Took a nasty spill at 35 MPH
04-12-2011, 03:18 PM
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Great that you are still around and able to share your story ... I had my personal "wake-up" moment on January 20, 1983.
Live long and prosper my friend
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04-12-2011, 03:38 PM
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Hey Joe,
Glad to hear you are doing much better! That must have been scary. Life is precious so its important we don't take it for granted.
And thanks for sharing the message about helmets. I actually just signed up for a 100-mile Cancer ride from (Worcester to BC) Is this the same one? I haven't started my training yet! Let me know. Speedy recovery.
Glad to hear you are doing much better! That must have been scary. Life is precious so its important we don't take it for granted.
And thanks for sharing the message about helmets. I actually just signed up for a 100-mile Cancer ride from (Worcester to BC) Is this the same one? I haven't started my training yet! Let me know. Speedy recovery.
04-12-2011, 03:52 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Hey Joe,
Glad to hear you are doing much better! That must have been scary. Life is precious so its important we don't take it for granted. And thanks for sharing the message about helmets. I actually just signed up for a 100-mile Cancer ride from (Worcester to BC) Is this the same one? I haven't started my training yet! Let me know. Speedy recovery.
Glad to hear you are doing much better! That must have been scary. Life is precious so its important we don't take it for granted.
And thanks for sharing the message about helmets. I actually just signed up for a 100-mile Cancer ride from (Worcester to BC) Is this the same one? I haven't started my training yet! Let me know. Speedy recovery.Joe
04-12-2011, 03:54 PM
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04-12-2011, 09:06 PM
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wow glad that you are OK now. 
any safety gear is good for you and must have.
alot of ppl think they look crap on you that why they dont ware or have them :thumbsdown:
eat more chinese food that will get you better. JK
any safety gear is good for you and must have.
alot of ppl think they look crap on you that why they dont ware or have them :thumbsdown:
eat more chinese food that will get you better. JK
04-12-2011, 09:26 PM
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Holy Crap Joe! Sorry to hear about the accident, but so glad you're OK. 35 MPH is a lot of speed to go bouncing down the road. A helmet is one of things we buy in hopes we never have to use it. Obviously if you hadn't been using it, your head injury would have been serious. Congrats on being smart and get well soon.
04-13-2011, 04:21 PM
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2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
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Thanks. No, I remember everything. I was just very, very lucky.
Thanks, Pingu. I actually look like quite the stud with a helmet and spandex on. Sort of like a piggie-in-a-blanket. 
Yes, Chinese food is always the best cure.
Thanks, Cal. I feel very, very lucky, especially after my fellow riders said that they thought I was gong to die for sure. I now have to figure out now how to redeem myself with my second chance at life.
Yes, Chinese food is always the best cure.
Holy Crap Joe! Sorry to hear about the accident, but so glad you're OK. 35 MPH is a lot of speed to go bouncing down the road. A helmet is one of things we buy in hopes we never have to use it. Obviously if you hadn't been using it, your head injury would have been serious. Congrats on being smart and get well soon.
04-13-2011, 10:38 PM
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oh man! I flipped over the handle bar on my old Gary Fisher in '03 - severe concussion, half the face was skinned - I actually scraped the pavement with the right side of my face. Ear slightly torn. Vision blacked out for like 15 mins, but remained conscious - SCA-RY! Never rode again. Tried a couple of times, but nope - too much fear. Can't enjoy it anymore.
Anyway, just saying, I know how it feels. Be safe! Glad you're okay, bud
Now, go slap that sexy nurse where it jiggles
Anyway, just saying, I know how it feels. Be safe! Glad you're okay, bud
Now, go slap that sexy nurse where it jiggles