Good Bye Fellas, I'm done!
#71
07-20-2010, 08:55 AM
Yes, failure to yield, I know the cop is correct. But the fact that the driver flees knowing that I'm probably severely injured or dead? That's what totally pi$$es me off! Im not bragging, just being honest, a good number of riders wouldn't have faired as well in that situation. And it happened so fast, I can't recall what I did to keep it under control. But I do recall feeling out of control, that's what makes me feel very uncomfortable. How I didn't lock it up, slide out from all the gravel, or lose it hitting the deep potholes and mailbox, I can't answer. It was a situation that was unavoidable. How someone could consider this a funny post, well, it's guys like you I won't miss.
No matter what you say about what you did to save your life. Someone is going to say you did not do more to avoid the accident.
I read these posts that say, sorry to hear this or that but if you did.....
Why does there always have to be a but? No one knows what's in someones mind after an accident or losing a loved one or a friend. Why can't people just say their sorry to hear about it and leave it at that.
We all have some impact on our destiny with the decisions we make. If we all had the, when our time is up it's up, mind set, there would be no cancer survivors.
You make the decisions that's best for you and your future. Being a man is not measured on how you handle risk, it's knowing when to quit when that risk out weights sensibility.
Good luck with what ever decision you make.
#72
07-20-2010, 09:01 AM
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My wife and kids have been told if I get killed riding they can be sure I died a happy man , rather die riding than in a nursing home having some under paid worker changing my diaper! Sorry about your friend and good luck with whatever you decide!
#73
07-20-2010, 09:06 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Best of luck with your decision, it's a tough one.
#75
07-20-2010, 09:09 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Condolences, and prayers, for your friend.
So GLAD to hear, you KNEW jus' what to do, to SURVIVE !!!!! AND YOU DID !!!!!!
On the way to Algona, Ia for the Freedom Rally, received a text, friend's wife killed by semi crossing centerline on way to same rally.
Got back on Sunday nite, recieved a phone call during 4th of July fireworks, that Griz, S.O.S MC, 20 yr friend, killed in deer-bike collision.
Been riding 46 years. My # could come up TODAY. But I have had 46 GREAT years and hundreds of GREAT friends
My Sons know, my family knows. IF it happens, I died doing what I LOVE !!!!
That is what makes me get back on, and ride away.
It also allows me to climb roofs, go down in trenches, and jump out of perfectly good flying airplanes.
The roads today, are NOT the ones I started on. Idjuts EVERYWHERE.
I respect your decision, and understand completely.
I do my darnedest to keep "right" with the Man Upstairs.
God Speed. And N Joy LIFE, My Friend. (Livng Is Fun Everyday)
We ALL decide, on a daily basis, No more, No less.
Jus' keep on postin'.
.
So GLAD to hear, you KNEW jus' what to do, to SURVIVE !!!!! AND YOU DID !!!!!!
On the way to Algona, Ia for the Freedom Rally, received a text, friend's wife killed by semi crossing centerline on way to same rally.
Got back on Sunday nite, recieved a phone call during 4th of July fireworks, that Griz, S.O.S MC, 20 yr friend, killed in deer-bike collision.
Been riding 46 years. My # could come up TODAY. But I have had 46 GREAT years and hundreds of GREAT friends
My Sons know, my family knows. IF it happens, I died doing what I LOVE !!!!
That is what makes me get back on, and ride away.
It also allows me to climb roofs, go down in trenches, and jump out of perfectly good flying airplanes.
The roads today, are NOT the ones I started on. Idjuts EVERYWHERE.
I respect your decision, and understand completely.
I do my darnedest to keep "right" with the Man Upstairs.
God Speed. And N Joy LIFE, My Friend. (Livng Is Fun Everyday)
We ALL decide, on a daily basis, No more, No less.
Jus' keep on postin'.
.
#76
07-20-2010, 09:11 AM
Extreme HDF Member
I agree, don't let fear dictate your life. You could die eating tainted lettuce.
#77
07-20-2010, 09:18 AM
Extreme HDF Member
Take a break from riding untill the kids are grown and gone from home. Ya may want to return to it at that later date. If not, it ain't no big deal. ...........All the best to you and yours!
#78
07-20-2010, 09:21 AM
Not clear on your thinking the cop is an "idiot". He showed up, did what he was supposed to do and gave you accurate information. So that makes him an idiot.
Glad you survived your near miss and good luck to you.
Glad you survived your near miss and good luck to you.
#80
07-20-2010, 10:35 AM
I , We respect your decision God bless ! There are 2 kinds of riders those who have been down, and those that are going down ! It is usually a matter of time, we all just hope to survive with minimal amount of damage.