[Havoc]

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT.
At about 11:30 this morning, I was in an acceident while going out for lunch. Someone pulled out in front of me with 100 feet clearance in a 40mph zone. I managed to slow down and trim some off the impact; but, I still hit him - had no place to go where I wouldn't hit a vehicle.

That said, i have a lot of road rash, a hole the size of a bullet in one leg (3 stitches worth) and a nice shiner. I'm pretty beat up and will be at the least, very slow on responses for the next few days if I can respond at all. The brusing and drawing in my muscles has me only barely able to walk and restricted in typing as only one of my two hands is useable without great complaint at this point.

For those more interested in the bike (kidding) it suffered damate to the front end only - that I can tell. The triple tree snapped for those who know what it is. So, all that said; please be patient with me. And for those who really know how to pray; please keep me and my transportation in your prayers. I have to replace the bike or repair it in very short order. Thank you all for your attention, and your understanding.

[JHavard]

Thanks for letting us know Havoc. Satan must be really pi$$ed at you for some reason, can you think of anything you've done differently in the last couple of weeks?(grin)

I'll put our prayer for you to find the perfect wife on hold for now, since she wouldn't appreciate you in that condition anyway, and pray for a miracle in your life, and some fast healing.

We'll be praying for you, expect a miracle. Jim and Ginny

[IMRight]

Ouch! I didn't even know you were a biker.

Prayers for a quick recovery (regardless of whether you think I know how to pray) :-)

[RobbyS]

Best wishes for your recovery. 40 Years ago a fellow tried to sell me on a bike. It didn't fit my lifestyle as I needed a car to carry my stuff from place to place. Anyway, he said the worst thing about being a biker was that you are invisible, because most people don't see what they don't expect to see, which is a bike. He took a trip on a big bike --the easy rider type--along RT 66 to California and made sure he took up as much space as a car and tried to make himself visible at all time. Even so, cars wouldn't see him when he went to pass and would pull out in front of him. He nearly got wiped out a half dozen times.

[ventana]

Ouch! This is why I don't like bikes. Sorry, Havoc. Save your strength, stick with shorter posts, try to avoid any unnecessary spinning :-). I'm sure we're all hoping, and for those of us who know how, praying, for your speediest recovery.

I don't give a hoot about the bike though.

v.

[DouglasKC]

At about 11:30 this morning, I was in an acceident while going out for lunch

Yowch...my motorcycle riding career began and ended with a Honda Hawk 550 (I think). Soon had to give it up because it wasn't practical for dating my future wife...although it was great for getting close contact initially so it serve a purpose.

Prayers for your speedy recovery.

[CindyDawg]

Well the bike is just a thing. At least you are ok.

[biblewonk]

Sorry to hear about the accident. I just got a Honda Shadow Ace 750 last year. It's my poor mans Harley. The best part about it is the after market drag pipes. My wife wanted me to get it but now she fears I'll kill myself on it.

[al_c]

I'll say a Rosary for you. ;o)

Just kidding, but I will be praying for you. Sorry to hear about your accident. Man, I wish people would pay attention to the bikers on the road, they've got just as much right as any other vehicle. What a crazy "me first" world we live in.

[SoothingDave]

I'm sorry you got injured. Contrary to what some may believe, I don't wish you ill.

SD

[Quester]

Sorry, ... man ...

Prayers for your speedy recovery are on the way.

[malakhi]

Thank you all for your attention, and your understanding.

Sorry to hear about your accident. I will pray for your quick recuperation.

[newgeezer]

Best wishes on your recovery. Nearly 20 years ago and a decade or so before I finally believed on Him, the Lord first got my attention with a motorcycle mishap that landed me in a Canadian hospital for 2 days with a concussion. On that third day of the sightseeing trip, He made sure I was wearing my long pants, jean jacket, steel-toed boots, and helmet. After leaving the hospital and seeing how those and many other details surrounding the incident "lined up" to keep me from serious harm (or death), I found myself looking up at the stars, questioning His purpose for me.

Not long after the four-day ride home -- more evidence of His kindness -- I was back to my "normal self" (100% dead, spiritually).

Surely the Lord can use your situation to bring glory to Himself. He is good!

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

Prayer on the way!

I didn't know you were a biker, you're not as bad as I've been telling everybody you were. :)

The rule I live by when on my bike is I NEVER have the right of way, when you start to think that you do is the day you die or get serious road rash. People pulling out in front of you is one of the things you have to watch for ALL the time, I grab brake and slow sown EVERY time I see someone coming out of a parking lot or driveway or making a left turn in front of me, even if you think they see ya don't trust them, it has served me well over the years, I'm not saying you didn't do that, sometimes ya just don't see it coming.

Sounds like you hit pretty hard if you broke the tree, you're lucky ya didn't get hurt any worse. What kind of a bike was it? As far a Harleys go they are a fun bike to ride, but they are a pain in the butt to maintain and the HD stands for $100 dollars, even the smallest thing on them will cost you a bunch. A Honda will just run and run and run and cost you very little over the long hall, their hard to beat. If ya got the bucks get both! One can NEVER have too many bikes!

Here's my invetory so far.

Mine:

Mine and Beckys:

Beckys:

Next one that I want to build myself. :)

So many bikes so little time. :)

BigMack