RIDER DOWN ALERT !! CarlS !!!!

[keystiger]

Guys -- I apologize for not being around --

CarlS and I just spoke on the phone he is in the TRAUMA CENTER in Delray Beach FL.
Black Friday I-95 -- motorcycle accident.
From what I he said (and he sounds o.k. and in good spirits! ) Collar bone broken-- wrist broken and ribs on the left side all broken ... Didnt get to converse long but he is blessed and thankful to be alive.
Says the hospital is doing a great job.
HE cant text or write online (type) on his phone at present (wrist hand issues) but wanted everyone to know he is ALIVE AND KICKIN and that the DELRAY TRAUMA CENTER does a FINE JOB (though I told him I hope I NEVER need to use his recommendation!!)

I will be checking in with him and updating as we go -- gonna be a bit to recover from that but Ill say CARLS is a damn TOUGH ol Bird!

 

[Greyfell]

I will be checking in with him and updating as we go -- gonna be a bit to recover from that but Ill say CARLS is a damn TOUGH ol Bird!

Thank you, Keys, for this report, and any further updates you're able to provide. I think your description of CarlS is spot-on.

 

[shanered6]

Nice to hear from you Keys , although i wish it was in better circumstances .
Im glad Carl is on the mend and ok ... and that OLD BIRD hasn't got a patch on him .

 

[otherwise]

I like Keys seldom log in, when I heard that Carl was injured I had to check in for any updates.
Carl, when you are fit enough to read this thread please appreciate our concern and best wishes.

 

[Rocky]

OMG, he's really banged up, but at least he's OK and being well cared for.
Thanks for letting us know and keep us updated.
We send our best wishes and hope to hear from him soon.

 

[DoorPosition]

I’m very familiar with the SoFlo stretch of 95. With all the transient New Yorkers, road ragers, 1/2-blind functionally deaf blue hairs, jackasses glued to their phones, 24 hour bumper-to-bumper, et al, you’re definitely taking your life into your own hands down there. Delray is one of the worst towns for this. I must’ve crashed my Harley 5 or 6 times around that AO, mostly avoiding crotchety old crones acting like they couldn’t see me. My mechanic friggin’ loved me. I was paying his rent once a quarter at one point. Now’s right about the time all the snowbirds start clogging up the roads for the winter season too. They will cut you off in order to save 3 seconds getting their daily Loto tickets. Severe bike wrecks are a REGULAR feature in the local S.Florida news. Straight pipes are highly advisable. Personally, I avoid any Interstate highway at all costs, even where I’m at now.

Collar bone, wrist, ribs… Nothing an Old Soldier can’t handle. Hang in there bud. Control yourself around those nurses, eh?

Head on a swivel, people.

 

[DaveM]

Keys thank you so much for letting us know and please keep us updated on his progress.

 

[Vector]

Praying for my brother in Christ Carl.

 

[Qship]

Well dammit! Not great news, but at least he's doing as well as can be expected and on the mend.
Godspeed in your recovery Carl.
Black Friday you say, Keys? As if there aren't enough distractions for today's driver's, lets just add to that the confusion and congestion on what sounds to be a bad stretch of blacktop.

 

[keystiger]

Thanks all. I have relayed your well wishes. And I will keep you informed of any changes/ updates.

 

[brooke]

Thanks Keys , this news is indeed a bummer . Will keep you in my prayers Carl .

This old age thing is coming around at a bad time

 

[otherwise]

Thanks Keys , this news is indeed a bummer . Will keep you in my prayers Carl .

This old age thing is coming around at a bad time

"This old age thing is coming around at a bad time".
Within an unfortunate thread, that's funny!
Keys pointed out to me just this week that I've just started my 73rd trip around the sun .

 

[keystiger]

UPDATE:: I received a text earlier today saying Carl was having surgery on his hand this afternoon.
Ive not received any further info but will update when I do !!

 

[keystiger]

O.K. UPDATE:
Surgery over -- Docs say 100% success.... Carl is recouping in his room -- more info to come!!!

 

[Vector]

I just texted with Carl and as always he is doing well.

 

[keystiger]

Dudes a MACHINE!

 

[sikatri]

Thanks for the update! To Carl, recover well and my thoughts are with you!

 

[sikatri]

"This old age thing is coming around at a bad time".
Within an unfortunate thread, that's funny!
Keys pointed out to me just this week that I've just started my 73rd trip around the sun .

I’m so inspired by all of you, I’m approaching my 63 rd trip! LoL.

 

[sikatri]

I’m very familiar with the SoFlo stretch of 95. With all the transient New Yorkers, road ragers, 1/2-blind functionally deaf blue hairs, jackasses glued to their phones, 24 hour bumper-to-bumper, et al, you’re definitely taking your life into your own hands down there. Delray is one of the worst towns for this. I must’ve crash my Harley 5 or 6 times around that AO, mostly avoiding crotchety old crones acting like they couldn’t see me. My mechanic friggin’ loved me. I was paying his rent once a quarter at one point. Now’s right about the time all the snowbirds start clogging up the roads for the winter season too. They will cut you off in order to save 3 seconds getting their daily Loto tickets. Severe bike wrecks are a REGULAR feature in the local S.Florida news. Straight pipes are highly advisable. Personally, I avoid any Interstate highway at all costs, even where I’m at now.

Collar bone, wrist, ribs… Nothing a Old Soldier can’t handle. Hang in there bud. Control yourself around those nurses, eh?

Head on a swivel, people.

I try to avoid the interstate and crowded highways as well. Perhaps when Carl has mended he can fill us in on what happened. “Old war” stories are better when they are first person. Heal well!

 

[Vector]

Carl assumes the bike is totalled.