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Cursed?
by: SylvreKat - Apr 11, 2017 21:36:59 GMT -5
Post by SylvreKat on Apr 11, 2017 21:36:59 GMT -5
I am beginning to think my scooter cursed me. I have had more physical ailments befall me since getting Peej. knee toe elbow/hand gall bladder toe/feet now thumb Yep, I hurt myself again. Back in Nov I did a big pack-job by myself ('cause none of my coworkers would come help). It was almost all fragile pack, so lots of bubble wrap and tearing tape. I figured out later on it's that tape-tearing that messed up my thumb's tendon. It ached afterwards. Then progressively worsened. I started with just taping it, then wearing a training glove to help protect. Then my thumb developed trigger finger. That's when I switched to a thumb brace and had my manager make the workman's comp report. Three shots later and a second brace 'cause the first one was wearing out, and it's still not real happy in there. Today the orthopedist (a real one, 'cause the wc one who never even told me his name took me into the exam room, checked over my file, then hit me with "Well, the fastest we can get you in for surgery is four weeks." Uh, where did surgery suddenly come in from?) gave me one more shot, and indicated if this and babying it don't ease the pain, our next step is indeed surgery. And forbade me doing anything that aggravates it. Meaning no handbells ringing, and no scooting. 'Cause even though I don't squeeze the handle, it still presses against the tender spot. And braking just presses harder. And no, I didn't go driving. I tested it Sun while running Peej on his center stand. But seriously, I had four surgeries in about 20 years before getting Peej. In the 10 years since, I've had a combined eight, and looking at a possible ninth. None were directly cause by scooting. But I suspect my scooter somehow did cause them through some sort of curse. Or else someone else had seen that gorgeous orangey-red scoot parked in the lineup and decided too late he wanted it, only to find out I'd gotten there first, so he cursed me. What sux most is it's been beautiful weather for scooting, except a bit chilly. Which means I could've worn that fabulous white leather motorcycle jacket and gloves that's been sitting crying in the closet.  >'Kat |
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Cursed?
by: flyangler - Apr 12, 2017 2:55:34 GMT -5
Post by flyangler on Apr 12, 2017 2:55:34 GMT -5
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 12, 2017 21:15:32 GMT -5
Kat, BUMMER!
As a long-term serious Christian, I can assure you that both cursing and blessing are real, but I don't think Peej is infested with demons... I've never heard of an inanimate object being "possessed" although most folks who had anything to do with James Dean's "Lil' Bastard" Porsche might totally disagree... All a matter of personal opinion.
Could be your physical ailments came about from not riding Peej enough... Suffering from no-riding withdrawal... LOL! Probably not...
I've noticed that I tend to have more physical problems during periods of no riding, but it's most likely just old age... Riding regularly keeps the blood flowing and the joints moving.
I know you're a regular church-going believer, so, if in doubt... Lay hands on Peej, bless the little scoot in the Lord's name, curse any devilish stuff that might be attached and get on down the road. It certainly can't hurt, and just might help! Stranger things have happened!
In the mean time, be happy that the brakes on these things are usually easier on the hands (and thumbs) than clutches and brakes on big motorcycles! Now THAT is a blessing... Yup!
Occasionally, I've had to ride with a messed-up thumb. You CAN use the throttle and brakes with a "monkey-grip" leaving your thumb on top of the grip. It feels strange at first, but it works...
Ride safe,
Leo
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Cursed?
by: cyborg55 - Apr 13, 2017 15:45:29 GMT -5
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Post by cyborg55 on Apr 13, 2017 15:45:29 GMT -5
Can I bite it?
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by: wheelbender6 - Apr 13, 2017 18:16:21 GMT -5
Post by wheelbender6 on Apr 13, 2017 18:16:21 GMT -5
Get rid of the Ouija board.
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Cursed?
by: SylvreKat - Apr 13, 2017 22:08:07 GMT -5
Post by SylvreKat on Apr 13, 2017 22:08:07 GMT -5
Get rid of the Ouija board. Actually and I kid you not, my big bro did have a Ouija board. We donated it to our church's garage sale. Hm.  Could THAT be the cause of everything? Except we donated it probably 20 years ago.... >'Kat |
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Cursed?
by: SylvreKat - Apr 13, 2017 22:09:05 GMT -5
Post by SylvreKat on Apr 13, 2017 22:09:05 GMT -5
Bite the curse, my thumb, or Peej? >'Kat, willing to let you do two of the three.... |
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by: SylvreKat - Apr 13, 2017 22:16:45 GMT -5
Post by SylvreKat on Apr 13, 2017 22:16:45 GMT -5
Leo, you really ARE the sweetie of the board, aren't you?
No, I don't really think Peej has cursed me. Just bad coincidence. Sadly in my case, most of my no-riding times have happened because of the injuries/surgeries, not prior to them. Sigh.
As for driving monkey-grip, I did think of that. And maybe if I had your experience, I'd go ahead and do it. But I'm barely dry behind both ears. I can't even do a proper biker-wave yet, just makes me too nervous taking my hand off the handle like that. I barely managed to just lift it during my MSF class' weave. So looks like I'm once again sidelined 'til this thumb is recovered.
Besides, the dr told me no scooting. Nothing that can aggravate it, period. I'm forbidden handbells even. We had to do some fancy dancing to get my part covered for Easter.
edit--I just refigured. It's actually been TEN surgeries. I forgot the repeat on wrist/elbow. So I'm looking at my possible ELEVENTH surgery in ten years.
>'Kat
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Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 13, 2017 23:05:10 GMT -5
Kat,
I surely hope you can get back on Peej by riding season! Just around the corner... In the mean time, here's a funny story to cheer you up...
I mentioned in a post that my "new" car, "Rhonda II" an '04 Accord with a "lucky accidental motor" combination containing mostly "Type R" components surprised me when I tried keeping up with a local tuner kid. Incredibly, Rhonda (with AC still on) not only kept up, but blew by him, and his car is a local money-maker on the street... Who knew?The local kid who happened to witness the feat has been bugging me to race him just to see if that "performance" was a fluke. So I finally relented, followed him and a posse of local Batos and a scantily-clad muchacha with a well-worn Mexican flag to a secluded strip by the airport. I insisted Rhonda is my grocery-getter, and was NOT having a career street-racing, and no money would be bet. This was a one-time test against "Flaco's" tuner Civic just to see how they compared... So... I turned off the AC, engaged the traction-control, locked the brakes and took out the slack in the drive train. Our intrepid starter girl dropped the flag and Flaco's Civic and Rhonda had at it. The manual-tranny Civic broke loose the front wheels, and Rhonda spun a turn or two and dug-in with SERIOUS grunt. She jumped 4 cars ahead and kept widening the gap all the way to the "marked-off" quarter-mile, her speedo showing 124-mph. Whew!!! Dang! No funky graphics, no coffee-can mufflers, but... Baby Rhonda IS one frisky little hamster!THAT was her first and last official street-race, but it earned me my street creds... I now have a street rep, and a street "handle"... Yup... I now (Get this...) officially am "El Viejo Rapido"! That roughly translates to "the fast old geezer"... NOT something to enhance an old Gringo's resume, but definitely big stuff around the trailer park...  Our nubile starter-girl (probably all of 13...) summed it up perfectly in broken English... "Theeze carro, I like! The leather, she smell so GOOD, not like those blankets in Flaco's carro... (ouch!) And, she don't even make no noise! She eez no show, she eez all go!
I think I have a groupie... The missus would NOT be impressed... LOL!  Now, if only I can keep Rhonda from getting stolen... Cheesh! If it's not one thing, it's another... 
Have a good chuckle on my 12-second grocery-getter! And, get well fast!Leo "El Viejo Rapido" (now retired from racing for good..) in Texas
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by: SylvreKat - Apr 14, 2017 8:06:43 GMT -5
Post by SylvreKat on Apr 14, 2017 8:06:43 GMT -5
Unca Viejo Rapido, you really DO have ALL the bestest stories!
Did the missus know you were out street-racing Rhonda? You bad boy you.
Yeah, never mind chaining up Minnie, you better start chaining up Rhonda. Except they probably all respect you now. I doubt that group will steal her. And if she does ever come up missing, just tell Flaco and he'll put out the word. Rhonda'll be back on your drive by nightfall.
You are SUCH a bad Viejo!
>'Kat
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by: crawford - Apr 14, 2017 18:42:43 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Apr 14, 2017 18:42:43 GMT -5
I think the older you get trikes are the best my wife and I have no problem with our body's since the trike is all gas and go LOL
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by: oldchopperguy - Apr 14, 2017 19:48:43 GMT -5
Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 14, 2017 19:48:43 GMT -5
Unca Viejo Rapido, you really DO have ALL the bestest stories! Did the missus know you were out street-racing Rhonda? You bad boy you. Yeah, never mind chaining up Minnie, you better start chaining up Rhonda. Except they probably all respect you now. I doubt that group will steal her. And if she does ever come up missing, just tell Flaco and he'll put out the word. Rhonda'll be back on your drive by nightfall. You are SUCH a bad Viejo! >'Kat
Ah... The missus knows, and INSISTS Rhonda II be immediately retired, undefeated... LOL! And put back on duty to and from the docs, Wally World, etc...  You are most likely right about the local tribes... I get along great with them, and they do look out for their pals. Rhonda is probably safer here than most older Hondas. (With her electronic programmed keys, she's harder to steal, too). Now I realize why the Mexican fellows at the dealer wanted THIS car themselves! They were a tad unhappy she sold within minutes of being prepped!If you snooze, you lose... LOL! Some days you're the dog, and some days you're the hydrant... THIS time, I got to be the lucky dog! Ride safe... Leo |
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by: oldchopperguy - Apr 14, 2017 19:57:09 GMT -5
Post by oldchopperguy on Apr 14, 2017 19:57:09 GMT -5
I think the older you get trikes are the best my wife and I have no problem with our body's since the trike is all gas and go LOL
TRIKES are indeed wonderful bridges between two wheels and four... Probably I'm not too far away from needing to go to three wheels myself. I'm just prolonging the transition for as long as I can safely ride on two wheels... I just love the sweeping turns and maneuverability of a bike. But when the old sense of balance gives out, a trike looks mighty fine! Some of my pals have gone to trikes in their "golden years" but usually pricey Harleys, Can Am Spyders and such. TOO expensive to buy and maintain for my blood. If I go to three wheels, it will likely be some sort of scooter... Maybe even a sidecar added to my beloved "Minnie Mouse". Who knows? Ride safe!Leo in Texas |
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by: wheelbender6 - Apr 16, 2017 20:52:15 GMT -5
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Post by wheelbender6 on Apr 16, 2017 20:52:15 GMT -5
Young people love the zombie horror movies and slasher movies these days. My generation feared demons and poltergeists because of movies like the the Omen, the Exorcist and Amityville horror.
-Many say that thinking about something will a lot cause it to manifest. All the thought that I have devoted to a Ferrari Modena has not caused it to manifest at all.
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by: chewbaca - Apr 23, 2017 14:44:40 GMT -5
Post by chewbaca on Apr 23, 2017 14:44:40 GMT -5
I will pray for you at my spaghetti pot and add an extra meat ball in your name
May his His Noodly Appendage embrace you in your time of need
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