Not According to Plan...

17 years ago

As I mentioned in a post a couple weeks ago, DH and I had headed out on our motorcycle for a road trip to Sturgis, South Dakota. Prior to going south, we rode across the prairies and visited a number of small towns where I used to live in Saskatchewan. We were having such a wonderful time and loving every minute of it. We live in the mountains here in B.C. and the prairies offered such a different landscape than what we are used to.

We took a wrong turn and ended up on a secondary dirt road on our way to Kipling, Saskatchewan, the little town where I was born. DH has handled a lot of dirt/gravel roads in the 26 years we have been motorcycling but we came upon 4 inches of pea gravel with no warning and he lost control of the bike. Suffice it to say that instead of taking a picture of the hospital where I was born, we ended up being patients there. DH suffered a fractured clavicle and I sustained some fractured ribs along with bumps and bruises. It could have been much worse and thanks be to God that it wasn't. All of the "prairie people" were so helpful and went out of their way to care for us and make sure our bike got shipped back to B.C. for repairs. We are at home mending now but already planning to make it to Sturgis next year!

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printersdevil
17 years ago
Wow, thankfully you are both okay. Sorry, you will miss the rest of the trip this year.
luvstocraft
17 years ago
Oh, DD, I'm just glad you are both okay. Those types of things just happen sometimes--glad there was a hospital close by and you are now home recuperating. Bless your hearts, I know you were really looking forward to your whole trip--bet your DH feels worse about any damages to the bike than he does his own injuries, right? Hope you both heal quickly and can finish your trip next year. Hugs, Luvs
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plainjane425
17 years ago
DD I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, and the painful injuries you and DH suffered.
Thankfully, both you and DH, have the choice to fix the bike, get a new one...and even plan another trip in the future.
As you said, thanks to God, it could have been much worse.
Please take care and all my best to you and your DH, for speedy recovery.
jane
kathleen_li
17 years ago
OH MY! That is awful!
Speedy recovery to both of you! What a way to spend your vacation..
Get well!
bettyd_z7_va
17 years ago
DD,

I'm so sorry you both were hurt. And I'm so glad you both will recover. Thank God it wasn't worse!!

Please take it easy and get well soon.

Love & Hugs,

Betty
ncnana
17 years ago
DD, wow, I'm so glad that you and DH avoided that close call. I'm sure that next year in Sturgis will be even better. - Gail
dining_delight
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for your kind words, Printer, Luvs, Jane, Kathleen, Betty and Gail. It is so sweet of you to express your concern. DH and I are on the mend though of course, it is taking longer than we would like. We were still on vacation this week so have been relaxing at home though a lot of company has been stopping by to see how we are doing. My time is spent making sure DH does NOT do any CHORES! He is always one to "get things done" and having this time off and not being able to accomplish anything drives him crazy. Otherwise, I could be spending my time on the computer or setting tables (with "light" dishes, lol!). We are still just so thankful our injuries were a lot less than they could have been and that our insurance will take care of the bike repairs which are underway. Thanks again for your well-wishes!

DD
lynninnewmexico
17 years ago
Oh my goodness, DD!! I am so sorry your vacation got wrecked along with your motorcycle! But, I AM glad that both your injuries were not serious . . . painful though, I know. Take care and mend quickly. My prayers are with you both.
Lynn
mo13
17 years ago
Oh, I am so sorry to hear your lovely trip got cut short and in such a manner too. But, glad to hear you and your DH are both not very seriously hurt. Take care of yourselves!! Hope you both get better soon.

Mo
jaybird
17 years ago
Thank you LORD!!! I rode bikes for many years with no terrible disasters, but DH and other riders that we know have "been there and done that"!! DH is still recovering from the broken ribs and knot on his head that happened in May!!
Bless you and I'm praying that all will go well for both of you!!
jaybird
17 years ago
I told DH about your escapade last evening, and you have his sincere sympathy!!
Hope you are doing better every day.
J
prosperity66
17 years ago
It would have been a funny story hoping to get a picture of the hospital you was born and end up being patient but I'm happy to learn that the both of you are "ok"... even with some fractured bones.

Love your bike by the way - I used to bike when I was younger but never sat on a bike since 20 years and I know how lucky we are when we have an accident which is not too bad as a biker has no other protection than himself.

I wish you a quick restoring and a successful journey next year!
dining_delight
Original Author
17 years ago
Lynn, Mo, Jay and Prosperity, thanks for stopping by to wish DH and I a speedy recovery. It does help to know others care and to hear of others having been in the same situation.
Jay, I hope your DH is healing up well...I know it is a long process! Please thank him for his concern as well.
Prosperity, it did seem almost like a "movie" the way it turned out that I ended up being a patient at the little hospital where I was born when all I wanted was a picture of it! I will pass along your compliments on our bike to DH. It is a Harley Davidson 2009 Road King Classic which DH just got in Oct of last year. He got it as it was more of a touring bike than the other one ( HD '95 Dyna Wide Glide- which he kept as well) and it was working out perfectly for a road trip. Alas, it was not to be but here's hoping for Sturgis 2010!

DD
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17 years ago
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that happened to you guys! Hope you're both well soon!