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Old 05-16-2008, 09:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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suffered a mild shoulder separation yesterday after going over the bars on the niner... think i suffered a mild concussion as well because i was really dizzy when i stood up.. collarbone is out of place and sticking up, but nothing is broken according to xray's.. looks like i'll be in PT for the next 4 weeks
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:51 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Heal up quick.Glad you were not seriously hurt.As far as a concussion, I thought you always had one?
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:52 PM   #3 (permalink)
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healing vibes Nam...what and where did this happen?
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Say it aint so! Not the Namster. Sorry to hear you're hurting. Hope you are up and running very soon.
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
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heal up Nam!
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Get well, a sixer of Fat Tire should help you heal? Next time I see you!!
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Old 05-16-2008, 10:34 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Feel better! I hated being part of the injured list...
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:04 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Heal up soon. Sorry you can't make the ride this Sunday.
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:06 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Freekin Niners are the problem!

You'll do anything to get out of a ride
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:39 PM   #11 (permalink)
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sucks dude I have gone down 3 times in 2 days, one in the thorny bush in vail, soft spot on a single track DH, but man hope u the best and rock on ...
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Old 05-17-2008, 05:26 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Aw, dang it! Hope you get to feeling better soon, Nam!
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Old 05-17-2008, 05:51 AM   #13 (permalink)
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Oh Nam, that sucks! You just wanted to get out of riding with us this weekend, didn't you...

Take it easy and heal up quick.
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Old 05-17-2008, 05:53 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about the injury, Nam. Did you do it in Laguna? Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Old 05-17-2008, 06:11 AM   #15 (permalink)
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You still in for 12 Hours of Temecula?!?! C'mon...
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Old 05-17-2008, 06:34 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Sorry dude! Heal up soon.
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Old 05-17-2008, 06:54 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear that Nammy. Didn't realize you were hurt that bad.
Gonna miss ya tomorrow.
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Old 05-17-2008, 07:21 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Hope you feel better soon Nam.
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Old 05-17-2008, 07:29 AM   #19 (permalink)
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[quote=foofighter;290950]healing vibes Nam...what and where did this happen?[/quote]

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Sorry to hear about the injury, Nam. Did you do it in Laguna? Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
I told you to always be carefull when you go freeridning at Peters Canyon!

Heal up man, there's more trails to ride!
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