Alabama thread!

Same old Saturday morning with a twist. I have to pay my taxes and fix my hot water heater.

 

I'll give you one guess at what I'm doing

 

Morning Jeff, I hate any kind of plumbing around the house. I always end up making 3 or 4 trips to the hardware store for something.

 

Just installed the trq replacements. Fit for the grill was a little off but it worked.

 

Good morning fellas big post, it’s been awhile since I’ve checked in, been so busy. Finally had some time now that I’m awake in the hospital from a motorcycle wreck (no head/back injuries), more on that below…but first happy news! Last weekend for the eclipse, me and my fiance (got engaged recently too) took a last minute trip to the Ozarks to do the ozark overlanding route and see the total eclipse coming right over. It was amazing! The trail was so diverse and fun: scenic maintained gravel mountain road, tight technical spots, rocky river beds, cool landmarks, amazing campsites on the water, and not exaggerating, at least 20+ water crossings, one of which I took on about 6 inches of water in the cab on the first day. That started to stink baaaaad after the 3rd day. By far my favorite trails in the south. And of course the total eclipse was spectacular, had a view of it 2,000ft up looking over the Ozarks! Def wanna go back





Now the bad news. Friday I was riding around town on my 1982 Honda silverwing I’ve been working on. In short, there was a pickup turning left that I couldn’t see. I didn’t have time to react, hit the back wheel/side of the truck, front flipped over the handlebars, and landed directly on my knees. Left kneecap broke and sent my femur into my hip fracturing the hip. Right knee was ok but ended up breaking my right tibia. Thankfully they took the impact and I didn’t even hit my head or anything else, very lucky to be alive. Had 2 surgeries so far, probably 2 more to go but I should make a full recovery, just can’t walk for awhile. Doctor said I may need a hip replacement before I’m 30! lol I know @gixxerphil rides too, be careful out there! Think I’m done riding after this lol

Loved this bike, probably totaled

 

Wow really great news on the engagement . Really bad news on the wreck . I know the feeling Ben there before. Hope you heal quickly and well.
Best of wishes to you and your soon to be wife. Healing takes time but your young and healthy.

 

Good morning Bama hope y'all have a great and safe Sunday. Going hiking today before it gets too hot.

 

Good morning David.

 

Damn Preston, hope you have a smooth recovery.

I LOVE that Silverwing.


I was thinking since you tagged me you might come up for the Big Frog Loop camp/motorcycle ride

 

Mornin fellas

 

Congratulations on the engagement. Looks like it was a great trip. Prayer for your full and hopefully speedy recovery.

 

Sup Jeff

 

Good morning everyone, have a great, safe and blessed Sunday.

 

Good morning David

 

Good morning Barrie

 

Good morning Phil.

 

Just hanging out at work. Walked into 8 pts

 

Just getting up to go to church. I stay up to late last night. It takes a long time to drain a 55 gallon hot water heater tank, but the elements are replaced and we have hot water again. Our water in Pelham sucks. There was so much calcium on the original heating elements, that one of they shorted out. The water heater is only 15 months old. I’m going to have to get some kind of water filter system.

 

Dang. Would one of those tankless deals do any better?