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Had a great time in KY this weekend. Rather treacherous ride home, glad we made it  Please keep my Good Pal Strat in mind- seems he had a cage encounter of the wrong kind  Most of our group had already departed at 10:30am when Ol Skinhead got broadsided Pics indicate much damage to cage & motorcycle. Joe’s leg is still attached but looks painful Leg wound looks like open gash, seems a couple inches could have cost him a limb. He said car came into his lane just to hit him!  We had several campfire conversations about the future of riding Fri/Sat - Joe is likely pondering future options now And will hopefully update us soon… Take care! Heal up!!! Ride safe - ATGATT. |
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« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2025, 11:46:42 AM » |
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Damn, that sux, heal up Joe
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« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2025, 12:07:16 PM » |
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I know the feeling Joe!! Heal up brother and get us an update as soon as you can. Maybe GIG can let us know something? Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2025, 12:27:18 PM » |
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Hate hearing about this. Hope Joe is OK.
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« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2025, 12:44:35 PM » |
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Damn Brother! Let me guess-cage NEVER saw Joe! Git well Soonest and PLEASE keep us updated!
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« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2025, 01:05:48 PM » |
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This is very bad news.
Anyone who knows, give us his his medical condition.
Cell phone use by drivers is a curse upon others (just guessing, but).
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« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2025, 02:58:58 PM » |
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That sucks to hear. Wishing Joe a very speedy recovery
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2025, 03:36:08 PM » |
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Heal Up Joe...
Thinking about ya!
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« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2025, 03:37:27 PM » |
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Wow that awful. Hate hearing stuff like this.
Best of wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #9 on: May 05, 2025, 05:05:09 PM » |
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Please keep us updated. Joe is in our thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2025, 06:12:46 AM » |
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Hate to hear this, update as ya' can please.....  |
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« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2025, 06:23:07 AM » |
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I’m so sorry to hear this. Hang in there Skinhead and update when you can please. You have lots of folks sending healing vibes your way!
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« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2025, 07:33:48 AM » |
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OH NO! this is terrible news. Is he still in a Hospital somewhere? Can he be reached on his cell, txt or call? Prayers for healing buddy!
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« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2025, 07:34:47 AM » |
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Oh My! First I've heard of this accident. Hoping for a complete recovery.
Details of the incident?
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« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2025, 09:16:39 AM » |
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Hate hearing of this. Prayers for you Joe. Hope to see you at HBR.
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« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2025, 10:20:30 AM » |
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Ok, spoke with Joe. He claims he is going to be ok. He’s up & about in good spirit. Says, “only a scratch”…..  He’ll probably respond here eventually… |
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« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2025, 10:35:52 AM » |
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Ok, spoke with Joe. He claims he is going to be ok. He’s up & about in good spirit. Says, “only a scratch”….. He’ll probably respond here eventually… Great News! |
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« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2025, 11:13:37 AM » |
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Still praying for you Joe! Keep us updated. We are all worried about your health. Bikes can be fixed. Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2025, 01:16:39 PM » |
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That's great news. Now I'd like to read the police report.  |
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« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2025, 02:30:29 PM » |
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Thanks Gig for the update....
Still thinking about ya Joe!!
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« Reply #20 on: May 06, 2025, 04:15:36 PM » |
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Hang in there Joe glad your going to be alright.
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« Reply #21 on: May 06, 2025, 04:52:21 PM » |
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Joe is a great fellow. Sorry to hear about the crash
Let me know if the club can help in any way
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« Reply #22 on: May 06, 2025, 07:51:34 PM » |
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Binky and I drove to Michigan today. Sorry it took me so long to post, but it really wasn't too serious, the bike is probably totaled due to plastic damage, I was happy that I didn't lose my leg, it really was, in the words of Monty Python, "Just a flesh wound". I was up and walking about immediately after the collision, I never hit the ground. Went to the saw bones yesterday just to make sure and everything is fine, just sore and stiff in all the wrong places.
Thank you all for your thoughts, concerns, prayers, and kind words. We really are a great club. I'm sure I'll keep riding, please continue to pray for the Lord's protection for all of us and for our safety. See yinz at the hillbilly ride and insane.
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« Reply #23 on: May 06, 2025, 08:18:21 PM » |
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Well least wayz yer still suckin wind and That's a GOOD Thing! Keep us updated PLZ! RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #24 on: May 06, 2025, 08:57:30 PM » |
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« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2025, 04:18:34 AM » |
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Binky and I drove to Michigan today. Sorry it took me so long to post, but it really wasn't too serious, the bike is probably totaled due to plastic damage, I was happy that I didn't lose my leg, it really was, in the words of Monty Python, "Just a flesh wound". I was up and walking about immediately after the collision, I never hit the ground. Went to the saw bones yesterday just to make sure and everything is fine, just sore and stiff in all the wrong places.
Thank you all for your thoughts, concerns, prayers, and kind words. We really are a great club. I'm sure I'll keep riding, please continue to pray for the Lord's protection for all of us and for our safety. See yinz at the hillbilly ride and insane.
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« Reply #26 on: May 07, 2025, 04:33:32 AM » |
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Really sorry to hear anytime a fellow biker gets hit and injured. Best wishes my friend and here is to a quick and complete recovery.
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« Reply #27 on: May 07, 2025, 04:37:53 AM » |
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Binky and I drove to Michigan today. Sorry it took me so long to post, but it really wasn't too serious, the bike is probably totaled due to plastic damage, I was happy that I didn't lose my leg, it really was, in the words of Monty Python, "Just a flesh wound". I was up and walking about immediately after the collision, I never hit the ground. Went to the saw bones yesterday just to make sure and everything is fine, just sore and stiff in all the wrong places.
Thank you all for your thoughts, concerns, prayers, and kind words. We really are a great club. I'm sure I'll keep riding, please continue to pray for the Lord's protection for all of us and for our safety. See yinz at the hillbilly ride and insane.
It’s great to hear you’re ok and I’m sorry about the bike. Hopefully when you start looking and are ready for another you find something great and you’ll be happy with. Take it easy for a couple days and make sure everything feels *normal*. |
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« Reply #28 on: May 07, 2025, 05:09:34 AM » |
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So great to hear that your OK |
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« Reply #29 on: May 07, 2025, 06:22:15 AM » |
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Glad you were able to walk away somewhat unscathed.  Plenty of Valks for sale to replace it. Heck of a way to open the season. |
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« Reply #30 on: May 07, 2025, 07:58:26 AM » |
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Joe great to hear that you’re okay. Just a flesh wound?? That could be interpreted differently Take care of yourself my friend |
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« Reply #31 on: May 07, 2025, 10:43:13 AM » |
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This could have easily turned out differently, thankfully it didn't. That Guardian Angel must have been right there. Rams |
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« Reply #32 on: May 07, 2025, 10:52:47 AM » |
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Damn Joe!
I'm glad to see you posting and to hear that you're going to be OK!
I take it that you were on your wing, at least they're easy to replace.
Hope you'll be at the Hillbilly Ride even if it's in a cage.
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« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2025, 09:50:58 AM » |
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Binky and I drove to Michigan today. Sorry it took me so long to post, but it really wasn't too serious, the bike is probably totaled due to plastic damage, I was happy that I didn't lose my leg, it really was, in the words of Monty Python, "Just a flesh wound". I was up and walking about immediately after the collision, I never hit the ground. Went to the saw bones yesterday just to make sure and everything is fine, just sore and stiff in all the wrong places.
Thank you all for your thoughts, concerns, prayers, and kind words. We really are a great club. I'm sure I'll keep riding, please continue to pray for the Lord's protection for all of us and for our safety. See yinz at the hillbilly ride and insane.
Just saw this. Enjoyed meeting you at Slade. Hate to hear this happened, and glad you were able to walk away. Sometimes, I think they really are out to get us. Safe winds. |
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« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2025, 10:11:46 AM » |
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« Reply #35 on: May 12, 2025, 05:12:15 AM » |
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Again, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. My bike is still at the motel waiting for a transporter to pick it up, I'm doing well, just some lingering stiffness that is improving every day. If the transport company doesn't doesn't come through, I may hook up my trailer and get the bike myself this week. They said they will handle it, but it's been a week already and I'm sure L A would like the bike removed from their property.
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« Reply #36 on: May 12, 2025, 05:23:51 AM » |
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Glad you feel you're up to a retrieval mission!
When I had to have my bike shipped back from Billings Inzane I wanna say it was nearly a month before they picked the bike up, then another week or two for 'em to get it back home...
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« Reply #37 on: May 12, 2025, 06:09:43 AM » |
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I live about 60 miles from Lil Abner’s if I can be a help in some way let me know.
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« Reply #38 on: May 12, 2025, 02:27:14 PM » |
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I live about 60 miles from Lil Abner’s if I can be a help in some way let me know.
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I'd like to give a big public Thank You to f6John (John Smith). Who met me in Slade and helped me load my Goldwing on my trailer. The bike wouldn't start, so we had to use a come-a-long to pull it up the trailer ramp. No way could I have accomplished this by myself. Thanks again John for making the ride and helping out.
This is a great club full of great people (with a few exceptions).
I got home about 7 pm after 2 hours of stop and go traffic in construction on I 75.
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