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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:28 PM Original message |
The bad news-- My brother was in a motorcycle accident |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
1. Egads! I'm glad he was able to walk away from it. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I told him to sell it. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
68. Motorcycle accidents are frequently the WORST! |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
2. My dear MrsGrumpy! |
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lost-in-nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
3. I am so happy he could walk away |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
4. Sorry for the bad news, glad for the good. Since they're YOUR brothers, I'm sure they are |
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democracyindanger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:19 AM Response to Reply #4 |
42. Hell, don't stop at helmets |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'm so glad he's alright |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:38 PM Response to Original message |
7. I work for an insurance company that insures motorcycles. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:53 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. I remember an episode of ER that referred to them as "donor-cycles" |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. I sometimes fantasize about |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 03:00 PM Response to Reply #20 |
21. Rent a racetrack for a day LOL |
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Gidney N Cloyd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:39 PM Response to Original message |
8. Glad he's OK! |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. That happened to me on a bicycle. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:40 PM Response to Original message |
9. I'm glad he's okay. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:21 PM Response to Reply #9 |
30. That's the thing, it's the other people out there. |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
11. OMG! So glad he |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
12. I'm glad he's okay. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:49 PM Response to Reply #12 |
15. Plus the drivers down there make drivers here look safe and competent. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:22 PM Response to Reply #12 |
31. Smart choice. He is a very safe and educated driver and still... |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:48 PM Response to Original message |
13. Glad he's okay, but the lane splitting law is just asking for trouble |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
14. Jesus! |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
16. I am glad he is ok!!! I would be terrified if my bro had one. I know of someone |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
17. Oh! That's how I lost my first fiance. I'm so glad he's ok!!! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #17 |
32. I am so sorry for your loss, lildreamer. |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:14 AM Response to Reply #32 |
40. It was... |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
18. Glad to hear it wasn't worse |
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Ptah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 03:28 PM Response to Original message |
22. I heard somewhere that evel knievel wouldn't ride on the street - too dangerous. |
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DainBramaged (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
23. OMG, an angel caught him |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
24. I'm so glad he's relatively unharmed. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:20 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. I've been begging him for two decades now...hopefully this, and the |
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av8rdave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
25. So glad he is OK. If he hasn't done so... |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:19 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. He's been riding for over 20 years and is very safe. In fact, it was |
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av8rdave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:54 PM Response to Reply #27 |
35. That's good. FWIW, I've been riding for 41 years, and still find the course helpful! |
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lildreamer316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:16 AM Response to Reply #35 |
41. ! I took that course..they said the rate for wrecks for graduates |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:44 AM Response to Reply #35 |
53. My intent was not to get into a p*ssing contest. I just wanted to outline |
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av8rdave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:52 PM Response to Reply #53 |
60. Oh., not at all! |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
26. I'm so happy to hear that he walked away with only minor injuries. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:43 AM Response to Reply #26 |
52. Hi Joani |
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In_The_Wind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 07:35 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. Good Morning Mrs.G! |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:21 PM Response to Original message |
29. Glad to hear. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:42 AM Response to Reply #29 |
51. Thank you Ih8 |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
33. Sounds like your brother was wearing the right |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 08:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Because I'm his sister...and that's how sisters are. |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
34. I'm so glad your brother is alright! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:42 AM Response to Reply #34 |
50. Thanks aA. |
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NC_Nurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
37. Thank God he's okay! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:41 AM Response to Reply #37 |
49. They scare me too. |
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KitchenWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
38. My thoughts, prayers, and well wishes go out to your brother. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:41 AM Response to Reply #38 |
48. Thank you KW. |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Mar-09-08 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
39. MrsGrumpy, thank God he's okay |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:41 AM Response to Reply #39 |
47. I appreciate that. |
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Sugar Smack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
43. Wow. I'm glad to hear your brother walked away from that. |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:40 AM Response to Reply #43 |
46. Injuries were very minor. |
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terrya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:09 AM Response to Original message |
44. I'm so glad he's ok, MrsG |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:39 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Thanks Terry. |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 07:43 AM Response to Original message |
55. I'm sorry about the accident |
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Tektonik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
56. Good thing he's ok, now put that bike on craigslist |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
57. So glad he's all right |
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1gobluedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 08:46 AM Response to Original message |
58. Delete -- dupe |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 08:47 AM Response to Original message |
59. I'm glad he's okay |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
61. I'm glad he is ok. |
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Magrittes Pipe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
62. Damn. I'm glad he's okay. |
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Ava (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
63. i'm glad to hear he is ok! |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
64. I am so glad he was able to walk away with only |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
65. I'd be worried about anyone in my family biking too. Glad he is okay. |
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easttexaslefty (740 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
66. I am so glad your brother is okay n/t |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-10-08 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
67. And here I'm thinking about buying a scooter.... |
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SharonRB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-13-08 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
69. Glad to hear he's okay, MrsG |
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PsciStudent (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-13-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
70. best wishes |
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Parche (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-13-08 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
71. big hug |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Mar-13-08 11:26 AM Response to Original message |
72. glad to hear he's ok |
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