Borrowed time . . .

Just want to give a shout out to everyone, and remind all to please be
careful out there. And always be right with God, your family, friends or
whomever/whatever you need to be right with in your life before you ride.

This is on my mind because one year ago tonight (8/17) I was hit from behind
by an old man on I-35. He then ran over me as I lay in the highway and drug
me approximately a quarter mile. It was a miracle I lived through the
initial crash. Two days later I went into respiratory arrest and was placed
on life support. While on the ventilator I developed two different strains
of pneumonia. My family was told I would not make it through the weekend.

Obviously I did make it, and am pretty much back to normal a year later.
Words can't express how fortunate I am to be in as good a shape as I am.

Sorry to post a bummer message - but we all need to remember while riding is
passion to most of us, it is also serious business with serious consequences
that can never be taken to lightly.

Darrell

 

Glad you're with us, Darrell!

Keep the shiny side up! Watch out for idiots!

Charles

 

A wonderful story, Darrell, especially with the happy ending. Thank
goodness for your recover, and thanks for sharing this with us.

--
Albert Nurick


'97 Honda Pacific Coast
'93 Honda Helix
'87 Honda Helix

 

Bill, I commented on Darrell's great story of recovery from an accident...
you had to turn it into one of your endless political diatribes. Sheesh.

--
Albert Nurick


'97 Honda Pacific Coast
'93 Honda Helix
'87 Honda Helix

 

That must be difficult for you and for Darrell.. I think I pointed out your
two faced and hypocritical posturing.. Sheesh... I guess.. ROTFL

Bill Walker
Irving, Tx.

 

By the use of your "quotes" you seem to doubt the validity of my post. I put
some pictures of the bike and one of me on the respirator up on a yahoo pic
page: http://photos.yahoo.com/tl1000rider navigate through MyPhotos to the
RunOver folder. If you look closely at the pictures taken from the right
side of the bike, you can see where the car bent the rim. Probably still
won't convince you - oh well don't really care.

Yes what happened to me happend for reasons of recreation and fun. The men
who served our country in war (and peace) were engaged in a far more noble
cause. I do not argue that point with you or anyone so it's really not
necessary to wave the flag in my face.

That's right Bill - I want to go on that ride with you so I can fulfill my
good Republican duties and throw the old farts out myself! Geeesh - Why are
you blaming all of this on the Republicans anyway? My father-in-law is
retired Air Force, and I remember him talking about a class action suit to
sue the Clinton administration for this very reason back in '98 or so. I
remember him saying "They promised us free medical care for life, then go
and close all the bases and hospitals so we can't access our free medical
care" - is this what your upset about? If so this has been going on long
before George W. was in office. Just for the record, it is possible to
disagree with some of the policies of your party. I just happen to disagree
with more of the Democratic policies then Republican.

Uhhhhh - okay. Really don't know where that came from, but if that makes you
feel better fine, I don't remember ever asking for compassion or a frat.

This is too good. You call me a hypocrit then you use your (in?)famous sig
(which you haven't signed in reply to one of my posts in a while

 

You don't get the point of my critism of you and Albert Nurick..

Quite right.. your support of the very men who are betraying those heroes
and veterans is the point of contention.. You cannot, in good conscience
support that betrayal and claim any afinity with those men who depend on the
VA for their survival.. No Way..

Same old song and dance.. Darrell... I don't recall Clinton closing any of
the VA hospitals.. Bases, yes.. Hospitals ..NO.. Clinton did it so why is it
so wrong for Dubya... right.. NO... Bush is CLOSING hospitals.. He has cut
back on the budget for so many, they are virtually closing clinics.. Your
support of this administration is support of betrayal of our military and
veterans..

Yes.. you do know where that came from...

make no mistake.. I am not your enemy.. Bush and DeLay are.. What is going
on in our nation due to their policies is the danger to our democracy as it
is designed.. Your enemy is an authoritarian corporate controlled
government.. That is the legacy guaranteed by this administration..

 

Kenny - Thanks for the kind words, I was worried that some would think it a
"bummer message" because no one likes to think about these things.

Yes many are, I sincerely apologize if it came off as preaching. It was not
meant to be.

Once again Bill - you try, condemn and burn me at the stake for supporting
our President. The intolerance you show for members of the opposing
political party is mind boggling. I hope you never convert to the Republican
side, you do us much more good spouting your BS over there.

 

I think you have run on to something here....as I recall, the more the
republicans spouted off about the Monica crap the more people, including
myself, stuck up for Clinton. While I was never a FOB I thought the whole
affair was political bullshit and the republicans were going to lose votes
from ordinary people for bringing up something so stupid. As if it compared
to what Nixon did at watergate. I have alway considered myself a
Republocrat (aka Democran), voting for the best person regardless of party.
The last time I *ever* contributed money to a presidential condidate was
George McGovern in 1972. I contribute to local politicans. Even though we
are not in her district, we have supported Leticia Van De Putte (D-San
Antonio) and my wife and kids have been out to her place for several fund
raisers.

 

Your support of "this president" is exactly what I mean.. I can't think of
any person who has betrayed this country as much as he has in the short time
he has been in office.. Your continued support for the corruption he
represents is a direct betrayal of the patriotic interests you claim you
admire.. I notice your glib "getaway" from the challenge..

 

I'd be careful there.. Your jumping back and forth here.. LMAO...

 

Well let me refresh your memory Bill -

http://www.oo-rah.com/editorial/edi03.shtml
A quote I like from the above reference:
"I believe that this is just the beginning of yet another drawdown by the
Clinton Administration. You might even say it's just one more way the
President can thumb his nose at the American fighting man and woman by
taking another earned benefit away from us."

Also
http://www.house.gov/bernie/press/1999/12-15-1999.html
Please note the date on the above page 12-15-99. You gonna blame Bush for
this?

Yes Clinton did it as well. I don't agree with it, but there is no denying
that Clinton slashed VA budgets.

Darrell

 

Just wanted to say thanks Charles, Larry and Albert.

The story really wasn't meant to be wonderful or anything. It was just on my
mind last night at the one year anniversary, and I thought I'd post
something on topic for once instead of feuding with Bill. If you like the
short version, you should hear the long one sometime

Darrell

 

Let's stay on "topic" Darrell.. you , Albert and Charles make a very good
trio.. LMAO..

 

Pull those rose colored shades down tight Bill, be careful or reality might
get in.

Darrell

 

Bill Walker wrote:

You are both

It's spelled "HYPOCRITES".....

and you're a textbook example of one.




--
Dirk
(aka "!bungle")
'96 LS650
(aka "Rhino")



"Well, you may be a lover but you ain't no d-d-dancer"