Texas Turnip Takes a Tumble official WG merged threadfest

[Bonaventure]

Haven't met ya yet Tex , but hope ya have a COMPLETE Recovery , and he truck-driver's insurance get's ya the bike of your Dreams !

Hope to meet ya at one of the 2018 Rally's

Not a huge fan of all the litigation in this country, but there are times when you need an attorney.  This is one of those times. 

I'd retain a personal injury attorney to ensure that the at-fault driver's auto insurance covers everything adequately.  I wasn't busted up as bad as what it sounds Tex is, and my bills from earlier this year totaled about $ 250,000. 

[Arizona Wayne]

Ken's 1 tough dude, so I hope he survives this detour of life.  I also hope someone knows who the truck driver is and that he has good insurance to compensate Ken for what he's going thru.  The bike's toast.

Judy and I had a truck driver turn left right in front of us in `01 by Lake Tahoe and I had to lay our `80 Convert. w/trailer down to avoid hitting his right front tire/fender.  Judy got her left arm scraped and I went unconscious.  Luckily it was at slow speed and both truck driver and I had Geico Ins., so there was no hassle on settling with them.  But if Judy hadn't been a witness to why what happened,  the truck driver may have gotten off as the causer of the incident.

[Shorty]

How bout a Turnip update?   

[Beaver]

How bout a Turnip update?

Sorry I've been silent today. I don't do Internet on my little flip phone.  Ken's daughter was here a lot today, so I did some running around for a couple of hours.  His other daughter brought us a tablet so I can keep people updated.

Not much to report today.  Mostly  resting/dozing. PT sat him up on the side of the bed and had  him do some leg exercises. Ken had us laughing because of his drugs.

Will have surgery on his left arm tomorrow around noon.

I took pictures of the bike. If it's possible and if I can figure it out, I might be able to upload to this tablet, but don't hold your breath.
 
He's been giving me instructions about his yummy rally dessert breads.

See everyone soon!

Beaver

[Gliderjohn]

Well... the good news is his brain appears to be as dysfunctional as usual so that's good news.
GliderJohn

[Beaver]

Well... the good news is his brain appears to be as dysfunctional as usual so that's good news.
GliderJohn

Yep, that's right, John.

Dusty, ken got really excited earlier. Someone brought his food tray in earlier, just slipped in and out quietly. Ken opened his eyes briefly just as the guy stepped out the door and said,"Was that Dusty?" He was disappointed when I told him no. 

[oldbike54]

Yep, that's right, John.

Dusty, ken got really excited earlier. Someone brought his food tray in earlier, just slipped in and out quietly. Ken opened his eyes briefly just as the guy stepped out the door and said,"Was that Dusty?" He was disappointed when I told him no. 

 Like for reals ? Damn , poor guy 

 I won't be down for the GRIT , but surely in another month I will be able to eat something more solid than a banana , depending on how Ken is doing I can come down and make him some hush puppies .

 Dusty

[rodekyll]

Yep, that's right, John.

Dusty, ken got really excited earlier. Someone brought his food tray in earlier, just slipped in and out quietly. Ken opened his eyes briefly just as the guy stepped out the door and said,"Was that Dusty?" He was disappointed when I told him no. 

Awwww.  That's sweet.

Check PM again, Beaver, please.

[Beaver]

Like for reals ? ... surely in another month I will be able to eat something more solid than a banana , depending on how Ken is doing I can come down and make him some hush puppies .

 Dusty

Yes for reals.  Funny thing was that the guy was a pretty large young African American guy!   

[oldbike54]

Yes for reals.  Funny thing was that the guy was a pretty large young African American guy!   

 Just exactly what kind of drugs is Ken on ? Show the nice young African American fella a picture of me and tell him the story , he should get a good laugh  Or be horribly insulted, maybe that isn't a good idea after all .

 Dusty

[Beaver]

Just exactly what kind of drugs is Ken on ? Show the nice young African American fella a picture of me and tell him the story , he should get a good laugh  Or be horribly insulted, maybe that isn't a good idea after all .

 Dusty

Morphine in IV and Norco(?) pills.  He's not wearing his glasses and the lights were dimmed so he could sleep and he just woke up as the guy was leaving.  He must have been dreaming about you because he always wakes up still talking from his dream.  Apparently he dreams about Chinese food a lot too!   

Scheduled for surgery on left arm at noon, they'll come get him at 10 or 10:30.

I have on my Beavers Rule t-shirt for him today so he won't forget and will follow my orders!    

Headin' out in a minute.

Later,


Georganne

[pehayes]

Oh, man, serious flashback.  So far, the progress sounds like all good news after a bad event.  Almost everything about his accident and his multiple injuries are directly parallel to my brother's crash two years ago.  Head on with left turning pickup on old Route-66 in Arizona.  Totaled the moto and the Toyota truck but Vin's doing fine in the end.  Multiple surgeries and physical therapy.  Bits of reconstruction metal and cadaver tendons in him.  The drugs were really wonderful at pain control.  Lots of funny stories at the hospital that he does not remember.  The only bad part was hard emotional times taking more than a year to shake those powerful opioids away.  The good news update is that I am in Arkansas today to participate in a multi-day golf tournament with Vin.  So, given the crash parallels, the future looks good for Ken as well.

Patrick Hayes
Fremont CA

[oldbike54]

Morphine in IV and Norco(?) pills.  He's not wearing his glasses and the lights were dimmed so he could sleep and he just woke up as the guy was leaving.  He must have been dreaming about you because he always wakes up still talking from his dream.  Apparently he dreams about Chinese food a lot too!   

Scheduled for surgery on left arm at noon, they'll come get him at 10 or 10:30.

I have on my Beavers Rule t-shirt for him today so he won't forget and will follow my orders!    

 The boy ain't quite right 

 Oh , we should all probably just follow your orders Beav , keep us out of trouble .

 Dusty

Headin' out in a minute.

Later,


Georganne

[John A]

https://www.russbrown.com/
I met Russ Brown in the early '80s at a motorcycle show in Dallas that I went to with Ken. I have used his services and have had favorable experiences with him so if I may suggest giving them a call. If there is any money in insurance or assets they will find it for you.

[Beaver]

https://www.russbrown.com/
I met Russ Brown in the early '80s at a motorcycle show in Dallas that I went to with Ken. I have used his services and have had favorable experiences with him so if I may suggest giving them a call. If there is any money in insurance or assets they will find it for you.

Thank you John. Will give them a call.

[SmithSwede]

Beaver:

If you or Tex wind up needing legal assistance, please let me know.   I'd be happy to help you find somebody good.

[Beaver]

Beaver:

If you or Tex wind up needing legal assistance, please let me know.   I'd be happy to help you find somebody good.

I know this really good attorney, but I don't know if he does motorcycle crash cases, 

[rodekyll]

I know this really good attorney, but I don't know if he does motorcycle crash cases, 

Ummm . . .Beav . . . Although he can present a very convincing case to pay up, Slicer isn't actually licensed to practice law.  I checked.  According to unnamed sources that I just made up, he doesn't even have a valid driving license, and all he's supposed to be collecting (according to the judge's order) is belly button lint.  Have you seen his collection?

[stevet]

Hopes for a speedy and full recovery, Ken.

Steve.

[oldbike54]

 Spoke with Beaver , Ken was out of his last surgery , waking up . Apparently Dave Munnerlyn had asked Her to give Ken a kiss from him , so in the spirit of , well something , she asked if I would like her to give him one from me , considering the dream thing and all . Well of course , why not , give him a kiss from me also . So we have decided , for a small , er , donation of $49.99 Georganne will give Ken a special kiss from anyone who wishes . 

 Dusty

 

[rodekyll]

I'll pay twice that to send him a kiss from Hillary.   

Dusty -- how come your phone works for the wimmins, but not for the rest of us?

[John Ulrich]

I'll pay twice that to send him a kiss from Hillary.   

That would make Ken check himself out of the hospital !!!

[JeffOlson]

Sorry to hear this. Here's to a speedy and complete recovery.

[steveford]

Sending good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery Ken. 

[dcardo021]

Wishing him a speedy recovery!

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[HDGoose]

So, how's the truck! The Texas Turnip is such a small fella!

[John in PA]

Late to the party as usual...

I'd like to add our prayers and well wishes for Ken's speedy and uneventful recovery.  Best wishes from Central PA!

[azguzzirep]

What I don't understand is, how could the truck driver NOT  see Ken if he was wearing one of his typical shirts!!😁😁

Once, at the Arizona rally, I asked him if he would be so kind as too turn down the volume of his shirt😂😂!

Just a little bit loud 😁😂😁😂😀!!

Get well soon, amigo!!👍👍

P.s. Ken, I hope your moustache survived intact!! 😂😂!! 💙💚💛

[Mr Pootle]

Get back on the bike soon, Tex. And make sure that you help a lawyer pay his bar bill.

[mojoe]

Now if it was a Kiss from Sophia Loren I would even donate my Breva 1100 and the grandkids & wife possibly my Parker guitar!!!!!