Looks like my ride to Gander, NL is delayed again

[davedel44]

Sorry to hear this Matt hope you can work some way to get to se rallys.

Won't be same without you.

Dave
Galveston

[hooah54]

Heal quickly!

[oldbike54]

I'm sorry to hear that.

One thing that has impressed me about you Matt is that when you visit an area you get involved with it -- interact with the local people, attend events, etc.  Not your typical tourist.  I think you've gotten a lot more out of your travels than 99% of others.

 This .

 Sorry to hear the news Matt .

  Dusty

[dilligaf]

Steve road his Cal II and Gary road his /5 from Columbia for a visit and lunch today.

Guys it was great to see you. 
Matt

[hooah54]

Matt, it was finally nice to meet in person and the lunch was amazing.  thanks for the route tips....261 was nice and shady but 52 and 378 were infernos.  Will see you again soon.  steve

[dilligaf]

Went to the VA Hospital to be evaluated and measured for my new wheels  A very technical operation requiring four people.  A doctor, a arm measurer, a leg measurer and a powered wheelchair controller evaluator ( PWCE).  The MD was in front of the PC, the am measured my arms, the lm measured my legs and the PWCE determiner I was right handed.   All entered into the PC by the MD.  With luck the new wheels will be here for the NC Rally the end of this month. 
Matt

[rodekyll]

How many cc's?

[hooah54]

awesome news!

[Bill Hagan]

For some reason -- probably because I have seen Newfoundland from 33K and had no more interest in it  -- I had never opened this thread.

Sitting in Atlanta today, I saw the "redneck escape ramp" thread, read that, then found my way here.

Have been sitting here somewhat speechless since.  I then called Kathi over and gave her the news.  She, too, was similarly affected.

Matt, you have been served quite a stunning medical verdict, yet exhibit such calm courage and pluck that it makes me wonder if I could muster that in the same circumstances.

You already know from the outpouring of support that you have Guzzi and other friends all over this planet.  Kathi and I are among them.  We all count on you calling on us if you need something.

Bill



 

[dilligaf]

Last year at the NC rally Marion, that's Pat on the left, was awarded the love award for putting up with me all these years.

These past few months I'm learning what love really is.
Bill, with any luck we will be up your way for Apple Butter.

About 30 miles from your home in VA.

I started the redneck thread mostly to poke at stick at the VA but a solution to my dilemma was posted.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Superwinch-LT-ATV-Winch/1250568.uts?productVariantId=3027089&srccode=cii_328768002&cpncode=37-66074118-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=BingPLA&WT.z_mc_id1=03300449&rid=20
and if that works, I'm out of here baby-out of here. 
Matt

[dilligaf]

My new wheels.

 
Matt

[oldbike54]

 How's it handle Matt ? 

  Dusty

[rodekyll]

Matt -- how is your mobility without the chair?

[dilligaf]

Can't walk and can only stand with help.  Just about lost use of both arms.  Currently I have to suck my beer through a straw. My wife has to give me a shower.  55 years ago that was a lot of fun. Still is.   
Matt

[Texas Turnip]

Are you going to put a powdered comanche on your chair?  :grin:I heard they increase speed. horsepower, gas mileage and cure dandruff, if it isn't terminal.

The very best to you.

Tex

[rodekyll]

Can't walk and can only stand with help.  Just about lost use of both arms.  Currently I have to suck my beer through a straw. My wife has to give me a shower.  55 years ago that was a lot of fun. Still is.   
Matt

When you saw me I was just recovering from similar motor problems (different source though).  Mine came on over the course of a couple-hour nap and I lost my ability to walk, too.  Thankfully, I'm getting over it after 5+ years of gauging my day by my ability to wipe my own ass.  I hope yours reverses, too.