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01-17-2008, 06:43 AM
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On the edge of chaos
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I had a great start on the day with 30 miles and 5000' at Cheeseboro, making our own versions of the B's with energy to spare. Not wanting to overdo it I got out the road bike for an easy ride.
Bad choice. I was JRA and then woke up on the pavement with people cleaning me up. I eventually realized where I was but not why. I had collided with a truck (no memory of that). The sheriff, fire truck, and ambulance were on the scene. Off to the hospital for x-rays and MRI. The damage: (1) broken second metacarpal, 5 stitches, but thankfully did not sever the tendon. (2) 7 stitches on the chin. (3) broken helmet, broken C1 disc - 3 months of wearing a neck collar. I don't need the pinning apparatus. (4) cuts, scrapes, bruises, swollen knee, etc. Unless there's a miracle healing of the disc* I'll miss the VQ and Fargo Street. The neurusurgeon said eat at least 2200 calories a day, that's easy. *(not thinkng about the hand, duh) Pictures? working on it. I'll ride the trainer as soon as the knee is ready. |
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01-17-2008, 06:45 AM
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Ouch, sorry to hear you are down!!!! Healing vibes being sent your way.
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01-17-2008, 06:48 AM
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F.T.W.
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The word SUX echos here... Sorry to hear this but at least you are alive to tell the tale...
 to a complete recovery...
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Abui (01-17-2008)
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01-17-2008, 06:53 AM
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Scary stuff. Another reason I stay off the pavement. I'd rather do a 10' drop than ride around with the cars. Any idea if they hit you or just a freak accident?
Healing vibes your way and let us know if you need anything.
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01-17-2008, 06:54 AM
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Ouch! So sorry to hear about another bike vs auto accident. I wish you the best with your recovery. Be patient for your body to heal.
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01-17-2008, 06:56 AM
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danngg sir!! that really sucks!! thanks much for enforcing oneof the main reasons why I never ride the freaking road!!!
 really sorry about your accident!! here's to a quick recovery!!
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Abui (01-17-2008)
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01-17-2008, 07:01 AM
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Heal up quick sir. One silver lining is that it gives the rest of us a fighting chance on the points ladder!
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01-17-2008, 07:06 AM
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Lethal when nessesary
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WOW! Thats a real bummer man, Healing vibes bro. I know I messed up my neck 2 years ago they heal faster than you realize.
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01-17-2008, 07:21 AM
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Doug I am so sorry to hear this. You ride a lot and I bet it will be tough satying off the bike. Bummer
Dean
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01-17-2008, 07:27 AM
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Thirsty
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Sorry to hear about the crash. It's probably better that you not remember it. Get well soon!
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