birdymaker
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motorcycle vs automobile
« on: October 06, 2007, 06:28:22 PM » |
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automobile wins every time.  yes, some woman tried to run me over. made a left turn right in to me while yackking on the phone. i managed to escape with only a broken leg both bones at the ankle. have to have surgery to repair it on Monday, happened this passed Wednesday. currently have a cast up to my knee. other than that, just a couple of scrapes and bruises, thank god for leather.  |
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women are like tornados. In the beginning there's a lot of sucking and blowing. In the end, the car's gone, the house is gone..
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stroh
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2007, 06:38:09 PM » |
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Good luck. Sorry about the accident. Never seems to be enough. 
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Seamus
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2007, 06:41:54 PM » |
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Dang man...sorry dude.
In an attempt to try to make you feel a little better I can tell you that the same exact thing happened to a friend of mine 5 years ago.
He lost his leg from the knee down.
Hang in there.
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stroh
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2007, 06:43:17 PM » |
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p.s. You've got Karma. Get well soon.
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campy
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2007, 07:01:20 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this AM, even though you do ride teh evil.   I've had a couple of close calls this year myself with inattentative *bunghole*s in cages, and it could have just as easily been me instead of you. Heal up, and hit it hard next year. |
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2007, 07:21:17 PM » |
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Dude, that sucks. Much mojo in your direction.
If it helps you feel better, I've widened my list of potential candidates to include the Super Glide.
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Walfredo
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2007, 07:27:12 PM » |
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Sorry to hear that hope you get well soon.
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hobbit
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2007, 11:21:41 PM » |
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That sucks. Good luck.
One of the many reasons a former roomate rode with his high beams on all the time. Not that it helps all the time, but it can make a small difference.
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birdymaker
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2007, 03:23:15 AM » |
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thanks for the well wishes guys, it really is appreciated.  i count myself as very lucky only having the injuries that i do. i always ride with boots and jeans on, and my leather jacket, if it is not too hot. the firemen tried to cut the jacket off, but i was gonna be the one legged man in the ass kicking contest,  and they finally relented. i live in a multi level house, so this has created quite a burden on my day to day life. i am pretty much restricted to the living room, kitchen and bathroom. i sleep on the couch with my leg elevated on the arm. it's not the worst pain i have ever felt, i've had two collapsed lungs, but it is relentless. hopefully after the surgery tomorrow it will subside some. been eating vicodin's like m&m's. |
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women are like tornados. In the beginning there's a lot of sucking and blowing. In the end, the car's gone, the house is gone..
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PaunchyBald
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2007, 05:52:10 AM » |
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Sorry to hear that Jeffro, surgery will help you heal quicker.
Do what the Docs and therapists tell you to. Don't try to tough it out through the pain, it only slows down the process.
The PT will be rough, don't wimp out.
Hope the other driver has really good insurance. Sounds like they're gonna be paying for a new bike, some lost wages, pain and suffering, medical care. ETC., dont let them off the hook for anything.
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2007, 08:36:58 AM » |
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2007, 10:07:35 AM » |
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That sucks. Second accident I have heard about that the person at fault was on the phone.
Hope you get well soon.
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gleek
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2007, 10:26:58 AM » |
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Sucks dude. Did this happen at an intersection or did the driver just change lanes into you?
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Woman, open the door, don't let it sting. I wanna breathe that fire again.
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2007, 11:21:21 AM » |
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Oh, no! I hope you have a speedy recovery and that the pain will lessen soon. Take care of yourself!  - my dad found this when he was still riding (was for a truck so he was in the processes of jury-rigging when he sold the bike instead; oh well, good memories). |
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Re: motorcycle vs automobile
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2007, 03:30:06 PM » |
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Reminds me of a thread I saw on FIG this morning. Get well soon. |
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