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shapelike 10-25-07 12:00 PM

Once Rob's post-op and settled I'll try to stop in and make fun of him for breaking his face (or possibly buy him some roadie porn to keep him occupied between doses of morphine). Please post any info on where to track him down. (floor/room). Actually, I just realized I don't know Rob's last name. Can someone pm me his last name ... I'll just assume he doesn't want that info on the main thread.

somnambulant 10-25-07 12:02 PM


Originally Posted by shapelike (Post 5519862)
Once Rob's post-op and settled I'll try to stop in and make fun of him for breaking his face (or possibly buy him some roadie porn to keep him occupied between doses of morphine). Please post any info on where to track him down. (floor/room). Actually, I just realized I don't know Rob's last name. Can someone pm me his last name ... I'll just assume he doesn't want that info on the main thread.

pm sent. good call on the magazines. I've got a pile at home that I'm done with.

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 12:05 PM

I was thinking of visiting before the race tomorrow.... who down?
Once stabilized, as Mike has pointed out ,the mocking may begin.

I spoke with Mark (Nerdsgirth)... there is photo evidence, so with the net being what it is, while all good hearted in nature .. he will never live this down.

32flavours 10-25-07 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by shapelike (Post 5517867)
Dear banged up people: please feel better.

Seconded. Go team heal-fast!

cavernmech 10-25-07 12:26 PM


Originally Posted by nerdsgirth (Post 5519463)
Hi everyone. Will and I spent the night at St. Joes with Rob. One of the most surreal experience I have ever had. Things aren't great. While I didn't see the accident, he had a very blunt force hit to his orbital bone above his eye causing a fracture and major concussion - short term memory loss (determined by exray and scatscan). His Specialized helmet was cracked in the accident. He went through various stages of questioning and understanding. We took very funny minutes, which will be posted when appropriate. You will totally understand if you know Rob's sense of humour.

He is going to be seeing a "plastic surgeon" today. I plan on going back sometime to re-establish the connection with the wonderful (cute young) nurses and drs.

Many thanks to all those involved in his care. The lift from Milo was a godsend. I always knew Will was an awesome guy, but he confirmed it in close quarters. Wishing the best for Rob. 416 five too sevn o too sx svn.

Crap...thats a major bummer. I too have had the broken orbital and while I didn't require surgery it was a bugger none the less. As was mentioned the helmet surely saved him from a significantly worse injury. To whoever is going to stop by the hospital make sure to give him my best.
The other party involved in the crash walked away with a cut up finger and a mangled front wheel.

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 12:34 PM

I'm sorta kinda in that hood after work (oss/bloor) Is it too soon to visit if he's awaiting surgery? If not today then tomorrow before the race. Wes can you PM me Rob's last name as well please?

Danhalen 10-25-07 12:34 PM

I just read the news! Say it ain't so! I want to look Rob up, although if he's in surgery this afternoon I guess it might be impossible to see him right now. I am down for going later today and tomorrow if anyone else wants to as well let me know. I'd be up for going with you tomorrow Andrew...

Mark, top notch friending good sir! You are a fellow of most solid character. Good show. (Will too, I've never met him but can't be a bad bloke either :D)

shapelike 10-25-07 12:35 PM

Couldn't find the flyer for this Friday's race - anyone have a link?

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 12:48 PM

http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...ostcount=31646

Flimflam 10-25-07 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by shapelike (Post 5519862)
Please post any info on where to track him down. (floor/room). Actually, I just realized I don't know Rob's last name. Can someone pm me his last name ...

+1 Can someone send that over so I'm not left asking where "Rob the bike accident guy" is ;) Thanks.

I'll be heading there tonight most likely right from work (King/Spadina @ ~5:15) if anyone wants to join me, let me know. Dan/Andrew?

Good to hear the other dude is relatively fine, must've been some ****ty wreck.

Fuzzz 10-25-07 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by nerdsgirth (Post 5519463)
Hi everyone. Will and I spent the night at St. Joes with Rob. One of the most surreal experience I have ever had. Things aren't great. While I didn't see the accident, he had a very blunt force hit to his orbital bone above his eye causing a fracture and major concussion - short term memory loss (determined by exray and scatscan). His Specialized helmet was cracked in the accident. He went through various stages of questioning and understanding. We took very funny minutes, which will be posted when appropriate. You will totally understand if you know Rob's sense of humour.

He is going to be seeing a "plastic surgeon" today. I plan on going back sometime to re-establish the connection with the wonderful (cute young) nurses and drs.

Many thanks to all those involved in his care. The lift from Milo was a godsend. I always knew Will was an awesome guy, but he confirmed it in close quarters. Wishing the best for Rob. 416 five too sevn o too sx svn.

Wow... sending good vibes Rob's way. Glad the helmet did it's job... don't even want to think about the other scenario.

Fuzzz 10-25-07 01:00 PM


Originally Posted by somnambulant (Post 5519820)
And yeah, since nobody's mentioned it I assume the other rider got away relatively unscathed?

Yeah he had a sliced up finger but was generally ok.

somnambulant 10-25-07 01:30 PM

St Joes = Queen & Roncesvalles, right?

LordFoo 10-25-07 01:32 PM


Originally Posted by somnambulant (Post 5520495)
St Joes = Queen & Roncesvalles, right?

Ya -- here's the
Google Map from their website (I assume he's at the main Queensway building)

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 01:34 PM

yup I'm done at 5...I might be able to sneak out a few minutes earlier
anyone know where he'll be? I can't imagine he'll still be in emerg after surgery.

bugger ..THAT said I will have to be a bit on the quick side this evening if I do visit ... I'm supposed to be going for Pho in the East. Totally down for a longer visit before the race tomorrow. We need to convince some volunteer/nurse/aid/doc/administrator into something rude/risque for Rob's sake. Does he prefer white women? :lol:

I_bRAD 10-25-07 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer (Post 5520523)
I can't imagine he'll still be in emerg after surgery.

I can imagine that he might still be in emerg waiting for the surgery though.

nerdsgirth 10-25-07 01:38 PM

Robin Chan
St. Joseph's Hospital
Emerg "room 17"

I just saw him. He is doing well and is getting his memory back. He remembers being at the second riding site and is able to joke about it. Thankfully his mother visited this morning. He is happy to see anyone who wants to drop by. The cracked helmet was borrowed from a friend at work, so we might want to start a helmet fund to get him a new one. I called his work to slow down the rumour train. Mitch, thanks for giving him the mtb bike mag!

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 01:40 PM

ah the slow wheels of modern medicine...



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Robin?

nerdsgirth 10-25-07 01:45 PM

Yeah Robin, this guy (permission granted). Taken this aft.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2208/...cf08ac.jpg?v=0

I_bRAD 10-25-07 01:46 PM

That's a nasty lump

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 01:48 PM

*winces.. looks away*

... *looks again*

....*winces*

Robin .... The Boy Wonder.

Ok, I'm a going to head out that way after work. I usually leave my lock at the office but I guess I'll take it this eve.

Man he musta taken the other guy's helmet to the eye socket.

somnambulant 10-25-07 02:00 PM

wozers. I may be known as Bumpy Knuckles.. but.. What's up Bumpy Cheek?! :D

So is there any update to how long he'll be in? I'd like to drop by, but I don't think I'll be able to make it in the next few days due to prior commitments unless there's visiting hours through the evening tonight.

Flimflam 10-25-07 02:03 PM

Ooof, man that looks brutal. Thanks for the updates/infoz, nerdsgirth.

TJ - want to meet, or just see you there? I'll be leaving around 5:15 from King/Spadina heading to Queen and across, so I'm a ways off where you are... anyone? Bueller?

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 02:17 PM

Well I need to change at 5 then hit the garage..it'll take me a few minutes to get to Queen/Spadina. Come to think of it I'm stayin' low because Queen/Bathurst is a no-pass zone. Richmond rip... me thinks

cavit8 10-25-07 02:19 PM

I'm going to swing by after classes tomorrow (sometime around 5-7'ish) if he's still in the shop.

iherald 10-25-07 02:19 PM

I don't know Rob that well, but he sounds like he has a good sense of humour, which is key. I look at that picture and just think "that would be a sweet lavalife photo".

TRaffic Jammer 10-25-07 02:24 PM

He does have a great sense of humour.
Is that his "I like it rough?" pic?

Glad to see there doesn't appear to be alot of road damage. Hopefully not much nerve damage afterwards. I did a number on some of the nerves in my face when I forcefully introduced an extroverted handrail to my shy, introverted cheek bone. I can still feel it when I get a sinus cold.

I_bRAD 10-25-07 02:26 PM

Phil and Andrew... rally at our place and head down? Is there a limit to the number of people that can visit at once?

shapelike 10-25-07 02:27 PM

Hello, new forums avatar.

Flimflam 10-25-07 02:28 PM


Originally Posted by TRaffic Jammer (Post 5520804)
Well I need to change at 5 then hit the garage..it'll take me a few minutes to get to Queen/Spadina. Come to think of it I'm stayin' low because Queen/Bathurst is a no-pass zone. Richmond rip... me thinks

Good call I keep forgetting that. Richmond/Brant at 5:20? We can figure the flow from there.


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