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This just goes to prove that helmets don't prevent accidents as the insurance companies would have you believe. It got to the mid fifties today, so I decided to play with my motorcycles. However I had an accident today and was rushed to the hospital. I hit my head as I fell and managed to just about tear off my ear (several stitches later), and I was not wearing my helmet. I was working on two of my Valks today and I needed to take a break. I came in the back door and into the kitchen when I slipped on the tile floor. I fell forward and hit the kitchen table with my forehead. Luckily the tabletop was glass and broke or I could have been knocked unconcious. But how I tore my ear is a mystery to me! The results  The tabletop  |
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« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2011, 04:53:57 PM » |
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Did the table make a left turn in front of you?
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« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2011, 05:14:22 PM » |
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Motorcycles don't kill ears,
Tables Do.
Pretty bad lookin Boo Boo.
I am down in my back from moving two recliners.
Furniture is dangerous.
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« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2011, 05:19:37 PM » |
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what kind of car tar was you using? think it was the oil .. really glad your ok
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« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2011, 05:36:37 PM » |
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Wow! Takes something pretty hard to break glass that thick.  Glad you are doing ok. |
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« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2011, 05:44:50 PM » |
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Glad you are ok Bro bet You know the old saying Ear today gone Tomorrow
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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 06:21:26 PM » |
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Were you texting?
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« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2011, 06:46:13 PM » |
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Frikin table just blew thru that intersection i'll bet.  From what i could see from the picature table just LOOKS guilty to me  Glad yer o k bro.  RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2011, 07:01:13 PM » |
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Looks like we're going to have to expand the helmet law to include kitchens. Really sorry, Momz, the ear probably happened when the glass broke. Glad it wasn't worse, and that you'll be able to go to the kitchen tomorrow. You probably want me to pipe down now...
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« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2011, 07:04:32 PM » |
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Momz, all I can say is...ATGATT, buddy....  Dave |
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2011, 08:01:14 PM » |
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. ...Hey George...ever see that movie....Godzilla vs Mothra ? .. |
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2011, 08:14:45 PM » |
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The table looked a little glassy eyed to me. Did an LEO get a breathalyzer? More importantly, did the table have Insurance?  Glad you came through with so little damage. |
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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2011, 08:21:36 PM » |
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Holy chit Momz- glad your ok. I'm always shocked that those tables aren't made of tempered glass. You can use the excuse I can't hear you hun, they must have sewn my ear on wrong  Ride -or at least walk- safe. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 15, 2011, 01:01:39 AM » |
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it just goes to show that motorcycle riders are home wreckers................lol
glad your ok
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« Reply #15 on: December 15, 2011, 03:59:15 AM » |
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You can always count on sympathy here on this board, Momz! |
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« Reply #17 on: December 15, 2011, 04:56:12 AM » |
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I'd sue if I were you... were there any witnesses? Table was clearly at fault. Ask any ambulance chaser... They'll represent you for a mere 33%... |
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« Reply #18 on: December 15, 2011, 05:33:38 AM » |
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I know a good lawyer! He will make you rich!
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« Reply #19 on: December 15, 2011, 05:39:12 AM » |
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Pain is temporary, wounds heal, and chicks dig scars... That is the mantra at my house. I tell my 4 year old that a lot.
Glad you're OK man. Falling in the house sucks.
Were your feet wet? That has about killed me a few times too.
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« Reply #20 on: December 15, 2011, 06:15:56 AM » |
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You could have fixed that table and your ear with some ductape. Heal quickly.
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« Reply #21 on: December 15, 2011, 06:50:59 AM » |
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loads of sympathy on this board  what are friends for except to kick you when your down  I always say 'life's rough wear a helmet' but I don't mean ALL the time. glad your ok. |
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« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2011, 08:18:47 AM » |
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Yeeks! Glad the chunks of that table didn't damage you when they fell (or you feel on them). And now...the mandatory indoor helmet law!  |
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« Reply #23 on: December 15, 2011, 08:23:37 AM » |
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Bet that table didn't see you...
Glad you're OK.
Merry Christmas!
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« Reply #24 on: December 15, 2011, 09:24:57 AM » |
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Car tire treaded shoes will do it EVERY time!! LOL! Glad you're ok. |
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« Reply #25 on: December 15, 2011, 06:05:34 PM » |
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Sure am sore today.
At times like these,....Vicodin can be a good friend.
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« Reply #27 on: December 16, 2011, 06:45:31 AM » |
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Viagra or Vicodin? Gee, I like both, however I think my wife prefers that I use the Viagra. That way I'm more lively. |
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« Reply #28 on: December 16, 2011, 07:00:35 AM » |
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Your choices of drugs seem to be OK, but you need to see that those CT shoes have a softer traction number and that the straps are tightened up. Glad you are not hurt worse. It could have been a lot worse...Jim  |
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« Reply #29 on: December 16, 2011, 07:27:04 AM » |
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George, glad you weren't hurt worse. Good thing you're thick-skinned (unlike some people we know) with all these non-sympathetic posts. Heal well brother, and remember, pain is good. |
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« Reply #30 on: December 16, 2011, 07:37:13 AM » |
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Viagra or Vicodin? Gee, I like both, however I think my wife prefers that I use the Viagra. That way I'm more lively. Good thing you weren't using viagra at the time, your other head may have broken the table top instead. |
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« Reply #31 on: December 16, 2011, 08:03:40 AM » |
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Since you live in a no fault State I guess the blame is on you. |
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« Reply #32 on: December 16, 2011, 10:33:56 AM » |
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George, I was just checking the owner's manual.
Were your feet under inflated or had you exceeded the maximum carrying capacity? Either of those factors can result in an unexpected loss of control.
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« Reply #33 on: December 16, 2011, 12:15:10 PM » |
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I'm still leanin towards it being the frickin tables fault. Those tables will just jump right out in front of ya when yuse least ways expect them to.  Had friends of mine swore and be cursed growin up that them friggin trees jumped right in front of em. Why not tables??  RIDE AND WALK SAFE. |
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