I got nailed
10-25-06, 08:15 PM
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I got nailed
I finally got computer access in my hospital room, so I had to post.
My hometown paper (not the city I live in) wrote an article on it https://www.morganton.com/servlet/Sat...=1149191031974
I'm getting transferred to a rehab program to get me back to functiional tomorrow.
At least I've now got some funky scars!
My hometown paper (not the city I live in) wrote an article on it https://www.morganton.com/servlet/Sat...=1149191031974
I'm getting transferred to a rehab program to get me back to functiional tomorrow.
At least I've now got some funky scars!
10-25-06, 08:23 PM
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Holy ****! I'm glad you're alive dude! I bet your family's even happier. Did the cops catch the ****er?
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10-25-06, 08:23 PM
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Dude, sorry about that man 
Sounds awful. When did this accident happen, and when are they gonna catch the @#($&@#$ that hit you?
I hope your recovery goes well and that you'll be able to get back on the bike soon. Keep us posted on BF!!
Sounds awful. When did this accident happen, and when are they gonna catch the @#($&@#$ that hit you?I hope your recovery goes well and that you'll be able to get back on the bike soon. Keep us posted on BF!!
10-25-06, 08:25 PM
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Hoooo man Chester! They got you in the heart! That suxs. We'll be thinking about ya and praying for you
10-25-06, 08:29 PM
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Unbelievable. So very glad you're alive... take care of yourself and do keep us posted.
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10-25-06, 08:31 PM
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Oh, boy. Two crashes in the first 10 posts of the Commuting forum.....
I wish you a good recovery. Happy to see that you're alive and kicking.
I wish you a good recovery. Happy to see that you're alive and kicking.
10-25-06, 09:03 PM
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Holy moses! VERY VERY glad you survived that one. Christ.. I hope they get the damn driver. Its good that they specifically said you ran lights and all.
Having survived a high speed accident today, I'm glad I walked away.
Having survived a high speed accident today, I'm glad I walked away.
10-25-06, 09:20 PM
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Wow! Glad you're alive, keep in there!
About the cops not doing anything, we should all write emails to his local police dept. complaining about the lack of attention to bike/car related accidents or something.
About the cops not doing anything, we should all write emails to his local police dept. complaining about the lack of attention to bike/car related accidents or something.
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10-25-06, 09:47 PM
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Can't nobody take my pride
Can't nobody hold me down
Oh no
I got to keep on movin'
I wish you a speedy recovery and will send good energy every time I ride.
Can't nobody hold me down
Oh no
I got to keep on movin'
I wish you a speedy recovery and will send good energy every time I ride.
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10-25-06, 10:55 PM
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Jeeze, a torn aorta. My stubbed big toe can't compete with that. Hope they don't mock your pain in rehab by making you ride one of those stationary bicycles with a leather strap around the front wheel.
10-25-06, 11:06 PM
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oh my god i am so sorry that happened to you!
hope you're back in action soon.
hope you're back in action soon.
10-25-06, 11:15 PM
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Torn aorta...that is SERIOUS stuff. Thank the cycling gods that the cager didn't get the best of you. Good luck eventually getting back in the saddle.
10-26-06, 12:03 AM
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Hey look at the chances of survival - and you did it. Gotta be cyclist's luck man!
You'll be back and at it soon!
You'll be back and at it soon!
10-26-06, 01:56 AM
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Godspeed, man.
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10-26-06, 08:28 AM
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Glad you're posting, and all the best for a speedy recovery. Please keep us updated on your condition, and let us know what happens to the driver.
10-26-06, 08:35 AM
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Wow, talk about beating the odds. Get well soon dude and hope they catch the car that nearly put you out for the count. Tell anyone who will listen that you want this car found.
