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Man what a crappy year this has been for me. I had major surgery back in July and then I just had more surgery on my back after being totally laid up for the past 3 months. I cannot even drive a car let alone dare to straddle the beast. Yumpin Jesus H Cristo this just plain sux big time. Not a single rally this year, even the one 30 miles away. I only put about 200 miles on the entire year and with winter approaching and Dr's directions, I am done until spring at least. Ok, sorry to rant on about stupid personal BS, but I just wanted to check in as I have been absent awhile. 
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Sorry to hear it big D. Hope next year is better.
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New Tires
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Sorry to hear about your troubles, just get well. Besides with this crazy weather we're all having you'll probably be snowed in till May. Try to look for a silver lining, you're drinkin arm is OK, right? 
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
H. L. Mencken
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"Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something."
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Fe Butt
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Good to hear from you! Here's to a speedy recovery!
There is something wrong with his Speedie too? 
Hope all goes well as you know Wendy has bad back issues too and is headed for surgery so I can comiserate. Hope the surgery does the trick.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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3/4 Throttle
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Just concentrate on getting better! The bike and the roads will be here when you do!
I would be unstoppable if not for law enforcement and physics.
2002, Cardinal Red & Silver
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Loquacious
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Just concentrate on getting better! The bike and the roads will be here when you do!
+1.
When my back's been bad, the first thing when it's better is put the battery on charge.... the roads will wait
Gina
03 America - Pretty stock - except the TBS wheel... 
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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Good to here from you Pat.I had no idea you were having problems. Hope you get well soon. I'm sitting here licking a wound myself. I had hernia surgery Thursday morning, it's been a blast...not!
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Check Pants
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Ok, sorry to rant on about stupid personal BS, but I just wanted to check in as I have been absent awhile.
Shoot Pat, That's hardly a rant, I've been p'ssing & moaning on this board since July. I hope to be cleared for driving this week. Every little errand has required a chaperon since then. It gets frustrating 
Patience man, good fortune for you 
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Learned Hand
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Pat, fortunately I can't relate to your plight but you have my best wishes for a speedy recovery.(ha ha dog). Hang in there Pat and as Gina said, get out the battery saver.
mike
2006 neon blue speedmaster
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3/4 Throttle
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Hey Pat: Here's to a speedy recovery, I feel your pain! 2 months after I bought my TBA I too had to have back surgery and that killed the first summer with it. We'll keep you in our prayers for a full recovery. 
05 TBA Mulberry/Silver, Thunder Bike pipes, K&N single Filter, 132 main Jet's, Snorkles Removed
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Shoot Pat, That's hardly a rant, I've been p'ssing & moaning on this board since July.
Don't flatter yourself. You didn't have a coherent thought, much less a computer, until August.  
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good to hear from you at least.
you will be back on 2 wheels soon enough
get your self healed up first.
Pete
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Loquacious
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Remember Christmas is coming  .... So is spring  Get better soon.
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Here'e to you Pat for a "speedy" recovery. I guess you can still keep us up to speed with your tips and tricks. Yours are the best. Take care and give it time. I know exactly how back ills can be.
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin 
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Worn Saddle
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Here's to spring, Pat, and getting better. Ever since that beautiful ride and midwest ralley this spring, everybodies health here has taken a nose dive also. In fact, the wife is in the hospital as I speak. It'll be better in the spring!
Fidelis et Fortis
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To Pat and everyone else suffering with body problems, please remind yourselves that this too shall pass. If there's one thing we can count on... it's change (no I don't mean go count your change, I mean the other kinda change).
Get well everyone!!
Live to love, love to live.
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I hear ya on bad years Dinq. Here is to better things in 2010.
In Between the Dark and the Light..
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Loquacious
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If you had came down to GA it wouldnt have happened
we should do this every weekend!
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Man, I feel fer ya Pat. Them bad backs do suk. I hope ya get it working right soon.
Saturday during the Rally I was gonna stop by your place with Deon but I didn't have a bike (igniter). Come to think of it I still don't have a bike. Maybe this week I'll get it back.
I've become comfortably numb
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Sorry to hear that. My shoulder was fractured back in June, cost me a couple months of riding....but not nearly what a back issue can do. All the best to you, hope your recovery accelerates faster than...well, a Triumph twin with a properly installed big bore kit...and flat slides...and over-sized valves...and...well, you get the idea...
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Check Pants
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Dang Pat, you have to schedule these kind of surgeries in the middle of that long, cold, NY winter - not in July!
Good news is you should be healed by Spring - right?
Al
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Thanks Al and all for the good wishes. Wish I coulda waited till winter but I was totally incapacitated and on disability so it had to be done NOW. Besides, it friggin hurt so bad, I never realized that much pain anytime in my life, and I never want to again. Cheers to all! As soon as the vicodin runs out, then it will be liquid medication. haven't had much brewski either, makes me sick on the dope. Thanks again guys, and gals!
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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Funny , Pat, that is Wendy's thoughts too, she wants to have it done over winter to avoid missing riding season.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Should be Riding
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Dang Pat, Sound like you feel a bit like the Kodak building when it was imploded. Get betterer soon eh? Sucks when beer make you sick. I bet your friends are hating it.  Can't wait until we read of your tales of snowbanks and lowsides or is that Matt's deal still? need i mention literski? ouch. Matt math: 11 equals twelve. jeez, twice now Greg and I have missed you at the New Hampshire Rally. Let's not let that happen anymore? Hello to Jane for us.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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