycling jersey giving me a thumbs up as he noticed me checking out his bike. We went in and started talking. After 5 minutes I felt like I had known Larry for years. We talked about cycling of course, and it turned out we knew some of the same people even though I’m from the East Coast US. It was really apparent to me after talking to Larry that he has unlimited energy towards cycling and really seems to genuinely like helping others. I’m really glad I met you Larry, and I wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors. If there is ever anything I can do to help you, don’t hesitate to ask me.
Jon Naylor
Hello my friend. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2013.
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Your new video on Youtube is so crazy, I love it.
Have a good time forever
Cheers your friend Logan / GERMANY
Hi Crazy Larry,
Thanks for brightening our afternoon in Banff! Our boys were excited to see Santa, but even more excited about the balloon animals that you so enthusiastically crafted for them (that’s some exclusive company!) Keep up the great work and the boys can’t wait to see you on our next visit.
I saw a Facebook video and had to drive up to Banff from Airdrie to see Crazylarry with his marathon of Hope. This symbolizes the Christmas spirit as Larry talks to people, encourages people and is just generally a caring person. I am proud to call Larry a friend and I admire the work he continually does for others people. The world surely needs more people like him to help those who need a lift. Merry Christmas Larry. Barry Theresa and Joanna
Hey Larry!
Thanks for making my daughter’s Christmas Eve by making her a balloon puppy! She skipped all the way home from Banff Ave… She’s 6 years old, and totally thought you were part of the magic of Christmas! Keep up the good work!
I would like to share an experience i had with Larry Melnik.(if you read this larry you will know who it is from)
I was living&working in Banff Alberta 4yrs ago,and i had lost my job,&my staff accomadation.I had no where to go,Larry used his own money to help me out until i could get back on my feet,and find another job . I am greatful for what he did for me that day,I will never forget his random act of kindness. I learned a lesson from him that day,and i now help others in need.
Larry helps others because it is what he lives for everyday.I strongly urge those who wish to sponcer Larry to do so,as he is worthy of it!
from Kindnessinaction
How funny is larry, he made our evening soooo fun. He made us pick up trash but it was fun, Larrry knows how to make things that are boring fun. Crazy Larry mentioned shure cordless announcing system but it whoe-ever they are he makes them sound real good
Crazy Larry you’re so crazy! It was great to bump into you on Christmas Eve. I hope all went well with your plans to get to Jasper! Happy New Year! Tom (little Ruthie’s and Rohan’s Dad)
hi Larry,
it was funny to meet you in Banff.
Sofia enjoyed a lot the 2 balloons you created for her.
see you soon,
Andrea, Kamila & Sofia (from Roma, Italy and Gdynia, Poland)
You cannot “explain” Crazy Larry, you have to EXPERIENCE Crazy Larry!
I have been to numerous Race events in many different cities were Crazy Larry was involved. His enthusiasm is off the charts – single-handedly creating a circus like atmosphere. His infectious positive outlook has motivated many riders. Whether a solo rider out for 24 straight hours or a toddler pushing a balance bike on their first race, Larry has impacted more riders than he will ever know. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
That is exactly, I have experienced it in 2011 in Jasper, it’s so much fun with Larry
Larry you are the best
Greetings from Stuttgart / GERMANY
Hello Larry
I was the one at last years ride for Isabelle and mentioned maybe organizing hot food.
So I can offer from the Fudgery a donation of 1 chocolate cookied covered in mixed nuts for each rider. If its worth looking into donations for hot food let me know and any thing else that I can do to help this years ride let me know.
Dan
Here is Larry original, unique!
So much fun, crazy,
Have fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKt2Gou8tY
Crazy Larry,
Just finished another awesome Canmore Ski Fest and just wanted to say how much I appreciated you leading all those kids, my daughter included, on their race. I know my girl loved it. And showing the kids how to cheer on the adult endurance racers and then giving them the cowbells and bullhorn was a stroke of genius. I did see many broad grins on those focused athletes. Finally, as one of those racers, skiing 12 or 24 hours on the ghostly lit trails out in the dark and cold can get pretty isolating, but every time I rose up into the bright lights of the stadium there was your voice, spurring us on to get hyped up for one more lap, and one more, and one more. So thanks, dude. You make those long quiet events a real community.
Jerry Auld
Hi Larry,
We spoke today at the kids Easter party in Banff, I would love if you could join us at our community head shave event ‘Shave your lid for a kid’ in Canmore. Please contact me and we can discuss the details! Look forward to hearing from you!
Take care, Amanda
Hey Larry, something amazing to see your enthusiasm even couple of hours after Midnight and great job in keeping the racers informed…and entertained in the same time;)
Crazy Larry, I was one of those athletes that got cheered on by the kids with cowbells and a bullhorn at the Canmore Ski Fest, it put a smile on my face and warmed my heart, I even skied a little faster!
You have a great energy! I enjoyed being around you because I could see that you genuinely care about each person and look for the best in them. I am glad that you are fulfilling your destiny of being born to help people!
Hi Larry,
We met last week and I just wanted to make sure that you had the details right for our event. Please email me and we can talk more! Hope you are well! Amanda
I first heard about Larry in Whistler, when I began informing my friends and family that I was making a move to Banff. People were telling me about this crazy man named Larry who lives in the mountains, that I would eventually bump into him without a doubt. They said you’ll know its him when you see him, he high fives everyone he sees, that’s the sure sign its him. One week into Banff, I get on the town transit bus and this animated character, the bus driver, wearing a hat made out of balloons, greeted me with a big high five. I knew right away he was Crazy Larry. I was on the bus on my way to work, but Larry had other plans. The whole bus and its occupants took a detour to a yard sale that Larry thought we might enjoy. I knew this was my kind of town from that moment forward. I have lots of great stories about Larry and his positive activism in the community, they are a dime a dozen! Larry sets the pace for Banff’s lifestyle and its community. I’ve never met a person who gives so much and takes nothing nor wants anything in return. He is truly an inspiration to Banff and its people, to the whole human race. Keep on rocking Larry, high five buddy!
Crazy Larry is presently using a megaphone to crank the kids and cyclist up…..a megaphone…..Crazy Larry has something important to say and he needs to be heard loud and crystal clear and he sure is not achieving it with a megaphone! What he needs is some proper audio management, anything from Axient for example, a Canadian company known to produce high quality audio equipment, something sure to get the crowd rocking, something as sure as Crazy Larry himself.
Crazy Larry should have his own announcing system….he’s at so many events ALL over the world! Events he asked to do so often.
MY Dad knows of a Company called SHURE Canada Cordless Systems and Crazy Larry has talked so many times about them with every racer it seems he meets…..they should sponsor him, that would be GREAT to see him CRANK the crowd with that ONE!!
Good Luck Crazy Larry with ALL your events for kids.
I Sure hope Shure Canada helps you!
We saw you sweeping the gravel off of the Legacy Trail last week Crazy Larry…. Wow, 2 km done, 22 to go! We hope your body (and broom) hold up to all that sweeping. We wish we owned a power sweeper to loan you. Thanks so much for doing this. We can’t wait to ride the Legacy Trail again. You rock Crazy Larry! Thank you!
Keep it up Larry!!
=) crazylarry¤
Hi Larry,
Sorry I missed your call. If you can be at Elizabeth Rummel school tomorrow (May 3rd) at around 3.30pm that would be perfect. The kids will be so excited to see you! Thanks so much for making the time to be part of our fundraiser for Kids Cancer Care and helping us to riase funds and awareness!
See you soon!
Amanda
Crazy Larry is truly one of the most unique individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His broad smile, endless energy, and unmatched enthusiasm bring joy to many events in the Bow Valley. He has a heart for making people happy, and there is no greater calling than that! Whether announcing, making balloon animals for kids, encouraging the bike community or pumping up a crowd . . . Crazy Larry makes every event with which he is involved better.
Sean Krausert
Councillor, Town of Canmore
Hi Larry,
Your energy is second to none. The world needs more Crazy Larrys! You do a lot for a lot of people, kids and your community. Keep it up and stay strong!