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RustyIron · 11-18-2007, 10:43 PM

G'day mates. I don't know what good can come from this messsage, other than reminding you to wear your @#$! helmets and to maintain your $#@! bikes.

This is written through the fog of drugs, so please bear with me if this sounds wonky

Yesterday I was riding Southridge to Northridge. The last I remember is coming up on Gilman Peak, the high point, and a generally slow part of the trail.

The next thing I know, I'm asking someone if we're on a helicopter.

The next thing I remember is being in the ER. I also remember a CAT scan... and my wife being in there somewhere... and moving off a gurney and into a bed.

Tonight they let me come home. My face looks like hamburger... no exaggerating. I had a broken nose, another broken face bone, some face meat torn back, and road rash like you will not believe. I had a concussion and can't remember more than I told you.

A couple minutes ago I went down to the garage to look at the bike. The front wheel rim is broken and taco'ed. My helmet it along the brow line, and then it looks like a rolled onto my mace.

Doc says no strenuous activity for six weeks. Man, this hurts bad.

Rob

OTHRIDER · 11-18-2007, 10:47 PM

Damn Rob, maybe you don't remember but you and I chatted on my way out from my ride about 1 mile up Telegraph just before Diemer. I looked for you on the Loop this morning - you talked me into the ride!

I'm not that far away - let me know if you need anything........take care and heal quickly!

J_Sims · 11-18-2007, 11:59 PM

So sorry to hear about you hitting the dirt...

here is to a complete and speedy recovery...

BrewMaster · 11-19-2007, 07:07 AM

Holy crap Rob! I hope you heal up soon. It would be interesting to know how someone found you and where if you ever find out. Glad you are ok man.

PM me and I will deliver that Angel's Share to your place when you are off the drugs and allowed to drink again.

I was out there on Saturday from 9-noon. Crazy that I might have been close by wherever you were.

You can be thankful this week that it was not worse. It's bad, but it always can be worse.

northshore · 11-19-2007, 07:28 AM

I wish you a quick recovery!

nomad · 11-19-2007, 07:48 AM

I think we tend to or chose to forget how dangerous this sport / life style really is . Thank god you had a helmet on . I hope you have a speedy & complete recovery .

andy aka rut · 11-19-2007, 07:53 AM

Good to hear you are OK.

Heal quick!

andy

ghixon · 11-19-2007, 08:16 AM

Ouch!!! What the hell happened? Just reading your description of the aftermath of a bad fall makes me want to start wearing a FF helmet even for a trip to the grocery store.

Healing vibes to you and hope for a speedy recovery!

Fired Yo Momma · 11-19-2007, 08:33 AM

get better it could have been worse

Shannon · 11-19-2007, 09:05 AM

Wow, another STR rider goes down. We should probably start a club...

Sending you healing vibes and hopes for a speedy recovery!!

Hanzo · 11-19-2007, 09:17 AM

Heres to a speedy recovery, so you can get back on bike. Good write up considering you didnt remember most of it.

foofighter · 11-19-2007, 09:26 AM

that was a sobering reminder that at any given point we could be in the same position. Heal quick!

RustyIron · 11-19-2007, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the encouraging words, folks. The hardest part right now is psychological -- knowing that I'm a hideous freak. And typing isn't all that easy, either. It was interesting being wheeled out of the hospital last night. People would look and then quickly turn away.

When my wife as in ER, I told her to use her cell phone to get pictures. Just because I'm injured doesn't mean I can't have sophomoric humor. The pictures are too graphic for posting here, where children might accidentally run across them. However, if you're twisted enough, you can click here: http://www.rustyiron.com/ugly Bon appetite.

I'll be off work for 2-6 weeks, which I'm sure will not be as glorious as it sounds. I like having time off, but only to do fun stuff. There will be no riding, no playing in the garage, nothing strenuous.

Hi Duke, yes I remember seeing you on the way up. Sorry I couldn't join you and Pugz on Sunday. I'd MUCH rather have been with you guys.

Rob

slayer · 11-19-2007, 12:39 PM

nice pics! get well soon and take care!!

~ Pakiha ~ · 11-19-2007, 12:46 PM

OUCH Man, Healing Vibes are definitely in order. I still remember, well I don't remember being airlifted, but waking up in the hospital in the CT room. Glad your alive. Do you know who found you, or did you call 911?? Take care bro!

foofighter · 11-19-2007, 12:47 PM

WOW that's crazy...how is your wife holding up through all this? I know my wife would be FREAKING out after she knew i was ok

OTHRIDER · 11-19-2007, 02:32 PM

OOWWW, yikes, ugly stick, [SIZE=3]YUUUCCHHHH[/SIZE], stinking bloody mess, etc.

Rob those pics are terrible. I'm glad you were conscious enough to remember the carnage photos

Two or six weeks out - call if you need help, I'm only a mile away. I could easily come over and un-cork wine for you

(no, I don't do lawns)

Take care and heal well!

un-kola · 11-19-2007, 02:50 PM

Ouch!!!!

Healing vibes to you.Get well and back on the bike soon.- Lloyd

xhuskr · 11-19-2007, 03:38 PM

scary ass photos.......big healing vibes to ya........take time...we'll be here when you're ready to roll again....just take it easy

Shannon · 11-19-2007, 05:45 PM

Err, ehhhh, ummm words cannot describe. Cudos to your wife for even being able to take those pics!

11-18-2007, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
RustyIron .	Vaguely remember something about a chopper G'day mates. I don't know what good can come from this messsage, other than reminding you to wear your @#$! helmets and to maintain your $#@! bikes. This is written through the fog of drugs, so please bear with me if this sounds wonky Yesterday I was riding Southridge to Northridge. The last I remember is coming up on Gilman Peak, the high point, and a generally slow part of the trail. The next thing I know, I'm asking someone if we're on a helicopter. The next thing I remember is being in the ER. I also remember a CAT scan... and my wife being in there somewhere... and moving off a gurney and into a bed. Tonight they let me come home. My face looks like hamburger... no exaggerating. I had a broken nose, another broken face bone, some face meat torn back, and road rash like you will not believe. I had a concussion and can't remember more than I told you. A couple minutes ago I went down to the garage to look at the bike. The front wheel rim is broken and taco'ed. My helmet it along the brow line, and then it looks like a rolled onto my mace. Doc says no strenuous activity for six weeks. Man, this hurts bad. Rob

11-18-2007, 11:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	So sorry to hear about you hitting the dirt... here is to a complete and speedy recovery... __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

11-19-2007, 07:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	Holy crap Rob! I hope you heal up soon. It would be interesting to know how someone found you and where if you ever find out. Glad you are ok man. PM me and I will deliver that Angel's Share to your place when you are off the drugs and allowed to drink again. I was out there on Saturday from 9-noon. Crazy that I might have been close by wherever you were. You can be thankful this week that it was not worse. It's bad, but it always can be worse. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

11-19-2007, 07:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
northshore Aloha Brah!	I wish you a quick recovery! __________________ Hawaiian Island Creations Ride it: dw-link.com/reasons

11-19-2007, 07:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
andy aka rut STR Veteran	Good to hear you are OK. Heal quick! andy __________________ Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

11-19-2007, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
nomad Senior Member	I think we tend to or chose to forget how dangerous this sport / life style really is . Thank god you had a helmet on . I hope you have a speedy & complete recovery .

11-19-2007, 08:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
ghixon Look Ma - No hands!	Ouch!!! What the hell happened? Just reading your description of the aftermath of a bad fall makes me want to start wearing a FF helmet even for a trip to the grocery store. Healing vibes to you and hope for a speedy recovery! __________________ The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.

11-19-2007, 08:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Fired Yo Momma Client 9	get better it could have been worse __________________ And the hangovers hurt more than they used to And corn bread and ice tea took the place of pills and 80 proof And it seems like none of us do the things quite like we used to do And nobody wants to get high on the town And all my rowdy friends have settled down -Hank Williams Jr.

11-19-2007, 09:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shannon Harvest Widow	Wow, another STR rider goes down. We should probably start a club... Sending you healing vibes and hopes for a speedy recovery!!

11-19-2007, 09:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
Hanzo .	Heres to a speedy recovery, so you can get back on bike. Good write up considering you didnt remember most of it.

11-19-2007, 09:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	that was a sobering reminder that at any given point we could be in the same position. Heal quick! __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-19-2007, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
RustyIron .	Thanks for the encouraging words, folks. The hardest part right now is psychological -- knowing that I'm a hideous freak. And typing isn't all that easy, either. It was interesting being wheeled out of the hospital last night. People would look and then quickly turn away. When my wife as in ER, I told her to use her cell phone to get pictures. Just because I'm injured doesn't mean I can't have sophomoric humor. The pictures are too graphic for posting here, where children might accidentally run across them. However, if you're twisted enough, you can click here: http://www.rustyiron.com/ugly Bon appetite. I'll be off work for 2-6 weeks, which I'm sure will not be as glorious as it sounds. I like having time off, but only to do fun stuff. There will be no riding, no playing in the garage, nothing strenuous. Hi Duke, yes I remember seeing you on the way up. Sorry I couldn't join you and Pugz on Sunday. I'd MUCH rather have been with you guys. Rob

11-19-2007, 12:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
slayer Senior Member	nice pics! get well soon and take care!!

11-19-2007, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
~ Pakiha ~ YES on Prop 8	OUCH Man, Healing Vibes are definitely in order. I still remember, well I don't remember being airlifted, but waking up in the hospital in the CT room. Glad your alive. Do you know who found you, or did you call 911?? Take care bro! __________________ "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who will endure pain with patience" - J. Caesar I am leaving the world the Same way I got here, By Accident.

11-19-2007, 12:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	WOW that's crazy...how is your wife holding up through all this? I know my wife would be FREAKING out after she knew i was ok __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

11-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
un-kola Intensive!	Ouch!!!! Healing vibes to you.Get well and back on the bike soon.- Lloyd __________________ Damn,gunna need a lot of stitches for this one.

11-19-2007, 03:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
xhuskr Powered by Guinness	scary ass photos.......big healing vibes to ya........take time...we'll be here when you're ready to roll again....just take it easy __________________ Slainte' sdyeti I am a student. The trail is my teacher. genusmtbkr5 Sign up for the pain, you'll love it. Bike MS - Team Crash http://www.biketofinishms.com/xhuskr

11-19-2007, 05:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Shannon Harvest Widow	Err, ehhhh, ummm words cannot describe. Cudos to your wife for even being able to take those pics!

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