I was urged to start a new thread about a fellow rider that went down on our ride last Saturday as a place to give updates on his condition and provide information for any one who wants to help in any way.

Last weekend the Florida Crew of HDForums planned a ride to meet up for the annual Leesburg Bikefest for those who could get away. The "Southern Division" met up in Moore Haven and I had asked a non forum member, Bob, to ride along with us, because he wanted to attend the event. He rode up to north of Haines City with us where we met up with the central and western divisions for breakfast. Bob ate with us and heard us talking of meeting at another member's site before heading to bike fest. Bob decided to skip that and head on up by himself to meet the friends he was to ride back with. The details are still sketchy of what actually happened, but he ran into the back of a vehicle and is seriously hurt.

He is presently in ICU at Lakeland Regional Medical Center with a head injury (not as bad as first thought, but still serious), broken ribs (fluid on the lungs is #1 priority now), broken leg (had surgery today and it went well), broken shoulder, and multiple lacerations. He has to be sedated and has a ventilator. Once he is awakened I will go visit him personally.

He has 2 daughters and their mother up there with him. Any one wanting to send an encouragement of some kind can send it to.

Bob Elliott ICU
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33805

Thanks to all my Forum friends.

Very, very sorry to hear about Bob. Very best wishes to he and his family and that he attains a complete recovery from his injuries.

I am relieved though to hear it wasn't any of you "regular" Fla Crew though.

Understandably painful when a friend goes down.

Here's hope and prayers for Bob and a complete speedy recovery.

Keep us informed on how's he's doing, please

Good idea starting a post so we can follow his progress. I'll be saying plenty of prayers for him.

Still sending up lots and lots of prayers. May God lay His healing hands on Bob and his family.

thanks mike he has been on my mind everyday since then.
what kind of "gifts" can be allowed there?
like i said earlier i never meet bob but he feels like family.
give him mine and my wifes love and support to him and his family.

sorry to hear that i wish you speedy recovery. The good Lord will take care of you.


dirty al

let me know when you guys ride over there. the wife and would like to join in and visit.

Hey Dave,

Probably not flowers in ICU, but I am sure a card would be appreciative by the family. That is what I did until they wake him and I can go see him. I will let you know and maybe we can meet up for lunch or something that day.

My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Bob and his family. Thanks for keeping us updated Mike, and let us know if his family needs any help.

Prayers asked for him and his family and freinds.

Mike, thanks for the post, it has been on all our minds since findig out the news when you guys rode into Mount Dora. After hearing about Bob and seeing the lady that went down on 44, it really puts us all in touch with the importance of safe riding and that thegroup ride makes us all more visable. Thanks for the post and let us know how we can help. Our hearts and prayers all all with Bob and his family.

Can only echo what everyone has said. Bob is in our prayers and will send a card. Also would like to try and make the visit with you if it's not to much for Bob and family to handle. Kimbo is right about being more visible when you ride with a crew. Safety FIRST and LAST

Sending prayers his families way.

Mike thanks for the update.. Prayers are sent to Bob and his family

Hey Mike
Thanks for the updates,,,,He is in my thoughts and prayers.......

Big_AL

Thoughts and prayers sent for Bob and his family in their time of need~

Thanks for the update, Mike~ Happy to hear it wasn't as serious as first thought, but still serious enough~

Thanks for the update. Mike, thoughts and prayers to Bob and his family.Let me know if I can help you out in anyway

I am impressed & encouraged by all the posts'; especially from our HH (Georgia) friends - thanks! :)

Man Mike, I really hate to hear things like that.Is that Bob from BHR? Prayers are being sent as we type.

ORIGINAL: wideglide95th

Hey Dave,

Probably not flowers in ICU, but I am sure a card would be appreciative by the family. That is what I did until they wake him and I can go see him. I will let you know and maybe we can meet up for lunch or something that day.



Mike

Im in Lakeland just a few miles from the hospital. If theres anything he needs or anything I can do. Please dont hesitate to ask.

Our prayers are with him and his family

Thanks for the updates Mike. Our prayers continue.

Mike let me know when you and Dave are headed to Lakeland I'll meet up with y'all. Bob prayers are sent for a speedy recovery. Stay strong willed and this will help in your recovery.Someday we'll get together and compare scars. Mike let me know if I can help the family in any way.
Gordon

Man This is the first time i have had a chance to get on in a couple of days Real sorry to hear that A Felow rider went down once again.
will definatley say an extra prayer forBoB and his family until he recoops.

Please keep us informed of any progress he ismaking.

WOW!!!!

Friends, y'all make me proud to be a part of this Forum. Thanks to all!

Sleepman, Bulldog, Wingnutt, and Backagain. I will post up when he is awakened and I plan to head that way.. Heck, maybe the timing will be right for Walt and the shirt exchange party somewhere. We will play it by ear and see what happens.

No news today.

Alias, this Bob is from Clewiston.

this is what friends are for

I'll be ready to make this trip when you hear more. Maybe we'll be able to do something for his family while we're there. I plan on sending a card his way tomorrow and was going to sign it "from the Florida Riders".

Thanks for the update Mike. This has been on my mind since it happened. I'm glad to hear things seem to be a little better. Please keep us updated. I will send a card.

Maybe once he is resting comfortably in his own room we could get a group ride together to go show him our support.
I know if that was me it would make me feel a little better knowing how much everyone cared.

Yeah Dale it helps more than you could imagine. I've been in Bob's place and can tell you that just the thought that people from all over are wishing you well is a great momentum builder when you finally realize that your hurt bad and it sinks in. The support of friends you haven't met yet is like another crutch to help you back up.ORIGINAL: 1of2

Maybe once he is resting comfortably in his own room we could get a group ride together to go show him our support.
I know if that was me it would make me feel a little better knowing how much everyone cared.

Their was another post on another thread on how we might help Bob and his family and I suggested we move it over here. Here is my suggestion.

Dave, good idea but let's move it to the other post. Not sure how a ride can pull in donations, but if you have some ideas, let's hear them. I would be glad to make my own donation and take a copy of the post to the local HD dealer and other local bike shops and ask for donations. Post it on the other post and lets see what we get. Thanks for your concern and the idea

Thanks Mike. Let me know when you are heading up, I'd love to ride along.

Thanks also from me Mike...I'm keeping Bob in my thoughts and prayers...I think I can speak for the entire FL Crew wheter we ever meet Bob or not...We all hope for a speedy and complete recovery...if I can do anything from the south end just let me know.

Jim

Thanks for the update, when he's ready for visitors be sure to let us know. Sounds like a few of us will be ready to go cheer him up a little. We will keep him and the family and friends in our prayers.

Joey

I was just talking about a ride to the hospital to show that we all care and to cheer him up a little. That might do more for him than anything else.

ORIGINAL: 1of2

I was just talking about a ride to the hospital to show that we all care and to cheer him up a little. That might do more for him than anything else.


Sounds like a plan ...........once MIke gives us the OK lets doit!!

in situation like this the family needs support of us friends. we all come from different locations of this great state. here is a suggestion. we set up an acount or a person (mike) to accept donations nationwide for anyone who reads this. paypal seems to be the easist or just sending checks or money orders or whatever. or we have a bob ride as we are already suggesting and have a donation pot available there at the hospital.somethin like that. just some idea to throw out there.

just saw this
prayers are on the way for Bob and his family
and also some praise to the Big Fellow for make folks like you that care for others

God's Geat Blessings and Prayers your way!

Sending Prayers and a speedy recovery Bobs way.

saying prayers for Bob-----Cap

Hey Mike,
I want to help. What canthe G.P. do to help. I know the family is going to need help around the house. Is there anything I can do? Please call me. I will help in anyway I can. If money is all I can do, then I will send it. If there is anything else, please let me know. I really want to help. You know my number Mike,please call it....

Here iswishing Bob a speedy recovery.Our thoughts and prayers are with him & his family.

BOB REPORT:

For the last couple of days Bob is holding his own with no improvement and no regression either. So as Rebel says "Let's take that as the cup being half full instead of half empty." He continues to be on a ven and sedated.

I talked to Buddy, close friend of Bob, who was going in to the hospital as I spoke to him on the phone. He informed the family of the concern and support of the Forum members and they were appreciative. Their needs are currently being met, for they have family in the area, so they are not having the expense of motels. Buddy relayed the message that if there are any needs not being met to let us know.

Thanks again on behalf of the Elliotts

I haven't met Bob or any of the Florida forum members, but as a GA HH rider who just had a minor accident a week ago, I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to Bob and his family.
I had riders I have never met posting well wishes within minutes of my accident and I can't express how overwhelming the support of other riders made me feel.
If there is anything his family needs, please let all his fellow riders know so we can help inany way we can.
May your recovery be swift and my God bless you and your family.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Bob and his family, wishing you a speedy recovery.

The marjority of the human race go through their life with blinders on. Only a select few slow down to smell the roses. There is only a select few who take the time to notice others. I have seen all walks of life.There is one community I have noticed who cares more for others. I never seen a true biker pass another biker in need. I have never heard of a biker turning down another biker in need. The motorcycle community has shown me true friendship and true love. I am PROUD to call myself a biker (motorcyclist). When one of us is in need, we give. When one of us is hurt, we help. When one of us is tired, we open our homes and lend our bed. Here at HDF we have some of the best bikers the world has to offer. I have never met a member I did not like. We ride together, we laugh together, we cry together, and we live together. HDF has been, and always will be, myfamily. All of you are my brothers and sisters. I would open my home and heart to each one of you as I know you would do the same for me. So Mike, you let Bob and his family know their family at HDF cares and loves them. I know we will rise to the needs of Bob and his family. God Bless!

Murph G.P.

Sad,sad, my family is praying for Bob and his family. Ride safe out there guys and gals.

Said a prayer for he and family. Sorry to hear about your friend

ORIGINAL: murph

The marjority of the human race go through their life with blinders on. Only a select few slow down to smell the roses. There is only a select few who take the time to notice others. I have seen all walks of life.There is one community I have noticed who cares more for others. I never seen a true biker pass another biker in need. I have never heard of a biker turning down another biker in need. The motorcycle community has shown me true friendship and true love. I am PROUD to call myself a biker (motorcyclist). When one of us is in need, we give. When one of us is hurt, we help. When one of us is tired, we open our homes and lend our bed. Here at HDF we have some of the best bikers the world has to offer. I have never met a member I did not like. We ride together, we laugh together, we cry together, and we live together. HDF has been, and always will be, myfamily. All of you are my brothers and sisters. I would open my home and heart to each one of you as I know you would do the same for me. So Mike, you let Bob and his family know their family at HDF cares and loves them. I know we will rise to the needs of Bob and his family. God Bless!

Murph G.P.


Murph,
Well put, Thanks for expressing what we all feel...

Mike/wideglide95th

any thoughts on a "support" ride? maybe meetup here in Lakeland

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BOB UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


2003FLHP1, Yes!! A support ride will be in order once he is awakened. We can all get together and maybe time it with the shirt hand out with Walt.

I talked to Buddy again a few minutes ago and this is what he had to say.

Bob is still sedated and on a breathing tube. He has not regained full conscienceness since the accident. Of course the full extent of the head injury will not be known until he regains conscienceness. Apparently he was having high fever due to infection in his lung from the trauma and he had high blood pressure. The fever and the blood pressure is down so that is good news. They were also able to decrease the oxygen level in his vent, so there is improvement there also. Right now improvements are coming in small steps and we can be thankful for all we see. We must continue to pray for him and the family.

Buddy informed me that thus far all the needs of the family are being met and Bob's employer is also helping out. He will keep me posted of any thing needed and all updates of Bob's condition.

I sent Buddy a link to this thread so he can read it and we may even have us new member of the Florida Crew.

Thanks to all!!!!! Keep Praying!!!!!

Thanks for the update. I have to say that not a day has gone by where I haven't thought about his accident and have said a prayer for him.

I really looking forward to the day we hear that he is awake, I know it will all of our thoughts and prayers behind it that it will happen.

Thanks for the update Mike. Our prayers for Bob and his family continue.

Still sending up daily prayers for Bob. May the Good Lord lay His healing hands on Bob and his family.

THROUGH CHRIST ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!!!

thank you for the update. i along with everyone else we are praying for him

Mike, thanks for the update, we all have been watching the post to see how we might help.

Small steps are a good start. I'm glad to hear we are going in the right direction.
Please keep the updates coming.

Thanks for the update Mike. Im glad Bob is showing signs of improvement. We'll keep him in our prayers. Again, if theres anything more thatI can do, please let me know.

Thanks Mike. That's good news. Bob is still in our prayers and we look forward to his full recovery. Our best to his wife and family also.

My thanks also for the update, Mike. Our thoughts and prayers for Bob and his family continue, and I'm very glad for the positive news - I know it will continue.

An improvement is an improvement. I can't wait to ride with Bob when he gets better. You tell Buddy to tell Bob he hasn't riden with the Grand Poobah and I'm waiting.

With Love,
Murph G.P.

Hey Mike sorry to hear about your buddy. Prayers going out to him and his family.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BOB UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Bob is still improving step by step. Doctors have removed vent and installed trache (Sleepman can probably explain this better) and have installed feeding tube in his side. Doctors were concerned how he would handle the time from the changeover from the vent to the trache, but said all went amazingly well. He is now down to receiving 40% oxygen through the trache. Docs want to slowly start waking him and are already seeing physical response to touch by others. Another good sign!

All of these things are good news and bring encouragement to friends and family although there is still a long ways to go.

Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement on behalf of the Elliott family.

Mike

That sounds like real encouraging news Mike, thanks for the update. The Elliot's will stay in our prayers.

Thanks for the update. Maybe it won't be too long before we can make a trip to see him. The trach leaves them with more options in managing his respiratory issues. They can put him on the vent if needed, but can also easily plug the trach when they bring him out of sedation.

thank you for the update... Bob is still in our daily prayers.

good to hear

Talked to Buddy for the second time today just a few minutes ago. Here is some more news. Bob is only on 1/3 of the sedation meds and when is spoken to by his daughters he opens his eyes. His temp has risen some and the doctors are a little concerned. But overall the last couple of days things are looking better.

His employer is planning a benefit BBQ for him and wanted me to let the word out. No date has been set yet, but as soon as I get it, I will let you guys and gals know. For those that can get away, I am sure it would be encouraging to the family.

I will stay in touch,

Mike

great news! :)
and more to come.

will do any bbq/benefit for sure. [sm=smiley20.gif]

Gods grace to the Elliot family.

YAHHHHOOOO!!!!!!! So glad to hear of the improvement. Bob is and remains in my daily prayers.

For us out-of-towners that can't attend the bbq, please make sure we get an address so we can help out too.

Fantastic news. Prayers for Bobs continued improvement. Just let me know when to come for the BBQ.

Count me in for the BBQ too.
This is great news. Keep the good news coming.

Great news Mike!! I am glad to hear, Keep me informed about the BBQ even though I am in hot water I will try and make it. Man I know alot of people have their own beliefs,but you have to belive with all the great news that prayer does work!!![sm=grinangel.gif].My family isPraying for his continued improvement!![sm=drlove.gif]

THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE MIKE. FOR SURE LET US KNOW ABOUT THE BENEFIT. WE WILL BE THERE.

Thanks for the update Mike. Any improvement is good. Keep us posted on the BBQ. I'll keep Bob and his family in my prayers also. I know prayers work also, because they worked from my Mom.

Murph

Another small step today.

Bob is regaining conscienceness. He was looking around the room today and seemed agitated. His daughter asked if he knew what happened and he shook his head no. She explained it to him and he seemed to calm down. She thinks he is comprehending some of what is going on, but can't respond with hand squeeze which docs think is normal after the long unconscience state. Still a long ways to go, but those small steps are still taking place.

No set plans on the benefit BBQ yet,

Thanks again friends.

Doc is right.. that's a good sign

His waking up pissed is the best sign of all... very normal after what he has been through...


Good to hear. Thanks for the update.

ORIGINAL: reksul

Doc is right.. that's a good sign

His waking up pissed is the best sign of all... very normal after what he has been through...


Good to hear. Thanks for the update.





+1
"pissed" :D -the thread needed that humor!

I had just met the guy, but that does sound like him.

progress [sm=signs007.gif]

things will probably start happening now. which is a good sign.

I am very happy to hear things seem to be progressing almost daily.
Hopefully it won't be long now and we can stop biting out nails and relax.
This news made my day today.

Good news, thanks Mike. Continue prayers.

Thank God. Great news. Thanks for the update Mike. Keep them coming.

Murph

It is great to hear Bob is improving daily! Hopefully his responding to family is a great sign towards his recovery. God bless Bob and his family and keep him in our hearts and prayers!

Really glad to hear about Bob's improvement. Keep the faith. Best wishes to he and his family.

I hope I am not boring you with the updates, but we can always use good news. This is about the only media you can get good news. The TV is all negative.

Bob is breathing on his own and responding to comments and questions from his daughters with hand squeezes, head shakes, and blinking eyes. Great news huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FANTASTIC!!! That is wonderful news for a Friday afternoon. Keep those prayers coming. Murph is right. Thanks Mike, for the good news.

Man that's great to hear.

Definitely Great News.

That has got to be the best news of the day.

Most definitly great news! :)

Give him a good hand squeeze from the Florida Crew here at HDF..

Awesome. Keep that good news coming.

FANTASTIC!!! [sm=smiley32.gif]

I'll have a cold brew to honor that update. [sm=icon_guiness.gif]

Thoughts & prayers will continue to be lifted up for Bob and his family.
Great News We Do Indeed Serve An Awesome GOD!!!!

Now thats the way to start the weekend . Keep at it BOB In our thoughts and Pryers

Never get board with good news Mike!!! With all the Crap on the news everydayany good news is welcome for sure. Glad to hear his is doing so well!! Continued prayers his way!!

ORIGINAL: wideglide95th


Bob is breathing on his own and responding to comments and questions from his daughters with hand squeezes, head shakes, and blinking eyes. Great news huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PRAISE GOD!!!!!

That is AWESOME!!! news. Yes Mike, please keep us posted. In no way are you boring us. We all are waiting on updated news of Bob's progress. I must check this thread 5-10 times a day to see if there is any updates. Thanks Mike.

Murph

Great news...way to go Bob!!!

ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder

FANTASTIC!!! [sm=smiley32.gif]

I'll have a cold brew to honor that update. [sm=icon_guiness.gif]

Like we need an excuse to have a cold one......[sm=icon_cheers.gif]

that is awesome. hope this is a quick recovery. thank you for the update

Good news, Thanks Mike

I will keep Bob and his family in my thoughts. Thanks for the updates Mike.



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New South Florida Member here and just read about Bob.
Wanted to send out our thought and prayer to Bob and his familiy.
Also sending out prayers for all fellow members, all of our hearts hurt when a follow biker goes down.

I plan on sending a card, think how he'd feel if he got a hundred cards from well wishers....:D

Man, I'm glad to hear things are looking up. I haven't been in the forums lately. This is good news to come back too!!

We will continue prayers,

JB

Thanks Mike. I'm still praying for Bob. Keep us informed please.

Hey sftail291, keep checking this section for up coming rides. You are welcome to join us. Any updates Mike.

Just a quick update. Will get more info this evening.

Saturday was a rough day for Bob. Yesterday was pretty good. He was wanting to know where his "stuff" was. I took that to mean his bike. Docs are talking about placing a valve where his trach is so he can talk with his daughters so things are still looking good. He is more aware at times and seems to be off and on of his awareness. Keep up the prayers.

Thanks again.

Mike

still praying here. thanks mike for the update

Mike, Thanks for the updates, sounds like Bob is headed in the right direction. Would like to make the Bar-B-Q when you hear a date.

Thanks for the update Mike. Prayers still coming.

They'll be good days and bad days as he recovers. But it's very good that they're working with his trach so that he can talk. Eventually that'll just be a faded scar.

Still saying prayers for Bob and his family.

Thanks again Mike for the updates. Glad that Bobs condition is improving. Please keep us posted on the BBQ.

It is great to read that Bob is improving. Still remembering Bob in our prayers and looking down the road to when we meet for the BBQ. Thanks for your continuing efforts to keep us informed, Mike.

It's surely great news to hear that Bob is recovering.
Our thoughts and prayers will continue during this challenging time.
Mike....thanks for keeping us informed, it is very important to us.
Please lets us know about the BBQ when the details are set.

Thanks for the updates Mike, and you go BOB. We are all praying for you.
I like BBQ!

Another small step today.

Bob is a little more aware and starting to communicate a little more. His daughter asked if he wanted to watch Seinfeld on tv and he scowled and shook his head no. (He hates Seinfeld). Then she asked if he wanted to watch Home Improvement and he smiled and shook his head yes. He is attempting to speak, but with the trach of course having difficulty. He still seems to be in and out, but when he is awake there is a little more awareness of what is going on. His daughter is exhausted and totally drained so she needs a prayer of extra strength.

Good news keeps coming in small steps, but thankful for everyone of them.

So glad to hear that he continues to improve. Let's keep the prayers coming, obviously they're working.

Can't get enough good news about Bob. Prayers for Bob and his family.

Thanks Mike.

One prayer of strength for his daughter coming up...

Murph

that is some good news. thank you again for the update mike

That's awesome!!!!Thanks so much for the updates. Continuing to keep Bob and his family in my prayers!!! May the Good Lord lay His healing hands on Bob and comfort his family!!!

(((Bob & family))) Good to hear he's beginning to recover. All my best to him & his family!

Thanks for the update Mike and I'm glad to see the progress. Let me know about the BBQ and lets keep the good news comming. Prayers are being sent to Bob and his family

Mike, can you post an address to send cards and flowers. I bet it would pick him up to know how much we all really care and are pulling for a quick recovery.

Sure Dale,

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
c/o Bob Elliott ICU
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, Fl. 33805

Right now all you can send is cards. They will not accept flowers until he is moved into a regular room.

Thanks,

Thanks Mike for the address, I will get a card off tomorrow. I think it will help to lift his and his daughters spirit. To know how many of us care and are with them and supporting them, shouldnot only mean alot to Bob but also let his daughter know she has some support when she might need. Can you get us his daughters name?

Thanks Mike, your a true freind to us all.

Thanks for the address. The Helen Hellions are getting together on Sunday for a big BBQ - we're all signing a card and sending it off . . . along with lots of prayers! Keep the updates coming!

Bikerchick,
That is great.

Here is some more info that was asked for.

Bob's daughter's that have been at the hospital with him are Melanie and Angie. They need our prayers and encouragement also.

Ok, I talked to Buddy a little while ago and a few more small steps are still being taken. A little more awareness and attempts at communication. Docs are talking of soon wanting to move him out of ICU into a trauma unit. So still no flowers only cards. Buddy said that when he was at the hospital he noticed some cards were hanging on the wall. They are sure encouragement for the daughters.

Thanks again!!!

Thats awsome mike. Thanks for the address I am going to send off a card as well as keeping the prayers going.

I have an idea. Maybe I could get a card for the mini rally and everyone there could sign it. We could take a picture of all of us. I'll print out the picture and send it with the card. Something the daughters could frame up and place near his bed. Just an idea.

ORIGINAL: murph

I have an idea. Maybe I could get a card for the mini rally and everyone there could sign it. We could take a picture of all of us. I'll print out the picture and send it with the card. Something the daughters could frame up and place near his bed. Just an idea.


+1

since ur the GP does this motion have to be presented to the Order or is this one of those "executive orders"?

ORIGINAL: Rebel Ryder

ORIGINAL: murph

I have an idea. Maybe I could get a card for the mini rally and everyone there could sign it. We could take a picture of all of us. I'll print out the picture and send it with the card. Something the daughters could frame up and place near his bed. Just an idea.


+1

since ur the GP does this motion have to be presented to the Order or is this one of those "executive orders"?


Oh No brother RR. I would never surpass the Order. That was a submitle to the Order for review. Even the G.P. would never override the Grand Order of Water Buffalo. -High Sign-

thanks for the update Mike...Bob's got a card coming from da redman....

And I would like to second the GP's idea for a group card and pic.....

Well Thanks for all the updates as one who has been downfor the Last 6 weeks up and at them again although leg still a little sore yet Did the Cancer benefit Run here at Lake City, FL on the 17th As Lead Rider all the way throught it... Great to be Back!!!



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Hey Mike any new good news? ya know we like good news!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bob update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Talked to Buddy today whom was visiting Bob at the Hospital. He said Bob is still improving. Earlier in the week they did a swallow test on him and he did well so he is on a liquid diet. The placed something in his trach so he can talk and he talked to his mom on the phone today. He is still having problems with short term memory like asking the same questions a few minutes apart. He is in good spirits and joking around with Buddy. He can recall events with Buddy and discuss them intelligently. Bob works at a Napa store and today just blurted out to Buddy "Did you know that an oxygen sensor that mounts in front of the catalytic converter on a Toyota cost $240.00."

Bob is still unable to walk or even move around on the bed by himself and still has a long way to go with his brain injury, but he is improving and his daughters are encouraged to see the improvement and cards from all over.

Keep it up People!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thats good to here he is getting better evryday. hopefully soon we can take a ride to see him

Keep improving Bob!!! Prayers and time and smiles. They make you heal. Thanks for the update Mike.

That great news Mike, Keep that good news rolling!!! Prayers still going his way!!

Thanks to Mike for keeping us all updated. The prayers are still coming.

keep up the good work Bob.

Fanstastic!

Chris

Good to hear that he continues to improve. Thanks Mike

Excellent!

Great news!!!

bet he could use a cold brew by now! :D
outstanding news. :)

Great to hear thatBob is improving, our prayers are still with Bob and his family.
Recovery from a tramatic injury is a long hard road and Bob will need a great deal of support and encouragement, which he seems to be getting from the wonderfulHDForum folks. I am still fairly new to the Harley world but I have quickly discovered that you guys and gals certainly do have each others backs.......I am truely moved andproud to be part of it.

Ride safe all..............

Very happy to see some improvement!!!!!

5/26

Bob is still improving in those small steps. At times he it still confused on where he is and why he is there. He is also at But doing remarkably well considering the brain injury.

He is still not allowed visitors. He will be evaluated this week and possibly moved to St. Marys Hospital in West Palm Beach for rehab.

Keep Praying!

You know it! :)

Keep them spirits up Bob... [8D]

Still praying. Keep getting better Bob.

Sending him out to rehab is good news. Prayers still headed his way

Keep up the improvement Bob. Hang in there.

Thanks for the update Mike. Prayers still coming.

One up now. Keep fighting Bob!

Thanks for the updates Mike.

Chris

Him being stable enough to be transferred to Rehab is great news. Continued best wishes to Bob on his recovery.

This is all great news. No visitors should mean that the Doc's don't want to stress Bob with names and faces he may not remember. Less stress, faster healing. Great news indeed!

Thanks for the continued updates.

GGi, do you know ifthe HH card got sent to Bob?

thats good news keep it bob you can do it.
thanks mike

one step at a time great news!

ORIGINAL: reksul

GGi, do you know ifthe HH card got sent to Bob?


um . . left it in the car at the HH Shindig - DOH! I signed from all of us and am printing out a pic of the group from the Shindig - in the mail tomorrow.

Lots of Helen Hellion's prayers coming Bob's way. May the Good Lord continue to lift Bob up and lay His healing hands on him.

great news!, I sent my card out over two weeks ago. I know I'd feel better getting a bunch of cards from people who care, even if you don't know them personally.
If / When you do an event to help out, i.m. me, I'll be there

I found out a few minutes ago that they moved Bob to St. Mary's Hospital Rehab Unit in West Palm today. He is still improving. He is allowed visitors from 4 until 8 pm. When I get a room # I will post it with the address for anyone interested. I am going to plan a visit as soon as I can.

That's great news! I hope they forward his mail!!![8D]

Hey Bikerchick,

The hospital is about 2 hrs away from me and as soon as I can get there, I will find out. If he doesn't have the card from the HH, I will make sure he and his family knows one was sent from the Ga. crew. He is still having short term memory problems.

Thanks to all,

Mike

ORIGINAL: wideglide95th

Hey Bikerchick,

The hospital is about 2 hrs away from me and as soon as I can get there, I will find out. If he doesn't have the card from the HH, I will make sure he and his family knows one was sent from the Ga. crew. He is still having short term memory problems.

Thanks to all,

Mike

You're awesome Mike! No worries . . . . . if he does get it, I included a group photo from our shindig - that ought to scare him competely into getting up and running quickly!!! [8D] He's in our continued prayers!!!!!

great news again Mike! :)see u sat. bruther.

Thanks Mike. Maybe we could do another Saturday ride sometime to visit him.

Keep it up Bob. Glad to see he is doing better. It will be a long road, but we're all riding with him.

Mike, great seeing you guys today, keep us posted on Bob and let me know when your coming over to WPB, we will go see him together.

ORIGINAL: kimbo

Mike, great seeing you guys today, keep us posted on Bob and let me know when your coming over to WPB, we will go see him together.


me too! :)

Spoke to Wideglide 95 tonite about hooking up next weekend at my place and then going to see Bob. Burgers and beers at my place after wego and see Bob. Let me know if it works for you guys.

good possibility - what day, sat? :eek:

Yeh, what is the day kimbo. Sat or Sun.

Hey, guys I'm open either day, but let's shoot for Saturday. I finally have a free weekend no horse shows and no all-stair baseball games :D:D. The wife and daughter are out of town [8D]so I'm good to go. Would be happy to host you guys and have an opp to see Bob

Sounds good Kimbo. Saturday is best for me also. My wife will be out of town this weekend also. I will get the room # and more details about visitation.

cool, lets do it! [sm=smiley20.gif]

Since I need a ride cause mine was limited last week, I was thinking about meeting up with wide glide at J & S fish camp and then if other riders that don't want to go out to the lakewant tohook-up at myplace for a ride in to see Bob we can leave from there. Let me know how that works for you guys. We can then come back to my place for burgers and beers.

That sounds like a gret plan Kimbo. Count me in. I heard today that Buddy (my Bob info contact) wife is having some heart problems. Could not get ahold of him today. Will try again tomorrow for details on visiting.

Hey, all,

I'm from Arizona and ride with 1of2's brother (2of2), I just saw this thread, and wanted to send out my prayers from AZ! We stopped on our ride last Saturday to help a downed rider. That is never fun!

I used to work in a rehab facility, and Bob will have a long road ahead of him, including at least 3 hours of Physical therapy, Occupational therapy and Speech therapy a day. I have seen many people in similar situations make miraculous recoveries.

Keep up the prayers, and I too, will look forward to updates!

very nice & thoughfull of u Donna! ;)

Kimbo- I will just meet at ur place, will call u fer details.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have been witnesses to a miracle.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; am so excited I can hardly type this post.

I just got off the phone with Bob.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; He gets to go home next&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; Thursday.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; He says he remembers meeting Rebel, Jason, and I at the BP, and the others at 70 and 27 and eating breakfast at Cracker Barrell and then leaving from there by himself because we were going to Mt. Dora first. I think that is remarkable.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; But remembers nothing after that.

I told him about this thread and he said he knows because of all the cards he received.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; He said he&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; even received a card from some people in Ga. with a picture (See this Bikerchick and Hellions).

Thanks to all.

WOW!!! Positively makes my day. This just proves the power of prayer and good thoughts. I am just amazed and a little moist around the eyes. Hope you guys still get to visit him in WPB, but either way please give him our best from here in Ocala.

Most excellent!!!

Thank God!&nbsp\\; I knew I've seen miraculous recoveries!
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Probably better he doesn't remember the details of the accident, that's the stuff nightmares are made of!&nbsp\\; If you see him, give him my love from Arizona!

And thats the way to start the weekend with great news

yup yup! :)&nbsp\\;[sm=bounceybounce.gif]&nbsp\\; wonderful news &amp\\; progress.
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God's grace abounds!

Awsome news Mike. Man That makes my Day!!!

Awesome News!&nbsp\\; I'm getting to ride with the Hellions on Sunday so if they don't see this post I'll make sure the know!

that is awesome news to hear. you still planning on meeting on this saturday at the hospital?
i dont think i will be able to make it there, wish i could. any other plans to meet?

Very GOOD NEWS,
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I'm happy to hear he is coming home.
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Scratch
Helen Hellions, Georgia

That is great news.
It will be much better to be resting at home.

This has made my day.

We Helen Hellions were so glad to hear of Bob's progress. Keep up the hard work Bob and you'll be in the wind soon!
Sending more thoughts and prayers your way from your GA&nbsp\\;friends!
I will be in Crystal River from Jun 21st to Jun 29th and it would be great to visit with Bob or his family and bring him a Hellions T-shirt to remind him of how many friends he has pulling for him! Someone PM me some directons to him and I look forward to a visit soon.
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Great news! HOpe for a speedy recovery!

Good news i wish him the best. God bless him and his family.
HELLEN HELLION

Beasley,&nbsp\\; When forum is fixed I will pm. I tried and tried.

Thsi is Such Great News Power of Prayer Folks ;)

That's just fantastic news about Bob!!!!&nbsp\\; So glad to hear. &nbsp\\;:)&nbsp\\; Continued best wishes to he and his family.

Great news!!&nbsp\\; Best wishes and prayers for a continued and speedy recovery, Bob

I wonder how many cards Bob got???:)

Hiya, I'm pretty new to the forum and saw this thread and had to read every one of the posts.&nbsp\\; It's GREAT to hear that Bob is progressing.&nbsp\\; It's also great to know that there are so many great people on this forum.&nbsp\\; Prayer really does work.&nbsp\\; I hope and pray that Bob continues to get better and better and for protection for him and all of us.&nbsp\\;

Best Wishes for a speedy recovery Bob.

any idea how many cards Bob got ???

I visited Bob today at his house.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; pscheval, I asked how many cards and they said about 20 but probably some was lost during the transfer. It was great to see him and we went for a little walk down the driveway. He is slowly building his endurance.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; He said for me to tell all that any one is welcome to come see him.

Thats great to hear.&nbsp\\;

Thats great news Mike, glad everything continues to improve.&nbsp\\;Im up here at the Dragon with the Helen Hellions and they all said to send their regards and best wishes to Bob.
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P.S. Riding in FL $ucks....... :D

Lucky Charley,

Be careful with the tater juice.&nbsp\\; Give a personal thanks to the Hellions for me.&nbsp\\; Yep I know. Big difference in riding there and here. I am trying to plan a trip up there for September.

Hey Mike, thanks for the update, Glad to see Bob doing well, just let the wife know, the whole family has him in our prayers, Happy Fathers Day to all.

Great news about Bob. May he continue to improve. Our thoughts and prayers are with him on this Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all the Florida Crew.

do you know how many cards Bob received??&nbsp\\;

pscheval,

Please read post #206.&nbsp\\; Thanks to everyone.

OHHHHHHHHHHHH &nbsp\\; Jerry Are you still touring the world?

Nope back from Europe tour will do Asia late July, hoping to see someone putting a ride together between now and then.

AMEN!!!!!&nbsp\\; I'm so glad to hear Bob is doing well.&nbsp\\; haha - hope our group photo of the Hellions didn't scare him too much!
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you all know the site has been messed up dor the last few weeks, I'm no idiot, that's why I asked the same question three times, it never showed posted, then all of a sudden it posted all of them. DUHHH

Pscheval,

No problem man,&nbsp\\; All the problems with the forum lately, I am not fretting anything.&nbsp\\; I just appreciate your concern and I am sure the family does too.&nbsp\\;

Rock on bro.

sounds like he is coming along good. thats great to hear.

Great to sign in after a long absence and see this news!! He remains on my mind and in my prayers.
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JEB

Hey JEB,

Welcome back!&nbsp\\; Yea, He is coming along.&nbsp\\; I am going to visit him again tomorrow.

good to hear

any plans for a ride for him?

Heres a pic we all been waiting to see....Last Sunday some of the FL Crew paid Bob a visit, and presented him with a FL Crew shirt courtsey of Kimbo......
(BTW I sure hope this works I'm suckage at posting pics it seems)


local://upfiles/21453/DC707E75625143D18A46ADB5E1AC4F66.jpg

Man that's just great to see.&nbsp\\;

Yeah, it was great to see Bob doing so well, Wideglide said he even saw him seat on his bike and start it up. Thanks to all for for all your prayers and Mike for the updates.

Unfortunately I've not been keeping up with the forum lately so I didn't see this thread until Mike mentioned it to me.&nbsp\\; Having recently been in an accident on my UC I can sympathize with Bob to a small extent but fortunately I was only bruised up.&nbsp\\; I'm glad to hear that Bob is doing so well and send my best wishes for a full recovery.
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Mark

That picture gives me chills.&nbsp\\; PRAISE GOD!!!!!

Can we get an update on Bobs' condition?
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/boogieman_deuce/100_0219-1.jpg

Hello FLDeuce,

Bob is doing well.&nbsp\\; Won't be long he will be riding again.&nbsp\\; check out these pics.&nbsp\\; Towards the end are pics of us visiting him on a ride.

http://s283.photobucket.com/pbwidget.swf?pbwurl=http://w283.photobucket.com/albums/kk313/redman53_photos/Lake%20Ride/ebbde63b.pbw

wideglide,
Glad to see that Bob is recovering from his accident. If you're reading this BOB..... get well quick. Great pics on the photobucket site.
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http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t173/boogieman_deuce/100_0220-1.jpg

Awasome pics and great news Mike!
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Chris