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  1. Gamecock
    I know the feeling; glad you are both okay! I got $13K for my 04 with 10K miles on it, I was surprised! Good luck on the hunt for the new one!!! Ben
  2. Gamecock
    Work went well. Only took 7 hours to get through 1000+ emails, gotta love technology! Not much pain and the co-workers had me small party. Great to be back and feel normal! Thanks again everyone!!! Ben
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    I feel like a 5 year old on the first day of school! Thanks everyone! Ben
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    For the first time in 5 months and 4 days, I will be going to work! The accident on March 27 sure has changed my life, but I hope tonight makes it feel a little more normal. I'm nervous, but so ready to get back; not to mention have a full paycheck. My surgery on Aug 6 has been a success; I have limited feeling in my right hand, which is better than none at all! Here's to a good night at work..... I'll be thinking about the Eastern seaboard with EARL and FIONA; my parents are in Myrtle Beach, lets hope these beasts stay out to sea!!!! Ben
  5. Gamecock
    And he will mail it when he says. I got mine in 3 days.....Great product, easy install.....now if I only had a bike to put it on! Ben
  6. Gamecock
    Is that Beer30? Ben
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    yep, i almost fainted! i hope the surgery goes well! Ben
  8. Gamecock
    Thanks everyone! Ashley and I are taking each day as it comes, some are better than others but we'll make it. Headed for a much needed vacation tomorrow, we need it!Thank again Ben
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    For any that may be wondering.... I'm still here, just up to my neck in doctors! Saw the neurologist and ENT this morning for test results. I have major nerve damage in my right arm, mild/moderate in my left arm/elbow. No cure for it but time and pain medicine. He isn't sure I will ever recover completely, though he won't come out and say it. So I am now just playing the waiting game. As for my head, structurally everything is in place but the ENT said I had obvious signs of head trauma. Being thrown over a Nissan Altima after being hit head on seems to cause that. I'm a fighter so I will continue on. I see the orthopedic doctor next week and may ask to go back to work. Honestly I don't know if I can handle it, but there is only one way to find out. Thanks for all your continued thoughts and prayers, they are very much appreciated! Be careful out there!!! Ben
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    I sure wish I was going! Riderduke, I bought 2 MD T-shirts via PayPal, any way you got room for them on the ride home? Ben
  11. Gamecock
    Thanks for all the new posts. I saw my orthopedic doctor today and didn't get a good report. Structurally everything is okay, but having some major nerve problems. The pain is incredible and just won't stop. I have been refered to a neurologist for further testing to see if the nerves can be fixed or it's a more permanent thing. I sure hope things can be fixed. Sonnyboy, your story brought tears to my eyes. Had my wife been with me that day, I more than likely would have had to plan a funeral. I myself am very lucky to be alive. For the time being I will have to stick with a car as I am in no condition to ride a bike. Getting back on is a very tough decision I will have to make in the future. Ben
  12. Gamecock
    Key word in my post was aggressive.... I've seen good, I've seen bad.....many more bad than good. There's a reason Southerner's use the breed for wild hog hunting... Ben
  13. Gamecock
    Again, thanks for all the excellent words of wisdom!!! Ben
  14. Gamecock
    Only one way to deal with an aggressive Pit.....12 gauge w/2X Buckshot, they never come back for seconds! And that from a dog lover with 0 tolerance for aggressive Pits! Ben Great Letter!
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    These words mean so much. I have a lot of time to think all of this through as I heal. Thanks again everyone! I know Two Notch well, I grew up in Myrtle beach and love my GAMECOCKS! Ben
  16. Gamecock
    Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement. I really needed this!!! I would guess it will be at least a year before I could ride safely. According to the therapist I have the strength of an 8 year old in my left arm; pitiful for a 265lb man I know! Anyhow, just wanted to thank everyone. here's to healing! Ben
  17. Gamecock
    These past 10 weeks (today) have got to be the most trying time in my life. Since the wreck I have had such a run of emotions that sometimes I just can't control anymore. The little girl has no idea the affect her hitting me has put me and my family through. Seeing a bike on the highway just kills me. I want to be back on one so bad, but then I think "what if I am not this lucky again?". My wife finally told me she doesn't want me on two wheels again and that just rips my heart out. I can't blame her though; she actually saw me splattered on the road; not knowing if her 28 year old husband would live. We have no children, but are at the time in our lives where the thought of them comes up daily and we want them so bad. What if I had had a little one and was killed? I know these are tough questions and there is no right or wrong answer. The bad thing is; I want another RSV so bad. I want to feel the wind on my face and the thrill of the ride. There are too many of you on here that I haven't met yet and want to ride with; even if just to Dairy Queen for an ice cream! My father in law who has ridden for 35 plus years refuses to even talk bikes. He put his HD Ultra up for sale the day after the wreck and swore on his life he will never ride again. The thought of me almost dieing and my brother in law going down has really affected him in the worst ways. I can't say I blame him either. My dad who also went down in the accident swears he will ride again. It's in his blood and won't come out. He looked death in the face with leukemia, a motorcycle accident doesn't faise him. My mom who went down with him doesn't know what to think. Two hard headed men in her life (dad and me) that both have a strong urge for 2 wheels. She watched the car hit me from 50 feet back. She's still a mess; but I thank God every second it was me who took the hit. So what do I do? Follow my heart or my wife and mom's wishes; just walk away, count my blessings, and find a new hobby. I miss it so much and can't stand the thought of some spoiled 17 year old taking something I love so much but I also don't want my family to constantly think "what if?". I am in such a tough spot. My arms still aren't healed and the pain is constant. I went 6 days without pain medicine and about went out of my mind. I am almost to the point where I will either choose to go back to work in lots of pain or long term disability. I'm 28, I thought I was invinceable; I have been showed differently. I don't know what hurts more my broken arms or my broken heart. Okay I'll stop for now....I am sorry to go on and on but thanks for listening. Ventureriders has given me so much, I just wish I could partly repay it. God Bless All Of You!!! Ben
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    Thank You

    Gamecock replied to Wolf's topic in Watering Hole

    Sorry I wasn't able to attend. It looks like I missed a great time, as always! My heeling may have taken a hit. I have to see a neurologist on Friday for a possible concussion. They thought my dizziness was from the pain meds, but now they think different. Congrats Clare!!! Ben
  19. Gamecock
    My thoughts and prayers go out to him. I was in a pretty bad accident in March and suffered some pretty serious injuries. It's terrible that drivers don't watch out for us! Ben
  20. Gamecock
    I am not going to be able to make it either. I have a room at the Comfort Inn that I am yet to cancel. Give me a shout if they need to work something out. Ben
  21. Gamecock
    I was at Bass Pro about the same time you were. Wish I had checked this board! We made a quick trip down from VA for a birthday party. Broke my heart seeing all the bikes! Glad ya'll had a great time!!! Ben
  22. Gamecock
    Overall good report from the doctor today....Have been having a lot of pain in my right hand and it's from the inflammation in the ligaments in my hand from overuse (if you could only use 1 hand, how do you NOT overuse it?)... All the bones are healing nicely and correctly.... Been having some dizziness (thought it was from the meds) but looks like I could have a concussion, will follow up with a neurologist on that one. This would make concussion #2 in the past eight months which really scares me, especially if I were to take another fall and smack my head.... I will be out of work for a couple more weeks while I am on the mend. Thanks for all the continued thoughts and prayers! Ride safe and watch out for texting teenagers!!! Ben
  23. Gamecock
    Great pictures! Looks like I missed a great time! I miss my two wheels!!!! Ben
  24. Gamecock
    I'm gonna have to cancel also. This accident has really put a wrench in all of my plans. I hope to be back on 2 wheels by the fall and will be at MD in 2011. Ben
  25. Gamecock
    The best place to be in that general area is Surfside/Garden City/Murrell's Inlet. May day trips for the stuff in Myrtle Beach, but the best beaches are in Garden City. Not to miss resturants: Drunkin Jack's, Gulf Stream Cafe, Nance's, Sea Captain's House, River City Cafe Ben
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