I almost lost a friend last night.
My buddy Ian has had his new motorcycle exactly 1 week today. It's hot. Well, it was.
Last night on his way home, he was taking a corner and an armadillo darted out in front of him and he made the choice to dump his bike in grass rather than pavement.
His right arm is missing two layers of skin and his hip is sore as fuck. His bike's front end is trashed, may have engine problems.
His helmet saved his life.
It has a huge gash on it from where it skid across a storm grate, it's ruined.
But he is ok, alive, and that is all that matters.
Riders, wear your gear and ride safe.
When I see him, first thing he gets is a huge hug and then I'm gonna smack him for scaring the shit outta me.
I love that kid. I've had some of the most honest talks ever with him and he's like one of my kids, my friend. I seriously don't know what I would have done if the news was worse.
Comments
Whew! Close call. It's a good thing he is one of the smart ones who wears a helmet. Glad to hear he is o.k.
Posted by: Brandi | August 12, 2006 1:34 PM
Geez.....glad your friend is okay!
Posted by: Belle | August 12, 2006 1:40 PM
Glad to hear he's okay!
Posted by: Kirsi | August 12, 2006 3:01 PM
I am glad he is OK. My husband races motorcycles and I've just now gotten to the point where I don't have my heart in my throat everytime he leaves for a race.
Posted by: Amy | August 13, 2006 2:01 AM
the disk are burned and got mailed monday morning. Enjoy
Posted by: shell | August 14, 2006 10:04 AM
So scary, I am so glad he's OK! Helmets do save lives...
*HUGS* and I hope you're doing well!
P.S. That is so awesome that the whole thing is over and you've set it up great for Sebastian.
Posted by: Karen | August 15, 2006 1:56 PM
omg . how scary!! thank GOD he was wearing that helmet! i'm glad he's doing ok (well mostly ok)!!
Posted by: hip momma | August 15, 2006 3:57 PM