| Author | Message | ||
     Sparropie |
Just back from Harborzoo, and... well our little buddy is pretty banged up. Gots a tube stuffed in each and every hole that came standard, and they've added a few new one's. His head is swelled up like a soccer ball, stuff is beeping and wheezing, bells go off now and then... I took him my new 'own the corners' cap, won't be wearing it for a while. All 'n all he looks pretty creepy, but like Deb said, he's stable. I told him we all love him and we're waiting to hear what happened. sooner, Galen | ||
| Sparropie |
P.S., I may seem to have a rather Devil may care attitude, but one must take into consideration that I've been a trauma/e.r. x-ray guy for 21 years, and I've seen some amazing recoverys. I trained at Harborview, and Little Buddy couldn't be in a better place in Wa. state! Plus I love the Roadrash, and I know I've spent more time in bed with him than any of you! blushingly, Galen | ||
| Kimberlie |
Galen - we all know you well enough and know your intentions. You are one of the nicest guys on this board - would do anything for anyone - as would all the other members here. Thank you for going up to see him and extending love to him - that is what matters now.  Kimberlie | ||
| Kimberlie |
Shotgun - how is your Mom doing? I hope she is doing better. Keep us posted. | ||
| S1hooligan |
Shotgun, no puddle of oil, Not sure what is going on with it, but I started thinking back to the glowing red header while it was just warming up, and I think that is bad. My mechanic agrees, he said, think about it, if the header is red, what color do you think the piston was? And then it all made sense...So, all in all I think Buells suck, and will more then likely never buy one again. Lesson learned, if something seems to good, it more then likely is!!!! | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Galen, Thanks for giving both Duane and Brandon our love. Your a good buddy! I for one would love to travel up and see both of them and plan to when I can. I think about them both threw the day and many prayers are said. I want to get them a card and we can all sign it this weekend. Lo, I will shoot you directions to the house tonight when I get home. Anyone else need directions to the house for this weekend Call 360-896-3167(home), or 360-798-7460(cell) if I don't answer leave a message and I will get back to you. Loni | ||
| Funjimmy |
Wow! Just back from a Badweb sabbatical and I find all this ER drama stuff unfolding. Brandon....I've been there buddy (except the broken back thing) and it's not fun. Rest and dream of better times. Like an awesome summer day riding Windy Ridge with your friends. That always works for me. Most importantly be Positive! Duane: I'm relieved to hear that you are on the mend already. Knee issues are a real concern though. Usually the first sign of a motorcyclist too. My prescription is Tequila. And a lot of it. Try to get down to Portland for the Daytona Party. It's good karma. Galen: Loved the candid comments. No B.S. We all know you to well to think that your heart isn't in the right place. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. P.S. I'll have a tequila for you too. Cheers FunJimmy | ||
| Sparropie |
S1hoolie, I think I can speak for most of the FOGG, so I will. Sorry about your Buell discovery. But, well... hmmm. Seems most of my Buell buddies are on some sort of British bike these days. I just don't understand a bike with 3 pistons, and runs on tea. Seems kinda funny to me. But then my 2banger has confounded reason more than once, and left me waiting for Bob by the side of the road. Which brings me back to my main point; the people I've met through owning my Buell make all the bullshrimp worth it. Well not WORTH IT in a $ and cents sort of way... ps. I hear them tea bikes are pretty cool... sooner, Galen  | ||
| Lonitaylor |
HA! Jimmy funny that you would mention Windy Ridge today! As I am typing this "our" Mountian is blowing up! I was driving home and saw the biggest plumb (sp) and it got even bigger! How cool it was to see it go. Chris got the camera out and has some good pics from the back yard. I hope we don't wake up to a bunch of gray ash all over. Lo and Don, I e-mailed you directions to the house. Please let me know that you got them! Loni | ||
| Funjimmy |
Loni Not to worry. St Helen's just blowing off a little steam so that we can all get together for SPLASH 2005. Wouldn't want her to "POP" on our awesome weekend. Really hope our two comrades will be back at it by then. Right Brandon & Duane. I'll tune into the news tonight. Cheers FunJimmy | ||
| Firemanjim |
Loni,it's PLUME--like a plume of smoke--- S-1,mechanic is off base,think about how thin your header is and how thick your piston is.I would drain oil and see how much is in it,easy enought to do,then refill recommended amount.Pull plug and see what it looks like--fouled with fuel or oil,bits of metal--(bad thing),check compression,go from there. | ||
| Ray_maines |
BTW: As it stands now (not counting any snow that might be on the road) the road is blocked at about ten miles from the bottom, at the restaurant and souvenir shop. You can't get all the way up to the Windy Ridge look out point. Plumb is a weight on the end of a string, used to establish a true vertical. Good for when you're hanging wallpaper in an old house. | ||
| Shotgun |
Yeah, and a Plumber is a guy that Desparate Housewives want. Get well Duane and Roadrash. As hard as it is to say, Kim, Mom's dying. Her heart is giving out. She's got congestive heart failure, very little strength and looks like hell. I'm gonna sneak her in a beer next time I go over. See if it will cheer her up. Thanks for asking. | ||
| S1hooligan |
Sorry to hear that Shotgun, my Dad has Congestive heart failure as well. He has had like 4 heart attacks and they say he has limited time. Also he is not a good candidate for a transplant due to damage done to other parts of the body during the heart attacks. You should sneak her in some Weed instead of the beer, I know from talking to my father...LOL.. | ||
| Shotgun |
Brandon, wish I had a little BCBud for Mom. Are you and Tracie coming to the Daytona party Saturday at Chris and Loni's? You can bring your son too. Loni makes a great breakfast. | ||
| Kimberlie |
Shotgun - I am so sorry to hear that. She is very lucky to have a son like you. You will have to take one up for both of you!  Hang in there. | ||
| Speed3 |
Fifth wheel is hooked up and parked in front. Can't wait to see everyone. Duane and Lisa will be skipping this get together. He needs to get settled at home. Shotgun, hugs to you and yours! Deb | ||
| Sparropie |
For any one who got to see my Batteltrax performance, you'll have a pretty good idea of what my M/C drive test went like. Except that I didn't have Chris there to point me in the right direction for when I'd go mavrick...but we all had a good larf and I'm now legaly permitted to carry a legal permit to ride my bad motor-scooter! All they'll tell me on the phone about Brandon, is "stable". And that's good, but I'll have to make a trip to find more details. sooner my droogies, Galen | ||
| Ray_maines |
Good on ya! Yes, please do that! | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Thanks for the update on Brandon Galen. Congrats on being a permitted rider! Deb call me on my cell if you get to the house befor Chris or I OK. We are going to have great weather for this weekend! Loni | ||
| Spudman |
Congrats Galen! Now your all legal like, hope it doesn't ruin you mystic. I still need to get my Idaho license and suspect I'll have to do the drive test too. Oh Duane and Brandon, Sad to hear about the getoffs. Glad to hear your still with us and on the mending path. We only met briefly on Splash 02 but my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. Hope you both hair over quick. Shotgun, Sorry to hear of your Moms losing battle. My father-in-law has a similar condition but he's still able to get around on the good days. I hear alcohol is good for the heart now. S1hooligan, The red hot pipe is an indicator of a lean condition. You most likely have a jet clogged in the carb. No big deal, just take the float bowl off, pull out the jets and clean them up, drink a beer and all should be better. And Loni, Bragging about the weather and the party, you suck. We have nice weather here too but I have to fight the wife and kid for the remote. I'll figure out a way to enjoy Daytona somehow. Did you pass 5K on the sporty yet? | ||
| Lonitaylor |
Spuddy, I really miss you! I have not passed the 5K mark yet but only a few hundred away. I will need to get her in for a check up soon. You can tell me I suck here on the badwebber but how can I double flip you off? Tell Trixie hello! Loni Just to rub it in a little. We got the patio set out yesterday for the party, can you say 72 degrees tomorrow? | ||
| Spudman |
72 degrees ....  you suck  | ||
| Sparropie |
Yes, yes we do Spud! If only you could join us-sigh- I'm just packin' up, should hit the road to Bob's in about 30min. then off to the south! sooner, Galen | ||
| Christaylor |
Spud, it's been a while. I see you're still bragging about your IQ, is that 2 or eleven. I thought plumb was those things that grow on trees and if you eat too many you spend a lot of quality on the throne. Way to go Galen, I always new you had talent to be certifiable. Looking forward to a great weekend Chris | ||
| Thndrboy |
Chris -Loni, i probably wont make it down this weekend, I didnt realize that the state high school b-ball tourney was this weekend and my daughters school (snohomish) is slated to take it all this year and they living up to par. they play in the semi tonite at 8:30, if a win, tomorrow nite at 7:00pm. I just happen to know a few of the girls playin' and its good quality time with both of my girls since another is off to college next year and the youngest on her heels, Gosh where does the time go. I'll be watchin the race and thinkin of you guys. Tell Bob and Deb to have a drink for me(you'll probably have to hold them down to pour the alcohol down their throat)yeah right! I hope to see ya'll soon. Thndrboy | ||
| Sparropie |
Thanks to Chris and Loni for the best weekend this year! Had a fabo time, and just got home. Good news on the Brandon front, the little bugger is talking, pulling out IV's, and trying to get out of bed. Second thing out of his mouth, after the intubation tubing was, 'where am I?', then 'does my family know where I am?'. Next was 'I love you' to his granma, then, 'where's my bike!' Sounds like he's all there to me. sooner, Galen | ||
| Additude |
It was a lot of fun seeing everyone so early in the season. Chris and Loni, Thanks for a great weekend!!! We had a great time. Really sorry about the TTR  Let Don know how much the damage comes to and he'll write you a cheque to cover it. He really had a blast and has totally caught the bug... argh!  Cool day at the track!  Hope y'all had fun today. Miss everyone already... I guess Don will have some shorts to wear in the hot tub next time... since he conveniently left them there lol! Anyhow, we got over the border about 6pm and travel went smoothly with John at the wheel. Thanks for the ride John! Take care everyone and have a good week. ~~~ That's great news about Brandon, thanks for keeping us informed Galen and for your various other talents...  And it was good to talk to Duane... hope he heals up quick! Lo & Don (Message edited by additude on March 14, 2005) | ||
| Buellnuts |
Deb went down on the Bagger last night. She's OK but a bit beat up. Bagger will be fine with $$$$$$ More later, Bob | ||
| Shotgun |
Rubber side down, Deb. Rubber side down. Hope you're not too sore today. Take care of her Bobbie. |
