oFFicial EastBay Meet and Eat thread - Page 90

nomad guy · 05-20-2013, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringostd

Wish me luck at the Sheet Iron this weekend.

I guess we didnt wish you enough luck

Have a fast recovery

slackmeyer · 05-20-2013, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomad guy

I guess we didnt wish you enough luck

Have a fast recovery

+1, quick recovery Steve.

HardWorkingDog · 05-20-2013, 05:03 PM

Wha' happen?

Sounds like gringostd got hurt on the Sheetiron?? Bummer, hope it's not too bad and you heal well and quickly.

I HATE it when that happens...

gringostd · 05-20-2013, 05:19 PM

Wow, word travels fast. Thanks for all the well-wishes, guys - you rock!

Snapped my left clavicle in half on LITERALLY the last downhill section of two days of hard riding. My only mishap of the whole, awesome weekend. A sharp, steep, loose gravel switchback treated me to a washed-out front end and a big ole' downhill high side. 235 lbs of manliness came down hard on my left shoulder. Ouch! My gear did what it was supposed to - no other scratches. I don't know what additional gear would have helped prevent that injury - maybe some industrial-strength water wings or something? Bike was fine, of course.

Besides that, an AWESOME weekend of riding. I felt much better prepared for the dirt this time, compared to last year - thanks to riding with Tami and Eric a bunch this past year, plus the dirt sections to and from Alaska. I got to ride with Senor Peligro - which was great. Here are some photos.

With any luck, I'll be out of my brace in time for the meet-and-eat at my place... or almost, anyways. I can grill one-handed!

Ouch!

The gang:

Me and my steed:

Senior Peligro:

Derek & Andy change Andy's rear tube:

WoodsChick · 05-20-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringostd

With any luck, I'll be out of my brace in time for the meet-and-eat at my place... or almost, anyways. I can grill one-handed!

Oh, crap...I forgot about the upcoming meet-and-eat!

Get well quickly, Steve!

WoodsChick

chrish4ku · 05-20-2013, 10:04 PM

Steve - Let us know. We don't have to do your place in June if you are still recovering. If you are indeed up for it, I am more than happy to help out on the grill or whatever is needed in preparation, as I work in Emeryville and may be able to leave work early.

I have had my share of spills - once the day is worn and you think you're there...it bites ya.

Low594 · 05-20-2013, 10:58 PM

Hey Folks!
I'm looking for a live/work space for myself, a couple bikes and my pup, in the Oakland/Alameda/Berkeley area. Around the end of summer. If you know of any or have any ideas, please PM me!

Thanks!
HiJack over!

WayOutThere · 05-21-2013, 07:42 AM

Steve, heal up well and soon dude! Sorry to hear of your tumble and hope that won't hurt your business too badly while you're on the mend. In any case, if you still want to host the next M&E for the motley crew, then count me in (along with Chris) as an early arrival to help with whatever.

Warren

LeDakaR! · 05-21-2013, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low594

Hey Folks!
I'm looking for a live/work space for myself, a couple bikes and my pup, in the Oakland/Alameda/Berkeley area. Around the end of summer. If you know of any or have any ideas, please PM me!

Thanks!
HiJack over!

Me too
Lets talk

Roadracer_Al · 05-21-2013, 10:29 AM

Well that is a big suck.

I did the same thing road racing (except assisted by a thoughtful Ducati, which ran over me).

I had to have a plate and screws put in -- apparently, the collar bone acts like a fulcrum for one particular muscle, and when the bone is fully separated like that, you have to have surgery to get the muscle back on the correct side of the bone, and to affix the bone.

Don't worry, you'll be fine.

ramjet · 05-21-2013, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringostd

Let's operate! I still have the plate taken out from my surgery and I'm sure we can find some screws. The clavicle is rather close to the surface and not too many critical structures nearby. Especially if you don't need to use your arm anymore. No problem.

Seriously, heal fast Steve. If you need any help with projects in progress just give me a holler.

WoodsChick · 05-22-2013, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramjet

Let's operate! I still have the plate taken out from my surgery and I'm sure we can find some screws. The clavicle is rather close to the surface and not too many critical structures nearby. Especially if you don't need to use your arm anymore. No problem.

Seriously, heal fast Steve. If you need any help with projects in progress just give me a holler.

Good idea, ramjet! Eric and I have hands-on experience getting screws out manually, as long as we leave the ends sticking out through the skin

Don't worry, Steve. You're in good hands.

ExternallyFixatedChick

05-20-2013, 05:03 PM	#1338
HardWorkingDog Harvey Mushman Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Walnut Crick, Cal. Oddometer: 1,322	Wha' happen? Sounds like gringostd got hurt on the Sheetiron?? Bummer, hope it's not too bad and you heal well and quickly. I HATE it when that happens... __________________ "Coffee first..." Next Trip: didn't get enough...Death Valley "it's a dog's life.............and I love it"

05-20-2013, 05:19 PM	#1339
gringostd Living the High Life Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Yay Area Oddometer: 269	Collar boned Wow, word travels fast. Thanks for all the well-wishes, guys - you rock! Snapped my left clavicle in half on LITERALLY the last downhill section of two days of hard riding. My only mishap of the whole, awesome weekend. A sharp, steep, loose gravel switchback treated me to a washed-out front end and a big ole' downhill high side. 235 lbs of manliness came down hard on my left shoulder. Ouch! My gear did what it was supposed to - no other scratches. I don't know what additional gear would have helped prevent that injury - maybe some industrial-strength water wings or something? Bike was fine, of course. Besides that, an AWESOME weekend of riding. I felt much better prepared for the dirt this time, compared to last year - thanks to riding with Tami and Eric a bunch this past year, plus the dirt sections to and from Alaska. I got to ride with Senor Peligro - which was great. Here are some photos. With any luck, I'll be out of my brace in time for the meet-and-eat at my place... or almost, anyways. I can grill one-handed! Ouch! The gang: Me and my steed: Senior Peligro: Derek & Andy change Andy's rear tube: __________________ V-Strom 1000 / KTM 640 LC4 Enduro Arctic Relay 2012 - aka "Pass the Gringo"

05-20-2013, 10:04 PM	#1341
chrish4ku Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Alameda, CA Oddometer: 538	Steve - Let us know. We don't have to do your place in June if you are still recovering. If you are indeed up for it, I am more than happy to help out on the grill or whatever is needed in preparation, as I work in Emeryville and may be able to leave work early. I have had my share of spills - once the day is worn and you think you're there...it bites ya. __________________ _______________________ Chris I don't normally ride on the street,,,but when I do,,I prefer lane splitting. 2011 KTM 990 Adventure / 02' XR650R Chris' Sat Tracker

05-20-2013, 10:58 PM	#1342
Low594 Adventuring Creep Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,015	Hey Folks! I'm looking for a live/work space for myself, a couple bikes and my pup, in the Oakland/Alameda/Berkeley area. Around the end of summer. If you know of any or have any ideas, please PM me! Thanks! HiJack over! __________________ '99 KTM 640 Adventure R *************************************** East Bay Weekly Coffee *************************************** Support your local creep! CREEPS MC

05-21-2013, 10:29 AM	#1345
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,079	Well that is a big suck. I did the same thing road racing (except assisted by a thoughtful Ducati, which ran over me). I had to have a plate and screws put in -- apparently, the collar bone acts like a fulcrum for one particular muscle, and when the bone is fully separated like that, you have to have surgery to get the muscle back on the correct side of the bone, and to affix the bone. Don't worry, you'll be fine. __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

05-21-2013, 07:42 AM	#1343
WayOutThere Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Concord, in Bay Area, northern CA Oddometer: 86	Steve, heal up well and soon dude! Sorry to hear of your tumble and hope that won't hurt your business too badly while you're on the mend. In any case, if you still want to host the next M&E for the motley crew, then count me in (along with Chris) as an early arrival to help with whatever. Warren

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