More broken bones, but not SPIRIT!

[MaximPhil]

Hi Russ,
The bike did not hit the log. That is why it is in better shape than you are. Hope those bones are mending.
What oil is best for lubricating those Titanium parts in your ankle
Phil

[Brent]

Healing, & passing the timei

Hi Russ,
How goes the healing? About 1/2 done with the neck, I suppose?

And the foot? Will you be preambulating this year?, Plenty of time to let the physical terrorist stretch you back into shape before next spring @ XSeast.

It sounded like this injury you sustained and limited mobility "inconvienience" is tempory. Probably does not seem like it when it goes on day after day... Hope you do not get tooo grumpy. Wish you well.

Suggestions for passing the time:

You could bolt many shiny chrome pieces on your bike. Harley has a fat catalogue of such things. AND modifying them to fit could take LOTS of time.

Perhaps you could map out & plan some rides for next spring and summer. I happened into a BMW rally at Talihina State park in Oklahoma while looking for XSives there. It may be possible to do a BMW camping rally and an XS/XJ rally the same weekend, if they coincide again.

Perhaps some XSives from the Great White North can offer ideas on what to do while you can not ride or get out like you want to.

I have heard of ice fishing, but I do not know how to do it.

Brent in GA

[fredintoon]

"I have heard of ice fishing, but I do not know how to do it."

Hi Bruce,
it works like this:- First you need a largish lake that's frozen over at least 8" thick.
Now build yourself an insulated shack as big as will fit in the back of a pickup truck.
The shack will have a properly ventilated catalytic heating system and whatever home comforts your lifestyle requires.
Drive the Truck out onto the frozen lake, slide the shack off and you and your fishin' buddies go in the shack, pop the beer & the booze open, play loud music and get totally wasted. Some purists even open the little hatches in the shack floor, auger 10" diameter holes through the ice and dangle baited hooks into the water.

[fredintoon]

Hi again Bruce,
sorry about that, it was meant for Brent.

[auxtian]

Well it still got to the wrong person I think.
I'm in Australia
auxtian (Christian)

[Scootstado2]

Re: Healing, & passing the timei

Originally posted by Brent
Hi Russ,
How goes the healing? About 1/2 done with the neck, I suppose?

And the foot? Will you be preambulating this year?,

Brent,

Neck brace is on until Xmas at least then X-rays to see how it is.

Foot cast comes off middle of Dec. I hope.

Boredom is biggest problem not much to do when you can't drive or walk very far.

Friends and family have been great and get me out every once in a while.

While I complain I know it could have been worse but is not (due in no small part to your intervention at the scene and at the Hospital) so overall I am grateful for what I've still got .

Looking forward to spring.

Russ

[Scootstado2]

Re: Healing, & passing the timei

Originally posted by Brent



Perhaps you could map out & plan some rides for next spring and summer. I happened into a BMW rally at Talihina State park in Oklahoma while looking for XSives there. It may be possible to do a BMW camping rally and an XS/XJ rally the same weekend, if they coincide again.

Brent,

I have a list of all the local and National BMW rallies. If you tell me where you plan to go I can tell you if there are any rallies on your way.

Russ

[Brent]

Re: Re: Healing, & passing the timei

Originally posted by Scootstado2

Brent,

I have a list of all the local and National BMW rallies. If you tell me where you plan to go I can tell you if there are any rallies on your way.

Russ

Hi Russ,
It seems to me that it is about time fopr you to be well, but I see by the schedule that you are still all braced up. Can you walk or drive yet? Getting quick with crutches? Spring time is coming, but it is still a winter away. Any new bike projects, repair or mods going on with you?

I am planning on riding Atlanta to Key west again this January 5 thru 10, 2008. Suggestions? rallies along the way?

Brent in Ga

[MaximPhil]

Key West

Hi Russ,
Hope all those bones are mending. I am joining Brent on his ride to Key West. see South East rallies for more details.
Maxim Phil

[Scootstado2]

Re: Re: Re: Healing, & passing the timei

Originally posted by Brent


Hi Russ,
It seems to me that it is about time fopr you to be well, but I see by the schedule that you are still all braced up. Can you walk or drive yet? Getting quick with crutches? Spring time is coming, but it is still a winter away. Any new bike projects, repair or mods going on with you?

I am planning on riding Atlanta to Key west again this January 5 thru 10, 2008. Suggestions? rallies along the way?

Brent in Ga

Brent,

I would come to the Key West Rally if I could figure out a way to hook up my XS engine to a wheelchair.

I'm still in a brace and on crutches. I got a "moon boot" for my ankle the other day so guess I'm healing.

I'm not supposed to drive but I cheat and take a ride to a local boat launch by the CT river each day.

Middle of Dec. to try and walk and 1st of Jan. for neck assessment/X-rays. Hopefully everything will be OK and I'll be working on my bikes in Jan.

I got an exhaust on ebay for $68. Looking for a gas tank or will repair this one.

Here’s some BMW rallies in your area. I don’t know what the “rules” are for attending if any. Most welcome any biker but some are “stuffy”.


FL January 18 - 20, 2008
25th Annual Silver Anniversary Winter Rally
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Northeast Florida #42
Chill out at Florida's Coolest Rally as we celebrate our Silver Anniversary! Join us at Camp Blanding on beautiful Kingsley Lake for a wonderful weekend with old and new friends. Friday night is our traditional grilled bratwurst dinner, and Saturday night we serve our world famous steak dinner with homemade desserts. Plus we will have lots of special Silver Anniversary surprises for all attendees. Camping by the lake both nights is included. A limited number of RV sites are also available. As always, we will have sensational door prizes, free rally pins, indoor dining, nightly campfires, selected vendors and a do-it-yourself swap meet. You'll also want to check out our planned rides as well as the informative seminars. Breakfast and lunch will be served a la carte daily. Also, be sure to reserve one of our ever-popular shirts. We always run out, no matter how many we order. This year you must pre-register by December 15. Attendance will be limited to the first 500 who sign up (just $40), and there will be NO registration at the gate - pre-registration only. Sorry, but no pets are allowed and no arrivals before 9 AM on Friday. Camp Blanding is located on Highway 16 at Highway 21, twenty miles west of Green Cove Springs. The GPS coordinates are: N 29 58.893, W 81 59.045. To pre-register for Florida's Coolest Rally go to: BMWNEF.org. For more information contact Roxane Andrade at: WinterRally@bmwnef.org or write to BMWNEF, 1015 Atlantic Blvd., #229. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233.

MS April 4 - 6, 2008
16th Dogwood Trail Rally
BMW Riders of Mississippi #199
Join us as Askew's Landing, full facility camping with RV hookups. Friday potluck until gone. Saturday and Sunday breakfast. Field events, poker run, prizes. Come enjoy real southern hospitality. I-20, exit 19, go north then west on Askew's Ferry Road, 2.5 miles to campground. $25 registration includes camping and breakfast. Learn more about the rally and club at www.bmwridersofmississippi.org. For more information, contact David Coles, decoles@bellsouth.net, 601-829-0081or 228-324-9060.

AL May 22 - 25, 2008
20th "The Great Chicken Rally" in Rocket City
BMW Motorcycle Owners of Alabama #5
At Ditto Landing, Huntsville, AL. on Hobbs Island Rd., ¼ mi. north of Tennessee River off US Hwy 231. Eat, ride, dance, sleep, repeat! 3 nights camping, BBQ Thurs., pancakes each morning, smoked chicken, all you can eat, all week all day, sides at mealtimes. Free coffee, tea, lemonade, popcorn, peanuts while volunteers hold out. Rally pin, rally gift, chicken key chain (to the first 600), 100's of Door prizes, standard rally awards, vendors, seminars, 3 nights live entertainment, all for $40 rally fee, children 6 to 12, $20, under 6 free. Day passes ONLY on Sat., $20. Raffling new BMW Sat. eve, tickets $5. Self guided tour maps to Barber’s Motor Sports track and Museum, Jack Daniel's Distillery, and more. RV’s, $50 extra for sites with water & electric. Only 6 such sites available and must be pre-reserved and pre-paid for by May 15th. RV's must be parked before noon Thurs. and stationary until Sun. morning. Additional RV sites if you are self contained, in side camp area at no extra cost. Vendors please call ahead to Pres. Connie Reaves, BamaBMW@aol.com, or 205-663-5376. Club website www.BMWMOAL.org
FL January 18 - 20, 2008

[Scootstado2]

Re: Key West

Originally posted by MaximPhil
Hi Russ,
Hope all those bones are mending. I am joining Brent on his ride to Key West. see South East rallies for more details.
Maxim Phil

Phil,

Enjoy your ride! I have been to Key West many times but never on a MC. The ride down is "cool" with all the water views.

Get your picture taken at US 1 mile marker "0" and at the southern most buoy marker. Have some "Counch" chowder and Key Lime pie.

[Brent]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Healing, & passing the timei

Brent,

I would come to the Key West Rally if I could figure out a way to hook up my XS engine to a wheelchair.
FL January 18 - 20, 2008 [/B][/QUOTE]

Russ,
better put some wheelie bars and castors on the back, and do not expect great handling.

Thanks for rally ideas.

Is there a bike yet made that matches or exceeds an XS/XJ in All measurable aspects?
That should keep you busy for a while.

CU in the spring,
Brent in GA

[gerkenbruce]

Hey Russ

Hey Russ

Deb and I are glad that thing are working out ya can,t keep a good man down

XSively
Bruce

[Scootstado2]

Re: Hey Russ

Originally posted by gerkenbruce
Hey Russ

Deb and I are glad that thing are working out ya can,t keep a good man down

XSively
Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Say Hi to Deb.

[Phoenix Rider]

Hi Russ,
I haven't been online for quite a while. I just heard from Bruce D. in Nova Scotia. He told me you wrecked pretty bad. I certainly hope you are going to be OK Buddy.

Wayne Reddin