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« on: April 14, 2011, 08:07:27 PM » |
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First time in 36 years I got hurt on a bike! From a stop I was pulling around some cars waiting to make a left turn, one pulled out in front of me I hit the brakes and lost the bike on gravel. Les than 5 mile an hour! Broke my Tibia up by the Knee, twisted my ankle up and my toe is turning purple Ouch! I was shocked how many people stopped and helped, the lady who pulled out, passer byes, store owners.
In a real busy intersection in Monroe NY. The cops were great, somebody reported a bad MC accident and they activated the "Stat Flight" . OMG ! I turned down the ambulance ride and flat bed, My son in law and nephew, and they drive me and the bike home. Bike is fine, Orthopedist in the AM. Glad my wive was home.
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GOOSE
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« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2011, 08:14:12 PM » |
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bonzo.... one good thing is that you were not hurt worse, and you will heal to ride another day. the man upstairs had his eyes on you, and kept you safe. i hope you heal/mend quickly. my prayers are with you too.
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Daniel Meyer
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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 08:23:36 PM » |
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Yikes! Hope your injuries heal up quick!
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« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2011, 08:29:12 PM » |
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Sorry to hear it brother. Broken parts suck. Glad it was not worse.
Collect a police report soonest.
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2011, 08:31:30 PM » |
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I hate gravel! Sometimes it is like hitting ice. Good luck at the Dr's and heal quickly. Riding time is upon us!
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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2011, 08:35:56 PM » |
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Get better soonest. Dad gum gravel be bad news waitin to hurt ya. RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2011, 09:04:14 PM » |
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Don't be afraid to get a second opinion from a different doc if you don't like what he says. In particular if he is talking surgery and adding metal to your leg. Wish I had done so when I broke mine.
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2011, 09:17:43 PM » |
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lets hope it was your right leg.... so you can ride with the cast and still shift safely with the left!!!!! glad to hear youre ok..... ride safe, ride hard
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« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2011, 09:27:18 PM » |
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get better or i'll show up and kick you in the shin!
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alph
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« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2011, 09:48:08 PM » |
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good thing you didn't go for a helicoptor ride!! those can cost up to $15,000 and are NOT covered by most insurances!!! i went on an ambulance ride once and it cost me $500 to go 4 miles, then after they released me from the ER i walked the 4 miles back to the clinic were i got in my truck and drove home. glad to hear you're going to be alright. the cycle's still good right? heal fast!!  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2011, 09:52:39 PM » |
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Heal fast & safely bro. Get the 2nd opinion on the surgery if needed.
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« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2011, 10:23:31 PM » |
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Bike is good! just broke the air horn off no biggie. My nephew rode it home. Went down on my right side. Red Wing Boots, good jeans, a denim jacket and gloves ( of course a helmet) probably saved some skin at least. I appreciate all the comments and humor! I have not had a drink in 30 years, let me tell you these percoset pills are dangerous! I still ache, but who cares LOL. Make me itch and I cant sleep. Thank goodness I am under adult supervision ( Patty). Thanks again!
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« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2011, 10:59:02 PM » |
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Heal Fast ... She's a great lady but a lotta weight coming down on that lower leg.
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2011, 04:30:56 AM » |
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Heal fast... has to suck. Glad it wasn't worse.
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2011, 04:37:07 AM » |
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sorry to hear ...heal quickly...follow doctors orders and you'll be back riding in no time...  |
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« Reply #15 on: April 15, 2011, 04:58:46 AM » |
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Sorry to hear you went down....but glad it wasn't worse!!
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« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2011, 05:32:58 AM » |
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get better or i'll show up and kick you in the shin!
Ouch quit it! |
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« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2011, 05:38:07 AM » |
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Sorry to hear that you went down and got hurt so badly.
Let me know what you need and I will deliver it to your house after I get home from Florida
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« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2011, 05:45:29 AM » |
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Sorry to hear of the accident and injury,,, sooo glad it wasn't worse ,, heal fast and ride again!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2011, 06:14:21 AM » |
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Bonzo,
Not a good way to start the riding season......glad you weren't hurt worse (broken leg is bad enough, though). Heal up fast, my friend. Let us know if you need anything.
Mark
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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2011, 06:36:51 AM » |
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gravel......  Get well soon.... |
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« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2011, 07:21:44 AM » |
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I'm sorry to hear of your mishap. It's amazing how much we mature guys can be damaged even on a relatively slow unexpected dismount.
Heal quickly. Summer winds are coming.
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« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2011, 07:31:41 AM » |
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body surfing in gravel is NOT fun (dont ask) Heal Bro, but be patient |
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« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2011, 07:32:26 AM » |
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Ouch! Glad your ok. Heal up quick.
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« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2011, 07:38:49 AM » |
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Sorry to hear.
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« Reply #25 on: April 15, 2011, 08:12:51 AM » |
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Heal up.....and RIDE!
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« Reply #26 on: April 15, 2011, 08:23:38 AM » |
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Sorry about your fall....nothing scarier than gravel on a big bike..give yourself a good amount of time to heal and don't rush it..the older we get the slower we mend..good luck to ya..
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« Reply #27 on: April 15, 2011, 09:27:00 AM » |
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Bonzo... Stop chasing down those dirt bikes thinking you will find a "sweet jump" (napolean dynamite quote). She likes the smooth stuff better than the rough roads  Heal up and don't try and do too much too soon... I'll come out and you can ride b!tch |
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« Reply #28 on: April 15, 2011, 09:45:08 AM » |
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Bonzo... Stop chasing down those dirt bikes thinking you will find a "sweet jump" (napolean dynamite quote). She likes the smooth stuff better than the rough roads Heal up and don't try and do too much too soon... I'll come out and you can ride b!tch I hear that Big Man, We be crusin' at Bear Mt soon! Peace out! |
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« Reply #29 on: April 15, 2011, 12:24:27 PM » |
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RIDE BITCH!!! If you have a sports car ride that.Back in the olden days after I t-boned a pontiac I sold my new norton a bought a jaguar xke an had a blast with it. now that was a fun replacement
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« Reply #30 on: April 15, 2011, 01:00:00 PM » |
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so it's been a day- can you believe the places you hurt-you probably never knew they existed!
good you're not worse
oh, by the way-people always help the old guys!
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« Reply #31 on: April 15, 2011, 01:02:06 PM » |
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I'm sorry to hear of your mishap. It's amazing how much we mature guys can be damaged even on a relatively slow unexpected dismount.
Heal quickly. Summer winds are coming.
What Willow said. Not fun nursing a broken bone. I am now with Wife. Hope you heal fast.  |
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« Reply #32 on: April 15, 2011, 01:26:17 PM » |
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Lucky it turned out ok. If it was a bad break you'd still be in the hospital. We took a guy 9 days ago to the ER when he wrecked his moped. Left tib break at the knee. Our ortho, who is the best in the State, would not touch it here. Had to go to a bigger hospital for the surgery. Guy was there 6 days and got some screws, no cast. We then took him to a nursing home for rehab. He's gotta be there for at least a month if not more.  |
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« Reply #33 on: April 15, 2011, 03:05:01 PM » |
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RIDE BITCH!!! If you have a sports car ride that.Back in the olden days after I t-boned a pontiac I sold my new norton a bought a jaguar xke an had a blast with it. now that was a fun replacement
Nice car! The funny thing about the rid b!tch comment is that I am 6'1" 355 LBS. Now that would be a sit!! |
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« Reply #34 on: April 15, 2011, 04:44:02 PM » |
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Bonzo, With a wheelie bar anything is possible. I am 6'1 215lbs... we would have one helluva load on the fat lady!!  |
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« Reply #35 on: April 15, 2011, 06:50:24 PM » |
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hope you heal up fast. look forward to riding with you again
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« Reply #36 on: April 16, 2011, 03:41:58 AM » |
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thoughts are with you...feel better soon!
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« Reply #37 on: April 16, 2011, 05:56:59 AM » |
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Bonzo, I'm sorry to hear of your accident, guess that is proof that even the best riders can go down. Glad you were well taken care of, and hope the suffering is small, recovery is quick & medication is more than adequate. It you get really desperate for a ride, let me know, your size is no problem for the trike (if you don't mind wearing a blonde wig), Bear Mountain was a great ride, plus it'd be great to see you again.
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« Reply #38 on: April 16, 2011, 07:38:07 AM » |
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Thanks Karen, We are chuckling at the blond wig comment! I had that freak flag flying when I was younger and had hair! That was a great day, We must do it again!
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