Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident!

blowndodge · 08-25-2007, 08:35 PM

Bad new Nomad riders! Nice just called me to tell me Him, his wife and Judi were in an accident! they hit sand coming down a mountain grade. Nico's wife was helicoptered out with broken ribs and various injuries and Nico and Judi have road rash and bruises. I will keep you all posted! :-[

dogdoc · 08-25-2007, 08:38 PM

God be with you Nico and family as you all heal up. Sorry to hear this, its like one of your own family is down.

Doc

**trip** · 08-25-2007, 09:32 PM

I hate to hear that. My thoughts are with Nico, his wife and Judi. Keep us posted Blowndodge.

Let them know we're thinking about them.

Trip

Todd · 08-25-2007, 09:53 PM

WOW...I was hoping for a photoshop when I saw this thread.....now I really wish it was. :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

BD, PLEASE PLEASE keep us updated as much as you can...We will be thinking about them and hoping for the very best.

Tell them we are all with them if you are in contact!!

basco · 08-25-2007, 10:05 PM

I really hate to hear that hope everyone is okay

blowndodge · 08-25-2007, 10:08 PM

Update: Nico called to say they have admitted his wife to run tests. Nico hasn't talked to the MD as of yet. My cell is 562-773-4140 I'm hanging out at home getting tidbits from Nico at the hospitol via txt messages. I will pass along all good wishes. Bummer... :-(

blowndodge · 08-25-2007, 10:50 PM

Nico will need lots of Smiting so smite him hard to let him know your thinking of him?!!!

Heater_Guy · 08-25-2007, 11:46 PM

Everyone involved will be in our thoughts and prayers.

franber · 08-26-2007, 04:10 AM

Wow!

only a member for a few weeks, hope everything is fine..... ::)

tex · 08-26-2007, 04:34 AM

Hope everyone's Ok soon. Get well wishes from down under

08-26-2007, 04:43 AM

We love all you guys!

Judi and I both went home.... Judi has a bad bruise on her L hip swelled to the size of a watermelon... and some scrapes...she's ok..

Sue got the worst of it.... broken ribs, small pneumothorax, a small fracture of the spleen......and a fractured L wrist (radius) so they're keeping her for a couple days.

I've got a couple cracked ribs no doubt, but knowing there's nothing that can be done with that, I said I was fine.....

Also got a free tattoo removal on my L shoulder!!! ::)

The handlebars and crash bars absorbed a lot of it for me...... Sue, being the passenger, didn't have that protection......

We were coming back form Palomar observatory... elevation 5,000 ft....... down S6 (Southgrade)...... real tight twisty... first
time on bikes. I took a corner to the left too wide..... obviously my entry speed was too fast.... hit dirt/sand..... and no doubt hit one or both brakes (stupid) ..... rear tire went out from under....

It was slow speed..... well under 25 mph (I think) 2nd gear......

I was actually thinking about a thread I had read (I think in Delphi) about downshifting to 1st in real tight twistys a few minutes before this happened.......

I've never done that...... hindsight... maybe I should have...

You guys ever do that?

Judi was behind us, saw what happened, and somehow went down too.

I f*'d up..... no 2 ways about it...... I thought I was well within my comfort zone..... I should have been able to pull out of it, but it was one of those turns that keeps turning.....and I didn't. :-[

Ambulance driver paramedic said someone goes down in that spot every weekend....... no consolation.....

I'll keep you posted! It hurst to laugh, but

<marquee>SMITE ME ANYWAY!! </marquee>

p.s. I'm re-thinking riding attire...... luckily Sue had her full face helmet on.... bashed and scraped it.... head fine! :)

She had a leather vest, gloves, boots, and jeans.

I always ride with a tanktop, vest, and skid-lid.

I think one of those ICON armour jackets that I've seen - with all the padding is in our future...... would have come in handy today!

Ron, a friend who rides with us occasionally (great rider.... VTX 1800) he's in his mid 60's... always reminds me.... "It's not IF you go down .... it's WHEN.... ride safe." :-*

Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers!

Nico

lw · 08-26-2007, 06:15 AM

Wow!! Like Todd, I was expecting a light-hearted post from out West. Best wishes for Miss Sue & Judi's fast recovery. Fortunately Brother Nico is as tough as boot leather, or else he might have suffered more serious injuries than those he is admitting to. Take care of the ladies and don't beat yourself up too much. Please keep us posted.

08-26-2007, 06:27 AM

WOW. I just saw this thread. I sure hate to hear that. I'm glad you guys are doing okay and I hope Sue mends quickly. Like lw said, don't beat yourself up too bad. Take care and all are in my prayers.

**trip** · 08-26-2007, 07:24 AM

Nico,
Rest assured that we're ALL behind you. And, we are thinking of you, your wife and VulcanVixen. We're just glad you guys are alive. We can't do without your lovely smiteful face!

You guys get well quickly and keep us posted.

Trip

dharris · 08-26-2007, 07:38 AM

Hey You Guys take care.........we are thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery

08-25-2007, 08:35 PM	#1
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08-25-2007, 08:38 PM	#2
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08-25-2007, 09:32 PM	#3
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident! Update: Nico called to say they have admitted his wife to run tests. Nico hasn't talked to the MD as of yet. My cell is 562-773-4140 I'm hanging out at home getting tidbits from Nico at the hospitol via txt messages. I will pass along all good wishes. Bummer... :-( __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-25-2007, 10:50 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident! Nico will need lots of Smiting so smite him hard to let him know your thinking of him?!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-26-2007, 04:43 AM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a	Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident! We love all you guys! Judi and I both went home.... Judi has a bad bruise on her L hip swelled to the size of a watermelon... and some scrapes...she's ok.. Sue got the worst of it.... broken ribs, small pneumothorax, a small fracture of the spleen......and a fractured L wrist (radius) so they're keeping her for a couple days. I've got a couple cracked ribs no doubt, but knowing there's nothing that can be done with that, I said I was fine..... Also got a free tattoo removal on my L shoulder!!! ::) The handlebars and crash bars absorbed a lot of it for me...... Sue, being the passenger, didn't have that protection...... We were coming back form Palomar observatory... elevation 5,000 ft....... down S6 (Southgrade)...... real tight twisty... first time on bikes. I took a corner to the left too wide..... obviously my entry speed was too fast.... hit dirt/sand..... and no doubt hit one or both brakes (stupid) ..... rear tire went out from under.... It was slow speed..... well under 25 mph (I think) 2nd gear...... I was actually thinking about a thread I had read (I think in Delphi) about downshifting to 1st in real tight twistys a few minutes before this happened....... I've never done that...... hindsight... maybe I should have... You guys ever do that? Judi was behind us, saw what happened, and somehow went down too. I f'd up..... no 2 ways about it...... I thought I was well within my comfort zone..... I should have been able to pull out of it, but it was one of those turns that keeps turning.....and I didn't. :-[ Ambulance driver paramedic said someone goes down in that spot every weekend....... no consolation..... I'll keep you posted! It hurst to laugh, but <marquee>SMITE ME ANYWAY!!* </marquee> p.s. I'm re-thinking riding attire...... luckily Sue had her full face helmet on.... bashed and scraped it.... head fine! :) She had a leather vest, gloves, boots, and jeans. I always ride with a tanktop, vest, and skid-lid. I think one of those ICON armour jackets that I've seen - with all the padding is in our future...... would have come in handy today! Ron, a friend who rides with us occasionally (great rider.... VTX 1800) he's in his mid 60's... always reminds me.... "It's not IF you go down .... it's WHEN.... ride safe." :-* Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers! Nico
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lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident! Wow!! Like Todd, I was expecting a light-hearted post from out West. Best wishes for Miss Sue & Judi's fast recovery. Fortunately Brother Nico is as tough as boot leather, or else he might have suffered more serious injuries than those he is admitting to. Take care of the ladies and don't beat yourself up too much. Please keep us posted.
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Guest Posts: n/a	Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident! WOW. I just saw this thread. I sure hate to hear that. I'm glad you guys are doing okay and I hope Sue mends quickly. Like lw said, don't beat yourself up too bad. Take care and all are in my prayers.
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