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Title: The bad luck continues
Post by: Adam_W on August 18, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
I don't know when this will end! I was out riding my scooter today, and an ambulance with lights and siren going came up behind me. We were on a narrow two lane road with no shoulder. I was moving over to let the ambulance by, and I hit a patch of loose gravel doing about 35 to 40 mph and went over the handlebars. I hit the pavement face first and on both hands and slid another 10 or 15 feet according to the paramedics behind me. They immediately turned around, called dispatch to send another unit for their original call, and picked me up. Fortunately I was wearing a full face helmet, but I still had some pain in my neck. That turned out to be nothing fortunately, but I do have a broken wrist. Among other things, I'm unable to dialyze myself, so I have to go into the centre until this heals. I'm having a very hard time typing right now, so I'll give more details later.

Adam   
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: okarol on August 18, 2008, 05:54:32 PM

Oh Adam, that's awful! I am so sorry! Please take care and let us know how you're doing.  :cuddle;  :cuddle;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: G-Ma on August 18, 2008, 05:59:11 PM
Oh noooooo Adam.  Please take care.    :grouphug;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: KT0930 on August 18, 2008, 06:03:58 PM
I sure hope things improve for you soon, Adam!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Adam_W on August 18, 2008, 06:08:55 PM
I did forget to mention the one bit of good news. My brand new scooter didn't even have a scratch!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: mcjane on August 18, 2008, 06:11:29 PM
 I'm also sorry to hear this Adam.  I hope this run of bad luck stops, enough is enough.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: MIbarra on August 18, 2008, 06:55:50 PM
 :cuddle; I'm so sorry!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Sluff on August 18, 2008, 06:59:04 PM
It could have been worse Adam, thank goodness you are still with us. I forgot to tell you to becareful on gravel. ;)
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: twirl on August 18, 2008, 07:02:15 PM
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET
I am saying a prayer for you right this very moment
be careful
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Romona on August 18, 2008, 07:04:34 PM
 :grouphug; Sending good vibes your way!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: jbeany on August 18, 2008, 07:12:00 PM
Geez, it's time for some good karma for you!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: paris on August 18, 2008, 07:13:55 PM
Ahh Adam, I am so sorry.  It does seem like things just keep going wrong right now.  Are you in much pain?  Hope they gave you some good meds.   Take care and rest.   :grouphug;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Sunny on August 18, 2008, 07:55:20 PM
Adam, get well soon. Glad you are O.K.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: karen547 on August 18, 2008, 08:01:38 PM
That must have been scary for you! I am glad you are okay though.  :grouphug;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: glitter on August 18, 2008, 09:42:33 PM
 I am sorry you got hurt, but I am glad your okay. Can you still ride it with your broken wrist?
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: rose1999 on August 18, 2008, 10:47:03 PM
I did forget to mention the one bit of good news. My brand new scooter didn't even have a scratch!

I'm glad you can still keep a sense of humour in all of this but what a run you've had.  Enough is enough, I hope this is the end of the bad luck now and hope the wrist will heal soon  :grouphug;  :bunny:
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Chris on August 18, 2008, 10:54:07 PM
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, glad your bike  isnot hurt. However, your typing is great!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: frankenarm on August 18, 2008, 11:55:23 PM
Oh no! That was awesome of the paramedics though! Im glad your injuries are not more serious, and I hope you feel better soon!
* hugs *
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Joe Paul on August 19, 2008, 01:45:55 AM
Hope your wrist heals fast  :thumbup;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Deanne on August 19, 2008, 07:51:55 AM
Adam, I'm so sorry about the accident! I hope this is the end of your bad luck for a long, long time! My friend calls this kind of run of bad luck a sh*t storm. It seems like an appropriate term.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: willieandwinnie on August 19, 2008, 08:06:00 AM
Oh Adam, I am so sorry. Please try to take it easy and I'll pray that you heal real quick.  :cuddle;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: monrein on August 19, 2008, 08:09:25 AM
 :grouphug;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Rerun on August 19, 2008, 08:21:57 AM
Damn the bad luck!  Better times are just around the corner. :cuddle;



"I see a light at the end of the tunnel, but with my luck it is a train"!!!!!        :waving;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: kitkatz on August 19, 2008, 09:09:19 PM
My sister took a header on her kick bike and found this pic.  I thought of you!
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Adam_W on August 20, 2008, 01:17:21 PM
Photos of the damage. The bike faired pretty well-just some scratches on the mirror. Over all I think I came out of it pretty well considering what could have happened. On the helmet pic, along with the scratches, the face shield is also broken.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: lola on August 20, 2008, 01:28:21 PM
ADAM that sucks, I'm just so glad you had a helmet on :cuddle; :cuddle;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: twirl on August 20, 2008, 01:58:31 PM
OMGosh
wishing you good luck
and more good luck
 :cheer:  A  D  A   M   :cheer:
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: Deanne on August 21, 2008, 09:06:32 AM
Thank you for wearing a helmet!  :bow;
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: cherpep on August 21, 2008, 10:20:00 AM
At least there was a paramedic nearby, LOL!!  Sorry, sometimes I have a sick sense of humor.  Hope you heal quickly.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: kitkatz on August 21, 2008, 07:00:01 PM
All in all you were very lucky, Adam.

Here is Paris on a scooter.
Title: Re: The bad luck continues
Post by: mcjane on August 21, 2008, 07:23:57 PM
Ouch, those scrapes on your palm can really be painfull, it's a very tender area.  Glad you & the scooter came through without any really serious damage.