tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post287836091280672714..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: SidelinedJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78719251413048472872013-01-12T11:35:37.162-07:002013-01-12T11:35:37.162-07:00The statement that "it could have been worse&...The statement that "it could have been worse" is certainly true.<br /><br />But... I'm pretty sure next time I reassure a crashed buddy that it "it could have been worse", I'll be using Liehann's crash as the "worse" example.<br /><br />Thanks for the post Jill.<br /><br />Get better soon Liehann.Ted Bighamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155642907152719442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-41142017423237547252013-01-11T14:42:46.653-07:002013-01-11T14:42:46.653-07:00Thanks everyone. Leslie — I should write a Keith u...Thanks everyone. Leslie — I should write a Keith update. Maybe a photo of him shredding some backcountry powder six months after a broken back. Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21213321106104418042013-01-11T12:34:15.358-07:002013-01-11T12:34:15.358-07:00Classic JRA - "Just Riding Along" I'...Classic JRA - "Just Riding Along" I've had a few running JRA's but not of the scope of Liehann's injury. Heal up Liehan! I wish you a "Keith style" recovery as well! Maybe it's time for a follow-up piece on that one...Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01150418063632737685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-8815900852501891712013-01-11T09:32:20.020-07:002013-01-11T09:32:20.020-07:00*movie - not move!
Erin*movie - not move!<br /><br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-53692492892889848392013-01-11T09:31:12.838-07:002013-01-11T09:31:12.838-07:00Enjoy reading your blog and living viciariously th...Enjoy reading your blog and living viciariously through your fabulous attitude on life. <br /><br />Sorry to hear about your bud. An acquaintance/mentor (although she doesn't know it) of mine - Janelle Morrison was in a gnarly crash a couple years ago driving through the rocky mountains on her way to a fundraiser for - her! She has an amazing journey, partially documented through blogs, and actually a move just came out about her physical journey to healing.<br /><br />Sounds like your bud will have time to read, so feel free to pass this along!<br /><br />http://www.janellemorrison.com/blog.html<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77178369277203969892013-01-10T13:40:19.922-07:002013-01-10T13:40:19.922-07:00at the risk of being crass, interested to learn mo...at the risk of being crass, interested to learn more about your build kit for the Moots 29, wheels, gearing, bars. married to a woman from SLCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-27511077844794352322013-01-10T13:29:43.381-07:002013-01-10T13:29:43.381-07:00Thanks all for the kind words. It also seems we ar...Thanks all for the kind words. It also seems we are an accident prone group. Everyone either knows someone with similar injuries or they have been through it themselves. Its also interesting how many injuries happen when you least expect it - low speeds, easy trails.<br /><br />I see this very much as a temporary setback and I'm sure by summer I'll be back on the trails. Certainly by the time Hard COEre comes around I hope to be ready. :-) In the meanwhile little victories like standing and rolling around in a wheelchair by myself feel surprisingly good.<br /><br />I think bike companies should get involved in recovery gear. A pair of titanium Moots crutches would be really sweet.Liehannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105727844789935691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77113605031486690762013-01-10T12:18:59.780-07:002013-01-10T12:18:59.780-07:00A possibility of a bit of Snow is predicted for Sa...A possibility of a bit of Snow is predicted for Santa cruz mnts today.Tom Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45591057307397572832013-01-10T03:46:11.854-07:002013-01-10T03:46:11.854-07:00That hurt to read. I hope he has a speedy recover...That hurt to read. I hope he has a speedy recovery and returns to what he wants to do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-13968833220772719682013-01-09T23:11:22.602-07:002013-01-09T23:11:22.602-07:00Well, when I was recovering from Achilles surgery ...Well, when I was recovering from Achilles surgery for 2 1/2 months, and after 5 am still not back in fighting form, I can say he will WANT to write an awesome app, but might not feel like it. I would end up working my butt off for 3-4 hours, then sat in the recliner to "rest" a bit around 1pm, and was GONSO the rest of the day. What surprised me the most, was my stamina was sapped away that 2 1/2 months. Trying to get it back now bit by bit.RKWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08511287055728051764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49005304778453494292013-01-09T20:34:57.417-07:002013-01-09T20:34:57.417-07:00I hope he heals Keith style.
Life is fraught with...I hope he heals Keith style.<br /><br />Life is fraught with landlmines and sometimes I feel like everyday that we don't stumble on a big one is damn lucky. Things like that remind me to keep balance and perspective lest that "accident away" become my future.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-17652109107236476272013-01-09T19:15:44.683-07:002013-01-09T19:15:44.683-07:00Damn that sucks. I wish him a speedy recovery - I ...Damn that sucks. I wish him a speedy recovery - I rode with him through Coe and can attest he's a great rider. <br /><br />Reminds me of another friend of mine (expert cat mtb racer) who broke his hip going a measly ~5 mph taking a road corner, caught by a slick white stripe/road marking. It can happen to anyone, at any time. <br /><br />That rider recovered in half the time the doctors projected - hope that can help keep his spirits high...Dirk dBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228107324470307011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46371776249110729962013-01-09T15:42:11.349-07:002013-01-09T15:42:11.349-07:00So sorry to hear this happened! Perhaps when out ...So sorry to hear this happened! Perhaps when out of the hospital, Cady can console him with a visit. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30034700080604689852013-01-09T10:32:15.894-07:002013-01-09T10:32:15.894-07:00Oh man, that sucks.Oh man, that sucks.Fonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504462046067745769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-37092248088148493392013-01-09T10:07:16.466-07:002013-01-09T10:07:16.466-07:00Wow. So sorry to hear about the accident, and best...Wow. So sorry to hear about the accident, and best wishes to Liehann on his recovery.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28681198538585986152013-01-09T07:58:59.119-07:002013-01-09T07:58:59.119-07:00Oh noooo! Poor Liehann, that's awful. My frien...Oh noooo! Poor Liehann, that's awful. My friend just went through this exact injury - he slipped on a paved turn on his cross bike and broke the head of his femur. He too had to have surgery to put some hardware in. It was awful - but he's made an incredible recovery and was riding within a few months and racing bikes again within a year. If you'd like to put them in touch for some encouraging words, let me know. leahhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/nerd_love/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76762312799484424572013-01-09T07:56:48.494-07:002013-01-09T07:56:48.494-07:00Best wishes to Liehann for a speedy and full recov...Best wishes to Liehann for a speedy and full recovery! I guess if anything this is a wakeup call that your life can change in the blink of an eye. We always seem to take some small comfort from those shallow words "it can always be worse"...(which is typically true but not always)...but this one is really something. Broken femur in 5 places from a bike path crash...great googly moogly! <br /><br />Maybe the city will need to ponder those bare wood planks, and maybe put some kind of traction strips on them or resurface them entirely...wet wood is uber-slippery! Somebody wasn't thinking in that design. <br /><br />Whenever I see a biker (road or Mt) riding without a helmet I think of things like this...you don't get to choose when you're gonna crash. As I learned WAY back in motorcycle safety class (which applies to bikes as well as motorcycles): there's only 2 kinds of riders: those who have crashed, and those who will. <br /><br />Best of luck Liehann!MattChttp://inane-asylum2.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79091951857618662582013-01-09T01:39:10.615-07:002013-01-09T01:39:10.615-07:00My worst spills have been on the best terrain, alw...My worst spills have been on the best terrain, always on moments when I've let my guard down. <br /><br />Sending healing wishes to your friend for a speedy recovery.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7915844991497651682013-01-09T01:21:18.198-07:002013-01-09T01:21:18.198-07:00Hello, I'm your couch potato reader in Zurich ...Hello, I'm your couch potato reader in Zurich -- the transplanted Alaskan. I read this with sadness - imagining your friend in recovery mode for a very long time.<br /><br />I am learning that the best thing I can do when someone I care about is in a tough spot, in pain, or whatever terrible situation it is: Just be there and say I am sorry this is happening to you.<br /><br />Human nature tells us to compare it to world hunger, (to minimize) or to make it more awful than it is (maximize). Neither are very helpful, I've observed -- whatever is happening, it is what it is - and it's awful. <br /><br />I'm sorry about it and wish your friend a healthy recovery.<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.com