Oww... Oww... Owwwww....
I was riding my motorcycle in a parking lot this morning, at about 5 mph, when an inattentive driver clipped the back of my bike, knocking it over and causing me to tumble on the concrete. Fortunately I suffered no serious injuries but, man, am I sore. My left side is aching badly.
Damage to the bike was minor, mostly cosmetic. I'll have it checked out by my mechanic.
The psychology of bikers is that, after an accident, we immediately lift our motorcycles up with the insane belief that doing so will make the accident disappear. Fueled by adrenaline and unfazed by pain, I heaved 800 lbs. of metal to an upright position. Yes, that was crazy but it's how our brains work.
No pics with this post. In fact, I'd like to forget the whole thing happened. Pour me a drink, please.
Hope a G and T will help x
ReplyDeleteIt will. :)
DeleteOh noes! I am glad to hear that you are okay, but damn! I wish I could buy you a drink, you need it!
ReplyDeleteSure do!
DeleteSorry to hear about the accident Ally, thankfully the damage to the bike is minimal and more importantly you're not seriously hurt.
ReplyDeleteTake care x
Thanks. Need to check on the bike when I feel better.
DeleteYikes! I'm glad it is just some bruising and probably some pulled muscles as well.
ReplyDeleteA warm bath in epson salts will ease some of the pain. I recommend Advil Extra Strength to help with the inflammation.
Feel better!
Suzanne
Certainly something like pulled muscles in my chest area. Feels like I got tackled by an entire football team.
DeleteZoiks! Take some ibuprofen and have a hot bath! I hope you're okay, hon!
ReplyDeleteA bath is a good idea. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks.
DeleteOh no!!! I’m so sorry to hear that, and hope you and your bike heal swiftly! I can’t believe you heaved 800 lbs! 😳 that’s crazy and I’ll gladly pour you a stiff drink. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charlotte. With adrenaline, you can do anything.
DeleteAlly! First I’m glad you’re ok! Damn cagers! Take anti-inflammatories, lots of ice on owies. Get some Voltaren Emugel cream and slather it anywhere it hurts, it is an anti-inflamnatory cream that you can get over the counter, it helps with the bruises and aches for pain relief and inflamnation. I know I for a fact it works, because of a close encounter if the pavement kind when I wiped out and rolled across it. Epsom salt baths work. Glad you’re ok, and yeah I know about that adrenaline you feel like wonder woman and in my case 480lbs was nothing to pick up. So glad you’re ok lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dar. Good advice.
DeleteUgh, I’m so sorry! Glad you’re okay! I think I have some vodka left over. 😉
ReplyDeletePour me a shot!
DeleteOh no Ally! That is a terrible thing to have happened and unfortunately a thing you must watch for in the future. I find that drivers are becoming more and more inattentive.
ReplyDeleteYes that was a bit crazy pulling up 100 pounds of metal after an accident, but adrenaline is a funny thing.
I am glad you are ok, if a bit sore!
Bourbon neat please!
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Elle
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Thanks, Elle.
DeleteOuch! What an awful thing to have happened. Glad to hear it's only minor bruising and the damage to your bike only superficial. I'm sure a stiff drink and a hot bath will do the trick! xxx
ReplyDeleteAhhrgh, Ally, hope you are ok. Take care of yourself (even though it was the silly driver's fault. Did he stop?!)x
ReplyDeleteThe car took off but it doesn't matter; the accident wasn't serious enough for legal action.
DeleteGlad you're ok!
ReplyDeleteThanks, pal.
DeleteOh no! I'm so sorry to hear this. But also very glad you (and your bike) are ok.
ReplyDeleteOmg, Ally. Wishing you speedy healing. I wasn't on a bike when i had a wreck earlier this year but I did manage to drive myself home in a haze. It's amazing what the brain and body can do with adrenaline. I hope you heal quickly and get back to riding. (I also hope you got the drivers info!)
ReplyDeleteOMG, are you sure you are okay? Adrenalin can mask so many things that later... well... let's hope not anyway.
ReplyDeleteOh no! How scary and unfortunate- my boyfriend has a motorcycle and he's always on the lookout for inattentive drivers because they can be DEADLY for someone on a bike! I hope you are feeling better, friend!
ReplyDelete-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Hope you are feeling better Ally … If it still hurts then see a doctor.
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