man down...
man down...
Unfortunately, my friend went down into a gaurd rail yesterday out in the mountains with me in the lead. They hellicoptered him to a trama center and he seems to be doing well considering.
Welp, I think I've had my fun now and will be hanging up the helmet... I know many will think that's pansy-like, that's fine, perhaps it is. But after going through what I just did, the realism was too much for me and not worth another one like it (or worse). In my 10-15 years of riding, I never fully understood why people gave it up after an accident, figured it musta not been deep enough in them, but things are different once I experienced it... Man, I don't wish this on anyone. I thank God for protecting my friend's life, and mine to this point, and not having future life-affecting injuries.
Ride safe and be kind to others. Blessings...
Welp, I think I've had my fun now and will be hanging up the helmet... I know many will think that's pansy-like, that's fine, perhaps it is. But after going through what I just did, the realism was too much for me and not worth another one like it (or worse). In my 10-15 years of riding, I never fully understood why people gave it up after an accident, figured it musta not been deep enough in them, but things are different once I experienced it... Man, I don't wish this on anyone. I thank God for protecting my friend's life, and mine to this point, and not having future life-affecting injuries.
Ride safe and be kind to others. Blessings...
Road Captain
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From: North Texas
RE: man down...
I'm really sorry about your friend. He will be in my prayers. As for hanging up the helmet, that's something we all have to determine for ourselves. I'm sure no one will judge you for it. I can't imagine what my feelings would be if I had seen what you did. Best of luck and again I will be praying for your friend.
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RE: man down...
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope all goes well for him and his recovery. I know what it's like to be traumatized by an serious accident. We have lost one good friend and almost lost3 othersall from very serious accidents. I can identify with the loss of interest.
Although, I wasn't thereto witness these occurances, it still impacted me and my passion for riding. I have since recovered(for the most part) from those traumatic experiences. And although they were all seperate occurances, each and everytime my courage and enjoyment for riding was affected.
Take each day one step at a time. Time mends and luckily so will your friend. Prayers to you and your friend.
Although, I wasn't thereto witness these occurances, it still impacted me and my passion for riding. I have since recovered(for the most part) from those traumatic experiences. And although they were all seperate occurances, each and everytime my courage and enjoyment for riding was affected.
Take each day one step at a time. Time mends and luckily so will your friend. Prayers to you and your friend.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Outside of Philly
RE: man down...
First of all, your freind will be in my prayers. Second, if you need to hang it up, than hang it up. F***what other people think. Only you can make the right decision for you. Good luck and you've got my support.
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From: Heart of Missouri
RE: man down...
You, Your Friend and family is in our prayers. Give it some time, you are in a state of shock now.
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RE: man down...
Best of luck to your friend, and good luck to you no matter what decision you may finally make regarding your riding future.
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Road Warrior
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From: South Jersey
RE: man down...
I was gonna say something smart like "Can I have your bike?" but I'll refrain...
I also admit that I don't understand your decision at all but we're all different and "stuff" affects us all differently. I'm sorry about your friend and pray God will heal him and you quickly. The "brother" who got me my first bike and got me into the biker lifestyle was killed while riding shortly after getting me into it. I've had other friends die while riding and I myself have had a couple of wrecks where it was only God's hand that reached out and saved my life. No way I should be here today. That said, I still ride. More than ever! Can't say what the future holds but I have no intention to ever quit. It is part of who I am. Maybe it's not part of who you are, maybe it is. Only time will tell. One thing I did lean was to never say never. Prayin' for the well being of all those involved...
I also admit that I don't understand your decision at all but we're all different and "stuff" affects us all differently. I'm sorry about your friend and pray God will heal him and you quickly. The "brother" who got me my first bike and got me into the biker lifestyle was killed while riding shortly after getting me into it. I've had other friends die while riding and I myself have had a couple of wrecks where it was only God's hand that reached out and saved my life. No way I should be here today. That said, I still ride. More than ever! Can't say what the future holds but I have no intention to ever quit. It is part of who I am. Maybe it's not part of who you are, maybe it is. Only time will tell. One thing I did lean was to never say never. Prayin' for the well being of all those involved...
Give it some time, you, and your bud, will heal