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Offline Lucky_Lou

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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2012, 02:23:00 PM »
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Mike sounded amazingly chipper and happy.
Then, he mentioned he was on a morphine drip... ;D
Give him my best and tell him not mix his drips...
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2012, 05:14:33 PM »
Began the physical therapy (PT) today.  This morning was OK and I did really well in the afternoon.  But lordy, I'm paying for it now.  Would someone please remove this icepick stuck into my knee bone?  Thanks to everyone for the good wishes.  I'm sure I'll pull through but it will take a couple of months to get back on the old beemers and GOOBdom once again.
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2012, 05:43:39 PM »
In the meantime have you turned into  curmudgeon?   :o  You will revert back to GOOB even when you're riding again, won't you?   :-?

Glad to hear you're on the road to recovery.    ;)  They say that pain is good for you.   ::)  Don't ask me who they is though.   ;D

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« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2012, 06:37:04 PM »
Glad you're past the worst, Mike... Remember that there are longterm benefits, which I discovered when I went down with the full weight of my Bonneville on the titanium knee (replaced in 03)-- it proved to be more bulletproof than the motorcycle. It's good to have at least one bionic joint!

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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2012, 09:32:24 AM »
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...  They say that pain is good for you. Don't ask me who they is though.

My guess would be lawyers. ::)

I visualize Ol' Mike enjoying his pain killer meds while dreaming of a physical therapist along the lines of Pamela Anderson in a Frederick's of Hollywood nurse's costume.

What he's gonna get is a former Marine Gunnery Sergeant that'll be in his face telling him he's a slacker and to, "Drop, maggot, and give me fifty."

I plan to visit the poor fellow, offer sympathy and sip his Shiner beer. Really, what are friends for...

 ;) See ya soon, Mike. Lemme know which bikes you'd like me to exercise for you.



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Offline Bengt_Phorqs

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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2012, 09:50:54 PM »
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I visualize Ol' Mike enjoying his pain killer meds while dreaming of a physical therapist along the lines of Pamela Anderson in a Frederick's of Hollywood nurse's costume.

Yes, well, wouldn't that be special?  

What he's gonna get is a former Marine Gunnery Sergeant that'll be in his face telling him he's a slacker and to, "Drop, maggot, and give me fifty."
More likely Nurse Cratchet from "One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest".  Sure Monte, just drop by Namby Pamby land and help yourself to my coolerator.  Hey, does Percoset go well with Miller Lite?  Actually the Yami TY250A hasn't been started in a few months and if you're going to give that thing a whirl at the Harvest Classic in Fredericksburg you need some practice time.

Going home tomorrow!  Then the fun really begins.
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #21 on: August 30, 2012, 12:08:18 PM »
I wish you well on the knee recovery.  The physical therapy is very important to the recovery, and be sure to take you pain meds before therapy.  
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Offline Bengt_Phorqs

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« Reply #22 on: August 30, 2012, 12:15:42 PM »
Yea, I'm home!  Hospital stay went well and the PT will be a challenge but I'm going to be religious about it.  We're setting up the clinic here and beginning the regimen.  Thanks to all the GOOBS out there for all of your very good wishes!
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #23 on: August 30, 2012, 05:05:03 PM »
Glad that you are home and recuperating, Mike!  Before long you'll be able to use your new knee to kick Monte in the arse again.. :D
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2012, 06:36:24 AM »
Mike, Being a certified geezer, I guess it is ok that I'm a bit behind the curve on this whole Goober and bent knee replacement discussion. So I hope your recovery continues and that you will be up and kicking soon. D2

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« Reply #25 on: September 15, 2012, 09:55:29 AM »
Now I am really an old geezer as I don't have a "portable computer" on the bike and have been away on the bike. Missed this whole thing till now!! Yikes, Mike......all the best and as a fellow "some definition of old person", I want to follow this whole knee fix for you very closely. I bought one of those magic massage therapy tiny portable electronic units at the MOA rally in Sedalia and so far have found it marvelous and the therapy is done right here at home and in my own time...not to mention it is already paid for!! Anyhoo, that type of TENS  therapy may be down the line for you at this early stage. The wee machine seems to put out the same massage levels and types that the big machines do in the physio's office. So just google magicmassagetherapy.com if you're interested to find out about it. I got it much cheaper at the rally though....much! Also, I haven't had a knee replacement...just a recently tweaked knee from a twist and earlier injury when young.

Glad you are feeling better Monte!! We'd miss it if you two don't do the "battling Bickersons" roles!!

Old hags and witches are ladies...hmmm....the Thesaurus suggests crone, beldam, frump, old bag, old hen or a grammer. The last being the best sounding.  :)
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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #26 on: September 15, 2012, 06:02:40 PM »
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Old hags and witches are ladies...hmmm....the Thesaurus suggests crone, beldam, frump, old bag, old hen or a grammer. The last being the best sounding.Smiley

I hadn't thought of those Sue!   ;D  Good ones.  Crone is okay.  That's a wise woman in the Wicca tradition.   ;)

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Re: GOOB's
« Reply #27 on: September 15, 2012, 10:12:55 PM »
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Glad you are feeling better Monte!! We'd miss it if you two don't do the "battling Bickersons" roles!!

Sue, I'm pretty sure that Monte is back up to speed.  Just today he sent me a note bragging about he was able to whine his way "negotiate" a better deal on a small Briggs & Stratton fuel valve for his Kymco scooter.  

Actually I've used one of those electronified massage machines before.  If you're not careful you can practically electrocute yourself.  No, the problem with the knee is arthritis.  The bone was just too damaged.  Tonight is a pretty good night.  I haven't had any pain killers since about 13:30 today and hope to make it through the night.  Flexibility is improving almost daily.  Still a couple of months from swinging a leg over a bike though.  It's all about the physical therapy and paying attention to the doctors orders.
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