blkrnbow
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posted July 15, 2002 08:08 AM
Brother down
So I get a call Saturday morn from my parents, after the normal how are you they decide to tell me why they called. My brother went down Fri morn. As of the phone call he was still in ICU with breathing assistance. I made it out there to see him, was good he would live, but horrible to see his condition. Right arm was ground from shoulder to wrist, the other I could not see, they decided that one should stay covered, I can only imagine what its like. The assisted breathing was due to 4 broken ribs, looks like the rear tire came down on him to break them. He said one leg was pretty well trashed, was covered so didnt see. He was heading out to the gym (a couple mile ride) wearing shorts and a tank top. He claims he came off a stop sign, got to about 45Mph and started into a tank slapper. Knowing him the way I do I feel it was up to 45Mph hit 2nd and bring up the front, land front then tank slapper. Be careful out there everyone. My brother spent Sunday having cake with his family for his sons birthday, don't want anyone else to go through the same, or even worse.
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redelk
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posted July 15, 2002 08:28 AM
MY GAWD!
My heart goes out to you and your family.
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posted July 15, 2002 09:18 AM
Man, that sucks! Best wishes for his speedy recovery. Thank God he is still with us.
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BlackMandingoWarrior
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posted July 15, 2002 10:11 AM
That's Terrible
I hope you brother has a full and speedy recovery. Stay positive and keep your brother's spirits up too.
Peace
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frEEk
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posted July 15, 2002 10:25 AM
oh wow. sorry to hear it. wishing he heals up well.
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jason370
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posted July 15, 2002 10:45 AM
never like to hear that kinda stuff, but it is a good dose of reality at the same time. coulda been anyone of us, i think we all know that only too well. often i head to the gym on that 2 mile, tank top and shorts ride. sorry to hear it, hope he gets better fast.
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silvrnick
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posted July 15, 2002 12:27 PM
Wish him the best!!
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kickstartmyheart
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posted July 15, 2002 05:17 PM
Thoughts to you and your family...
that's a real close call! Glad to hear that he is still with you and his wife/kids.
Thanks for bringing our attention back to what is important--being here to ride tomorrow.
Take care,
Mike
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posted July 15, 2002 05:54 PM
blkrnbow...I'm sorry to hear of your brothers crash injuries. I wish him luck during his recovery.
Wear your leathers everyone. We don't need to hear any more of these reports. -ZXtra
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posted July 15, 2002 06:00 PM
crash
am sorry to hear about your bro...my heart and prayers go out to him. I pray for a speedy recovery.
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Red1
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posted July 15, 2002 06:49 PM
Sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope for a speedy recovery for your brother.
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DaveInDaytona
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posted July 15, 2002 07:35 PM
It's got to be tough, my best to him and you.
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blkrnbow
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posted July 18, 2002 12:29 PM
w00t
Well after 2 days in ICU and 5 days in Trauma Nursing he is headed home for at least 3 weeks of recovery, then maybe a light duty post for a few months (he is a Sheriff in CA). I will be heading out there this weekend to talk to him. Not like everyone wants to see but will be getting some digital pics of wounds, a subtle reminder of what could happen.
Brian
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redelk
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posted July 18, 2002 12:43 PM
THANK GOD!
The outcome could have been so different. Feel free to post the pics.
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TReMor
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posted July 18, 2002 01:20 PM
 Edited By: TReMor on 18 Jul 2002 14:22
Sorry I missed this post before. I'm sorry to hear about your brother.  I'm glad to hear that he is well on his way to recovery though.
Who is he a deputy for? I'm just curious, as I know a few cops who ride, although no one who's crashed recently except for Nano.
I actually wouldn't mind seeing the pics. Although they're sometimes tough to look at, they are often a good wake-up call when we're debating whether or not to gear up on those short jaunts.
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blkrnbow
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posted July 22, 2002 05:51 AM
Edited By: redelk on 22 Jul 2002 08:09
brother down pics
So 9 days later I got some digital pics. This is the result of getting stupid while not wearing any gear. I have seen him do wheelies thousands of times, this one gave him a tank slapper on landing, shorts and T-shirts are not the most protective thing one could wear.
http://www.blackrainbow.com/scrape
Not pictured are the 4 broken ribs
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posted July 22, 2002 07:32 AM
That's brutal, wear your gear boys and girls...
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posted July 22, 2002 08:27 AM
ABSOLUTELY wear your gear....
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posted July 22, 2002 05:33 PM
I hope your brother heals quickly!!!
Nice hole in the knee....
I was out with Sassyvanilla,DirtyBill, Mrs. Dirty Bill, Photogirl, and Fish_Antlers, and we saw 3 Girls riding in Helmets, gloves, Platform Boots, tight pants, Mesh Tank tops and Bras.
Fish_Antlers tried to ask them about Road rash, but they didn't care.
It is easier to walk away from a careless stranger, than to watch someone you love do something careless...
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ZX12Girl
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posted July 22, 2002 09:40 PM
Gawd.......Man, I bet he is in some serious pain....I Wish the best for a full recovery. Didn't they stitch him up??? He did not leave the hospital like that did he???
I am a true full "Gear" fan after my spill. The gear could not help my broken Femur bone but I only had one small rash on my elbow from the rubbing inside my jacket.... I crashed at 100-120mph. I actually see some guy's at the track with Jeans and tennis shoes on......Riding freaking Busa's and ZX12's!!! I wish the track did not allow that mess!
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posted July 22, 2002 09:50 PM
Here in Washington if your bike runs 125 or faster in the quarter they require leather pants and jacket. If it runs 124 no leather pants are required. I guess if you crash at speeds below 125 you don't need protection!! Ouch!
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posted July 23, 2002 08:47 AM
That sucks.
Princess...did you happen to get a picture of the girls riding in mesh tops with bras?
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blkrnbow
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posted July 23, 2002 09:16 AM
hrm
He did leave the hospital withe the holes, more like ice cream scooper wounds but anyway, he packs them with gauze and keeps them covered. I am sure the percaset is helping with the pain ;-). He is moving around as much as possible, not one to sit around and recover, would rather just keep going just go slower. He is off bikes forever though, his wife is selling hers too. I don't think the wreck bothered him too much, hes been there before, but having sons B-Day at hospital in ICU I think got to him. He knows he will never calm down and always ride aggresive so giving them up. He is a Sheriff on the SWAT team as well so it is a well known fact he is a adrenaline junky. I just hope the reality of the pics sinks into some people that may not wear gear. Most of us cant resist lifting the front tire or hitting a corner hard. When we are not geared up we don't think about it and still hit the throttle. Just dont want to see anyone else scraped like this or worse.
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posted July 23, 2002 09:25 AM
Thanks for posting those pics, Black Rainbow. They've been making the rounds on the different boards and really opening some eyes, so at least some good will come of it.
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kickstartmyheart
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posted July 23, 2002 09:31 AM
Sorry to hear about your brother...
...glad to hear he is recovering, though.
Thanks for the reminder on wearing gear--those pictures really hit home!
Take care everybody,
Mike
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