MARYLAND TACOMAS

I just ordered a new rear Michelin tire for my softail. Yesterday I installed a new battery and bought Amsoil V-Twin synthetic oils to do the engine, trans & primary. Gonna change all the fluids tomorrow, service the K&N air filter then I'm taking it up to my cabin. I still have to renew my registration. I plan to do some exploring of WV & W.Md this Fall, it's been sitting for too long.

 

Hell yeah. That thing should be interesting out at your cabin lol Don't polish it up too much cuz its gona get dirty quick

 

I'm very seriously considering that Softail. It's a 99 evo so carb'd but that's totally cool with me

 

Yea its gonna get dusty but I'll just rinse it off. I may offer it for trade for a enduro online and see what kind of trade offers I get.

 

Fuel injected is the way to go, I love mine. No choke just hit the button & go.

 

8 mile commute is how i deal with the mpg. Only fill up once or twice a month. If I actually go somewhere it gets like 18 mpg on the highway or we take my wife's car.

 

Yours is better than my buddy's all stock 2019 Tundra TRD Pro. Hes only getting 14-15 on the highway. Maybe the Pro's have steeper gearing...

 

To All Of You,

First and foremost, thank you all very much for your well wishes, concern and prayers. My wife and I appreciate this so much. I know that I’ve said this before but I have to say it again. You are the brothers and sisters I wish I was born with, and I will always consider you as such.

Sure, I joke around a lot, say dumb shit from time to time, and can generally blab on and on and that may seem like I just want to hear myself talk at times but what it means is that you all make just me feel so damn comfortable, it’s just easy to do. To be able share my good times and bad times.

In case you hadn’t heard, I was involved in a terrible accident this past Monday night on the way home from work. Thank God my wife Debbie took off that day. Unfortunately, we were discussing what we were going to have for dinner at that exact moment on the hands-free speakerphone built into the truck so she heard the entire thing. She also heard the aftermath of them freeing me from the overturned truck. Thank God again it was a newer Tacoma with the full air bag setup and Mobtown rock sliders. The truck went airborne and landed on the driver’s side. I feel like the sliders helped keep the side of the truck from crumpling more. Once I freed myself from my seatbelt I had to use my knife to deflate the airbags, then a great Samaritan, ex-military, helped me to pry open the passenger door and to climb out. It was a frantic experience because at the time fluids were running onto the hot engine and creating a lot of steam/smoke misinterpreted as fire. The entire time my phone was still on and my wife listening. I was transported to the hospital for my injuries and she had to drive past the still overturned truck. I did get the chance to finally talk to her to let her know I was going to the hospital and that I was not seriously injured.

When I got there they performed a couple chest xrays, a cat scan, a lot of poking and prodding, and finally x-rays of my right hand. As it turned out, besides the usual trauma, from seat belts and air bags, I also have a severely fractured 2nd metacarpal bone in my right hand from my knuckle to my wrist. It’s split nearly in half but not all the way. The operation this Tuesday will be with local anesthesia and a suture on the back of my hand and then screws to hold everything together while it heals.

I’ve been out of work all week taking pain/anti-inflammatory meds. My insurance company will handle everything and has assured me that the probability that the truck will be totaled is very high. I’m also gathering my receipts for all the aftermarket parts I added. Those will be covered as well.

I wish I could tell you more but that is all I know at this time. I will never forget that night, and the nightmares are intense, and will be with me for life. I haven’t slept much and will likely miss more work so I intend to limit my social media activity until this is over with, so I can concentrate on being strong for my wife and myself and try to recoup some of these lost hours if my company will allow it. I don’t want to exhaust the remainder of my vacation time recovering unless it’s absolutely required. Thank you all again, I know who reached out personally and will ultimately let you know personally. I'll be back. Until then please respect my wishes and save all your comments and questions until then. Thank you.

Love Y’all!
Debbie & Rob

 

Glad you’re alright, here’s to a speedy recovery man

 

Be well, and get well soon Roberto!

 

Thanks Seb! I greatly appreciate it Brother!

 

Thank you very much Randy. I appreciate it very much!

 

Thank you again John!

 

Best wishes for a speedy recovery @RobP62 ,sounds like you are “ Unbreakable “

 

Thank you William! I appreciate the kind words Brother!

 

<33333333 love you brother.

I wish I had time to donate to your bank. Just take it one day at a time, thats all any of us can do

 

You have a very kind heart Mason! I so appreciate your kind words!!! You know I love you as well! Thank you!

 

I thought you went to the cabin? I didnt do any wrenching today but I did some washing, finally.