Prayers for Brew1brew

[BuzzKill]

Wanted to bring to your attention the need for thoughts and prayers for Brew1brew and his family.  Aside from a couple personal family matters that I will let him expound upon if he chooses, he laid his bike down recently.

He is fine for the most part and seems to be his normal self when I spoke with him, normal for him anyway.  He suffered a broken collar bone and 3? ribs in that area.  He is to go into surgery to install a plate for the collar bone sometime soon.  The bike will also need some surgery as well, with an expected medical bill of $4500 so far. 

He had told me he was on 75, and turned his head to ensure his lane he was about to move into was clear, when the traffic infront of him stopped.  He was able to break, but then hi-sided away from his bike.

He asked me to share with you his incident and to keep his VRCC brothers updated.

[RainMaker]

Prayers on the way.  Get better, Les!

[R J]

Prayers & thoughts from Iowa are on their way as we speak.

[Christbiker]

Praying up for Les


Woody

[MarcusS]

Thanks for the information. We will pray that Les heals quickly. Those ribs really hurt.

[Six Guns]

Prayers for a speedy recovery.   

[_Sheffjs_]

Get well soon from the central Florida group! 

[hubcapsc]

Good luck, he's a real nice guy, we all met him at Inzane...

I don't know what got messed up on his bike, but I might end up
with some extra 2014 throttle cables and hydraulic lines soon...

-Mike

[specialdose]

           Prayers for him and his family and Gods speed in his recovery from the Trask family.

                                                                                                           Larry, Atlanta

[5_19]

Sorry to hear about your accident Les. Prayers send your from Dublin.

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Glad he is still with us. What a bummer. Thoughts and prayers are with him heal strong.

[f-Stop]

Here's to a speedy recovery!  And good to hear you're mostly OK!

"All I want for Christmas is to get back on my Valkyrie"

 

[john]

drag .....           ???     

[brew1brew]

"All I want for Christmas is to get back on my Valkyrie"

 

That's going to be more like "get on my Valkyrie by Spring" I think.

[brew1brew]

Thank you Randy for getting this thread started, and thank you to all my VRCC brothers and sisters for you thoughts & prayers. 

I'm re-posting what I put on facebook for my non-biker friends and family;

Feeling blessed, laid the bike down on Monday on my way to work . Broke my collar bone, two ribs broken one rib fractured, hand is swollen but surprising it's not broken. Two fingers (ring and pinky) have "Mallet finger". And of course most of the right side is bruised. (note: found out this morning that the broken ribs punctured my right lung and it's 10% collapsed, the DR said it's ok that it'll heal on its own, no worries until 40% collapsed. but the anesthesiologist might not want to do the surgery. that is to put in the plate on my collar bone)

So, surgery on the 30th to put a plate on my collar bone and enjoy the new year.

I wear a full face helmet, other than having no memory of the incident my head is fine. I would not be here if I wasn't wearing it.

To all my brothers and sisters that ride with out a helmet, PLEASE RECONSIDER.

[Valkpilot]

Thank you Randy for getting this thread started, and thank you to all my VRCC brothers and sisters for you thoughts & prayers. 

I'm re-posting what I put on facebook for my non-biker friends and family;

Feeling blessed, laid the bike down on Monday on my way to work . Broke my collar bone, two ribs broken one rib fractured, hand is swollen but surprising it's not broken. Two fingers (ring and pinky) have "Mallet finger". And of course most of the right side is bruised. (note: found out this morning that the broken ribs punctured my right lung and it's 10% collapsed, the DR said it's ok that it'll heal on its own, no worries until 40% collapsed. but the anesthesiologist might not want to do the surgery. that is to put in the plate on my collar bone)

So, surgery on the 30th to put a plate on my collar bone and enjoy the new year.

I wear a full face helmet, other than having no memory of the incident my head is fine. I would not be here if I wasn't wearing it.

To all my brothers and sisters that ride with out a helmet, PLEASE RECONSIDER.

I'm glad you're more-or-less OK and sorry to hear about the bike.

I've ridden with you in traffic and know you are a good, vigilant rider.  If this can happen to you, it can happen to any of us.  Thanks for reinforcing my paranoia!

Get healed up in time for Inzane.  I'm plotting a Bun Burner 1500 route  (1500 miles in 36 hours) so you need to be ready.

[brew1brew]

Thank you Randy for getting this thread started, and thank you to all my VRCC brothers and sisters for you thoughts & prayers. 

I'm re-posting what I put on facebook for my non-biker friends and family;

Feeling blessed, laid the bike down on Monday on my way to work . Broke my collar bone, two ribs broken one rib fractured, hand is swollen but surprising it's not broken. Two fingers (ring and pinky) have "Mallet finger". And of course most of the right side is bruised. (note: found out this morning that the broken ribs punctured my right lung and it's 10% collapsed, the DR said it's ok that it'll heal on its own, no worries until 40% collapsed. but the anesthesiologist might not want to do the surgery. that is to put in the plate on my collar bone)

So, surgery on the 30th to put a plate on my collar bone and enjoy the new year.

I wear a full face helmet, other than having no memory of the incident my head is fine. I would not be here if I wasn't wearing it.

To all my brothers and sisters that ride with out a helmet, PLEASE RECONSIDER.

Thank you Randy for getting this thread started, and thank you to all my VRCC brothers and sisters for you thoughts & prayers. 

I'm re-posting what I put on facebook for my non-biker friends and family;

Feeling blessed, laid the bike down on Monday on my way to work . Broke my collar bone, two ribs broken one rib fractured, hand is swollen but surprising it's not broken. Two fingers (ring and pinky) have "Mallet finger". And of course most of the right side is bruised. (note: found out this morning that the broken ribs punctured my right lung and it's 10% collapsed, the DR said it's ok that it'll heal on its own, no worries until 40% collapsed. but the anesthesiologist might not want to do the surgery. that is to put in the plate on my collar bone)

So, surgery on the 30th to put a plate on my collar bone and enjoy the new year.

I wear a full face helmet, other than having no memory of the incident my head is fine. I would not be here if I wasn't wearing it.

To all my brothers and sisters that ride with out a helmet, PLEASE RECONSIDER.

I'm glad you're more-or-less OK and sorry to hear about the bike.

I've ridden with you in traffic and know you are a good, vigilant rider.  If this can happen to you, it can happen to any of us.  Thanks for reinforcing my paranoia!

Get healed up in time for Inzane.  I'm plotting a Bun Burner 1500 route  (1500 miles in 36 hours) so you need to be ready.

Thank you Dave!  I'm glad to heighten your paranoia! But in truth, this scenario (looking over my shoulder and traffic stopping in front of me) has been, and now ALWAYS will be my greatest fear.

I don't think I'll have enough vacation left next year to my personal obligations and  make Insane  but we'll see.

[Big Ed]

Get well soon my friend. 

[Baron]

Get well soon buddy!

[Super Santa]

Prayers for healing from Houston, also.  Heal well, Les.

[HayHauler]

Dangit Les!   Hate to hear this, but glad you are mostly OK.  I look over my shoulder the same way you do.  I will continue to look.  I will just try and make sure the traffic is steady when I do look. 
Same thing happened to me, But I was in the BWD truck. 
Prayers for a speedy recovery bud.

Hay
Jimmyt

[brew1brew]

Thank you Everyone for the well wishes and prayers, it helps.

So I went to see my Phat Girl, I Think She's a little better off than I am. I took a few photos.











So the windshield and mirror are scaped too, I didn't take a shot at them.

if you want to see the full size photos go here

[brew1brew]

Dangit Les!   Hate to hear this, but glad you are mostly OK.  I look over my shoulder the same way you do.  I will continue to look.  I will just try and make sure the traffic is steady when I do look. 
Same thing happened to me, But I was in the BWD truck. 
Prayers for a speedy recovery bud.

Hay
Jimmyt

Thanks Jimmy, I will certainly continue to look over my Shoulder as well. I will have plenty of down time to analyze things, but I think the one thing that I can change to reduce risk is to take the commute in the cage at least 50% more. I mean the smart car at least has side & front airbags and it gets about the same MPG. Also my work is only 5 miles from the house, I don't need to get on the highway, I'm just avoiding 3 lights.

[RainMaker]

That'll buff out.  Don't change the crash guard, though - it's a badge of honor.  I have a similar flat spot on my crash bar from my crash where my collarbone was broken.

I have been close to having accidents like you described and was rear ended by someone doing what you were doing.  I now do a quick glance in the mirror and use that for the lane moves so that I keep my attention ahead.  It means I miss some easy lane changes but it has cut down on the panic braking.

Prayers continuing your way.

RMaker

[john]

          phewwww ....
                   that was a close one ...      
                       you survived ...      
                
        
           " I now do a quick glance in the mirror "         
      

[brew1brew]

That'll buff out.  Don't change the crash guard, though - it's a badge of honor.  I have a similar flat spot on my crash bar from my crash where my collarbone was broken.

I have been close to having accidents like you described and was rear ended by someone doing what you were doing.  I now do a quick glance in the mirror and use that for the lane moves so that I keep my attention ahead.  It means I miss some easy lane changes but it has cut down on the panic braking.

Prayers continuing your way.

RMaker

Thanks  Mark! Buff out,  damn you!  Don't make me laugh! It hurts!

The real badge of honor in my recently retired helmet that saved my life! I'm sorry but the Phat Girl gets restored to her original glory!

[brew1brew]

         phewwww ....
                   that was a close one ...      
            
      

That's what I said!

[WDAN]

Sorry to hear that, Les. Get well soon.

[Firefighter]

Wow Brew, sorry to hear about your crash! You never know do you, can happen any time any place, and life is different after that. Always wear my helmet too, and I have been lucky. Hope and pray for your complete recovery. I try not to ride in heavy traffic, will usually take the longer route, not sure how much that matters? Hope to ride with you again in the Hill Country or anywhere, maybe Cooper's BBQ again.  Get well quick  Firefighter

[brew1brew]

Wow Brew, sorry to hear about your crash! You never know do you, can happen any time any place, and life is different after that. Always wear my helmet too, and I have been lucky. Hope and pray for your complete recovery. I try not to ride in heavy traffic, will usually take the longer route, not sure how much that matters? Hope to ride with you again in the Hill Country or anywhere, maybe Cooper's BBQ again.  Get well quick  Firefighter

Thank you Sir!  We will ride together again, Cooper's BBQ sounds like a great idea

And yes, I'll also be avoiding the heavy traffic, changing some of my commute habits.

Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.

[brew1brew]

Here's what the helmet that saved my life looks like

[HayHauler]

Wow!  Insurance should replace that helmet AND your gloves as they are safety equipment. 
Glad it wasn't any worse for you Les.  But, ribs are no fun.  By now you are WELL aware of that fact. 

Hay
Jimmyt

[BnB Tom]

Hey Les,
 
  The last time I saw you, 'THEY' were out of ribs!! 

That would be Valk meeting @ 10 80 BBQ in Richardson.

  I know.  A joke about ribs is about as pitiful as a 'how do you play a clavicle' joke. 

But, really, I DO have empathy for you...  NOT FUN!  Glad the outcome was not any worse that what it is. 

  Hope to see ya back in the saddle soon. 



 

[brew1brew]

Wow!  Insurance should replace that helmet AND your gloves as they are safety equipment. 
Glad it wasn't any worse for you Les.  But, ribs are no fun.  By now you are WELL aware of that fact. 

Hay
Jimmyt

They they will replace the jacket as well.

[brew1brew]

Hey Les,
 
  The last time I saw you, 'THEY' were out of ribs!! 

That would be Valk meeting @ 10 80 BBQ in Richardson.

  I know.  A joke about ribs is about as pitiful as a 'how do you play a clavicle' joke. 

But, really, I DO have empathy for you...  NOT FUN!  Glad the outcome was not any worse that what it is. 

  Hope to see ya back in the saddle soon.  



 

thank you Tom,  I'd LOL,  but then I'd have to call you a Dick for making me laugh 

[SideCar]

Les, I'm just getting back to the board after some absence and I see you have been testing the pavement on 75. Prayers for a quick recovery for you without any laughing (for benefit of your ribs) and healing from the upcoming surgery.
Gary

[Stormrider65]

Hey Les. I just sent you a message.  Sorry to hear about everything.  Heal quickly

[Mofla]

Scary stuff bro ! Glad your here talkin bout it !! Get well !
Tomboy

[brew1brew]

Thank you Guys for the well wishes and prayers!

I had my clavicle plate and screws installed this morning.   It all went well and I'm now home resting and dealing with pain.

[MarcusS]

Les,
I hope your surgeon had a nice face , talked softly, and had warm hands. No one likes getting screws from a brute.   I googled the clavicle plate and grabbed an X-ray

This looks painful . Is it similar to yours?  That is a lot of screwing. And we thought OEM Honda screws were pricey.