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OldBaldy1701E

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3. The loss of biking has been one of the worst aspects of what happened.

Tue Sep 20, 2022, 12:17 PM

Sep 2022

I just look at it once in a while. I have biked since I was freaking 3 years old and have NEVER done anything more than bruise my knee when I was trying to imitate Evel Knievel and skinned my right big toe by riding on the back of a friend's bike barefooted and accidentally slipping and putting my toe into the spokes. Both were before the age of eight. Nothing since. I am having a battle inside over it. I want to jump back on so I can show myself that this was a fluke and I am still a really good cyclist. I also don't want to touch it. It sucks. Badly.

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Oldbaldy, dayum up until the minute you hit the car that pulled out in front of YOU, MLAA Sep 2022 #1

The loss of biking has been one of the worst aspects of what happened. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #3

I had lots of orthopedic surgeries throughout my first 18 years. Most involved MLAA Sep 2022 #5

if it were me GenXer47 Sep 2022 #2

I also got a really deep wound to my right calf. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #4

Do you have home healthcare set up? They can send a wound care specialist a time or two a week. MLAA Sep 2022 #7

Nah... we are barely holding on as far as finances and such are concerned. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #9

I have both sympathy and empathy for your situation Wishful-Thinking Sep 2022 #6

Thanks. Also, 'malaise' should be my middle name. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #8

It's hard to focus on goals and desires when you're still actively dealing with injury and pain. enough Sep 2022 #10

Thanks. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #11

Not sure what to say XanaDUer2 Sep 2022 #12

Thanks OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #17

When I need ideas... Chalco Sep 2022 #13

Thanks for the suggestion. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #18

I'm right there with you. luvs2sing Sep 2022 #14

Thank you OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #19

well... markie Sep 2022 #15

Interesting that you mention one thing OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #20

I have no more ambition or goals, and I have never been happier. Midnight Writer Sep 2022 #16

I did not want to accomplish anything extraordinary. OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #21

Just checking in with you today, oldbaldy1701E. MLAA Sep 2022 #22

Thanks. I am doing a tiny bit better. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Sep 2022 #23