Marty Hill Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Bud, the 7GS is a nice smaller bike. Far nicer than the 650GS that I crossed the country on several times. Either I'll need to use a lighter bike as I age or I'll give it to my daughter at some point. Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 In. Wednesday, I think. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 In. Wednesday, I think. About time.... Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 In. Wednesday, I think. About time.... Well, I have to keep you guys guessing and in suspense. Link to comment
_Brock_ Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I'm out due to a variety of reasons. Cancelling my room today. Ride safe, have a good time and I'll be on the lookout for FART plans. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 So, I need you to move my name from "thinking 'bout it" Arriving Wednesday the 27th! :clap: Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Craig, I'll be in Pa. with family for my 80th birthday that weekend. Hope to see all of you next time. Does not seem possible you are a big 8-0! You wear it well my friend! Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Craig, Add me to the "Thinking about it" list. I may bring a friend, Jim Kalahan who some will remember. We would arrive Thu and depart Sat. Link to comment
rogera Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 In, arriving on the 28th Link to comment
_Brock_ Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Don't forget to scratch me off the list. I'm healing nicely but won't be ready in time. Room cancelled. Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Jeez, I didn't know anything had happened. Perhaps you posted. I'll go look. Sorry to hear you injured and can't make it. Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 In, arriving on the 28th Excellent! Bringing anyone? Link to comment
_Brock_ Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Jeez, I didn't know anything had happened. Just some overdue repairs from 20-year-old flag football wear & tear. Back on my feet (and 2 wheels) soon. Link to comment
rogera Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 In, arriving on the 28th Excellent! Bringing anyone? arriving with Whip and Company. She had to work. Link to comment
Blind Squirrel Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm interested, but do not want to pay $99/night. If anyone with a standard room decides to cancel, please let me know so I can get the standard room. Thanks! Link to comment
Endobob Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Reservations made for Wed - Saturday. Bike will have new engine oil seals, clutch, tires and my Ohlins will have been serviced. Hopefully I can ride down and back without problems! Bike will be ready but at this point not sure that I will be. Will probably not be able to make the call more than a week or two before START '16. Life is great but not always easy! I eat well, and have exercised aerobically at least 3 times a week for years. Well last January I started to notice a slight sense of vertigo/dizziness and slight sense of being out of breath when I would ran up the stairs quickly in our home. It happened enough times that I felt I needed to see a physician about it. Last February a few tests were done and all appeared to be normal and they told me that I might just be dehydrated and to start drinking more liquids each day. Well, I drank like a fish and felt the symptoms had stopped but the symptoms started again so in June I had more tests that included a controlled stress test. No signs of any problems - did over 13 minutes on the tread mill and they said that the best athletes can not do more than 14 minutes. I saw a cardiologist and they said I likely had very firm heart muscle and that under quick stress (without warm up) I was not getting enough oxygen pumped up to my brain quickly enough. He told me not to run up stairs. In November the same symptoms and a sense of being much more tired and needing more sleep prompted me to ask more questions of the people at Walter Reed National Medical Center. I spoke to a new, to me, cardiologist and he said we definitely needed to get a diagnosis. After a Cardiac MRI die study and other test they finally determined I had considerable blockage in four of the main arteries of my heart and told me I would need to have an angiogram and likely the placement of 3 or 4 stents. Got this news the day before I departed for the holidays with my family in Tahoe. The cardiologist said there was minimal current risks and that I could put off the angiogram for as long as I needed but to stop all forms of exercise. I had the angiogram on Feb 20th. I was awake during the procedure and it soon became evident that they were not putting in stents. The cardiologist stopped the procedure and told me that the blockages were extensive and that he felt he should not place the stents until he consulted with the hospital's Cardiology Board and got their recommendations. He felt that bypass surgery would likely give a better long term prognosis because of my excellent physical condition, age, etc. The Cardiology Board recommended bypass surgery that was done on 2/8/16. The surgery was complicated due to a motorcycle accident in 2004 that resulted in a collapsed lung and all my right ribs being broken. When they cut trough my sternum my right lung was found to be firmly attached to the healed ribs and the right side of my heart had a lot of scar tissue. After 10 days in the hospital with a good team of doctors and a great hospital facility/system I finally am at home. Using a tread mill every day and every day is better than the day before. Moral of this story is that you must be your own advocate and keep asking questions until someone finds out what the problem is! My cardiologist will re-evaluate me on 3/17/16 and if all is good I am still hoping to be with you all at START '16. If not, I am planning on being at the UnRally this year and hoping for a 2 week trip in the Alps in September. Life is great but not always easy! Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bob, First of, I'm glad to hear things are on an upward swing. You're right, we all need to be our own advocates throughout any healthcare process, as nobody else is there all the time or has as much at stake. Hope the next visit goes well, and that you're able to START! Link to comment
marcopolo Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 As Bob is well aware, this is not news to me, as we have communicated recently (in fact I told him via text message that I was wondering why he hadn't been in touch to talk about START, the UNRally and the Alps (we were planning on doing these things together). Notwithstanding our having communicated, I'd certainly like to wish Bob all the best in his recovery in this Forum. Get well soon Bob, but don't push it. And as my friend Rod said when I told him the news, if Bob can have blockages, then anybody can. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Glad to hear you're doing ok, Bob! I predict many more worn out tires in your future! Pat Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Damn Bob. Heal up. Link to comment
tallman Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bob, Beth sends her love. I'm saying this isn't an excuse to show up at START with a worn rear tire. Take care, certainly hope we see you sooner than later. Good advice, BTDT. Get well and ride... Link to comment
Bud Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Bob, Sorry to hear the news but happy to hear the results: you will be back stronger than ever! Link to comment
Kinsley Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Wow, quite a story. We hope to see you in Helen Link to comment
terryofperry Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Get well Bob, I am looking forward to seeing you in Helen. Terry Link to comment
Bernie Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Speedy recovery Bob and hope to see in Helen. Link to comment
TyTass Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Mend fast and well, Bob, and hope to see you soon. Link to comment
cyclingkk Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Wow Bob! What a life lesson. Thanks for sharing and please get well on your own time. Hope to see you at Helen. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Sweet Sassy Malassie! So glad you were persistent in running this down to ground. Great that all is well and that you're back home. Keep up the great work Bob, hope to see you soon! Link to comment
RandyShields Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Quite the tale Bob! Glad you were persistent in trying to find the answer. Medical health can be such a puzzle, many would have just given up and gotten a bad surprise later. Hope your recovery progresses well. Randy Link to comment
Endobob Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Thank you everyone for your kind remarks and support! Hope to see you in Helen, if not, somewhere on the road soon. Stay safe and work every day at being healthy - life is good! Bob Link to comment
marcopolo Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Bob, I think you just need to drink more red wine. Link to comment
Kinsley Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have just been informed by the Helendorf that 9 Standard rooms have been added to our Block, so get them while they last. Link to comment
swmckinley Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I am a maybe, it could happen. Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I am a maybe, it could happen. Very good ... you're thinkin' 'bout it ... now, work on making it happen! Link to comment
Selden Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 ...Moral of this story is that you must be your own advocate and keep asking questions until someone finds out what the problem is! Life is great but not always easy! That was a tough read. Approaching 70, I have my concerns, but so far so good, even though I always though you were in better shape than me. I hope you are able to make it to HeleN Back. I endured a persistent hacking cough for nearly a decade before finally getting a referral to a pulmonologist, who finally diagnosed and resolved the problem (bronchiectasis). I felt like I was getting a second lease on life. Link to comment
papnan2 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Well I not doing anything anyway, might as well go to Hellen & back Hope to see you there Bob, that tale makes my growing pains seem very trivial See ya all on Wednesday and be stickin around till Sunday Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Well I not doing anything anyway, might as well go to Hellen & back Hope to see you there Bob, that tale makes my growing pains seem very trivial See ya all on Wednesday and be stickin around till Sunday Excellent, Steve! You'll be on the next list update. Link to comment
Foot Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We had an awesome snow squall this morning, is it time yet! Link to comment
greiffster Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 You gotta live in high country right? Come down out of the hills and join the rest of us, where its pouring down rain, instead. Link to comment
Foot Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 You know what they say, crap rolls downhill ! Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Happy to see so many arriving Wed. That's a nice change over the past couple years. Also happy to see so many good folk from Texas coming ... and Whip, as well! Link to comment
chrisolson Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Count one more late addition, an Arizonan ... riding with the good Texas crew ... and Whip Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Count one more late addition, an Arizonan ... riding with the good Texas crew ... and Whip Sweeet! I'll add you on the next update. Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm in along with Steve McBrite(SockMonkey) arriving on Thursday. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 I'm in. 28 APR to 01 MAY. Look forward to meeting everyone there. I am also definitely interested in some non-single track GS riding if available. Link to comment
ArmyGuy Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm out. My boss informed me today that I am needed the entire week of 25-29 April. I'll try to make it another time. Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm out. My boss informed me today that I am needed the entire week of 25-29 April. I'll try to make it another time. Man, sorry to hear that, Mike. Hope you can FART in September. Link to comment
TyTass Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I'm in along with Steve McBrite(SockMonkey) arriving on Thursday. Glad to hear it ... finally! Link to comment
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