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I had a crash...a big one!
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Oh, dear Trevor. Reading through your story and being with you as you express your feelings...so many feelings!
The body does amazing things to survive during trauma and the adrenaline was pumping through your veins.
Through it all, I am glad you are alive and cognizant to know how your wife felt when she saw you.
That's one of the dreaded feelings my wife reflects on about me riding...since I started riding in 2011.
My prayers are with you for healing and recovery from such a dramatic experience.
Keep us posted on your status.
Ed
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The body does amazing things to survive during trauma and the adrenaline was pumping through your veins.
Through it all, I am glad you are alive and cognizant to know how your wife felt when she saw you.
That's one of the dreaded feelings my wife reflects on about me riding...since I started riding in 2011.
My prayers are with you for healing and recovery from such a dramatic experience.
Keep us posted on your status.
Ed
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Sending positive healing vibes your way, even though the border is closed.
My daughter is stuck on the island too.
On a good note, the timing for a motorcycle enthusiast to heal is during the approaching winter season.
Were cars parallel parked on both sides of the intersection?
I notice when I visit Victoria, some 2 lane roads blend into one abruptly, so if you're in the outside lane you'll be hitting parked cars, if not paying attention.
Here's a more current movie recommendation (2019) though I like early 70's flicks with no capes & cgi.
Might be more trippy on pain killers & I recall a thread back n forth w/you awhile back regarding the subject matter.
Fantastic Fungi.
https://youtu.be/H1XMN3Wn6Jc
My daughter is stuck on the island too.
On a good note, the timing for a motorcycle enthusiast to heal is during the approaching winter season.
Were cars parallel parked on both sides of the intersection?
I notice when I visit Victoria, some 2 lane roads blend into one abruptly, so if you're in the outside lane you'll be hitting parked cars, if not paying attention.
Here's a more current movie recommendation (2019) though I like early 70's flicks with no capes & cgi.
Might be more trippy on pain killers & I recall a thread back n forth w/you awhile back regarding the subject matter.
Fantastic Fungi.
https://youtu.be/H1XMN3Wn6Jc
Get well soon Trevor, sucks to hear about your injuries but also thankful that you are still with us.
Hope you are following the MotoGP season, it's been a very interesting and exciting season so far.
David
Hope you are following the MotoGP season, it's been a very interesting and exciting season so far.
David
Thanks for your kind words...I was wearing my Shoei 1200RF full face helmet...Icon heavy leather jacket with D30 back and arm armour. ...the finger lol...was an afterthought even though I noticed it while I was waiting for help...I was about 5 days in the hospital when I said "hey doc, maybe we should take a closer look at my finger"...xrays showed it was fractured and he gave me the option of surgery and pins or a splint...It was pretty straight so I went with the splint...I'm pretty hyper aware of the whole "most accidents happen close to home" thing and think about it a lot as I often ride in my hood.
Sorry, I didn't explain that well...the first car did stop.he was just there before me therefore had the right a way to go first.
There was no one at the stop sign at my left and you can't see that far beyond the stop sign because there is a used car lot on the left corner blocking further view down the road.
I hear ya about dual sport riding..and it's the same for me why I enjoy off road riding on my DR650
As for physio, we have very good insurance here (ICBC) which is Gov provincial insurance for all (I know, very socialist/commie like lol)..and even if it was my fault there is up to $150,000 in reimbursement for any rehab, aids, etc that I may need....and I am in the best shape of my life before the accident..which doctors say helped me not be more seriously injured...I have been going to a personal trainer twice a week and working out another two days on my own a week for the last 19 months...I was deadlifting 385lbs. So I'll be on it.as much as my injuries will allow...I'm lucky to have close friends that are nurses and OT's.
Ahh yes...I can't tell you how many clients I have had that became addicts because of being hurt in an accident or on the job...it was scary when they said they were giving me fentanyl in the ER...then I was put on an epidural (injection to my spin) of constant Dilaudid that I could push a button up to every 30 min to give myself more as needed. And I did use it a lot in the early days...but I was hyper aware. They took me off the epidural on day 5 and was put on Dilaudid orally...we continued to wean that down but it was difficult to get the right amount at the right time...I had some horrible nights...very high blood pressure and so much pain. It was the last three nights that we started to get it right and on my last day and night we switched over to Tramacet with an option to take Dilaudid if needed.
When I came home Thursday I had a script for 20 more pills of Dilaudid but my goal was to take none of them and stay on Tramacet only....Friday I had so much pain that I took half of a Dilaudid pill.
Of course the other problem was bowel movements because of the meds....I got in on a monday and by Sunday I had "no news" yet..lol...so an Enema it was...I think I saw a priest and Linda Blair in the bathroom with me....I had to have another on Wed..since being home I have had two on my own....so I got that going for me, which is nice.
The Cops came to interview me in the ER the night of the accident...I told her my story and asked her what the couple had said happened...she said "we interviewed them separately and they both said they stopped at the stop sign"...I couldn't believe it!...I asked if there were any other witnesses and she said the only other person only saw me flying through the air and could not say if they stopped or not...I was so deflated at that moment...thinking great..my word against the two of them...of course I retained a lawyer...and my lawyer said not to worry as the accident scene would prove beyond a shadow of doubt that they did not stop...I mean it would be ridiculous to think that two people stopping at a sign then meeting in the middle of an intersection would produce this kind of result.
But it gets better....
...the next day my 17 year old son went down to the car lot on the corner of the four way stop and saw they had cameras outside...went in and asked if he could see surveillance from the night before......and BOOM....there it was, plainas day....perfect footage of me coming up to the sign and stopping with no other cars at the stop signs...me getting to the cross walk and still no cars to my left can be seen at the stop sign....not only did he not stop..but police say he was obviously speeding too!My son video taped the video on his phone...we called police and they went and got the video from them...my lawyer was very happy...lol...I'm so proud of my son. The cops fumbled around and said to me "We just want you to know that we would have gone looking for video surveillance"....yeah right! They didn't even give the guy a breathalyser at the scene....I asked why and she said "he didn't appear intoxicated..." so there was no reason....well in BC cops don't need a reason..but f me, how much of a reason do you need?? He blew a stop sign, almost killed me and it was at 7pm on a holiday Monday!!
Yes, insurance will be clear cut a specially with video evidence.
Yes my wife...she has been amazing...she is now taking such good care of me at home...I'm a lucky man. I feel so bad for putting her through this....and if anyone is wondering...she has not asked me to stop riding...nor would she.
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Ugghhh !!! Sorry Trev. Sending good vibes.
Getting more paranoid to ride. Never been down (street) and would like to keep it that way.
I'm a long way away but anything you need just give a shout.........Heal up bud.
Edit: After thought: Wheres the Bandit ?
Getting more paranoid to ride. Never been down (street) and would like to keep it that way.
I'm a long way away but anything you need just give a shout.........Heal up bud.
Edit: After thought: Wheres the Bandit ?
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Looks like you have a good head of steam going towards recovery! Get well soon!
Like At least you are healing and still have all of your parts. Wishing you a speedy recovery
Sounds like the local cops really dropped the ball, there. Here, and in most countries around here, a breathalyser is automatically administered after an RTA.
Unless, of course, the driver happens to be a local politician, or the pal of one.
Unless, of course, the driver happens to be a local politician, or the pal of one.
Oof. Trevor, very sorry. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. But looks like you're on you way to healing. Will certainly take time. Good that your wife and son are taking good care of you. ATGATT definitely saved you from more serious injury, or worse. Silver Lining, I guess: at least it wasn't the Cooley.
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Oof. Trevor, very sorry. Best wished for a speedy recovery. But looks like you're on you way to healing. Will certainly take time. Good that your wife and son are taking good care of you. ATGATT definitely saved you from more serious injury, or worse. Silver Lining, I guess: at least it wasn't the Cooley.
Lol...yes of all my bikes the Bandit was for sure the one to lose...not hard to replace that bike if I wanted to...
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Trevor,
that bike’s condition really has me worried about you.
It’s just an object (which happens to bring joy/exhilarating/pride in ownership) but it can be replaced.
You, on the other hand...are irreplaceable. I’m sure your family is reminding you of that.
I’m thinking this won’t put you off bikes altogether but GEEZE will I not take for granted at a 4-way stop that drivers will obey signs. I’m sure visibility was a key player (bikes are pretty much unseen by drivers) but also paying attention and a sensible condition before getting behind the wheel play increasingly to driver distractions. (I’m trying to say ONE shouldn’t drive in an angry/upset/anxiety filled condition)
Anyhow, rest up and let the family fuss a little. Their world was just tested and you my friend, are blessed.
Ed
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that bike’s condition really has me worried about you.
It’s just an object (which happens to bring joy/exhilarating/pride in ownership) but it can be replaced.
You, on the other hand...are irreplaceable. I’m sure your family is reminding you of that.
I’m thinking this won’t put you off bikes altogether but GEEZE will I not take for granted at a 4-way stop that drivers will obey signs. I’m sure visibility was a key player (bikes are pretty much unseen by drivers) but also paying attention and a sensible condition before getting behind the wheel play increasingly to driver distractions. (I’m trying to say ONE shouldn’t drive in an angry/upset/anxiety filled condition)
Anyhow, rest up and let the family fuss a little. Their world was just tested and you my friend, are blessed.
Ed
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Trevor, many of us in up-country BC heard that you had been involved in some unpleasantness, and were naturally concerned. Thanks for opening up, and helping us absorb this.
You'll be fine, although likely different, after all this settles. You're too stubborn to let something like this get you down.
Cheers.
You'll be fine, although likely different, after all this settles. You're too stubborn to let something like this get you down.
Cheers.
Lol...thanks my friend... I really appreciate it. And yes, I'll attack this injury like anything I do in life...full steam ahead!
The worst part is the sacrifices by my family....
