Today I will go pick up Al's bike. I have been informaed by the towing company that it is probably ridable, but I am taking my trailer nonetheless. I dont know how I would feel with my hands on the "ape hangers" anyway.
This makes me think back on past times when I have gone down, as well as when other friends have. The aftermath of the experience, the condition of the bike, re-living the actual event, and the tasks necessary to put things back together, makes me personally, as a rider, to pause and evaluate when I ride. I rode on Wednesday this week, taking Tuesday off from the bike for obvious reasons. During Wednesday, I was even more keenly aware of my surroundings and the need to watch every move of the motorists around me.
So, after this bit of a rambling, I will go this afternoon to pay the towing company the "Storage Bail Money" and bring Al's bike to my house. I think the towing companies should describe it as a "Vehicle Jail" as a much better description. The insurance company will need to come and look it over and we will see from there.
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I met Al when he came to see Kristens artwork at our gallery. He could not have been prouder and was a pleasure to meet. Now my prayers go out to Al and my heart goes out to Kristen, such a sweet lady who is being strong for her Dad. We will keep a vigil with you my friend.
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Mitch, thank you for the updates. I met Al through work were he'd often stop in my office to compare bike tales; I wish him a speedy recovery and I'm looking forward to the day he appears in my doorway to tell me about his next adventure.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with him and his daughter.
Brenda Stahler