2talltim Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I'm trying to keep the first post of this thread updated, let me know if I leave anything out or you want to add something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I got the new stickers printed today for those attending. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 As if this trip wasn't epic enough, now there are stickers. Can't get much better than that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Isaac's Papa said: How many monies will this trip cost per person, approximately? I think for the total 9 nights of lodging (5 nights across Ozark trip, 4 nights in Fontana) is $350, splitting rooms and cabins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Well fellas not looking like this trip is going to be a go for me now with my recent injury. Even if I'm able to get on the bike in a month I doubt ill be able to log the kind of miles we have planned. So if I can't go you all are still welcome to go along with out me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCMathis Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 What happen to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I took the week off, so I am still going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 hour ago, JCMathis said: What happen to you? he stepped on a crack and forgot how the rhyme went so he went ahead and broke his own back. :| 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I'm not for sure yet, bit the odds are against me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 1 hour ago, JCMathis said: What happen to you? It's in another thread but basically I fell down a rock cliff while hiking and broke my back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namdum68 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 So the Ozarks are still a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Meet up in one month. I am still planning to go. Is everyone but Tim still planning to go? Edited May 2, 2017 by Connie14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 30 minutes ago, Connie14 said: Meet up in one month. I am still planning to go. Is everyone but Tim still planning to go? Since I was splitting rooms with Tim, I am not gonna go either. I'm going to save my vacation days for another fall trip. I'll just ride straight to Fontana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilD'oh! Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I can't make any of it, have to be in Savannah for training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) I'm still 50\50 I'm not out yet. I have a Dr. appointment on the 18th and that will be the day I decide. My back feeling better although yesterday I made a trip to Lancaster with the old man in his truck and was pretty sore by bed time. As long as the Doc say I cant hurt it anymore and the pain is at a moderate level I'll still go. So stand by if your wanting to know about me. Edited May 2, 2017 by 2talltim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 I'm still in as planned up to and including Russelville. Then some Texas BBQ and maybe Gumbo on the Gulf. Eventually making it to my daughter's place in Georgia. No definitive plans. I'm on vacation till July 7. Then retired. My wife may have a few houses for me to check out by then. It's good to hear that you're doing ok Tim. Bummer you can't make this Phil. For anyone on the fence about this. Hundred bucks will get you 3 nights. After that your on your own. Deal for you and it'll save me a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Going to the Doc tomorrow folks. Im optimistic I'll get a caution light to go. Don't think the doc will says yes but don't think ill be shut down either. Ive been feeling really good lasy week or so and have a new brace now that is less confining. Sorry to keep you all on pins and needles about this but I didnt have any real news yet. This time tomorrow I should know. Sounds like most of ya'll were still going anyway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 2 hours ago, 2talltim said: Going to the Doc tomorrow folks. Im optimistic I'll get a caution light to go. Don't think the doc will says yes but don't think ill be shut down either. Ive been feeling really good lasy week or so and have a new brace now that is less confining. Sorry to keep you all on pins and needles about this but I didnt have any real news yet. This time tomorrow I should know. Sounds like most of ya'll were still going anyway. A perfectly normal healthy back is at risk of having a sprain and slip and stuff when shoving around 700lb monster let alone days of riding on top of one. Ozark and the deals gap will be there in 2018 and most if not all of the guys will be willing to do it again. SIT THIS ONE OUT BIG GUY. Why take chances. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Nivan makes a very good point. You are young, you got lots of years left to ride. Unless you f' it up going back at it too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well only the xrays will tell. If the Doc say no way I'll listen. Personally I fell riding my bike is more comfortable than riding in a car, only time the size of my bike is a strain is when I try to make it do things most people would never do on a lighter bike. For the most part I'm just sitting on it letting it do the work and know ill have to turn it down a lot of notches. Like I said we'll see what the ol neurosurgeon says tomorrow after looking at the new x rays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Not going to give advice. Your a smart guy. I am hoping for good vibes from the doc and that you are healing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 34 minutes ago, Al Z. Heimer said: Not going to give advice. WTF?!? This is OR, that's what we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 12 hours ago, 2talltim said: Well only the xrays will tell. If the Doc say no way I'll listen. Personally I fell riding my bike is more comfortable than riding in a car, only time the size of my bike is a strain is when I try to make it do things most people would never do on a lighter bike. For the most part I'm just sitting on it letting it do the work and know ill have to turn it down a lot of notches. Like I said we'll see what the ol neurosurgeon says tomorrow after looking at the new x rays. Not worth it man. I seriously doubt the doc will understand the demands that distance riding puts on your body. I had a similar conversation with my Dr. 2 seasons ago when dealing with a nerve issue in my neck. What would you do if halfway through the ride you hit a bad bump or something else that irritates it? It could be very uncomfortable limping it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Heal time for the injury I have if nothing else has happened since my last xrays is 6 to 8 weeks then start physical therapy to get movement and muscles built back up for a other 6 weeks. This trip will be into that 6th week of healing. This is why I feel its doable and I'm optimistic. I honestly think the Doc will say I'm ahead of that curve on how I've felt the last couple weeks. I know doctors hear this all the time from people but really am a fast healer. When I chopped my finger a couple years ago and broke my wrist 3 years ago. Both those things healed in 60 to 70 percent of the average heal time. Hell I went on my first 2500 mile bike trip with Dan four weeks after I broke my left wrist. Stitting at the hospital now, had to get here early to get the xrays, other appointment is at 1:30. The wife is with me so I can't lie and say the Doc said it would be okay, she won't let me...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2talltim Posted May 18, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well GREAT NEWS!!..My back is "very stable" and looks like is healing better than the expected average time frame. Doc is actually a rider herself and after asking me several questions about my bike and seating position, she sees no reason why I could not make this trip. With a couple stipulations as more of a comfort level type thing. One, she wants me to wait the two more weeks before I try to get on the bike just to be ensure that everything has that extra time to heal over. Two, wear one of my braces the entire time I'm riding. Three, if my bike doesn't have a back rest try to put something on the rear seat that I can lean against if I would need too. Which I was going to have a dry bag with an air mattress and my extra jacket there anyway so that was kinda already planned. Four, take it easy. Five, this is the important one she says.... DON'T WRECK..LOL Have my next appointment with her the week after we get back from the Gap and she said most likely at that time she will tell me I no longer will need the brace and she doesn't see where any other Physical Therapy will be needed. So that is it folks trip is on I'm going couldn't be happier. . Doc gave a green light, wife is there to ask are you sure 50 times and healing faster than anticipated as I thought I was. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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