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« on: August 23, 2010, 06:12:52 AM » |
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On a trip with 2 friends, riding in West Virginia. We stopped for lunch and headed out. Next thing I remember is them telliing me to stay down, 911 had been called. Wish I could tell you what happened but I have no idea. I think I blacked out, guy behind me said my body went limp. So far, they have not been able to tell me what happened.
I cracked two vertabre in my neck, will wear a collar for 3 months, broke my left wrist and elbow but only the wrist is in a cast now, dislocated 2 fingers on my right hand, right shoulder aches like crazy. I had a MRI on shoulder and will find out results on Wednesday. I am very lucky, could have been worse.
Any prayers you could send out my way would be great.
Thanks,
Popeye
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 06:17:01 AM » |
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Prayers on the way from TEXAS for you Popeye. We have never met, but I'm praying for a swift recovery for you, because we are brothers. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 06:41:10 AM » |
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OUCH! Prayers to ya Popeye for a speady recovery. Man.....sorry to hear about that.
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 06:59:04 AM » |
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Popeye, prayers coming from IOWA as we speak.
Heal fast Brother.
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2010, 07:02:31 AM » |
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hey popeye, sorry to hear.
ifyou need anything, i'm not that far away, just call.
sent you a pm.
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 07:04:13 AM » |
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Get well soon, Popeye! Take it easy, follow instructions, and you'll be riding again before you know it!
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2010, 07:23:43 AM » |
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I cracked two vertabre in my neck, will wear a collar for 3 months, broke my left wrist and elbow but only the wrist is in a cast now, dislocated 2 fingers on my right hand, right shoulder aches like crazy. I had a MRI on shoulder and will find out results on Wednesday. I am very lucky, could have been worse Popeye, indeed you are lucky. Prayers for a quick heal. Keep us posted on your recovery. How did your Valk. fair ? Hope not too much damage.  |
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2010, 07:25:51 AM » |
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Ah Rick sorry to hear this! Heal up for next season.  |
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2010, 07:37:29 AM » |
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Prayers sent from Indiana. Hope you heal quickly and completely.
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« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2010, 07:43:28 AM » |
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Prayers and positive waves from NJ.
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2010, 07:48:24 AM » |
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Praying for a speedy recovery for you.
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« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2010, 07:53:38 AM » |
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Prayers from MI, Heal fast.
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« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2010, 07:56:27 AM » |
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Prayers from SC... I just got back from W. Va... heal up soon!
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« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2010, 12:49:08 PM » |
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Prayers from western Colorado.
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« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2010, 01:00:38 PM » |
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Your in our thoughts down here in Fl also- heal fast
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« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2010, 01:08:31 PM » |
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Well wishes from me too.
Do you have ANY idea what caused the blackout?
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« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2010, 03:51:23 PM » |
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Wow Popeye. I hope you heal quickly. I'm A little confused. Was this a bike wreck or a fall?
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« Reply #17 on: August 23, 2010, 03:58:41 PM » |
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Prayers sent from New England, hope you heel soon and all checks out ok.
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2010, 04:00:53 PM » |
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Get well soon, Popeye! Follow docs instructions, and you'll be riding again soon and hopefully come to realize what caused the spill.  |
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« Reply #19 on: August 23, 2010, 04:33:51 PM » |
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Scary situation Rick  I wish you only the best brother ...Hope they find out what caused the blackout ....Heal fast and...Ride On |
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« Reply #20 on: August 23, 2010, 04:52:40 PM » |
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Prayers from Pittsburgh.... Heal up quickly and thoroughly before you over do it. And as was said, hope they find out why you blacked out......
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« Reply #21 on: August 23, 2010, 05:12:03 PM » |
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All,
Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers.
All the tests that they did to see why I blacked out came back normal.
We were heading down the road and it curved to the left. My bike went straight and I hit an
embankment.
My brother-in-law went to WV and got my Harley. It's at the dealer now. I think if the frame
is bent, it may be totaled. They were able to ride it into the shop. Saw lots of bent parts before
he took it to dealer.
Ride Safe,
Popeye
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« Reply #22 on: August 23, 2010, 05:21:04 PM » |
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Glad you are able to post, take it easy & heal completely.
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« Reply #23 on: August 23, 2010, 07:20:45 PM » |
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Thanks for the update. REAL glad you weren't hurt any worse than you were... Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #24 on: August 23, 2010, 07:21:08 PM » |
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Sending you prayers for a speedy recovery and a speedy diagnosis for the blackout. My sister-in-law blacked out recently and only woke up after she totaled her car against a telephone pole. They did not find anything for about 2 months. Then they discovered she had some kind of angina of the heart, which with the right medication is totally under control. Best of luck with everything!
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« Reply #25 on: August 23, 2010, 07:41:03 PM » |
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I'm very sorry to hear about your mishap, Rick. The Harley was a sharp ride - but it can be replaced. You can't. Heal quickly. Terry
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« Reply #27 on: August 24, 2010, 03:55:59 AM » |
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Prayers and best wishes from NC, popeye. heal fast and feel the wind whenever you can !!
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« Reply #28 on: August 24, 2010, 04:58:42 AM » |
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Prayers and best wishes from WV.
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