guzziguy Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) EDIT: There is a pay phone here. We are going to try to get enough change together to call ourselves. Please hold until you hear from me again. ---- Until yesterday afternoon, I was doing a 5 day dual sport motorcycle ride. Unfortunately I had a big crash on a dirt road. I'm basically OK but almost certainly have broken ribs and am in no shape to continue riding. The crash was at the end of the day and I was able to make it to here, which was where we were planning to stay the night. This is in the middle of nowhere just south of Death Valley. Of course, there is no cell coverage. As you can see from this, I do have access to a computer. I emailed Stacy (my wife) last night telling her of my predicament, but she hasn't responded so is obviously not reading emails. What I need is for someone to call "Big Frank" in Desert Hot Springs, CA. His numbers are: 760-329-7983 760-799-0223 cell His house is our destination today. He has a pickup and could come pick me and my bike up. Could someone please call him (he'll be up by now) and tell him the predicament here with the "John Chase group" and that we need to pick him up. Please give him my email address: mueller<DOT>ken<AT>gmail.com so we can coordinate. Please make it clear that I'll pay for gas. Also please wish him a Happy Birthday. Thanks a lot. I really need this. -ken Edited February 7, 2009 by guzziguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPH Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wow, I hope everything turns out well for you Ken. My thoughts are with you and let us know if you need something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sacd lover Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I called him for you. Do you have an actual number at the hotel or whatever where he could call you? He does have your email. EDIT: There is a pay phone here. We are going to try to get enough change together to call ourselves. Please hold until you hear from me again. ---- Until yesterday afternoon, I was doing a 5 day dual sport motorcycle ride. Unfortunately I had a big crash on a dirt road. I'm basically OK but almost certainly have broken ribs and am in no shape to continue riding. The crash was at the end of the day and I was able to make it to here, which was where we were planning to stay the night. This is in the middle of nowhere just south of Death Valley. Of course, there is no cell coverage. As you can see from this, I do have access to a computer. I emailed Stacy (my wife) last night telling her of my predicament, but she hasn't responded so is obviously not reading emails. What I need is for someone to call "Big Frank" in Desert Hot Springs, CA. His numbers are: 760-329-7983 760-799-0223 cell His house is our destination today. He has a pickup and could come pick me and my bike up. Could someone please call him (he'll be up by now) and tell him the predicament here with the "John Chase group" and that we need to pick him up. Please give him my email address: mueller<DOT>ken<AT>gmail.com so we can coordinate. Please make it clear that I'll pay for gas. Also please wish him a Happy Birthday. Thanks a lot. I really need this. -ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 All the best Ken. Hope you're doing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I called him for you. Do you have an actual number at the hotel or whatever where he could call you? He does have your email. Thanks Earl. We were able to use a pay phone and talk to him. There is a number here at the resort but I don't think anybody will answer it until 10am. The number is on the web site. All the best Ken. Hope you're doing ok. I didn't sleep much. Between my brain spinning, the pain and a loudly snoring roommate, it was tough. The hard thing now is to figure out how to get me and the bike back to SB. First stop will be (hopefully) Desert Hot Springs. There, I'll be able to rent a Uhaul to get me and the bike back to SB. I knew the list would come through for me. Thanks everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 My gmail account is acting a little weird and I haven't received any email. Could somebody please send me a test message so that I can verify that I'm receiving email? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Email just sent. Hope it gets to you and that you get out of there ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sacd lover Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 My gmail account is acting a little weird and I haven't received any email. Could somebody please send me a test message so that I can verify that I'm receiving email? Thx. No phone to text so I sent you an email. Make sure I didnt switch the e and u in the email, meu vs mue. I do this all the time. I think I gave him the right email but make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 My email is working and help is on the way. Big thanks to everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wow, Ken. Keep up updated. Hope you're feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) Ken, My email is [email protected] My cell is 818-634-7139 If I can be of assistance just LMK. Greg Edited February 7, 2009 by Augsburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 OMG Ken, I hope it's just a couple of broken ribs. You'd need a X-Ray of your chest asap. Take care. I hope you get home safe and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Hi Antonio, ASAP will probably be late this afternoon or, more likely, tomorrow when I get back to Santa Barbara. There's no place close to where I'm currently stuck to get an xray. Besides a possible collapsed lung, what else do I have to worry about? I don't think my lung collapsed, but what do I know? -ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 If you had a collapsed lung you'd be noticing a lack of enough air and some distress, so probably and luckily it's not the case. However a broken rib, depending on how you move and the way it broke, may puncture the pleura and collapse the lung at a later moment, so the need to know how is it. Until that moment, avoid any movements which imply doing force with your arms and also bending yourself. It'd be great that someone applied a bandage on your chest, just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about your situation Ken. Please keep us updated and if you do need any help just let us know. Thanks to the folks that helped Ken out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Ken, I hope the injuries aren't serious. I hope you are able to get home without too much trouble and pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Jesus. Yeezh. Hope everything works out, and that you DON'T DIE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 and that you DON'T DIE. Drama queen....er...king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 wow, I hope everything is ok and everything from the hospital comes back ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pars Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yeah, I hope you make it home safely and get checked out in the hospital with no problems. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimless1 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Glad to hear you've got the immediate situation under control. Broke my ribs last February. Very uncomfortable and no wonder you didn't sleep much. Hard to find pain free way to lay down. Hope all goes smoothly from here ... and get checked out at your earliest opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 All is well that ends well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Oh man! Just now seeing this Ken. I hope you've at least gotten somewhere to spend the night, if not back to SB. Wishing you the best outcome buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckledragger Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Wow. I just noticed this thread as well. That sounds like a scary an painful experience. I hope you come through this okay, Ken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Ken, here's wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. I hope you've received medical attention by now and resting up in a hospital or better yet your own comfy bed. when you get settled and everything is under control, let's see that bike of yours and if you're feeling frisky enough show off those wounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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