Greg is in Hospital.

[Cyclops]

Only one way to say this .......
Earlier today Greg was in a motorcycle accident.

All I know is that he was hit from behind while waiting to turn left.

As I understand his injuries aren't life threatening but I don't know how serious they are.

I feel for his family at a time like this, I'm just hoping for all of them that comes through this ok.

[RKGraphics]

yeah. thats horrible. if they are not life threatening injuries, then thank god for that.

tell him we are thinking about him.

[GreenSpeed21]

Damn, that sucks.

That's making me really not get a motorcycle now..

[Graphic Addict]

Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family!

[marshall_26]

Sorry to hear that, hope he gets better soon.

I know 4 different people who have been in a motorcycle accident this year, very dangerous rides.

[RKGraphics]

or just more idiot drivers on the road not paying attention

[pimpyourdino]

Thats to bad :( I hope he recovers soon. Cyclops were abouts does greg live because there was a motorcycle accident in my area today. I know there were many today probably but I'm just wondering.

[kenzie]

Thats to bad :( I hope he recovers soon. Cyclops were abouts does greg live because there was a motorcycle accident in my area today. I know there were many today probably but I'm just wondering.
California?

I hope he's ok.

[crimsonangel]

My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. I pray he has a speedy recovery.
Sincerely,
Patty

[NYCBORN]

Motorcycles are evil. My friend landed on his head and shattered his clavicle after someone cut him off and my co worker died a month ago.

I hope and pray all is well and it is not serious for Greg and his fam.

[Michelle]

Wow, everything can change in one second. Let's hope he gets better soon.

[edit]

My Prayers are with you Greg and your family.

[RKGraphics]

i think he lives in oregon

[sshjustkissme]

eek, glad it's nothing life threatening.

[Sergio]

Wow this sucks. I really hope he's ok.

[amanda1977]

I hope he gets better soon.I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

[minnseoelite]

get better soon man, no need to rush take an extra day and relax a little more.

[Melly]

Oh Man, that really sucks, Thank God they aren't life threating, but being in the hospital sucks... Maybe we should get together and send him a nice goody basket? Let him know his forum is thinking about him?

[maryelizabeth]

Goodevening everyone and thanks for all of your support ;)

Just wanted to tell everyone Greg is doing better though he is in alot of

pain! He was stopped at a turn and a car hit him at 40 mph the driver did not

stop until he already hit Greg. Greg was throw onto the car then bounced off of

the hood did a back flip onto his face, his bike skid 60 ft away, it was totaled :no:

He is doing okay now but is definetly banged up. We are hoping for a speeding

recovery. Thanks again for all of the support he will really appreciate it.

Sincerely, Greg's wife Mary Elizabeth

[Sergio]

Well it's great to know he's doing better. :D

[RKGraphics]

omg. see. idiot drivers not paying attention. it could have been a lot worse and thank god that its not. thanks Mary Elizabeth for the update and the story of what happened.

[iamko2007]

Hope you get better soon, and good luck!

[mawt]

Well- that deffinitly sucks

GET WELL SOON!

[maryelizabeth]

Yeah, people just don't pay attention and you can't miss his bright orange motorcycle! I am just glad he is alive and the doctor said "He is built like an ox"!

[Edwin]

Wow ! hope he recovers with no bad injury's
Hope he recovers pretty quick :)

[Connections]

not good at all, hope he gets better asap...

[Benahue]

Good to hear he's doing better. Hope he gets better soon.

[Cyclops]

Thanks for filling us in Mary Elizabeth, so happy to hear that he is doing ok.

[MKInfo]

Thats bad new but it's great to hear he is going to be ok.Please give him my best.

[money_train]

Best Wishes to Greg on his road to recovery.

and one Phrase that read in a hospital here in my area very helpful


THIS TOO WILL PASS

[rize]

Aw get well soon greg. :):D

[omen]

That's motorbikes for you. Dangerous things!

Hope you get a quick recovery! We need myeeos! :P

[Jordan]

Wow how careless can some drivers be? a bright orange motorcycle, dang.

praying for greg's speedy recovery, hope everything turns out okay.

and well well, i see Greg-J is viewing this thread now :)

[Greg-J]

I was stopped for awhile waiting to take the left. long enough to put the bike into neutral and put both feet on the ground and watch an entire train of cars go by. The next thing I knew I was looking at a hood inbetween my legs, then my bike, then the sky, the car and the ground. I landed on my face/hands/knees so they're pretty banged up. My helmet is cracked, but thank god for it.

The car hit my back directly at at least 40mph. The police aren't sure, but it was hard enough to throw a 400 pound object 58 feet on its side. I spent 6 hours in the ER. The doctors and nurses said I'm lucky to be alive and even luckier I didn't at least break my back. Apparently I'm "built like an ox"...

I've never been so scared as I was the half hour I was laying on that stretcher not knowing if I would walk again, and I feel like an asshole for putting myself in that position. As a 'biker' you tell yourself that as long as you're a good rider and you pay care to the road, you'll be alright. The truth is you just can't trust that other people are watching out for you.

The bike is indeed totaled, but it's the last time I'll ride one. Putting my wife and children through that kind of worry was careless and irresponsible to say the least.


As for me, I'll live. Whiplash, road rash and a back-ache that rivals anything I've felt before is a decent reminder of what could have happened. I have to go in to the sports place on Monday to see what kind of physical therapy I need and what nerve damage was done (fingers and toes are still a bit numb), but I'm walking around - I look like a wobbly statue, but I'm not the type of person to sit around feeling sorry for myself. I even got out to see the Bourne Ultimatum after leaving the ER.


As for myeeos, I'll be back to work next week (Mary, you didn't read that).


Thank you all for your kind words. And to those of you thinking of getting a bike, it's just not worth it. You're not invincible and it can happen to you.

[Kyle]

Damn dude get some rest! Glad to see you posting so soon though, for real.

[MKInfo]

Yeh.Get some damn rest.Someone ban him from the forums for a week.
Road rash...........OUCH! Thats worse than carpet burns or gravel rash (when you fall over drunk and walk 5 paces on your face)!!!!!!!!!!......................or so I hear :whistling:

[Assailant]

glad you're ok greg. But seriously..bikes are so dangerous...it doesnt matter how good or careful you are...there will ALWAYS be idiots on the road that you have no control over. I have heard at least 4 people being killed that were close friends of my family that were killed on a motorcycle. motorcycles are cool, flashy and make you feel alive...but they truly are not worth it...the smallest accident can take your life, I'm not a big cheerleader of banning stuff....but I really feel motorcycles have no place on the road...its just too dangerous and claims too many lives.

[xo.Saz.xo]

:o Woahh I hope he feels better soon.

[Meghann_78]

You're extremely lucky to be here! Glad you were not seriously injured - it's not about trusting your own skills as a rider, it's other drivers that you have to worry about :(

[treacle]

I am glad that you are ok Greg - but put yourself first for a change and get some rest! You've had a big shock there and need to recover

Take care
Tracie

[Connections]

bikes are defiantly dangerous, I know too many people who have been seriously injured or killed on them ie cousins I have.

It really scares me when you see bike riders who wear thongs, shorts and a t-shirt its really asking for trouble because if you have a fall its very very dangerous.

riders who wear full leathers and boots and stuff are a lot smarter.

[mcfox]

Wow! Thank goodness I missed the 'waiting' part of all this and was able to read from Greg's wife and Greg himself that things, while painful, aren't a hugely life-changing event (i.e. wheelchair, head injuries).

Greg! Dude! I'm glad you are walking away from this, albeit rather wobbly. Now, f*ck off, rest and spend some r&r with your family - they deserve to have you all to themselves for a while.

[geg2]

Hi Greg,

I'm thankful you're alive and sound. Get some rest and get well!

[candysplash]

This is very unfortunate. Hope Greg recovers soon. :)
My father's cousin died in a motorbike crash 3 weeks ago..:(

[MrWizard]

Greg-J, you are one lucky man! As one of the commercials says, "life comes at you fast sometimes". From your post it sounds like you have gained some valuable insite from the accident. I'm glad you are ok.

[spaceboos]

Hey Its nice to see your ok. Could have been alot worse. Hope you feel better quick

All The Best:angel:

[musicfun]

hope get well soon Greg

[Jen]

Wow, Greg Im so glad to see you posted and giving us the your ok sign.

What a scare. God def has a plan for you. Im not religious or anything but I believe there are things that happen for a reason.

Im so glad your ok. Take your time. Things will be here when you get back. Take care of yourself and take care of that wonderful family. It makes you cherish them even more when a thing like this happens.

I have been where your wife is at. My hubby was thrown through the car windshield years ago (and he was wearing a seatbelt). He is lucky to be here with me.

Take care and sending get well wishes!

[idzone]

Get well soon, Greg

[DavidR]

Putting my wife and children through that kind of worry was careless and irresponsible to say the least.

While I understand what you're saying, it wasn't you who was careless or you who was irresponsible. You shouldn't never ride again if you enjoy it. Having said that I have no wife and no children, so the priority you're speaking about I can't fully appreciate.

Good to hear you're ok.

[jrw64]

My thoughts are with him. What a horrible thing to happen. Let him know that we are all thinking of him.

[rewindd]

It's good to know that you're doing better.

Stupid drivers these days...

[strawberryswirl]

Alrighty, here's my thoughts on this situation. Thank god that you're okay Greg! As you've stated, it could've been much worse. But the thing I don't understand is why you're blaming yourself for what happened, not entirely. Your decision to enjoy the amazingness of a bike wasn't irresponsible or careless. You did something you wanted to, because you liked it. I can understand if you never get on a bike again, but don't blame yourself for causing worry. It happens, just like ****! ;)

Idk, I just think you're being a little hard on yourself. Good luck with therapy & hopefully you'll make a speedy recovery! :)

[Greg-J]

I think I might have been a little overzealous in my getting back to work predictions last night...

Pain meds have worn off and I definitely feel like I got hit by a car. So if you don't see me for a few days, I'm alive.

Cheers/

[Dunno]

Sometimes it better to play in the dirt with a bike, rather than ride on the road...

Probably some fool talking on his cell phone, "Honey did you get the milk, nope
I just ran over a guy - hold on"

-Take care, Get well

:scooter:

[NYCBORN]

I think I might have been a little overzealous in my getting back to work predictions last night...

Pain meds have worn off and I definitely feel like I got hit by a car. So if you don't see me for a few days, I'm alive.

Cheers/

You sound like my friend who was in a motorcycle accident. He landed on his head and shattered his clavicle, broke ribs, broke his wrist. 4 days later he's at a bachelor party and refusing to take pain killers because he wanted to drink. Next day he was in bed for 4 days straight in pain. Take your time and rest up.

[George]

I just want to say that I don't normally like people I meet on the net. But I like Greg.

Greg is one of the few people I've met online that I've never met in person but can say without a single moment of pause that he is a genuinely good guy and deserves all the best things in life.

Bad things happen to good people sometimes too unfortunately. I'm not the praying type (I own agnosticforums.com) but I do hope your wounds heal quickly bro. Stay tough and hang in there. Soon this'll all be behind you and you'll look back and chuckle at how lucky you are. It could have been a lot worse from the sounds of it, you could have just as easily gone under the car instead of over it.

Let us know if you develop any special super human powers.
and the doctor said "He is built like an ox"!
Oh and I'll be calling you Ox from now on.... you can thank your wife for that ;)

[Jazzylee77]

Makes me think of the Jackson Brown lyrics. How we keep working, fighting , giving in the struggle for what is best in our lives, though it can end in an instant - We get up and do it again.

(sorry, have to paste part of the lyrics now)

I'm going to rent myself a house
In the shade of the freeway
I'm going to pack my lunch in the morning
And go to work each day
And when the evening rolls around
I'll go on home and lay my body down
And when the morning light comes streaming in
I'll get up and do it again
Amen
Say it again
Amen

I want to know what became of the changes
We waited for love to bring
Were they only the fitful dreams
Of some greater awakening
I've been aware of the time going by
They say in the end it's the blink of an eye
And when the morning light comes streaming in
You'll get up and do it again
Amen

Caught between the longing for love
And the struggle for the legal tender
Where the sirens sing and the church bells ring
And the junk man pounds his fender
Where the veterans dream of the fight
Fast asleep at the traffic light
And the children solemnly wait
For the ice cream vendor
Out into the cool of the evening
Strolls the Pretender
He knows that all his hopes and dreams
Begin and end there

Ah the laughter of the lovers
As they run through the night
Leaving nothing for the others
But to choose off and fight
And tear at the world with all their might
While the ships bearing their dreams
Sail out of sight

I'm going to find myself a girl
Who can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams
And then we'll put out dark glasses on
And we'll make love until our strength is gone
And when the morning light comes streaming in
We'll get up and do it again
Get it up again

[ashbernie311]

Glad you're doing better Greg. That's terribly scary. It is true anything can happen to YOU. Be safe, get well soon. AND REST! Lol. Glad to hear it's nothing life threatening. :)

[Jessica61981]

Greg get well soon! Rest up you are gonna be sore for awhile. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Take Care.

[scramjet]

Greg,

Sorry to hear about your accedent, glad to hear you will be ok. Had the same thing happen to me (car cut me off) but stupid me I was not waring my leathers and I slid 30 ft on the skin of my arms, shoulder and ankel. Later that year I lost two close frineds to motorcycle accedents and decided to hang up my boots for good. Now for thrills I race stand up jet ski's .... you can fall off at 60mph and laught about it.

Best of luck in your recovery.

~Scotty

[mcfox]

I think I might have been a little overzealous in my getting back to work predictions last night...

Pain meds have worn off and I definitely feel like I got hit by a car. So if you don't see me for a few days, I'm alive.

Cheers/
Mods! Please :ban:

[maryelizabeth]

(Y)

I just wanted to stop by really quick while Greg aka the "ox" is sleeping to tell everyone that you are such a great group of people thanks for all of the well wishes, advice and comments it is so great to see the awesome support this forum gives to eachother :yes:

Greg is in alot of pain he has been asleep all day and I didn't even know he knew how to sleep haha

Will write back soon for an update and MySpacePros members (L) rocks!

[NYCBORN]

Drug him with some tylenol pm's if he tries to work.

[minnseoelite]

Des I think your next in line ban Greg from the office for 2 or 3 days so the man can get some rest :P

[George]

VIVA LA OX!!!

Chant with me... Ox Ox Ox Ox Ox Ox!!

[barcodeunit]

dayam. thank god you wore the helmet man.. get well soon you ox. :)

[piplewis]

Get well soon Greg, all the best.

[Panic!]

Thats real sad. Hope you get better soon greg.

[n00bie]

Greg needs to give up the bike. Theyre high in fatality and hes lucky to be alive. My dad got into a bike accident and scraped off his face off. Consider your family dude ;o And get well soon

[deniseb]

wow.. sorry to hear that.
hope he recovers completely!
Dee

[Sean]

Get well soon Greg

[layoutsmachine]

sending my prayers and positive thoughts to greg and his family. hope he recovers soon

[George]

Ox Ox Ox Ox Ox Ox....

[RKGraphics]

lol. yeah....i think we'll be calling him Ox for a while

[rewindd]

You know where everyone else has their Ranks? Like MySpacePros Addict, \0MySpacePros Initiate, or MySpacePros Newbie? Greg's should be The MySpacePros Ox.

hahaha

[Greg-J]

Ox lol. Good for a laugh guys, thanks.


My wife and sister drove by this guys house today and took pictures of the car that hit me. I don't have an XD slot on this laptop so I'll have to wait to upload them, but you can see where my back hit the hood hard enough to leave a sizable indent and quite a nice fold in the hood. The pain makes more sense after seeing how I and the bike were hit, but how I'm walking is truly beyond me. I'm not a god-fearing man but part of me wants to say someone had to be watching out for me on this one.

I've got a lot to do tomorrow, but I'll see if I can't stop by the office and upload some pictures of the car and my bike (I'll spare you the pictures of my leg :P).

I really need to thank my wife through all this. She's been phenomenal.

[mawt]

It's good you hear your good though.

[lmf33]

thank god, prayers to you and your family, i just noticed this post!!!! omg!!!

[R0n1n]

Keep ya head up Greg! if ya can! lol JK

[Sophie]

ahh that's bad :( Good your alright though :)

[Greg-J]

I'll probably blog about the experience when the swelling my wrist goes down, but I've done a decent job of adding notes to each one of the pictures so take a look at the flickr set.

http://flickr.com/photos/8999319@N04/1034306178/in/set-72157601265085506/

[minnseoelite]

dang man that looks painful indeed, looks like you where very lucky you didn't get seriously injured or paralyzed

[PGZ]

OOOOOOOOOOOuuuuuuchhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[edit]

damn man...if you ever questioned whether you should be alive or not I think this incident along with those pictures solidifies a very big yes.

[dav1e215]

danng that looks bad... sorry to hear that... hope you get better!

[777connect]

Those pictures sure show how Blessed you are to be here. Get better. Like th others have said, spend some time with your family and get better.

[George]

Are you going to sell the bike?

[Kasami2k4]

Quit Biking!!!!

Seriously, find a different hobby. Damn dude :(

[Greg31583]

Were you wearing a helmet?

[Kasami2k4]

Required by US law to wear a helmet I think.

But is he an american? I just assumed..

[Jen]

Nope, not an American Law

It's determined by state. Some states don't require you to wear one while others do.

[Kasami2k4]

ooo gay. When I was in Michigan I saw a bunch of them wearing helmets so just assumed. Your head would pop like a grape without one.

[Greg31583]

No offense to anyone that rides a bike, but you would be an idiot if you didn't wear one....everyday here in FL I hear a new story about someone on a bike that dies...most of the time no helmet...

[letoutpuissant]

Oregon has a motorcycle helmet law.

So does Michigan.

And yes, he previously mentioned he was wearing a helmet.

[mrbrantley]

Greg, good to hear you are alright! Motorcycle accidents are pretty much as bad as it can get!
Helmet or not, sometimes its inneviatable. I lost 2 of my best friends on St. pattys day in a motorcycle accident. They were on a highway over pass and the bike got high on the ramp. They hit the wall and went over the side landing on I-95 below. Helmet, riding suit and gloves, nothing can be done. They both passed immediatly. I also live in FL, where the helmet is an option...a good one at that.

Im a firm believer in "its not if...its when."

[profilehohoho]

I always wear helmet but that's not a guarantee you'll survive.. Somebody can hit you with very small speed or you fell by small speed and you can be still dead in a sec

[Stkeys]

Wow I have to appologize to you Greg,

I sent you a PM sometime ago asking for advice on selling my site. I had been checking back for a reply wondering how come you hadn't sent one.

I had no idea about your recent accident. ( had some personal problems of my own to take care of )

I'm so glad your on the road to recovery.....and please take the advice given by others and myself... DON'T RUSH IT. take it easy man.

All the best to you and your family.

[RKGraphics]

omg, this scared me, thought he was back in the hospital.

[stockwoman]

I know it was a while ago. I myself ride a motorcycle and I hate hearing about m/c accidents. Thank god he's okay. Lost a good friend in an accident and hate to hear it happen to someelse. You have to be on the look out all the time for the cages.

[mcfox]

I know it was a while ago. I myself ride a motorcycle and I hate hearing about m/c accidents. Thank god he's okay. Lost a good friend in an accident and hate to hear it happen to someelse. You have to be on the look out all the time for the cages.
Geeze! Don't do that! I sh*t myself. Thought he'd crashed again.

[xbeautifuldorkx]

prayers be with him! <3

[mymsnet]

isn't he back already?

[mrs brightside]

isn't he back already?
Yes, why are you posting ;)

[Cyclops]

I thought he died from his injuries.

[Andrew2]

The only reason he replied to this thread was so he can post a marketplace thread with links..

[mrs brightside]

The only reason he replied to this thread was so he can post a marketplace thread with links..
ROFL I KNOWWWWWWWWWWWWW this has been bumped many times by people needing 15 posts :)

[spotlight-shure]

Wow even though this happened two months ago it's still active with new posts lol. I'm guessing he's ok. Car accidents and motor cycle accidents of any kind are no fun at all!