oldturtle Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Really sorry to hear about this. Oops,excuse me. Shredish doesn't like the use of sorry. So then I'm not happy to hear about this. The good thing is that he has a loving family to help and care thru the recovery period. The sad thing is that he has a loving family who has to worry thru the recovery period. You have my sincerest wishes for a very speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKJK Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 sorry to here of the devestating news, my most sincere thoughts+prayers go out to you+your family. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtclod20 Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Sredish and wife, I wish nothing but good things for you and your husband, I will keep you all in my prayers. My brother, his girlfriend, and my girlfriend are all nurses so I always get the 2nd degree about riding safely. Sometimes accidents just come with the territory, so helmets and safety are all we can hope to get us home at night. Tell him to recovery quickly and that all his buddies on bansheehq are thinking about him. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 not to bash little sahara or banshee or him. but what exactly happened. did he jump something and land wrong or someone was in his way or what. most of the time at the dunes most people are really careful and watch out for each other. unless the other guy isnt watching what he is doing. especially in the trails when they cross each other. hope he get better 3 ribs ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Thanks wife of sredish for taking the time to post. I'm sure he'll feel a little better knowing that he's got friends here thinking about him and hoping he recovers soon. Tell him we're all looking forward to hearing from him, and he's riding again. I've often wondered if my wife would post here if I were hurt/killed while riding... There are some extremely insightful posts in this thread, yours included. I understand how you feel about our...hobby (feel free to insert "addiction", "vice", or "flaw" as you see fit). My wife shares your viewpoint. The fact that you have enough respect for it to post here speaks volumes for your character, you have my admiration, as does sredish for having such an understanding spouse. On the other side of the coin, Bigairee's post couldn't have said it better. I too believe that our days are numbered, and NOBODY outruns the grim reaper. Might as well make the most of it while we're here, doing what we enjoy. There's certainly worse things we could be doing, so maybe from this thread you can gain a little appreciation for all the good things that go with riding; good friends, helping out others (some complete strangers), learning your limits, and yes even shooting the shit to pass the time. Take care and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTQuad Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Damn, That totally sucks. I hope he gets better asap. Thanks for the post - JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rebel Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 We all hate to hear about sredish's mishap and hope your family comes back together soon, happy and healthy. You just gotta remember this comes with the territory. Most of us have been in an accident riding our toys, I've had broken ribs, a foot, concussions, etc.. , stuff happens fast. I know where you're at with this, as my wife has been there too. Does anyone know what happened at LS. I know when we went on a Memorial Day weekend it was semi chaotic during the peak hours of riding. We saw people getting stretcher rides on a regular basis. Mostly from inexperienced rider error. That's why we did 90% of our riding at night so we knew where other riders were. Someone find out what happened and post the details. All we can do right now is offer you our condolences and support. Don't give up on Scott's "DEATH MACHINE" hobby just yet, he'll recover for the sake of his family. From my family (and all at the HQ) to yours we are praying for the best... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee04le Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Sorry to hear of the injuries. Get well soon Scott. But you know, most injuries occur at home or the workplace. Might as well get hurt doing something fun . Thanks for the update. Keep us posted. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted May 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Scott is doing alright this morning. They had to insert a chest tube - local anesthetic only - to re-inflate his collapsed lung and took him off of the pump this morning. If his lung retains inflation, he may be released tonight, but we won't know until his final X-Rays come back and his lungs are clear of fluid. He said that he doesn't remember flipping over and over, but remembers looking up and watching it land on his chest. Said it felt like a grand piano fell on him. He thought for a long time he broke his back. Had to lay there for 30 minutes before he could breathe well enough to move. Good thing his friend is an EMT and was with him. I understand your thoughts on when it's your time, then it's your time - but I just cannot accept that train of thought. I believe that this accident was 100% avoidable as in that he shouldn't have been riding it in the first place. One split second in a break in concentration and this is what happens. Why put yourself in that situation in the first place where there are tons of morons speeding around at mach 10, yourself being one of them? Don't tell me that you guys ride like a bunch of old ladies out there and are careful. You all just try and one up the other guy. Why else do it? Why else make your machine faster and faster until it's practically a jet rocket on four wheels? Sometimes enough is just enough, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimp559 Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Sredish, Hope your feeling better and get well soon. Your banshee brothers will be thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Avoidable? Possibly, but if one of us were killed on the highway on the way to the dunes, would you still resent our Banshee? My point is we all take risks in life, even walking across the street or taking a shower (as I'm sure we've all seen statistics), I guess to some of us that adrenaline rush reminds us that we're alive and, within reason, flirt with disaster. Don't tell me that you guys ride like a bunch of old ladies out there and are careful. You all just try and one up the other guy. Nope. I got a flattrack race tonight, and I'll give it 110%, but at the same time I hope I come home in one piece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2004LEBanshee Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Your in my prayers. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 Avoidable? Possibly, but if one of us were killed on the highway on the way to the dunes, would you still resent our Banshee? My point is we all take risks in life, even walking across the street or taking a shower (as I'm sure we've all seen statistics), I guess to some of us that adrenaline rush reminds us that we're alive and, within reason, flirt with disaster. Don't tell me that you guys ride like a bunch of old ladies out there and are careful. You all just try and one up the other guy. Nope. I got a flattrack race tonight, and I'll give it 110%, but at the same time I hope I come home in one piece... Placing the blame on the bike is like placing the blame on the car if a kid gets killed racing it. Sure, they could have always done something else, but you know what? My mom is an advid quilter. She had to go to the hospital on night to have the end of her finger sewed back on because she made a mistake and sliced it with a fabric cutter. 10-12 stitches is all, but the point is still the same. A buddy of my families dad was killed changing a light bulb at his job. He was up on the 2nd-3rd rung of a ladder when he lost his footing and fell. Knocked his head on the pavement and that was it. It just happened. Whether its the right place wrong time, whatever, you cant really control what is going to happen to you. My father in law has drag raced rails (Super Eliminator) for a good 25-30 years, and never once had an accident, or even a mild injury. A woman out here got killed in her rail 2 years ago because of the events that unfolded, but also because of chance. There was a gap in her roll cage that allowed her helmet to pass through just enough (only a few inches) that when she rolled, she smacked the pavement. No one here had ever done that, so how was anyone supposed to know that it could happen. She also had much less time in the cockpit than my father in law. Everything in life has a law of averages. You can take calculated risks, or just blindly throw caution to the wind and let what ever happens happen. I take calcualted risks, and I don't ride with reckless abandon, but I lucked out almost 2 years ago when I "lawn darted" at the bottom of a dune and totalled myself and my bike out. Didn't see it drop off, didn't even hit my brakes. I don't blame the sand, my bike, or anyone else. I was the one riding. (As a matter of fact, right now my right knee aches.) I could say "I shouldn't have been riding that day" well, hind sight is always 20/20, and as of yet I can't (or anyone else) see the future. I do what I feel I need to do, I don't take unecessary risks, but if I sit at home and watch tv all day instead of working, riding, and lifting weights, I would eventually die from high cholesteral and obesity. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 I hurt my Back on my Xr500 desert bike and stopped riding for about 8 years because I had a brain fart and forgot about a 20foot wash on the trial. Now i own a banshee, 1100 Roadbike, And a jeep all could kill me if i make a mistake. But I feel like a Lost 8 years Of living without Them. I know my Wife fear the Crash. But I need to Live and I can't do it without Some risk ANd there are Tons of them all over. To live in Fear of death is not living, to live life is to not fear death. We all should understand that Speed can hurt or kill us and Use caution & safety gear. Best wishes on a speedy recovery Sredish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigairee Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 AMEN CEJ! That is the way I feel. There is no doubt it is scary when your loved one is hurt. Just know they got hurt doing what they loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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