In a bad wreck over the weekend

[McJim]

Get well soon bro. You must be real good lookin' now.

[DUCATI*HARD]

heal fast,,,ride harder

[Dave-]

fuck what do they make you blokes out of?

best wishes for a speedy recovery mate.

[Blossom]

Hope you get some sleep tonight mate. If not you can always stalk some of the guys on here to keep you company. I hope you enjoyed your bath too.

[BAD DAD]

Just hoping that each day gets better for you. Your recollection of the event is very graphic and very sobering. Did your bike fare better than yourself. Hope your insurance company treats you as nicely as those nurses will be. Good luck man.

[Jiminy]

F...........CK!!!

You made me cry, mate. I can't even near imagine what you're going through right now. It's unbelievable that you survived, and I'm shocked you managed to walk away from it and even call your mom (mind you, that alone deserves a hord of blings)!

I feel very humble when I read how positive you are about this experience. Your story is sobbering and warm at the same time. You are a courageous man! You are ahead of a long journey with many highs and lows. But remember at all time: you have all the bikers in this far away country, people you probably have never met, feeling for you and sending you good vibes. Not sure it will help you heal, but hopefully it will give you a boost when you most need it.

I'm so glad to read your story and how you're going through those events with such positive attitude. This could have been a 'Biker Down' thread, but that's an unbelievable message that you are sharing and it's great that you are with us to tell it.

I want to write a thousand words even if I don't know you - hey, it might even help you sleep reading this . Take it a day at a time (or maybe a bath at a time?) and one day all this will be behind you.

Heal well. I send you all the good vibes I can...

[TOTO]

Man you are one lucky guy. ok , Unlucky to fall off but damn lucky to have your life brother.

You have plenty of oportunity now to spend in KB and look at hot bikes and hot chickas.

We are all with you brother. Keep in touch with whats hapening. Let us know if there is anything you need.

I know its pretty early at this stage but have you asked how long would the recovery time be ?

Get better, Fast

TOTO


P.S. Whats your street address ? Maybe we can send you some KB goodness

[TygerTung]

Mate, I just don't know what to say. Reading this really did bring a tear to my eye. Stay strong and stay positive. Good think tinted visors were invented eh? Handy for when you get back on ya bike!!!!

But seriously if you ever come over to the funny land near australia, I'm sure many people will be more than happy to shout you a few full flavoured kiwi beers, myself included. I really hope that you get better soon, and I'm thinking of you.(not in a creepy way.) Your posts are real awsome and are filled with hope, even though the news is not so good.

Get well soon matey.

[FkNAmerican]

guys.....I had a rough morning. I'm going back to the hospital. Managed to read your posts and they made me smile and my eyes watered up........

Something isnt right. Feels like a really bad ear infection like a drill going into the side of my skull and I feel more then exhausted. I feel weak like I';ve never felt. Also my facial cast somehow fell off during the night so I have to get that replaced...........The good thing is I feel alot safer at the hospital. At least if I have an emergency there Im already hooked up to monitors so they can catch it and react.

Dont know when I'll be back. Maybe later today if its something small. Im thinking maybe the wires are pulling so hard on my teeth maybe a small fracture in my jaw near my ear drum is acting up or something. Thats what I hope. The last thing I need rightn ow is the pain if an ear infection. The exhaustion is what has me worried. Never felt this weak before in my life. Its a whole new level.

Cheers guys. You've been a real help. I'll stay positive.

Helmets are required by law in the state of North Carolina by the way........hehehe.

[MD]

Sorry to hear how messed up you came out. Be positive, well as positive as you can when you are hurting so much! take care and all the best
Surprised to hear you were allowed home?

Mark

[Owl]

Hospital is probably the best place for you at the moment. Like everyone here, I'm glad you're around to tell your story. Try to keep positive and please hold on to that sense of humour.
I truly wish you the best of luck with your recovery and look forward to chatting about your experience when you're feeling a lot better!

[fergie]

bad luck mate.best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[FkNAmerican]

ok Im back from the hospital. No ear infection. Doc said its most likely somethng to do with my sinuses. I have to say that today turned out to be what I would call a good day.

The doc I saw today was the same one who did the initial operation to save my nose on day one. (although today was the first time I actually saw what he looked like) When he took off the bandages he said: "I dont know what your nose looked like before the accident but it looks really good now. I like how the shape came out. You're healing much better then I expected considering the extent of your injuries".

Then he did some minor touch up on my nose. That hurt a bitch b/c they didnt put me out for it. Joked around with him and the nurse a little. When they were done I asked if they could trim my beard and shape my side burns (havnt shaved since the accident) and that got a good laugh hehehehe.

Turns out he is also a rider. He rides a BMW K-1200R (I think...dont know my BMW's) He told me he doesnt live far from where I had the accident and, literally, the same day he did my surgery he took his bike out there on that same road to check it out. Said it gave him the chills. Also turns out the guy is a track junkie. Goes out to VIR all the time. Said he has crashed there twice, both times at turn one (said its jokingly called the "collection point" or something), and walked away each time. Real cool dude overall. Glad he did the work on my nose.

Just talking to him made me want to get back on a bike as soon as possible. Also made me think how Im gonna miss the track days I had planned for the summer. Oh well. Next summer then.

Alright. Time for me to eat. I've only had about 400-500 calories in a six day period. I've lost some huge weight too. Still not hungry at all but Im forcing myself to up the calories from now on. Doc said it should speed my recovery. (duh)

Big surgery is next Wednesday. Im getting everything done but the final work on my teeth then. Cant waite for wednesday!!!!!!!!!

Oh and I also got my bike back from impound. I've decided to take some pics and post them for you guys when I feel a little better. Maybe in a few days.

Thanks again guys.

[Mikkel]

That's awesome news mate! Sounds like you are in good hands there

And yes, you need to eat more - even if you have to force it down! You wanna be fresh and perky for your date on wednesday

Good luck with your recovery and hang on to that humour!

[marty]

we had an american student stay with us last year from NC - Cherokee I think she was from. Her dad rode the parkway all the time - she said it was a fantastic road that heaps of bikes used. has a 45mph speed limit for its whole 469 mile length!