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Bald Eagle · Windrock Warrior Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 5184

Ok, ok, I can take a hint. It tugs hard at the old heart strings knowing I'm being missed. I kinda miss the old gang anyway so I pop in and see what's up every few months.
I did have a boo-boo last Valentine's Day while riding with friends in Ky. The asphalt was wet, it was a misty rain, and my glasses were spotted & fogging with every exhale. We were riding up a narrow road in Ages (small town before Evarts) to get to the top and meet up with other RR's to finish out the Sweetheart Ride (annual event for them). There was a lefthand curve over a creek, no guardrail, and I didn't see it in time due to the condition of my spectacles. Off the Honda & I went, 8 feet straight down into the creek. It wasn't deep water, 8-10 inches at most in that spot. The Honda hit on the right front corner and rolled over the top of me as it was bucking me off. It landed on it's wheels next to me, still running & ready to go. However, I wasn't as able to go as it was.
I would post a link to the pics but the jerks over on webshots deleted them because there was nudity: my friggin bloody & swollen leg!!! I also had the pics of the Honda on there with the leg & the story of my wreck. After deleting it all, they sent me a nasty e-mail about it and all but read me the riot act. I hate to tell them, but I've seen scantily clad women on other people's webshots showing more than what I was showing.
Anyway, the damage to my leg was I tore the muscle from the bone from mid-thigh to just below the knee. Fluid built up between them and the muscle wouldn't reattach itself. I had surgery back in April to drain the fluids because the leg was 2x normal size. After the surgery to drain & install drain tubes, it was wrapped tightly with ace bandages to hold the muscle to the bone. I had to stay off the leg & keep it elevated for a month. I still have light swelling, which diminishes as time goes by, but the scars will be with me forever.
I'm going to get on my soapbox now. If it weren't for my helmet, ya'll would have been reading an obituary on me. My head hit solidly on a large rock in the creek bed. I have the helmet on a shelf as a daily reminder as to how lucky I am to be alive.
As for the Honda, it's still kicking but with a new owner. My sweetheart bought me a new Rhino to take it's place so she can go along with me. Not that she didn't enjoy riding on the Honda with me, but the Rhino is a bit more comfortable (and has a rollcage). We've been taking it to Royal Blue & Brimstone where we haven't had any close calls with drunk atv'ers.
See, I've been reading posts. Wink

If anyone is wondering, I'm at the new Wal~Mart in Maryville on Hwy 411S. The store is almost directly across from Royal Oaks Golf Course if you need something to google for a location. I'm the Merchandise Supervisor (fancy new name for Department Manager) over the Automotive department. I ran Sporting Goods up until the end of August when I was asked to take the controls of a department that was out of control. I gladly accepted, I get better hours & more weekends off. Just stop by & say hello if you're in the neighborhood. I keep plenty of ATV & motorcycle batteries in stock.
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eiger2 · Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:36 am Post subject:

Thanks for the update!!!
Its good to hear from ya. Hope your recovery goes better. It always hurts a little more to see one of the good guys get hurt.

Helmets forever!
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Bald Eagle · Windrock Warrior Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 5184

eiger2 · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:11 am Post subject:

I'm out on the left coast rite now. Looks like a 3 year project.
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Bald Eagle · Windrock Warrior Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 5184

So the Rincon & Eiger are mothballed then?
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wrenchhead · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:35 am Post subject:

Hey BE I will be putting on a ride on the 27 I would love to see you and the better half there it would be good to ride with you again.
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Bald Eagle · Windrock Warrior Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 5184

We'll see.
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eiger2 · Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:35 am Post subject:

The Rincon and Eiger are in the barn. My brother and son are keeping a close eye on them. They take em out and exercise them for me. Aint they swell?!!
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Bald Eagle · Windrock Warrior Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Posts: 5184

[quote="eiger2"]The Rincon and Eiger are in the barn. My brother and son are keeping a close eye on them. They take em out and exercise them for me. Aint they swell?!![/quote]
Better that than let them sit unused.
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eiger2 · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:16 pm Post subject:

GREAT NEWS! My brother called and is willing to keep DaCon in his barn where he can keep a closer eye on er. He is even willing to go over her and fix any problems he can find. "as long as it don't cost any money"!!
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eiger2 · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:17 pm Post subject:

or involve cleaning.
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eiger2 · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:18 pm Post subject:

as long as he doesnt have to put his beer down.
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Rowdy · Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:43 am Post subject:

eiger2 · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 4:22 am Post subject:

Actually he is most helpful with a beer in his hand, sometimes one fer me, too! But he has trouble with anything less subtle than a welder and a sledgehammer.
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Rowdy · Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 1:36 pm Post subject: