Hey KIWI - thanks for the full name. I was racking my brain trying to remember that ICON's last name!! Oh, by the way, the pleasure was mine getting to chat with you!! Someday maybe we can ride to together!!
HEY NAPPER!!! My wife came in and woke me up about an hour ago and handed me a UPS box.. WAY COOL DUDE!! I REALLY appreciate the "extra" stuff and will spend MANY hours enjoying everything you sent during my recovery! If you EVER get over this way and wanna stop in let me know!! I live on gravel roads but a RIPPEN off-roader like you would have NO problem navigating them! Do yourselve a favor though and let me know when your are coming so I can give you directions!! Others have tried to find me using everything from Mapquest to Young Teds "Emergency Kit" and for some reason NOTHING works!! Its almost like I am PERMANANTLY lost!!
Enjoy Woodsy. Did you happen notice the UPS label? Well just finish getting the bike ready for Marquette. Looking forward to this enduro. It is my favorite. Tehn off on a week vacation. Heading on down to Chicago after Cooper Harbor and take in a couple of museum's.
OH Man Napperrapper I totally missed that one! I showed my wife and then took the box out in the garage to show Kadie!! She (Kadie) barked a tune out of her Pro Circuit Silencer that sounded something like "braptellllhimmittssbrapppniceeenotttobeeforgottennn" and I assured her that you hadnt forgotten her!!!!
Thanks again Napper - I was up till 5 am playing!!!!!!!!
Good luck on your racing this weekend (have a BLAST) and have a GREAT vacation (if its bike museums I have to here about it!! - VACATION REPORT TIME!!!) :thumb:
Woodsy
Anyone interested in "Proper Addressing Methods" take a look at this!! Napper does it right!!
Bikes will come and riders may go,
The art of getting lost is something one should know.
So where does one learn this knack?
Get a flashlight and let’s go back.
Deer hunting is at hand
So it’s time to place the stand.
Woodsy is still a child,
Not totally familiar with the wild.
His father sets up to wait for a rack,
Woodsy goes further down the two track.
Although it is still night,
Soon the trees reveal a light.
Could this be some miracle?
No, Woodsy simply made a circle.
To the query of assistance,
He said he would keep his distance.
So off he goes to find his spot,
But get there, he does not.
As one good turn deserves another,
He is soon back to the partner of his mother.
The art of getting lost is not new,
And just mastered by a few.
To those who believe it’s easy,
It is much more fun with Woodsy.
Some may have the Holy Grail.
We have Woodsy’s Beloved Boon Trail.
So just you wait and see,
One day we’ll say – Let’s Ride Woodsy.
hahahahahahaha, I should have known better then to EVER let you near my Dad there Inca!! That situation was HILARIOUS to say the least!! Someday, while bench racing around a Boon fire, I will have to disclose a little more of those "lost with Woodsy" tales!
My goodness, you are REALLY getting sharp with those poems :)
Welcome Home Timer!
Woodsy
I heard from a big birdie that you have made a trip to the doctor. If it was to check your physical condition, how about letting us in on the results.
Disclaimer; The big birdie was not the waitress from hell - Renie.
Here is an official update on my Post –Op condition. Last Monday I did go to the Neuro-Surgeon for a follow-up visit and got straight “A”s on my progress. I am at FULL stride on my walking and, BELIEVE IT OR NOT, can now stand upright for extended periods with NO paralysis from the waist down (this was a main problem before surgery). I am required to walk at least 10 minutes @ 3 times per day and have been able to increase that to 15 minutes (the surgeon would like to see me at 30 minute intervals within 3 months, I am only at 1 month so my OUTSTANDING progress is obvious!!). Currently I “pain out” (by this I mean it feels like someone is building a fire on my leg/butt) at around 15 minutes and the Doctor says that is when I am suppose to stop. The purpose for the walking is to try and prevent “nerve lesions” or scar tissue from forming on my sciatic nerve. I take this issue VERY seriously and do what the Doctors tell me!!
I have developed another abnormal condition (not that “normalcy" has EVER been a virtue I possessed) since I had the Ti Rods and Cage installed at L5/S1. If you can recall, I also have some pretty bad damage at L3/L4. The disc in this spot was also ruptured pre-surgery and my surgeon chose NOT to deal with it at this first surgery. At the time I was having NO symptoms from the rupture and they (the Doctors) will not mess around with ANY major surgery unless there are symptoms. Well, now since surgery I have developed the symptoms associated with L3! I have complete numbness on the outer side of my left leg (about a 5 inch swath coming from my hip and all the way to the top of the knee-cap) Along the bottom edge of this numbness I have severe burning- kinda like someone is running a soldering gun tip along the bottom edge of my thigh. Included with this is some noticeable loss of muscle strength in the same area.
I explained all this to my Doctor and asked if he had any idea of when this may let up. He seemed to think that it is possible that my brace could be causing part of the problems. He really wants to wait until I am out of the brace before he considers the options! I told him about the second opinion I had received from the folks in Chicago. I explained to him that the Neuro-Surgeon at the clinic (this is the place that Young Ted and Connie got me involved with) knew him well and had nothing but GREAT things to say about his work! He liked that! I also explained their suggestion that I strongly consider the Charite Artificial Disc if the L3 were to be repaired. My Doctor said, “as a matter of fact I was involved with the study and you may very well be a candidate for the disc – we will cross that bridge if/when we get there”.
This would mean another major surgery – actually more intense then the one I have already went thru. Last time it was a 5 hour surgery and was all performed thru my back. This one would have to be done thru the front and would involve moving organs out of the way and possibly cutting some muscles – this alone can create complications and the surgery is around 7 hours.. We chatted a little about all this but the bottom line is – I have to get beyond my last surgery first!!
I have an appointment in 2 weeks to have more x-rays done to determine if bone growth is taking place and how my body is dealing with the Titanium Cage, screws and rods. Depending upon what they find at that time, I will know more about when I will be out of this brace and on to rehab/pt. The doctor seemed to think that 2 more months may be a possibility :thumb: !!!
As in ALL injuries/surgery repair jobs, pain control is a major factor. Major surgery of any type is usually followed with a regiment of pain drugs. Sciatic pain certainly falls into the “drug control” arena. When all this started out I was on Morphine and Vicodin in some pretty big doses. I was able to drop the Morphine shortly after my hospital stay and was put on 1500 mil of Vicodin, Flexeril (an anti-muscular spasm drug), and a drug that is used in the fight against Epilepsy called Neurontin. Apparently the Neurontin serves as an anti-spasmatic for nerves. There were frequent times that I could literally feel my sciatic nerve pulsating down the back of leg and back up to my spine – OUUUUCH! The Neurontin has been a HUGELY successful drug for me and the nasty side of Narcotics – addictiveness – is not as severe with Neurotin!! For the past 5 days I have been Vicodin FREE and only using the Neurotin and the Flexiril!! This is a MAJOR accomplishment considering I have been on Vicodin since November of last year! I really don’t like taking drugs and have a GOAL of being drug free as soon as I possibly can!!
Now, what does all the above info have to do with you all? First of all, I CERTAINLY would not be in my normally abnormal uplifted frame of mind that I am in most of the time if it weren’t for you folks! The bantering back and forth that is done on this website is a MAJOR uplift to me!! I look forward to seeing what is new daily and I THOUROUGHLY enjoy ALL of the teasing and rasing that you guys put out!! Also, the ride reports and OUTSTANDING photo’s, without a doubt, play a HUGE part in my “successful progress” thus far! As I have said before, I owe a HUGE thank-you to each
for playing your part! I talked to the Doctor about “cycle therapy” :) once I am completely fused and he said, absoulutly YES – JUST TAKE IT EASY, and rehab slowley!!! With that said, It is completely possible that late this fall I may be back on a bike :ride: :thumb: !!! Of course, I will be riding SLOWLY and it also depends entirely on the L3 problems, but it is my understanding that the rehab for that surgery is no where near as bad as what I am going thru!!
Can you tell that I am sticking with OPTIMISM about it all? My goals may seem lofty and even non-obtainable but that’s the trail I choose to follow! I mentioned to Young Ted the thought of getting together as early as this fall for a “slow paced Woodsy rehab ride” with me riding one of my electric start TTR’s and asked if he thought this was “looking to far ahead”. In his usual upbeat way he responds with “to far ahead nothing, you should be looking even farther down the trail of getting back on Kadie”!! Now that’s the kind of support that keeps me growing and I am getting a TON of that from all of you, yessiree ya’ll, its WORKING :thumb:
Woodsy
Woodsy, my prayers continue to be for you for a quick mend. Your progress sounds fantastic! It sounds like you have the right attitude - follow the doctors orders, but challenge yourself to make the goals he sets.
The abdominal surgery you may have to have to fix your disc ultimately is not bad. It's probably close to what I had this past winter, since they opened me up pretty good and moved most everything around in there. Initially it's weird because I could tell my stomach and intestines were shifting around after the sugery trying to find "home" again! Now things are pretty good. And I got to get on a bike in 5 weeks post-op! The only thing I have trouble with now is a permanent numb spot on my left side, ocassional scar lesions (feels like someone just sliced me with a razor for a split second) and also, they didn't line me up right when they sewed be back together (it's obvious that I'm 1/2 inch left of center from top to bottom). Hint - make them draw "alignment marks" on your belly before they do the surgery!
Looking forward to getting together with you in the next few days! Don't get lost on the way!
Sure thing it's working Woodsy. That big birdie was a vulture,(not a Venture), looking for a meal. Whatever it takes to keep you moving, it's going to be done. This is of course why Terry came up with IWAAC. Which by the way is going along nicely, as you soon will see. Everything is not one way either, for your own antics prompt what we do. Thanks for being you and if there is an MTR president, you have to be it.
Mark: I am looking forward to getting together with you soon too! Just let me know when and I'll set the compass, I mean clock, I mean both!!!
Ted: From everything I have been reading here I would agree that you are "stoking the fire for my steamin" :) Without a doubt, you have more steam then anybody I know! Thanks for sharing it with ALL of us! About this IWAAC business, hmmmmm, you have me concerned! I truely am honored at the thought of being nominated President but would be concerned with my ability to lead! In less of course the Clubs main agenda would be one of getting and staying LOST!!
If that were the case, then, yes - I feel like I could probably campain with the best of them!! :)
Me thinkest that ol Woodsy ist not the only one whooo is a hooooooot here :nener:
1st of all, Mister Smarty Pants Yzman, Its NEVER my problem cause I ALWAYS know that I may not be home for a couple days whenever I headout riding - the "problem" belongs to the people who follow me into the abyss :)
2nd of all, if I truely did as you think I did I would end up at the parking area in exactly 12 hours! :yeehaw:
3rdly, If #2 is correct (and it is!) there would be NO need for burnt squirrel dinners or for Young Teds "Woodsys Emergency Kits" as the longesssst ride would be 12 hours! Leave at 8:am and be at Renies by 9 for Din Din!
Now Don, you and I both know from experience that the above NEVER happens!!
Obviously, your theory is flawed, my watch is a WATCH and I am still LOST :nener:
If only the rest of these YAHOOS could be as wise as Woodsy....
Discussions of potential recovery plans, organ rearrangements, insults, slander, accusations of ignorance … everyone to their respective corners!
Woodsy: the concept that ‘Owls are Wise’ is just a myth; simple folk lore.
YZMAN: however, ‘Owls are vicious, sharp taloned, killing machines with a faulty digestive tract’ is scientific fact; you can take it to the bank!
You two need to understand that Woodsy’s proclivity for directional malfeasance is likely linked to a faulty gene arising from his inhalation of excessive levels of partially combusted 2 Stroke Oil admixed with liberal quantities of “Knobby Smoke” and chain lube. Many riders of big bore 2 strokes suffer the same malady … especially after they have also consumed large amounts of burnt squirrel which contain trace quantities of Tetra-Nitro-Get-Lostium … a rare earth compound recently discovered in the woods of western, lower Michigan and known to disrupt geomagnetic force lines when located in the vicinity of large chunks of aluminum metal isolated from grounding by rubber strips.
Despite the seriousness of this matter, there does appear to be hope! Research recently published in the Polish Journal of Medical Fiascos reports that implantation of titanium rods above the sphincter has mysteriously resulted in ‘geomagnetic realignment’ for many directionally crippled individuals. While potentially encouraging news, some loss of control of the sphincter has been reported in middle-aged males …
I thought you two deserve a bit of arbitration.
Your friendly, always willing to help, local scientist,
You know, something just occured to me (my wife calls this an epiphany - I call it GROUNDBREAKING news that my brain is working again). After the last contest between Father Nelson and I, "Dueling Bikes" I believe, Judge Mweissen stepped down as Judge/Jury/Reffery and, to my dismay, Chief BRIBE RECEIVER. Thereby leaving a position open for someone like Commander Nestrick!
There is an old saying from my generation (pay attention here cause I have used this philosophy MANY times and it works!). That saying goes like this "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance - BAFFLE THEM WITH B>S> :) Nestrick - you are the opitamy of this saying!!! :nener: You would CERTAINLY fill the gapeing void that Mark left when he resigned!
I hereby nominate and elect Terry as Chief Judge of ALL indescriminate issues that may arise between myself and anyone else on this board :rotfl: Oh, please read section 8 of paragraph 354 of your new rule book! There are new bylaws that govern accepting bribes - this was written because certain lowlifes from our own ranks got caught in this dasterdly act - think of it!! :ugg:
Anyway, welcome to your new position Terry and Ha Ha Sucker - That should keep ya busy for a while (ask Mark, he'll tell you all about it!!
Now, about your comment: "Discussions of potential recovery plans, organ rearrangements, insults, slander, accusations of ignorance … everyone to their respective corners!"
And to think you havent even met us yet and this is your first day on the job! :yikes:
Woodsy :grin:
Oh yea, one more thing Judge Nestrick - your comment "You two need to understand that Woodsy’s proclivity for directional malfeasance is likely linked to a faulty gene" should probably be evaluated for its content! You see, I always buy my "genes" from Sears and they dont sell no faulty stuff!!
Not only that, but you probalby dont want to use language like that around people like Father Nelson because, welllll, because any thought that you may be wearig faulty genes could get you into REAL trouble, minumally, a 'half nelson" - BROTHER - YE BE WARNED!!
Woodsy
It has also been said that: "It is but an extremely fine line that separates genius from insanity" ... knowing upon which side of this line one is located could take all the fun out of living ... for the time being, I prefer to remain "lost" in this regard. Some folks are lost in the woods ... others are just lost. I my case, I was never found!
Regarding your proclamation of me to the elevated post of Judge ad nauseum ... I respectfully request that you forward all future conflicts to my office at the following address:
Judge ad Nauseum, His Honor T. J. Nestrick
104 West Wacky Woad, Suite TCDD
Dioxinville, MI 48642-2378
While this office does not administer capital punishment ... it does often remediate issues via chemical punishment ... all who might consider "annoying" Woodsy should take heed that life-long, painful itching in embarrassing locations is well within my grasp as a chemist. Since my new post is pro bono, I expect to gain substantial sustenance from the sale of antidotes to those who sufficiently repent of their infractions regarding Woodsy and his 'problems with direction' ... a schedule of available antidote pricing will follow soon ... don't mess up before then!
Wait, when did I resign??? It wasn't bribes! They were written off as tax deductions, and therefore qualify as campaign financing! :moon: This is a known practice among all politicians. So "Judge Nestrick" will have to be elected by his peers just as I was.. I think that's only fair. :nener:
Now, Dr. Nestrikavich, do titanium rods align with the north pole, facing poor Mr. Woodsy eternally south when on the trail? Woodsy, sounds like you'd better start your rides like in Wolverine so you can get your way home....
Oh yeah, Woodsy, would you be up for Thursday lunch at Turks in Nunica? This is closer to your home, and may be easier for you.
Oh my goodness, is it possible that Woodsy has made a mistake in this appointment? My conspearitor, I mean coheart - Young Ted, would be happy to have someone in the Judgeships chair as this has been vacant to long! I will have to do some research and see if I can find that posting where you officially RESIGNED there X-Judge Mweissen. Shouldnt be to hard cause it was right after "Dueling BIkes" and the raucous of the "Duke Out in the Trails".. Seems that you called it a tie and then you party pooped on us :laugh: :laugh:
Any whoooooo, those BRIBES were underhanded (I am telling you guys, when you accept ANYTHING from Nelson it is UNDERHANDED - well, at least suspitious :) ) and I am sure that those "campain funds" have some dirt on them somewhere! :nener:
Guess I have some research to do before this gets out of hand....
Woodsy
One day you're nothing ... the next you're promoted to Judge ... shortly thereafter the appointment is contested ... now I find myself in limbo ... and finally, I may get booted from the bench only to reappear as Founder of the IWAAC'ers group ... sleeping at the wheel is not advisable in this forum!
Regarding Mark's question concerning the affect of titanium rods on Woodsy's internal compass which apparently suffers terminal malfunctions of the "directometer" ... remember, I already explained to you:
" ... implantation of titanium rods above the sphincter has mysteriously resulted in ‘geomagnetic realignment’ for many directionally crippled individuals ..."
How can I make this any clearer ... the titanium interacts as a positronic interference pattern which deflects the geomagnetic lines back into alignment despite the presence of trace quantities of Tetra-Nitro-Get-Lostium absorbed by Woodsy from eating all those burnt squirrel dinners.
Unfortunately, there are the aforementioned side effects to be considered [see previous post] ... as well as the fact that said realignment occurs in three dimensions ... not just the two most dirt bikers contend with ... hence, it is entirely possible that Woodsy may also suffer misdirection in the "up and down" directions as well as his current east, west, north, and south dilemma.
Science is never exacting when applied in the field ...
Your Honor Nestrick: Dont worry about a thing as far as your appointment goes, the bench is wide enough and there are PLENTY of knee boots to wade thru the... around for everyone - having two Judges in the fold is fine! Besides, we can always promote Mark to appeals court! :rotfl:
ALL YOU WOULD BE WOODSY ANNOYERS BETTER READ THE FINE JUDGES PREVIOUS POSTING!! It could leave you scratching!
So Terry, what you are saying is that no matter WHAT direction I go now I am LOST?? Oh well, it least now my problem is solved - I must have had Titanium in my system since birth :laugh:
Woodsy
Thank you all for taking the time to explain the finer details of the inner workings of the human internal compass network or in Woodsy's case "The Random Direction Generator".
My eyes have now become browner to reflect the content of all I have absorbed.
When I finally have the pleasure (and I use that term as I would to describe a sloppy bowel movement) I will be sure to bring many small, bright and shiny objects to "influence" any situation in which I may find myself.
Thanks for joining me for lunch today, it was great to see you. You're looking great! To the rest of you, Woodsy came in with a Penton T-shirt, gym shorts and running shoes, looking like he just ran in from Ravenna. The back brace was the only giveaway, and then it initially just looked like some perverse kidney belt.
Once a judge, always a judge. Resignations, delibirate or accidental are not allowed under Rule 29. Judge MWeissen was called fair, honest and straight shootin on 4/4/04, and will always be that. It is simply his character. I have to stick up for him because I gave him the title to start with.
A call went out a while back for a yahoo to come forth with information about the card to Scottie from Renie. I haven't seen any results yet so am in the process of seeing what can be done to help this Beloved Lost Woodsy character. More to follow when available.
Young Ted
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