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phoenix · 11-22-2003, 05:14 PM

My collarbone is all busted up.Bike is not too badly injured.Minor road rash for me.Busted turn signals and mirror for my bike.Probably need a new helmet.I hit kinda hard.

This kid about 12 or 14 was riding his bicycle on a busy street.one minute he was alongside me,and suddenly...BAM...he nails me.I asked him why he did it.He said he was trying to cross.I'd just seen him and his buddy turn from a side street...don't know why they didn't cross at the corner.

I know they saw me.Even made eye contact.He looked over his shoulder and then just plowed right into my front tire.I never even had a chance to try to avoid it.It's nuts but I half think he wanted to hit me.

His family came and waited while the cops sorted things out.Luckily a witness saw what he did and he was found at fault.The family never so much as looked at me or spoke to me.When it was over,they took off and left the kid there.Same deal...not a freakin' word from any of them.

I am trying real hard not to be angry.My plans for the day,a nice ride,going to a pow wow,doing some Christmas shopping,all went out the window.I'll be off work for weeks and weeks...maybe even lose my second job since I am pretty new there.I am real grateful the kid wasn't hurt and that I am sober.

Some guy asked if I had any drugs I wanted to get rid of before the cops got there.I just said no and walked away.I just wanted my bike up and out of the road.

I am in a world of hurt.I don't do heavy pain killers.Sleep tonight is not gonna be fun.But I am still grateful.It could've been so much worse in so many ways.God keeps me in the palm of His hand.Thanks for listening.

phoenix

Debbie · 11-22-2003, 05:35 PM

{{{{{Phoenix}}}}

Thanks God you are okay. And that the kid is okay today. I wonder sometimes about kids today, they think they are invisible and will just try anything.

You take it easy. Can you take aspirin or get a non-narcotic pain reliever. Sounds like you are going to need something.

Keep us posted if you can but please rest!

Gentle hugs to you.
Debbie

**margo** · 11-22-2003, 05:44 PM

((((((((Phoenix)))))))) Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way, my friend. Get well soon!

DolphinBlue · 11-22-2003, 05:56 PM

(((((Phoenix)))))

I'm glad it wasn't worse, but sorry you're in pain and am sending healing energy your way too!

A very similar thing happened to my brother a few days ago. He was in his car, says he didn't see a young guy (on the wrong side of the road) cycling towards him. His friend warned him but too late, the kid ploughed right into the side of the car. The witness swears that the kid did it deliberately too, my bro got really angry about it when the kid turned on him. It wasn't his fault.

What is going on? Is this some kind of cool thing to do now? Weird.

Amy

journeygal · 11-22-2003, 06:41 PM

Oh Phoenix!!!!

I'm glad it wasn't worse!!! What was that kid thinking and what's with his family??? Geez!!!!

I hope you don't lose your second job, but if so something else will come along.

Sending prayers and gentle hugs,
JG

Lilya · 11-22-2003, 07:09 PM

(((((Phoenix)))))

I´m sorry to hear this. I hope you´ll feel better soon.:yellowros

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Use adversity

mudflap · 11-22-2003, 07:17 PM

hi Phoenix, bummer I feels for ya right now,my thoughts are with ya! you have rights use them heres a link http://www.aimncom.com/aim/go_down.html

2stop · 11-22-2003, 07:29 PM

Oh Phoenix...I am so sorry. Bless your heart!

(((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))) and
(((((((((((Prayers))))))))))))
coming your way.....

:kisshug:

tramp · 11-22-2003, 09:18 PM

what a bummer.
try some naprosyn (my cure all) and chamomile tea. not as good as mandy's but hey, it helps
guess uninsured motorist fee doesn't apply to bicycles?

Gooch · 11-22-2003, 10:12 PM

Sorry to hear about your mishap. Now I know what those spiked axle caps are for.

Bones · 11-23-2003, 07:47 AM

Hey Phoenix, wish ya a speedy recovery and hope ya get the scoot up and runnin' soon.

Bones

mudflap · 11-23-2003, 08:50 AM

hey tramp,<guess uninsured motorist fee doesn't apply to bicycles?> I think if she got with aim, the parents are liable in this and if the kid did this on purpose or a dare ya can bet on it!

**51anna** · 11-23-2003, 02:36 PM

Phoenix, that is so sad to hear. It must hurt a lot! And, it's a strange incident - and what is that with the kid's family?? They didn't even inquire as to how you were?? Anyways, I guess you're right, it could be worse and you will get better. I hope you don't lost your second job. I know how much you like it. I wish you a speedy recovery, my friend.

Hugs and love,
Anna

Paulie · 11-23-2003, 07:27 PM

Phoenix...don't want to hug you and hurt you!!

I am so sorry, when I broke my shoulder last January, I remember the pain and the collarbone has to be worse. Take it easy, sleep sitting up like someone recommended, it helps alot.

God Bless my friend - love to you (and gentle hugs)

msmattie · 11-23-2003, 08:52 PM

[b]Sorry that happened to you.
I'll be including you in my prayers.
In His Love,
Mattie

11-22-2003, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
phoenix Paused Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dreaming Summer Posts: 807	broken in 3 or 4 places My collarbone is all busted up.Bike is not too badly injured.Minor road rash for me.Busted turn signals and mirror for my bike.Probably need a new helmet.I hit kinda hard. This kid about 12 or 14 was riding his bicycle on a busy street.one minute he was alongside me,and suddenly...BAM...he nails me.I asked him why he did it.He said he was trying to cross.I'd just seen him and his buddy turn from a side street...don't know why they didn't cross at the corner. I know they saw me.Even made eye contact.He looked over his shoulder and then just plowed right into my front tire.I never even had a chance to try to avoid it.It's nuts but I half think he wanted to hit me. His family came and waited while the cops sorted things out.Luckily a witness saw what he did and he was found at fault.The family never so much as looked at me or spoke to me.When it was over,they took off and left the kid there.Same deal...not a freakin' word from any of them. I am trying real hard not to be angry.My plans for the day,a nice ride,going to a pow wow,doing some Christmas shopping,all went out the window.I'll be off work for weeks and weeks...maybe even lose my second job since I am pretty new there.I am real grateful the kid wasn't hurt and that I am sober. Some guy asked if I had any drugs I wanted to get rid of before the cops got there.I just said no and walked away.I just wanted my bike up and out of the road. I am in a world of hurt.I don't do heavy pain killers.Sleep tonight is not gonna be fun.But I am still grateful.It could've been so much worse in so many ways.God keeps me in the palm of His hand.Thanks for listening. phoenix

11-22-2003, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	((((((((Phoenix)))))))) Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way, my friend. Get well soon! __________________ Sometimes I go about in pity for myself, and all the while a great wind is bearing me across the sky. ~Ojibwe saying~

11-22-2003, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
DolphinBlue Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 622	(((((Phoenix))))) I'm glad it wasn't worse, but sorry you're in pain and am sending healing energy your way too! A very similar thing happened to my brother a few days ago. He was in his car, says he didn't see a young guy (on the wrong side of the road) cycling towards him. His friend warned him but too late, the kid ploughed right into the side of the car. The witness swears that the kid did it deliberately too, my bro got really angry about it when the kid turned on him. It wasn't his fault. What is going on? Is this some kind of cool thing to do now? Weird. Amy __________________ It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.

11-22-2003, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
journeygal believer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: walking in faith Posts: 1,030	Oh Phoenix!!!! I'm glad it wasn't worse!!! What was that kid thinking and what's with his family??? Geez!!!! I hope you don't lose your second job, but if so something else will come along. Sending prayers and gentle hugs, JG __________________ Whether they find recovery or not, we survive...and then we thrive. ~Gabe

11-22-2003, 07:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
2stop ~Author of My Life~ Join Date: May 2003 Location: Doing what I thought I couldn't.... Posts: 4,666	Oh Phoenix...I am so sorry. Bless your heart! (((((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))))))) and (((((((((((Prayers)))))))))))) coming your way..... :kisshug: __________________ Many Hugs and Hope too, Tammie "Think of all the beauty still left around you and BE HAPPY." ~Anne Frank~ "Things do not change, WE change." ~Henry David Thoreau~

11-22-2003, 05:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Debbie I used to work here ;) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: I live in Trevose, PA & collect Barbies :) Posts: 2,018	{{{{{Phoenix}}}} Thanks God you are okay. And that the kid is okay today. I wonder sometimes about kids today, they think they are invisible and will just try anything. You take it easy. Can you take aspirin or get a non-narcotic pain reliever. Sounds like you are going to need something. Keep us posted if you can but please rest! Gentle hugs to you. Debbie

11-22-2003, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	hi Phoenix, bummer I feels for ya right now,my thoughts are with ya! you have rights use them heres a link http://www.aimncom.com/aim/go_down.html

11-22-2003, 09:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
tramp Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: my own little world Posts: 257	what a bummer. try some naprosyn (my cure all) and chamomile tea. not as good as mandy's but hey, it helps guess uninsured motorist fee doesn't apply to bicycles?

11-22-2003, 10:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,668	Sorry to hear about your mishap. Now I know what those spiked axle caps are for.

11-23-2003, 07:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
Bones Paused Join Date: May 2003 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 1	Hey Phoenix, wish ya a speedy recovery and hope ya get the scoot up and runnin' soon. Bones

11-23-2003, 08:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
mudflap Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 30	hey tramp,<guess uninsured motorist fee doesn't apply to bicycles?> I think if she got with aim, the parents are liable in this and if the kid did this on purpose or a dare ya can bet on it!

11-23-2003, 02:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
51anna Forum Leader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 11,472	Phoenix, that is so sad to hear. It must hurt a lot! And, it's a strange incident - and what is that with the kid's family?? They didn't even inquire as to how you were?? Anyways, I guess you're right, it could be worse and you will get better. I hope you don't lost your second job. I know how much you like it. I wish you a speedy recovery, my friend. Hugs and love, Anna

11-23-2003, 07:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,548	Phoenix...don't want to hug you and hurt you!! I am so sorry, when I broke my shoulder last January, I remember the pain and the collarbone has to be worse. Take it easy, sleep sitting up like someone recommended, it helps alot. God Bless my friend - love to you (and gentle hugs) __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

11-23-2003, 08:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
msmattie Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gettysburg, Pa Posts: 14	Phoenix [b]Sorry that happened to you. I'll be including you in my prayers. In His Love, Mattie

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