BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK

Subject: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:28 AM

Our son was involved is a serious motorcycle crash tonight about 30 miles from home. He looks awful and is spending the night in hosp, but no head injury, no broken bones and no internal injuries.

He has a pretty bad cut over his left eye, small one over right eye and left eyelid is pretty ugly with large hematoma. Can't check vision until he is able to open the eye, etc. but all in all, he is one lucky kid. Somebody was truly "riding bitch" with him as they say in BikerLand. A friend who saw the crash said he thought Luke was dead when they loaded him in the ambulance...........

He will be one stiff and sore boy for a while, but he will be OK. Please do whatever it is you do.............thanks, friends.

Tired Mom

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Troll
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:32 AM

Hope he makes a full recovery,Sorcha. and you too.
Was he wearing a helmet?

troll

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:39 AM

Of course not. Stoopid kid. No helmet law in Wyo. "Live Free or Die" and he damn near did. It will be hours before I can sleep. Too much adrenaline and too much coffee at the hospital. He was only going about 30 MPH, which no doubt is what saved his life. We are hoping this was a Learning Experience..........

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Amos
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:47 AM

Sorcha:

Don't doubt it for a minute -- you don't get that close to the edge without learning.

No telling what, though! :>)

Youhave my prayers of thanks that he was cool enough -- or guarded over enough -- to survive whole and apparently well. No concussion?

A

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:48 AM

Maybe small one, but no apparent brain damage. Come Chat? Pleeeze? Anybody who is awake?

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:49 AM

Oooo, darlin'' I remember scraping the live free or die fellahs off the roads when I was an EMT. I am really, really grateful that he is okay. DOn't forget to breath, yerself. I'll be sending you and him some energy and love.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:50 AM

Yes, at least I can breathe now, but sleep? No way, not for a while. Thanks, katma.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: khandu
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:07 AM

The Mississippi section is rootin' for him and a full recovery! I know how you are feeling. It is hard to regain composure when it happens to your child. My heart is with you, Sorcha Deary.

Ken

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:15 AM

Somebody meet Sorcha in chat? I am sorry I can't tonight, but I'll bet it would sure help!

Keep breathing and let go with each exhalation...the tears will come and will be a good cleansing for both of you.

luvyadarlin....*katma*

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:34 AM

khandu and mary garvey are in. I'll be OK. Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Jeanie
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 04:03 AM

Sending love and all good wishes to you and all your family, Sorcha.
Thinking of you and sending a big virtual hug. Hope today brings even more positive good news about his recovery.

Nearly 9 a.m. here - the British Mudchat shift has arrived ...going to see now if you are still in the "Chat"

Lots of love
- jeanie

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Bassic
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 04:39 AM

Its clear someone is looking after that boy of yours, thank God, so here is annother bit of "looking after" for you from the UK,
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sorcha))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Sleep safe and well

Gordon X

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Little Robyn
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 04:52 AM

And positive thoughts from New Zealand too.
Robyn
Folk on Sunday

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Micca
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 05:03 AM

Sorch, !!!You Got it !!! from Us here

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Banjer
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 05:14 AM

Sorcha, sorry to hear of Luke's mishap. Praise the Lord the damage was not worse!! You all and Luke especially are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery with no lingering after effects, except maybe the urge to wear a helmet!! Having been in at least one close call on a motorcycle myself years ago made me appreciate the helmet I had on! Hopefuly he will have a similar awakening! Keep us posted on his progress.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: wysiwyg
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 07:44 AM

Oh my!

love,

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Jack The Lad
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 08:00 AM

Prayers thoughts and wishes from us here in Israel, for a speedy recovery.
Jack The Lad

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Padre
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 08:19 AM

From the Alleghany Highlands come prayers for your son's healing, and for you as well, Sorcha.

Padre

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: RangerSteve
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 08:27 AM

My prayers and thoughts are with you both, Steve.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 08:29 AM

Geez, got here this AM and I'm glad things are pretty much okay. If you ride, there are only two types of bikers..........Ones who have been in the grinder and ones that are will be. Still love 'em after all these years..........Here's to a full recovery, and tell the asshole you only can get by without a helmet once and his chit has been cashed.

Spaw--half a million miles on bikes

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Alba
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 08:32 AM

My son is called Luke too Sorcha! Candle is being lit.
Positive thoughts and Energy being sent your way.
Best Wishes
A

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 09:31 AM

Thoughts here too, would have had him mentioned earlier if I'd seen this before.

Take care dear, you be careful of yourself too, and don't scold him until he can see the look on your face!

((((((((((XXX))))))))))))
LTS

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Socorro
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 11:43 AM

Oh, Sorcha - I am so sorry. I haven't been around lately, but hopefully, i'll "see" you in chat this evening.
In the meantime, you & he are in my thoughts, & fervent prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 11:57 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{{Sorcha}}}}}}}}}}}}
praaarrrp....
Hil xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: CarolC
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 11:59 AM

My best thoughts and wishes to your son, to you, and to your family, Sorcha.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:08 PM

Well, I finally managed to go to sleep around 4 AM (my time) and slept about 5 hrs. Dad has gone after him to bring him home today. No, I'll not "bless him" out. Later will do for that. Thanks all, for your thoughts and friendship.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Tweed
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:11 PM

Good vibes headed your way from Florida, Sorchy. Remember to take care of yoreself too now!
Much love and prayers,
Tweedzrzz

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 12:17 PM

My brother once expressed his desire to ride motorcycles to a neighbor he was doing yard work for. The neighbor, an orthopedic surgeon, told my brother of reconstructing an average of six motorcyclists a year, and how he'd given up his own cycle during medical school after his first such medical encounter. Not everyone can be so lucky to learn the "easy" way. Sounds like the next best way is to survive the accident. Best wishes, Sorcha!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:47 PM

Sorcha, I'm glad that your boy's OK, it's certainly a scary one for Moms. When I had my one big one, [and luckily I landed on my head, so no real harm done] my Mother fainted when she saw me in hospital, I was so white she couldn't tell where my face ended, and the bandages began. It put me off riding bikes completely, still like them, but don't want to own one now.
Good health to Luke......Giok

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Jerry Rasmussen
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 01:47 PM

Prayers going up out this way for you and Luke, Sorcha. Sorry I didn't see this last night but The Gospel Messengers were doing a benefit concert and I got home too late to run into you... maybe tonight..

Bro Jerry

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: open mike
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:12 PM

sorch, honey, sorry for all your stress and grief over this one.
Glad he came thru...as an E.M.T. many riders have not been so
lucky as Luke...Lucky Luke...Mark Knopfler had a motor cycle
accident last month and suffered 6 broken ribs and a broken
collar bone...he did not come out so lucky, but still alive.
(He is the british guitar player who was with Dire Straits)
Did the bike survive? (if not - a good time to re-consider if
that is the best choice for transportation...) I have h3eard
some riders call a bike wreck a "scattered scooter" I play at
a place called Scooters, but do not ride. I was in a bicycle
accident once, though (hit and run)and had dozens of stitches
and made it thru..I am glad Luke did not break anything
(except skin). Should i bring a present of a helmat (brain bucket!)
when i come? take care...

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:18 PM

Hairy stuff - but this accident may well have saved his life, and maybe the lives of some of his friends as well.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Morticia
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:39 PM

Jeeziz, what a scare....the 'joys' of parenthood never end, do they. Lots of love and hugs from me,I'm so glad it wasn't worse.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: SINSULL
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:49 PM

Sorcha. Take a deep breath! So sorry. But very glad he survived. I will keep both of you in my prayers.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 02:50 PM

He HAS a brain bucket, but Wyoming won't mandate, so nobody wears them. He is on his way home now, and Doc says he can go to work on Tues if he wants to.........Thanks for all the help and support. If he had not been a hell of a rider he would be dead, or someone else would be badly hurt.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 03:27 PM

Well, I don't go for Harleys.....too much stone-age technology, but as to bikes..............

For those of you who can't figure out why anyone would ride or that this should be a warning or whatever.....I cannot begin to explain and you will probably never understand the reasons we ride. I'm of moderate intelligence, know all of the dangers, have been to the hospital, have lost a friend and seen others crippled, and all that stuff. There is just something special about motorcycles.

Some refer to it as freedom but that's not really it. Nor is it simple thrills or exhilaration. And it certainly isn't just for "transportation." No real bike nut rides just to get somewhere.

It's 7 PM on a warm summer evening and you go out to a winding stretch of highway and wick it up. You're aboard a machine that exceeds the legal speed limit in first gear. You sweep along through esses and rocket down the short straights and when the road comes to an end you take a leisurely ride on a different road to unwind and just cruise along for miles. Maybe you find another route again and another road that leads home and you ride it with enthusiasm like a child with a new toy. If I could bottle up those feelings and sell them, they'd outsell cocaine.

You need a healthy respect for the machine you're on and the power it has but you don't think about the injuries and deaths or even simple fear......None of that matters and it isn't even a factor. It's a feeling and you either have it or you don't. Understanding the dangers and the potential loss of life or injury means next to nothing to you. Ya' know, when I came home from the hospital after by-pass surgery and after the aneurysm as well, within a week I had gone out on one of those "profficeincy rides." You love 'em or you don't, but lecturing a true bike nut on the dangers is a waste of time......we really don't care.

Spaw---half a million miles and still going

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Tinker
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 07:00 PM

Sorcha, blessings and light headed your way....

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Hollowfox
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 07:14 PM

Whew! (pause to fire up a @#$%-reduction candle). Remember, don't dope-slap him until his head has physically healed.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Edain
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 07:27 PM

Hope he makes a speedy recovery and all is well with the eye

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: katlaughing
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 07:59 PM

Beautifully put, Spaw. My dad would agree.

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 09:10 PM

Thanks, spaw, for trying to explain. I don't get it myself, but both Luke and Mr do. This will not put him off riding, but maybe the helmet..................spaw, are you looking at your PM's? Or, amd I sending them to the wrong Catspaw?

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 10:34 PM

Spaw, that's it exactly, except there aren't that many highways like that in the UK....

I'm off mine for health reasons, and now even though it's 3.30am, I just want to get on it and go for a blat somewhere..... booo hoooooooo!

I cringe inwardly when I see kids riding round with no helmet on, or just shorts and a Tshirt.... how much skin they going to lose on just a short skid? And yet, even here, the only legal requirement is a helmet secured properly.

I would never consider getting on a bike without a leather or a lid, or my big boots. Dropped a bike on my leg once, had I been wearing trainers or ordinary street shoes, my foot would have been crushed. Big biker boots saved it.

I hope he continues to ride, but I hope he does it as safely as he can.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Alba
Date: 13 Apr 03 - 11:06 PM

Love ma Cycle Sorcha. Have ridden a Triumph for 24 years...even bought one when I crossed the pond....nothing like a blap..but a Helmet and Leather and Boots and Gloves.........as a Commercial used to say about Seatbelts..."you know it makes sense". Have had one bad one years back and the Lid saved my life.
Hope all is well...and speedy recovery to all of you!! The Family from the scare and Luke from the injuries...I hope the scare stays with Luke for a wee while longer...I mean that in a constructive way!
A:>)

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Little Hawk
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:39 AM

Now I see why you were sleepless! (Got a PM late last night)
I simply gave up on 2-wheel powered vehicles after 2 accidents. Fortunately, they were both at a fairly low speed, and I was wearing a helmet both times. The 2nd one probably would have killed me without that helmet...yeah, make that VERY probably.

Thank God for helmets...and ditto for seatbelts (got saved by one of those once too).

- LH

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Giac
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 12:55 AM

Don't know how I missed this thread! Thinking of you and your son, Sorcha, hope everything goes okay.

Mary

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 02:12 AM

Sorcha, best wishes for a speedy recovery to you both.
I don't think you'll need to slap some sense into Luke now.
He's probably learned his lesson.
Hope to see you both in September at Estes Park.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: stevetheORC
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 03:39 AM

Sorcha Hope that he is getting over it, the shock is bad for both of you. Please get him to wear a helmet and Leathers:-) a hell of a lot safer.
thinking of you all

Orc N Pushkin

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Hrothgar
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 07:13 AM

Glad he's okay, Sorcha.

But how do you tell whether a motorbike rider has brain damage?

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 10:20 AM

LOL, Hrothgar!! Too true!

Subject: RE: BS: SorchaSon/MC crash/He's OK
From: jeffp
Date: 14 Apr 03 - 01:39 PM

Whew! Prayers of relief from the East coast.

jeffp (former rider)