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[ST] Bench Dawg bends buddy's bike, bruises body



> I'm typing one-handed -- other is in cast.  I'll be going to ortho
> specialist soon.

> If it wasn't for my thumb I'd be no worse than bruises and pulled muscles.
> Thumb hurts like a son-of-a-gun.  Vicodan (sp?) is wonderful!  :-)  Better
> living through chemistry.

> (Hmmm ... figuring out how to type 2 handed with 1/2 cast on.  Left index
> finger hurts too, but I'm managing.)

OUCH!!  We had an end table fly out of  a truck at us in New Mexico, and 
in Colorado, a dog fell  off a flat bed truck in front of me.  I always 
try to avoid any truck/car that has anything remotely loose in it, but 
unfortunately, sometimes you can't get out of the way quick enough :-(!

First, let us know how your visit to the doctor turns out.  Richard was 
on Vicodin for his shoulder pain, and after the surgery, he was on 
Vicodin ES.  Talk about some strong stuff, and he was taking 2 of those 
every 4 hours!!  I'm glad your safety gear worked.  It's replaceable; 
you're not!!

> Replacement gear will be better.  Helmet MUST have removable liner next time
> (to warm and sweaty in FL).  Thinking of Triumph perfed leather pants ...
> complete with armor.  Thinking about what to do about jacket and boots.
> Suggestions welcomed (please consider FL climate).

We have the Sidi On Road boots and love them.  No boots will be cool in 
Florida, just as none are cool in Texas.  You also should take a look at 
the perfed Vansons.  They're expensive, but it is competition weight 
leather.  Top notch!  I wouldn't trade mine.

> Oh, the bike.  Might be a write-off.  Possibly frame is twisted (rear
> sub-frame).  :-(  All right-side body work abraided, and all metal bits.
> Muffler is mangled, ripped open at leading edge.  Rear brake lever snapped
> off.  Bar-end weight, mirror, etc.

I'm sorry this had to happen to you and to Thomas' bike, but I am sure 
Thomas would agree that you are more important that the bike.  There is 
a reason you both had insurance.  Metal and plastic are replacable!! 

Take care, and keep us posted!!

Lisa


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