ferret down

[Nemo_imp]

I've been meaning to look for that Liv Relief since you mentioned it last time.

Went to ortho doc for x-rays and exam this morning. All good news. Elbow is healing well. I have to stay in the sling for 2 more weeks but need to start lightly stretching and twisting the arm. Supposed to switch from doing ice packs to doing heat packs 3 times a day. After 2 weeks I can start pushing the arm, lifting etc. Should be good to go for Men's Fall Trip. Have appt for exam and x-rays Friday before the trip just to make sure.

I crack myself up

[the Ferret]

yea that's what I heard too.

[Nemo_imp]

yea that's what I heard too.

[Aussieflyer]

Oh man, you too Feret. Good to read that you're spirits haven't been dampened. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[postoak_imp]

How about your other physical problems that have had you talking about retiring from riding at age 70?

[the Ferret]

poastoak, the microscopic colitis is a life long thing and not really sure how it will affect riding in the future. It may affect traveling long distance, but not local riding/day rides. I just don't know. It is better at times and worse at times. when it's bad you don't want to be on a motorcycle lol. For now it's a minor issue.

Knees and elbows are the issue that may affect me immediately, and in the future. I am hoping they heal properly (elbow seems to be, but right knee is having some issues sporadically) and allow me to continue riding until at least 70. Which has always been my goal. If I am still riding at 70 and feel good physically and mentally, I will keep riding of course.

[postoak_imp]

I am only 3-4 months from 70. I feel young and am in good health right now except for hearing loss, which doesn't affect my riding.

[the Ferret]

Maybe you will be like Rocky and keep riding into your 80's in good health. I hope so.

[SportsterDoc]

poastoak, the microscopic colitis is a life long thing and not really sure how it will affect riding in the future. It may affect traveling long distance, but not local riding/day rides. I just don't know. It is better at times and worse at times. when it's bad you don't want to be on a motorcycle lol. For now it's a minor issue.

Knees and elbows are the issue that may affect me immediately, and in the future. I am hoping they heal properly (elbow seems to be, but right knee is having some issues sporadically) and allow me to continue riding until at least 70. Which has always been my goal. If I am still riding at 70 and feel good physically and mentally, I will keep riding of course.

I applaud your attitude!
I made it past 71 1/2!

[the Ferret]

as Doc experienced recently we never know what life and fate has in store for us. We always hope for good health, because without it quality of life stinks.

Doc, I salute you, and feel sorry that it had to end for you, but I understand. I trust you loved every minute of it.

I'm a couple years behind you, started street riding in 1965 so this is my 53rd year (1 accident in 1969 and 1 tip over ..recently ha ha). I'd like to see 55 years on 2 wheels, but if it's not to be, I have had a GREAT motorcycling life. Owned 30 great motorcycles from 8 different manufacturers, American, British, Japanese,and Italian . Singles, twins..(V and parallel), triples, fours .... (inline and Vs), liquid cooled, air cooled, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, kick start, electric start, left shift, right shift, hand shift, chain, belt and shaft drive, automatics, 3 speeds, 4 speeds, 5 speeds and 6 speeds, and I've had the pleasure of riding hundreds more. My wife and I have toured 42 states, 2 Canadian provinces and 5 countries in Europe. Ridden most of the big name motorcycle roads and attractions in this country, and ridden a BMW in the Alps (a dream since I was a kid) plus had fun racing motocross for 10 years.. No complaints, no regrets here. It's been an absolute blast,and a life time of joy. Nobody likes riding motorcycles more than I do. Nobody. Will continue as long as I am able.