....I'm done!

In thirteen months, I've laid her down twice. Both slow speed turns laid down on the left side. Both times with full gear (leathers, helmet, gloves). First time five broken ribs, punctured lung, fractured shoulder. and broken scapula. One month intensive care, two weeks hospital and 6 weeks of physical therapy. Really the whole thing was my fault. Just a lazy day ride through some minor twisties; beautiful day, great scenery and I was too relaxed. Got into the corner too far and hit some gravel on the pavement.

This second time was the same story. Same road, about 10 miles further into it, but different. I FROZE! I actually drove the damn thing right into the ditch and couldn't make it lean to save my life. Five broken ribs, broken scapula and fractured collar bone. The serious stuff.......a fracture of the C-2 vertabrae at the top of my spine. Within 1/2 inch of at least partial paralysis. That's enough for me.
I was considering a trike by next spring, but maybe I'm done for good. I will be in a full neck brace for at least 5 weeks, then ct's will determine any further steps such as surguries, etc.

Anyway, a big thank you to everyone on this site. You have made the past three years a great ride and I would send any of my friends here for help, advice and friendship. This is a wonderful bunch with more info available than any book I've seen. I thought I might lurk around for awhile, but frankly, it's really painful for me to watch from the sidelines. I'm 68 years old, and was beginning to question my eyesight and reflexes, so in a way this may have saved me from a worse fate.

Good luck to you all with the wind in your face and I'll keep a little corner of my prayers for each of you.