Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-04-04 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Take it easy--that's the only advice I can give.  It took me a long time to 
recover from hip replacement, though I think the time may have been 
stretched by the trauma, and I had no head injuries and only minor other 
fractures.  Take it easy, enjoy life as much as you can, and contemplate a 
customized bicycle...

On Friday, April 3, 2015 at 7:08:18 PM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>
> Thanks, Andy. One day at a time. While in the hospital I was busting to 
> get out. I have a vague memory of telling my boss I was ready to get back 
> to work right away. Now that I am home, I am realizing how long this is 
> going to take and, frankly, happy for the extra time to recuperate and 
> reflect.
>
> David
> Home Residence
> Charlotte, NC
>
>
>
> *Frieden pokój fred,David*
>
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro <
> [email protected] > wrote:
>
>> David:
>>
>> How goes the recovery?  Hope you're doing better...
>>
>> Andy
>>
>> On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:02 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
>>>
>>> Wow.  Just wow.  I am so very glad that you are still alive.  I would 
>>> guess that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be 
>>> fatal to the cyclist.  He left you for dead pretty much.
>>>
>>> There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the 
>>> spirit of this email list.  I just hope this results in a long prison 
>>> sentence for him. And whatever happens there, well too bad so sad.
>>> On Mar 27, 2015 1:27 PM, "David Spranger"  wrote:
>>>
 I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. 
 Nothing unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the 
 event itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports 
 and police reports.

 I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is 
 labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 
 mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead 
 plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my 
 body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 
 feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. 
 This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses 
 that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He 
 then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away. 

 He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car 
 were caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
 on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.


 On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro 
 wrote:
>
> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit 
> and run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit 
> several 
> times, but never H&R'd.
>
> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago 
> due an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery 
> than was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if 
> that's common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I 
> was 
> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of 
> the 
> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>
> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where 
> you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may 
> be 
> able to forward a book or two!
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no 
>> debate here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling 
>> that 
>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this 
>> earlier 
>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to 
>> full 
>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>>
>>> David,
>>>
>>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
>>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>>
>>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
>>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger 
>>> wrote:

  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken 
 legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of 
>>>

Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-04-03 Thread James Warren
David,
Don't rush it. Take it easy, and know that all of the easy-taking is exactly 
what should happen. Work can wait! (5 years ago I had a minor concussion and 
needed 3 weeks when I initially thought I only needed one or less.)

Rest well!
-Jim

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 3, 2015, at 4:08 PM, David Spranger  wrote:

> Thanks, Andy. One day at a time. While in the hospital I was busting to get 
> out. I have a vague memory of telling my boss I was ready to get back to work 
> right away. Now that I am home, I am realizing how long this is going to take 
> and, frankly, happy for the extra time to recuperate and reflect.
> 
> David
> Home Residence
> Charlotte, NC
> 
> Frieden pokój fred,
> 
> David
> 
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro 
>  wrote:
> David:
> 
> How goes the recovery?  Hope you're doing better...
> 
> Andy
> 
> On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:02 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
> Wow.  Just wow.  I am so very glad that you are still alive.  I would guess 
> that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be fatal to the 
> cyclist.  He left you for dead pretty much.
> 
> There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the 
> spirit of this email list.  I just hope this results in a long prison 
> sentence for him. And whatever happens there, well too bad so sad.
> 
> On Mar 27, 2015 1:27 PM, "David Spranger"  wrote:
> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing 
> unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event itself. 
> What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and police reports.
> 
> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is labeled 
> at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 mph. Though 
> there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead plowed through me 
> as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my body on his hood and 
> partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 feet before coming to a 
> stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. This was directly in front 
> of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses that are used to seeing me 
> every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He then changed lanes to not run 
> me directly over as he sped away. 
> 
> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were 
> caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
> 
> 
> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and run, 
> I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several times, but 
> never H&R'd.
> 
> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due an 
> incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than was 
> typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was fortunate 
> in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the damage was 
> confined to my ankle and elbow.).
> 
> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're 
> located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to 
> forward a book or two!
> 
> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that required 
> an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier this week. 
> I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full speed, 
> mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full recovery from 
> all of them. It will just take time.
> 
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
> David,
> 
> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a helmet?
> Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
> 
> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal quickly.  
> I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Matt
> 
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, 
> spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will 
> be home tomorrow. 
> 
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
> Did you escape injury?
> 
> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a 
> civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
> the OP's insurance information.
> 
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  wro

Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-04-03 Thread David Spranger
Thanks, Andy. One day at a time. While in the hospital I was busting to get
out. I have a vague memory of telling my boss I was ready to get back to
work right away. Now that I am home, I am realizing how long this is going
to take and, frankly, happy for the extra time to recuperate and reflect.

David
Home Residence
Charlotte, NC



*Frieden pokój fred,David*

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro <
[email protected]> wrote:

> David:
>
> How goes the recovery?  Hope you're doing better...
>
> Andy
>
> On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:02 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
>>
>> Wow.  Just wow.  I am so very glad that you are still alive.  I would
>> guess that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be
>> fatal to the cyclist.  He left you for dead pretty much.
>>
>> There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the
>> spirit of this email list.  I just hope this results in a long prison
>> sentence for him. And whatever happens there, well too bad so sad.
>> On Mar 27, 2015 1:27 PM, "David Spranger"  wrote:
>>
>>> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route.
>>> Nothing unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the
>>> event itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports
>>> and police reports.
>>>
>>> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is
>>> labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55
>>> mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead
>>> plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my
>>> body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90
>>> feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle.
>>> This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses
>>> that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He
>>> then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away.
>>>
>>> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car
>>> were caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and
>>> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
>>> wrote:

 I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit
 and run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several
 times, but never H&R'd.

 Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago
 due an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery
 than was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if
 that's common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was
 fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the
 damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).

 Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where
 you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be
 able to forward a book or two!

 On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>
> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no
> debate here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling 
> that
> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier
> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full
> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full
> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>
>> David,
>>
>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a
>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>
>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal
>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken
>>> legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of
>>> support, and I will be home tomorrow.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore
>>> wrote:

 Did you escape injury?

 Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit,
 but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your 
 own
 auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you 
 can't
 find the OP's insurance information.

 On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger >>> > wrote:

>>

Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-04-03 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
David:

How goes the recovery?  Hope you're doing better...

Andy

On Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 7:53:02 PM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote:
>
> Wow.  Just wow.  I am so very glad that you are still alive.  I would 
> guess that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be 
> fatal to the cyclist.  He left you for dead pretty much.
>
> There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the 
> spirit of this email list.  I just hope this results in a long prison 
> sentence for him. And whatever happens there, well too bad so sad.
> On Mar 27, 2015 1:27 PM, "David Spranger"  > wrote:
>
>> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. 
>> Nothing unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the 
>> event itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports 
>> and police reports.
>>
>> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is 
>> labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 
>> mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead 
>> plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my 
>> body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 
>> feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. 
>> This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses 
>> that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He 
>> then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away. 
>>
>> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car 
>> were caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
>> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
>>
>>
>> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
>>> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several 
>>> times, but never H&R'd.
>>>
>>> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago 
>>> due an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery 
>>> than was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if 
>>> that's common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
>>> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
>>> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>>>
>>> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where 
>>> you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be 
>>> able to forward a book or two!
>>>
>>> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:

 I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no 
 debate here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling 
 that 
 required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
 this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
 speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
 recovery from all of them. It will just take time.

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>
> David,
>
> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>
> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Matt
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken 
>> legs, hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of 
>> support, and I will be home tomorrow. 
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
>>> Did you escape injury?
>>>
>>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, 
>>> but as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your 
>>> own 
>>> auto insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you 
>>> can't 
>>> find the OP's insurance information.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat 
 stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This 
 is 
 the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my 
 life. I 
 am not yet ready to give up on it.
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/

 David

 Charlotte, NC

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Bronson
Wow.  Just wow.  I am so very glad that you are still alive.  I would guess
that more times than not, an accident like you describe would be fatal to
the cyclist.  He left you for dead pretty much.

There's nothing I can say about this motorist that would not violate the
spirit of this email list.  I just hope this results in a long prison
sentence for him. And whatever happens there, well too bad so sad.
On Mar 27, 2015 1:27 PM, "David Spranger"  wrote:

> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing
> unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event
> itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and
> police reports.
>
> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is
> labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55
> mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead
> plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my
> body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90
> feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle.
> This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses
> that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He
> then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away.
>
> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were
> caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and
> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
>
>
> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>>
>> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and
>> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several
>> times, but never H&R'd.
>>
>> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due
>> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than
>> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's
>> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was
>> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the
>> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>>
>> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where
>> you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be
>> able to forward a book or two!
>>
>> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate
>>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that
>>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier
>>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full
>>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full
>>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:

 David,

 I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a
 helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?

 Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal
 quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.

 Sincerely,

 Matt

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs,
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, 
> and
> I will be home tomorrow.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but
>> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
>> find
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat
>>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is
>>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my 
>>> life. I
>>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
>>>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-28 Thread Philip Williamson
Wow. That person is not good. Deep breath. In. Out. Slow. Nice of them to go 
around you after they slid you off the hood?
I'm really glad you're recovering, and that your morale is so good!

Philip
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Surlyprof

So sorry to hear of your accident, David.  What a horrible experience.  
Glad to hear you have such strong support and that you are focusing so 
strongly on the positives.  Wishing you quick and complete healing.

John

On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:26:53 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:

> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing 
> unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event 
> itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and 
> police reports.
>
> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is 
> labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 
> mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead 
> plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my 
> body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 
> feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. 
> This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses 
> that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He 
> then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away. 
>
> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were 
> caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
>
>
> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>>
>> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
>> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several 
>> times, but never H&R'd.
>>
>> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due 
>> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than 
>> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
>> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
>> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
>> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>>
>> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where 
>> you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be 
>> able to forward a book or two!
>>
>> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
>>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
>>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
>>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
>>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
>>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:

 David,

 I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
 helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?

 Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
 quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.

 Sincerely,

 Matt

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, 
> and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but 
>> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own 
>> auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
>> find 
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat 
>>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This 
>>> is 
>>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my 
>>> life. I 
>>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
>>>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Fullylugged
David:

 It is encouraging to read that both the rider and the ride are heavily 
banged up but both are fixable and share good prospects for travelling 
together again.  Best wishes on your recovery and successfully repairing 
the RBW.

Bruce

On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 1:26:53 PM UTC-5, David Spranger wrote:
>
> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning... snip
>

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Mark Reimer
ARE YOU SERIOUS???!!! That kind of crap makes me SO angry



> On Mar 27, 2015, at 1:26 PM, David Spranger  wrote:
> 
> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing 
> unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event itself. 
> What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and police reports.
> 
> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is labeled 
> at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 mph. Though 
> there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead plowed through me 
> as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my body on his hood and 
> partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 feet before coming to a 
> stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. This was directly in front 
> of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses that are used to seeing me 
> every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He then changed lanes to not run 
> me directly over as he sped away. 
> 
> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were 
> caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
> 
> 
>> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
>> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several 
>> times, but never H&R'd.
>> 
>> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due an 
>> incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than was 
>> typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
>> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
>> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
>> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>> 
>> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're 
>> located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to 
>> forward a book or two!
>> 
>>> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
>>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
>>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
>>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
>>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
>>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>> 
 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
 David,
 
 I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a helmet?  
   Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
 
 Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
 quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
 
 Sincerely,
 
 Matt
 
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, 
> and I will be home tomorrow. 
> 
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>> Did you escape injury?
>> 
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as 
>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
>> find the OP's insurance information.
>> 
>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>>> wrote:
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
>>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the 
>>> bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I 
>>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>> 
>>> David
>>> 
>>> Charlotte, NC
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
That's truly horrible; both your experience in being hit and the bad 
actor's behavior after the collision.  I expect that (assuming the driver 
was insured) there should be no problems in your being fully compensated to 
the limit of his policy--but I do not know the company or the locale, so 
don't take my word for it.  Document absolutely everything insofar as you 
can.  Every cut, scrape, and bruise.  The hospital records are important, 
but so is whatever you can produce.  And (like a zillion people haven't 
already told you this!) take your time getting back to work and riding.  

On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 2:26:53 PM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>
> I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing 
> unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event 
> itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and 
> police reports.
>
> I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is 
> labeled at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 
> mph. Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead 
> plowed through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my 
> body on his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 
> feet before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. 
> This was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses 
> that are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He 
> then changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away. 
>
> He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were 
> caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
> on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.
>
>
> On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>>
>> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
>> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several 
>> times, but never H&R'd.
>>
>> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due 
>> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than 
>> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
>> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
>> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
>> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>>
>> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where 
>> you're located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be 
>> able to forward a book or two!
>>
>> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
>>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
>>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
>>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
>>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
>>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:

 David,

 I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
 helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?

 Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
 quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.

 Sincerely,

 Matt

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, 
> and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but 
>> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own 
>> auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
>> find 
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat 
>>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This 
>>> is 
>>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my 
>>> life. I 
>>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
>>>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread David Spranger
I was riding to work early on last Friday morning. My usual route. Nothing 
unusual at all precipitating the event. I have no memory of the event 
itself. What I know I have pieced together from eyewitness reports and 
police reports.

I was traveling around ten mph up a hill on a arterial road that is labeled 
at 35mph. A Ford Winstar came up behind me moving higher than 55 mph. 
Though there was a clear lane he could have moved into, he instead plowed 
through me as if I was not there. Eyewitnesses state he carried my body on 
his hood and partially embedded in his windshield approximately 90 feet 
before coming to a stop and allowing my body to fall off his vehicle. This 
was directly in front of a very busy city bus stop with eyewitnesses that 
are used to seeing me every day pass this bus stop on my bicycle. He then 
changed lanes to not run me directly over as he sped away. 

He later reported an incident in which he said the damages to his car were 
caused by boxes falling off a truck. Of course modern forensics and 
on-the-ball police officers knew better and immediately arrested him.


On Friday, Ma 27, 2015 at 7:17:51 AM UTC-4, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote:
>
> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I haveve been hit several 
> times, but never H&R'd.
>
> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due 
> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than 
> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>
> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're 
> located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to 
> forward a book or two!
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>>
>>> David,
>>>
>>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
>>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>>
>>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
>>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:

  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
 hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, 
 and 
 I will be home tomorrow. 

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Did you escape injury?
>
> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but 
> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
> find 
> the OP's insurance information.
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat 
>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is 
>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. 
>> I 
>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>
>> David
>>
>> Charlotte, NC
>>
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>
>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Jim Bronson
I got H&R'd in the CAR and I followed the person to their place of
residence.  When I called 911 the police asked if anyone was injured and I
said NO, they then proceeded to tell me that all units in my sector were
deployed on higher priority calls.

No accountability for traffic safety in this country AT ALL.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 6:17 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro <
[email protected]> wrote:

> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and
> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I have been hit several times,
> but never H&R'd.
>
> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due
> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than
> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's
> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was
> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the
> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>
> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're
> located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to
> forward a book or two!
>
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate
>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that
>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier
>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full
>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full
>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>>
>>> David,
>>>
>>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a
>>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>>
>>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal
>>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:

  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs,
 hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and
 I will be home tomorrow.

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Did you escape injury?
>
> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but
> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
> find
> the OP's insurance information.
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat
>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is
>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. 
>> I
>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>
>> David
>>
>> Charlotte, NC
>>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Jim Bronson
The important thing is that you survived, there's always time for debate
later.

On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:14 AM, David Spranger 
wrote:

> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate
> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that
> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier
> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full
> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full
> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>
>> David,
>>
>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a
>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>
>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal
>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs,
>>> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and
>>> I will be home tomorrow.
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Did you escape injury?

 Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but
 as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
 insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find
 the OP's insurance information.

 On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
 wrote:

> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays?
> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike
> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not
> yet ready to give up on it.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>
> David
>
> Charlotte, NC
>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread René Sterental
Hope you recover quickly and are back riding again soon. Glad to see you
have the positive attitude to be planning how to also restore your bike so
it's ready when you are.

René

On Fri, Mar 27, 2015 at 4:17 AM, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro <
[email protected]> wrote:

> I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and
> run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I have been hit several times,
> but never H&R'd.
>
> Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due
> an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than
> was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's
> common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was
> fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the
> damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).
>
> Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're
> located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to
> forward a book or two!
>
>
> On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate
>> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that
>> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier
>> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full
>> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full
>> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>>
>>> David,
>>>
>>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a
>>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>>
>>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal
>>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>>
>>> Matt
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:

  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs,
 hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and
 I will be home tomorrow.

 On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Did you escape injury?
>
> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but
> as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
> find
> the OP's insurance information.
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
> wrote:
>
>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat
>> stays? Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is
>> the bike I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. 
>> I
>> am not yet ready to give up on it.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>
>> David
>>
>> Charlotte, NC
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
I'm glad you're mostly intact.  If you recall the details of the hit and 
run, I would be interested in hearing them.  I have been hit several times, 
but never H&R'd.

Take it easy with the recovery.  I had a hip replaced a few years ago due 
an incident, and it took me significantly longer to get full recovery than 
was typical for scheduled hip replacement surgery.  I don't know if that's 
common, due to the trauma, or what, but it was my experience (I was 
fortunate in that it was a relatively low-speed event, and the rest of the 
damage was confined to my ankle and elbow.).

Please, do well and read lots of amusing things.  Let us know where you're 
located and where your tastes in literature lie--I (for one) may be able to 
forward a book or two!

On Friday, March 27, 2015 at 5:14:56 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>
> I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
> here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
> required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
> this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
> speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
> recovery from all of them. It will just take time.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>>
>> David,
>>
>> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
>> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>>
>> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
>> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>>>
>>>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
>>> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
>>> I will be home tomorrow. 
>>>
>>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:

 Did you escape injury?

 Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but 
 as a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
 insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't 
 find 
 the OP's insurance information.

 On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
 wrote:

> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the 
> bike 
> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
> yet ready to give up on it.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>
> David
>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread David Spranger
I was not wearing a helmet. I only rarely use helmets. Please, no debate 
here. I did receive head injury that resulted in brain swelling that 
required an operation to relieve the pressure. I did not know this earlier 
this week. I have been mostly out of it and am only now coming up to full 
speed, mentally, again. My injuries are serious, but I expect a full 
recovery from all of them. It will just take time.

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:09:08 PM UTC-4, hangtownmatt wrote:
>
> David,
>
> I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
> helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?
>
> Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
> quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Matt
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>>
>>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
>> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
>> I will be home tomorrow. 
>>
>> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>>
>>> Did you escape injury?
>>>
>>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as 
>>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
>>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
>>> the OP's insurance information.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
 Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike 
 I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
 yet ready to give up on it.
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/

 David

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-27 Thread 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
David, 

We are sending prayers and positive thoughts for your complete recovery.

Joe Ramey & family in western Colorado

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread 'hangtownmatt' via RBW Owners Bunch
David,

I notice you did not list any head injuries.   Were you wearing a 
helmet?Any advice in that department you would be willing to share?

Your injuries sound serious.  I wish you the best and pray you heal 
quickly.  I'm glad to hear you have lots of support.

Sincerely,

Matt

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:38:02 AM UTC-7, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as 
>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
>>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike 
>>> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
>>> yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
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>> *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a 
>> circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and 
>> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu
>>
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>>
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>>  
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Steven Sweedler
On Thursday, March 26, 2015, David Spranger  wrote:

> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays?
> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike
> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not
> yet ready to give up on it.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>
> David
>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Philip Williamson
Wow. May you recover speedily and totally!

Philip
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Eunice Chang
Like everyone else, I am sorry to hear this, especially since I live in the
same state. *sigh*

Hope your and your bike's recovery is as painless as possible.

-E.

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread WETH
Oh David, so sorry to learn of your accident.  Best wishes for a speedy 
recovery!

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread iamkeith
Sorry to hear this, David.  Best wishes with your recovery.  Wish I could 
say or offer more.  I'm glad to hear you still have fighting spirit and 
won't let this keep you off your horse - evidenced by the fact that you're 
already trying to figure out how to fix the bike.   That's a great sign!

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:38:02 AM UTC-6, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
>>
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Minh
Yikes!  Threads like this freak me out, i've been off the bike most of the 
winter (training for something else), and i'm a little worried about my 
on-bike awareness on the road.  The fact that more experienced people then 
me are at risk only scares me more!  

Heal fast, and know that the bike can be repaired or replaced but your 
health is many orders of magnitude more important, so take care of that 
first.  The bike will be there and even though it's discontinued there are 
enough SimpleOnes and QBs around that you can find a replacement if need 
be, so don't fret over that. 

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Mark Reimer
Oh man, that sounds so awful, so sorry to hear that David. I've been hit 
twice this month on my Atlantis, but thankfully have escaped injury and 
damage both times. Must have had a guardian angel riding behind me or 
something. I'm sorry to hear you're so banged up, get well soon!

I second the Mark Nobilette comment. He did (does?) Riv customs for years 
and I've handled a few of his own frames recently, truly beautiful work. 

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 9:38:02 AM UTC-5, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as 
>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
>>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike 
>>> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
>>> yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
>>>
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RE: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
+1 on Patrick’s comments.

First, wishes for a speedy and complete recovery for you, David, and the 
SimpleOne , too.

Second, I too hope the driver is caught and held responsible for his arrogance 
and cowardice.  It is hard to be forgiving of the car in bike vs. car 
accidents, but possible, at least in some cases.  When the car and driver run 
away, zero tolerance.


From: [email protected] 
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Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2015 10:46 AM
To: rbw-owners-bunch
Subject: Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

Damn! I hope your recover is swift and complete, and that the cops find and 
jail the son of a bitch. Good luck!

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM, David Spranger 
mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
 I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, hips, 
spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and I will be 
home tomorrow.

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
Did you escape injury?

Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a 
civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto insurance 
company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find the OP's 
insurance information.

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? Worth 
sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike I consider 
most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not yet ready to give 
up on it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/

David

Charlotte, NC
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Deacon Patrick
Oh, wow! Heal well and quickly. You'll be in my prayers. May God startle 
you with joy despite being in the hospital! Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Damn! I hope your recover is swift and complete, and that the cops find and
jail the son of a bitch. Good luck!

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 8:38 AM, David Spranger 
wrote:

>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs,
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and
> I will be home tomorrow.
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as
>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays?
>>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike
>>> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not
>>> yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Shoji Takahashi
David,
I'm so sorry to hear this. I wish you a speedy recovery, and glad you will 
be home soon.

Shoji

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:38:02 AM UTC-4, David Spranger wrote:
>
>  I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
> hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
> I will be home tomorrow. 
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>>
>> Did you escape injury?
>>
>> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as 
>> a civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
>> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
>> the OP's insurance information.
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
>>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike 
>>> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
>>> yet ready to give up on it.
>>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>> Charlotte, NC
>>>
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>>
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>> *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a 
>> circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and 
>> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu
>>
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>>
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>>  
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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread David Spranger
 I did not excape injury. I am on day 6 of hospital stay. Broken legs, 
hips, spinal fractures, broken clavicle. So much outpouring of support, and 
I will be home tomorrow. 

On Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 10:28:08 AM UTC-4, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> Did you escape injury?
>
> Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a 
> civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto 
> insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find 
> the OP's insurance information.
>
> On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger  > wrote:
>
>> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays? 
>> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike 
>> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not 
>> yet ready to give up on it.
>> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>>
>> David
>>
>> Charlotte, NC
>>
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>
> *
> *The point which is the pivot of the norm is the motionless center of a 
> circumference on the rim of which all conditions, distinctions, and 
> individualities revolve. *Chuang Tzu
>
> *Kinei hos eromenon. It moves as the being-loved. *Aristotle
>
> *The Love that moves the Sun and all the other stars. *Dante  
>  

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Re: [RBW] The aftermath of my recent car vs. bike hit and run.

2015-03-26 Thread Patrick Moore
Did you escape injury?

Certainly, file a police report -- not only for your own benefit, but as a
civic duty. Also -- I used to sell insurance -- inform your own auto
insurance company and agent. UIM should cover your losses if you can't find
the OP's insurance information.

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 7:59 AM, David Spranger 
wrote:

> Anyone have someone (east coast) qualifies to replace bent seat stays?
> Worth sending back to RBW to let them handle the repairs? This is the bike
> I consider most likely to carry me through the rest of my life. I am not
> yet ready to give up on it.
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/73873271@N03/16909618466/
>
> David
>
> Charlotte, NC
>
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