Totally Gobsmacked

[Spudda]

James, one of my 9yr old Spudlets as part of a school project had to write to someone he admires, tell them why he admires them and ask them for a signed photo

We've had a few ups and downs just recently but this has certainly restored our faith in human nature

[kingfixer]

Top man Vale !!

[Kwacky]

Brilliant. I love him more for this.

[StMarks]

That's your care home fees covered for James there mate.!

Nice work Valentino.

[duke63]

That is mighty impressive for someone who must get so many such requests every day.

[Tricky]

That is mighty impressive for someone who must get so many such requests every day.

^ my thoughts as well.

fantastic.

[kiwikrasher]

That's brillant! Your young fella must be stoked!!!

And well done the Rossi camp. But to be honest, if I was asked which of the major GP riders were likely to reply to such a request, Rossi would've my first guess. He's goodthe best attitude in the field. Marco's pretty good too, but Rossi has done the long haul and has still got it. Pity a bit of it didn't rub off on Casey.

[Frankie]

Saw this on FB, what a cool result.

[Blade]

Nice touch I like it and sure it has pride of place on his bedroom wall.

[Perkles]

rossi is a total legend ,good on him

[D41]

Awesome......happy for your littlun.

[D6]

Not really a fan of Rossi, but fairplay to him. And a nice momento for you all.

[D6Nutz]

But to be honest, if I was asked which of the major GP riders were likely to reply to such a request, Rossi would've my first guess.

He wouldn't have been top of my list, not because of who he is but simply because of the sheer volume of fan mail he must get. I take my hat off to him, I've always respected him as a racer and now I respect him much more as a sportsman.

What an amazing photo to have. I bet James is chuffed to bits.

[Deegee]

Similar to others comments - if I'd have guessed I'd have said either Rossi or Colin Edwards, stuff like this is why the sport is better with him in it, thanks for having the time Vale.

[Mac]

Wonder if a 43 year old boy wrote to him telling him why he admired him that he'd do the same thing?

[kiwikrasher]

Wonder if a 43 year old boy wrote to him telling him why he admired him that he'd do the same thing?

Maybe you should send him a special photo of yourself for encouragement Mac

[Rossgo]

That is ace [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]

[Mac]

Wonder if a 43 year old boy wrote to him telling him why he admired him that he'd do the same thing?

Maybe you should send him a special photo of yourself for encouragement Mac

Yeah, maybe I should send that request to Colin Edwards instead...

[Blade]

My missus wrote to Suzi Perry once on my behalf and she sent me a really nice birthday card. I was gutted I was hoping for a signed pair of knickers and a phone number

[Kwacky]

She doesn't wear knickers.