NC Rally- Home safe - Page 3

**jestephens** · 06-14-2012, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stretch

Well the last day of my rally experience wasn't exactly how I would chosen it to end. But I am still here and in one piece so that is all that matters. I also learned that I have some good friends in this group that were willing to help me out when I needed it. Thanks to Ray, Dave, Gibby, Denny and Sally, Cal, Doug, and Don for all your help. You guys are great and I hope someday I can help all of you in some way. Also thanks to all the people who wished me well which was virtually everyone. It was great rally and I hope to see you all at next year's rally.

there were definitely a lot of prayer going on at our end! I was amazed, and very pleased, to see you at dinner later the same day.

Best of luck as you deal with the phone calls and paperwork of insurances. We'll see you at the next rally . . .

stretch · 06-14-2012, 10:12 PM

I was glad to be there also. Making the dinner that night was a great way to cap off the otherwise rough day I had. Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

trosco · 06-20-2012, 05:51 PM

Ok, I will probably be the last one to check in. I am home safe, made visits to friends in MI, then to Son and family in IN and then to Townsend TN for the SE Region Rally and finally to Mom and sister's homes in NC & SC before arriving here in Charlotte NC. 8,829 total miles, 21 states, 3 regional rallys and tons of great folks!!! Thanks for making me feel welcome and remember "ya' all come on down, ya hear!" cause I always have a spare room!

**GIBBY** · 06-21-2012, 10:22 AM

Hey Ross, thanks for including the North Central Regional Rally on your trip. It was a pleasure having you and I am sure you had a good time hanging with us Yanks. 8,829 miles is one heck of a trip. Glad you made it home safe.

Loafer · 06-22-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stretch

I was glad to be there also. Making the dinner that night was a great way to cap off the otherwise rough day I had. Thanks for all the prayers and kind words.

I've missed something, what happened?

**glwilson** · 06-22-2012, 10:36 AM

Since it has now been mentioned... the "brief" of the situation is that Stretch went off the side of the road on a tight curve on a twisty-road...

Since the side of the road was up on a ravine (of sorts) the bike hit the bottom hard when it went off the road... thus flipping the bike and Stretch around quite a bit. Fellow riders with the group and a car with a woman and daughter stopped immediately to help. An ambulance was called immediately and rescue got there fairly quick -- given how far out in the woods we were. He had us all worried as they took him away in the ambulance.

Fortunately he came out of it with bruises and a scratches (I am almost positive he was super-sore for days after).

Not sure how his bike is going to fair-out. It was pretty damaged from the quick visual I gave... enough that it was just simply towed to a nearby dealer as it was un-rideable.

Stretch's mother and father came-up later that evening with a flat-bed, and they loaded it onto the trailer the next day (with the help of Gibby, Dmac, and I believe Cal who rode north to meet them in La Crosse) and towed it back "home".

Stretch was released from the hospital later that day and was able to eat with the group at our finale dinner -- which everyone was real happy to see.

Stretch is one of best riders you'll have in a group with you. Several of us have had the chance to ride with him over the last several years.

Seeing that even he can have an accident should remind everyone that accidents happens fast, and can happen to the best-riders at any time. Stretch was wearing his equipment, which I am sure helped him out, but I would defer to his thoughts and opinions on that.

stretch · 06-24-2012, 02:46 PM

Greg pretty much covered it. Great group of guys that helped me out that day. I was pretty sore but doing better now. They totaled my bike so I obvoiusly faired better than the Nomad.

**GIBBY** · 06-26-2012, 07:45 AM

Hey Tim, sorry to hear that they totaled your Nomad. Happy that you are doing better. Soooo, what is the new plan?

Loafer · 06-26-2012, 10:09 AM

Greg thanks for the info.
Tim, glad you are Ok. Stay Healthy!

**jestephens** · 06-26-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

Greg thanks for the info.
Tim, glad you are Ok. Stay Healthy!

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**trip** · 06-27-2012, 07:35 AM

I'm sorry to hear about your mishap Stretch, but the main thing is I'm glad you're ok.

The bikes can be replaced, but you can't be. Heal up and get to feeling better.

Trip

06-14-2012, 10:12 PM	#32
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	I was glad to be there also. Making the dinner that night was a great way to cap off the otherwise rough day I had. Thanks for all the prayers and kind words. __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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06-20-2012, 05:51 PM	#33
trosco Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,464	Ok, I will probably be the last one to check in. I am home safe, made visits to friends in MI, then to Son and family in IN and then to Townsend TN for the SE Region Rally and finally to Mom and sister's homes in NC & SC before arriving here in Charlotte NC. 8,829 total miles, 21 states, 3 regional rallys and tons of great folks!!! Thanks for making me feel welcome and remember "ya' all come on down, ya hear!" cause I always have a spare room! __________________ trosco: just call me Ross 2007 Black & Titanium Nomad (Nomad made 65K but got replaced 2014) 2010 Titanium Goldwing 2014 KLR 650 New Edition
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06-21-2012, 10:22 AM	#34
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Hey Ross, thanks for including the North Central Regional Rally on your trip. It was a pleasure having you and I am sure you had a good time hanging with us Yanks. 8,829 miles is one heck of a trip. Glad you made it home safe. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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06-22-2012, 10:36 AM	#36
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Since it has now been mentioned... the "brief" of the situation is that Stretch went off the side of the road on a tight curve on a twisty-road... Since the side of the road was up on a ravine (of sorts) the bike hit the bottom hard when it went off the road... thus flipping the bike and Stretch around quite a bit. Fellow riders with the group and a car with a woman and daughter stopped immediately to help. An ambulance was called immediately and rescue got there fairly quick -- given how far out in the woods we were. He had us all worried as they took him away in the ambulance. Fortunately he came out of it with bruises and a scratches (I am almost positive he was super-sore for days after). Not sure how his bike is going to fair-out. It was pretty damaged from the quick visual I gave... enough that it was just simply towed to a nearby dealer as it was un-rideable. Stretch's mother and father came-up later that evening with a flat-bed, and they loaded it onto the trailer the next day (with the help of Gibby, Dmac, and I believe Cal who rode north to meet them in La Crosse) and towed it back "home". Stretch was released from the hospital later that day and was able to eat with the group at our finale dinner -- which everyone was real happy to see. Stretch is one of best riders you'll have in a group with you. Several of us have had the chance to ride with him over the last several years. Seeing that even he can have an accident should remind everyone that accidents happens fast, and can happen to the best-riders at any time. Stretch was wearing his equipment, which I am sure helped him out, but I would defer to his thoughts and opinions on that. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-24-2012, 02:46 PM	#37
stretch Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairbury, IL Posts: 309	Greg pretty much covered it. Great group of guys that helped me out that day. I was pretty sore but doing better now. They totaled my bike so I obvoiusly faired better than the Nomad. __________________ 2015 Honda CB500X 2012 Victory Cross Country Red/Silver 2005 Blue/Silver Nomad Kawanow #731 VROC #28163
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06-26-2012, 07:45 AM	#38
GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,084	Hey Tim, sorry to hear that they totaled your Nomad. Happy that you are doing better. Soooo, what is the new plan? __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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06-26-2012, 10:09 AM	#39
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Greg thanks for the info. Tim, glad you are Ok. Stay Healthy! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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06-27-2012, 07:35 AM	#41
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	I'm sorry to hear about your mishap Stretch, but the main thing is I'm glad you're ok. The bikes can be replaced, but you can't be. Heal up and get to feeling better. Trip __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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