Silver Penguin
Silver Penguin
Thanks to all for the outpouring of love and support after my recent get-off. When I was feeling lower than low, it cheered me up to hear from all of you great people. It really did make a difference.
Since Eureka, I haven't ridden much due to the heat. My Roadcrafter is one awesome suit but it's weakest point is slow riding in extreme heat. I've opted for the wussy comfort of an air conditioned car for my commute. That's not right for a motorcyclist though, so I fired up the little GS for a ride to work on Monday. I wanted to be home early, to deal with our ever expanding pack of puppies so I left at three thirty in the morning. Who knew that rabid Zombies roamed the freeways at that hour?
I don't have GPS but I have memorized the 16 mile commute, and practice it regularly. Then the Zombies closed my freeway. I had an inkling that might happen so I detoured to an alternate freeway. However, the combination of the early hour, the darkness, the unfamiliar merges AND the pack of pursuing Zombies that were gaining on my little 650 was all too much. I just had to 'lay her down' to avoid being eaten alive. they still got me, and took a bit out of my leg and ankle bones. Fortunately a crew of handsome medics came to my aid and used their anti Zombie attack tools and skills. By the time I was loaded into the wagon, the Zombies had dispersed into individual vehicles, to harass the morning traffic in the guise of careless commuters.
The bike was collected my people who do that sort of thing. Andy found it at an impound yard and took it to our local dealer. The adjuster will take a peek there and give us the verdict. Since it is a four year old base model with relatively high mileage, I'm guessing they may total it.
I've had surgery to put a rod into my left tibia and plates and screws into my left ankle. It hurts like I don't know what but the Percocet helps. No weight bearing for a minimum of six weeks then TBD after that. Not allowed to drive anything for six weeks. My Roadcrafter was cut off me in the ambulance. Anyone had experience with Aerostich repair? Is it possible or am I out the big $$? My glasses were either lost or eaten by the Zombies so I'm wearing an old pair right now. They are plenty strong enough for either wheelchair speed or being a passenger.
Kudos to Andy and the kids who have been wonderful. Louise took a day off work today to tend to her aging Mom. I'm sure she didn't expect to lifting a wheelchair into her car just yet. We went to AAA and got my privileged parking pass, and we're able to get new plates for her Corvette at the same time.
I have no idea about my riding future right now. The FJR is a stretch for me, on a good day but with a weak ankle and impaired confidence I will not be able to even sit on it for a good while. No decisions to make for at least six weeks, since I can't even walk for that long. This has screwed with our desert camping plans for this fall. I wondered about asking the HMO to fit my rental chair with knobby tires but thought better of it.
Counting my blessings, for all my wonderful friends and that this wasn't anywhere near as bad as it could have been.
Since Eureka, I haven't ridden much due to the heat. My Roadcrafter is one awesome suit but it's weakest point is slow riding in extreme heat. I've opted for the wussy comfort of an air conditioned car for my commute. That's not right for a motorcyclist though, so I fired up the little GS for a ride to work on Monday. I wanted to be home early, to deal with our ever expanding pack of puppies so I left at three thirty in the morning. Who knew that rabid Zombies roamed the freeways at that hour?
I don't have GPS but I have memorized the 16 mile commute, and practice it regularly. Then the Zombies closed my freeway. I had an inkling that might happen so I detoured to an alternate freeway. However, the combination of the early hour, the darkness, the unfamiliar merges AND the pack of pursuing Zombies that were gaining on my little 650 was all too much. I just had to 'lay her down' to avoid being eaten alive. they still got me, and took a bit out of my leg and ankle bones. Fortunately a crew of handsome medics came to my aid and used their anti Zombie attack tools and skills. By the time I was loaded into the wagon, the Zombies had dispersed into individual vehicles, to harass the morning traffic in the guise of careless commuters.
The bike was collected my people who do that sort of thing. Andy found it at an impound yard and took it to our local dealer. The adjuster will take a peek there and give us the verdict. Since it is a four year old base model with relatively high mileage, I'm guessing they may total it.
I've had surgery to put a rod into my left tibia and plates and screws into my left ankle. It hurts like I don't know what but the Percocet helps. No weight bearing for a minimum of six weeks then TBD after that. Not allowed to drive anything for six weeks. My Roadcrafter was cut off me in the ambulance. Anyone had experience with Aerostich repair? Is it possible or am I out the big $$? My glasses were either lost or eaten by the Zombies so I'm wearing an old pair right now. They are plenty strong enough for either wheelchair speed or being a passenger.
Kudos to Andy and the kids who have been wonderful. Louise took a day off work today to tend to her aging Mom. I'm sure she didn't expect to lifting a wheelchair into her car just yet. We went to AAA and got my privileged parking pass, and we're able to get new plates for her Corvette at the same time.
I have no idea about my riding future right now. The FJR is a stretch for me, on a good day but with a weak ankle and impaired confidence I will not be able to even sit on it for a good while. No decisions to make for at least six weeks, since I can't even walk for that long. This has screwed with our desert camping plans for this fall. I wondered about asking the HMO to fit my rental chair with knobby tires but thought better of it.
Counting my blessings, for all my wonderful friends and that this wasn't anywhere near as bad as it could have been.
