The ULTIMATE vs thread!

[Leader Desslock]

Leader Desslock versus.... A CAR!!!

The winner? I'd call it a draw, but since I'm not game for a rematch, I'll give it to the car as a TKO.

Yes, I got hit by a car today. Or rather, I HIT a car today. While cycling. I had the right of way, she came off a side street, she pulled out in front of me, and I ran into its driver's front quarter panel at around 27 MPH. My knees put two solid dents in the quarter panel, and my face went through the windshield.

Through.

I was not knocked unconscious, and in fact, I walked away from the crash, dragging my bike behind me. Had a cop not been there to throw in the towel, I think I could've come back in the next round.

Emergency services arrived in response to the large puddle of blood I left on the ground. Not drops; puddle.

The nice folks at the fire department put the restraint collar on me, hooked me up to an IV, strapped me to the back board, and I got a nice ride to the hospital in an ambulance. I was disappointed that they didn't use the siren, but in retrospect, maybe that's best.

My glasses, I'm told by the officer at the scene, were completely destroyed. But if their sacrifice kept my eyes from getting showered with glass, they're the best investment I ever made.

Did I mention that my face went through the windshield? When I sat up and heard the tinkle of glass, I thought, "That can't be good." I put my hands to my face and felt: first, a lot of glass, and second, a lot of blood. I picked out the larger shards I could find, then hopped off the hood to look at my bike. Any TRUE cyclist would've checked his bike FIRST, but at that point, I thought it had enough experience to take care of itself.

As I reached down to look at my bike, I noticed that my hands and arm looked like I'd been in a fight with Reidar. Head wounds bleed a lot. I did a quick personal damage assessment, then decided it'd be best to sit down on the curb and maybe call 911. The car wasn't going anywhere, there were plenty of witnesses, and I figured I'd leave them to sort it out.

I dragged my bike to the side and leaned forward to prevent myself from bleeding all over... well, everything. That's where the puddle formed. I pulled some more glass out of my face, then decided to take a picture of the damage to the car, for posterity's sake. Took one of myself, but frankly, you don't want to see it. I figure I'll save that one for the insurance adjuster. ;-)

So at the hospital, I got to have my first CAT scan. They wouldn't take off the neck brace until they scanned my neck for damage. I told them I'd know if there was damage, but they get picky about these things.

Anyone here ever have a CAT scan? Did you see/hear/smell anything weird when you did? When the beam passed over my skull, I saw strange flashes of purple & blue color, and smelled a strange industrial smell for a moment. Happened several times. That happen to anyone else? Weird.

End result: 15 stitches to put my nose back together, a few stiches in the forehead, and some in the side of my nose. I'm sure it would hurt if it wasn't for the painkillers they put me on. All I'm feeling is groovy at the moment.

I haven't seen the bike yet. Cops have it at the impound lot. I figure the front wheel is a loss. Given how fast I hit the car, I'm just hoping I didn't bend the fork.

All in all, I came out of this crash MUCH better than the last time I got hit by a car. I didn't walk right for a year, last time.

So... anyone else have a bad day? It kinda sucked for me. Oh, it's gonna hurt in the morning.



Remember that video with the basketballs being passed back and forth? Yeah, I really wish the driver had seen the moonwalking gorilla. :lol:

[Ken-Ohki]

Oh my dear god. Well, all in all I'm glad you're well enough to get on the internet. You've got a great sense of humor about you too so I'll take it you're recovering well. Thanks for the info.

[Kagura]

OMG... I hope that you will be ok. Geez... I bet that was a mess as it was painful. I am glad that you got glasses that took that impact and didn't shatter into your eyes as if it did, you could have been made blind. I have gotten numerous CAT scans before so I know what you are talking about. Usually they say don't look directly into the beam as it passes over you. I did once, and I saw those same colors! lol That X-ray machine does smell strange and industrial-like. The MRI ones smell weird too. In a way, you should have probably left the glass shards in because by pulling out the large ones, you unplugged the wounds fully and allowed the blood to flow out. :( I hope they gave you a strong painkiller. No doubt your whole face is going to be swollen and black and blue tomorrow!! :( If they didn't give you something heavy duty for the pain, go smoke something stronger! :P Seriously, get well soon! *hugs*

[Gray]

Seriously, Desslock, post this pictures. You'll be famous!

[animegurl]

When I read this my mouth was hanging open.... especialy when I read the stiches part... OUCH! I hope you recover well! :huggles:

[Haro!]

LD is gonna be the next Chuck Norris.

[Tuna]

I notice you didn't even mention the driver...no reason - just thought it was amusing...
:3

Yeesh...biking can be hazardous...good to hear you're doing okay though!
^_^

[Leader Desslock]

I'll try to post the ones of the car when I get home. I'm staying with family tonight just in case I have a concussion, so I can't upload the pics tonight.

I'm not sure the ones of my face even came out, because there was quite a lot of blood on my phone by that point.

And on my shorts, my shoes, my shirt (which is torn) and really everywhere else. The tech that came in to wash the blood off me spent about 5 minutes scrubbing just my left arm. I have very few cuts on my left arm, so it all came from my face.

I think the cut on my left elbow came from the windshield wiper, quite honestly. I hope I broke those too.

[Justinian]

**** dude...hope you aren't too bent out of shape in the morning... That really sucks, hitting a car and all.

[Kagura]

lol! Well, you are taking this well. I got to give you credit for that! If I were you I would have stayed with family too. Concussions are nothing to mess with and the thing is if they suddenly appear and get serious enough, you won't even realize you have one. I have had a few before and I didn't even know I had one until I started coming out of it. Best thing for you to do is to relax, watch some good TV, and get some rest.

[Leader Desslock]

I notice you didn't even mention the driver...no reason - just thought it was amusing...
:3
Oh, you wanna hear about the driver? She was FINE. She was in the car with her grandmother and some kids. All I heard was "Nononononono...." coming out of the car. She was fine right up until she started being questioned by authorities (through a translator, since she only spoke Spanish), at which point she actually fainted in a bout of hysterics.

Yeah, lady... you don't have so much as a bruise. I'm really feelin' bad for you. Sorry to bleed all over your car, it must be SOOOOOO frickin' traumatic for you. Let me get up off this back board and apologize properly.

Why the hysterics? Well, I heard some of this from the EMS crews afterwards. Evidently, she didn't own the car; it was her uncle's. And she has a Mexican driver's license. I'm guessing that somewhere, the translation went awry. She got a ticket for what happened, since she was illegally in the wrong. I'm guessing she heard that as "You will now be dragged to jail and deported in front of your children" because that's the kind of reaction she had.

I told all the ER staff, if they saw her (since she was coming in too) to tell her I was fine and in good spirits. I don't harbor any ill will toward her; she just wasn't looking for the moonwalking gorilla.

[superplough]

Oh my gowd.. wow. Sheesh. Ouch. Well I'm glad it was nothing more serious, but still.. ouch.

[Kagura]

Well, it is a good thing that her and everyone else didn't get injured. Its just a shame that you did. I will have to say by being in good spirits that is good. Being depressed or whatever during injuries can actually make the pain worse. Also, by not holding any kind of grudge against her shows that you are a forgiving person and there should be more people like you in the world that can forgive a person when he or she makes a mistake.

[Tidusauron12]

Well, I don't know what to say. Desslock isn't invincible... I think we all will leave this thread realizing this today.

[germanturkey]

pictures or its a lie... :P

hope you get better soon.

and yeah, i've had a cat scan before. didn't smell anything bad. didn't see any lights either. they do shine a laser to position the thing correctly though.

[Sushikins]

Glad your safe, LD, and hope you get better soon. I must say I was surprised when I saw your name attached to a vs. thread, too bad you didn't quite come out on top.

[Nami]

O_O That sounds painful. I hope you get well soon.

[Samurai Drifter]

Wow, that sucks. You seem to have better luck than my Japanese friend though, those close quarters have taken their toll- the same thing has happened to him no less than two or three times, once with a truck I believe.

[emotoaster]

I got to say LD, only real mean head butt cars.

/cheers!

[tenshi_a]

Well, I don't know what to say. Desslock isn't invincible... I think we all will leave this thread realizing this today.

He sounds very nearly invincible to me...!

No broken bones or anything... that's good... but those bruises are going to hurt so much in the morning!

Enjoy the painkillers, and remember to stop using them once you don't need them... (all these ex-celebrities forget to do that)

[Soluzar]

Desslock's bravery and stoicism became as legendary as his intelllect and wit with this post.

[throughhim413]

Desslock, this is because you don't post enough in the video game forum. If you did, you'd clearly know that you don't start by taking on the boss. You've got to level up a bit first. I'm not just talking riding either. Start taking out small animals, then rollerbladers (they're always in the way of bikers anyway), from there, pick off the weaker bikers one by one. THEN you might be ready to take on the car.

In all seriousness, glad you're okay. Sounds like a pretty crazy accident. My dad is a big biker and I'm always worried this kind of **** will happen to him. I do want to check one thing the doctors might not have though. Your response to the following inquiry should be enough to know.

For all intensive purposes, would you say you're all right?

[blackknight]

Sheesh...women drivers... *gets lynched* Seriously though, the only motor vehicle accidents or near-accidents I've been in, whether I was a passenger, driver, or riding my bike, have been caused by women drivers. Well, women and Pennsylvanians, sometimes Pennsylvanian women. Stereotypes they may be, but...

We're going to have to hunt this woman down. She almost killed our future vice-president with her ignorance and poor driving.

Get well soon, O great and logical one.

[Shiroiyuki]

For all intensive purposes, would you say you're all right?

Intents AND purposes.

That one is for you, Dessy, because I know you won't be on for a bit ^_^.


I'm so glad you are alright, don't scare me like that! I know I said I wouldn't post in this thread, but here I am *sigh*.

Talk to you soon, my Blue Man. :wub:

[throughhim413]

:P *I* know that. That's why it was a test to see if Desslock was still himself. Of course, now I had to suffer through typing that grammatical atrocity AND we'll never know the truth. Did you read my whole post? Guessing not... -_-;

[Shiroiyuki]

:P *I* know that. That's why it was a test to see if Desslock was still himself. Of course, now I had to suffer through typing that grammatical atrocity AND we'll never know the truth. Did you read my whole post? Guessing not... -_-;

No, I did.

It was just my way of helping out a friend in need...

Besides, that 'mistake' was an affront to my good nature, boy. :P

[throughhim413]

We'll just leave it at that then. Your edit to your post made me appreciate for the first time what an amazing difference a choice of smilies can make.

[Bernard_Monsha]

Damned Dess. I hope you heal quickly and get your stitches out soon. I also hope that woman had insurance. On a lighter note, welcome to the facial scar club. The one thing you can look forward too after you mend is the fact indeed chicks do dig scars. So you can become Don Desslock de Azul and be chased around by haunted statues of angry fathers.

[Vaikyuko]

Jesus, Desslock. It sounds like you're going to be all right, but...wow.

Hopefully you heal quick, eh?

[tenshi_a]

On a lighter note, welcome to the facial scar club.

By the sound of things, he's not going to look so "Leader Desslock", but is going to look a bit more "Captain Harlock" instead.

...that's way cooler! :D

(but he'll still be blue)

[Caster13]

By the sound of things, he's not going to look so "Leader Desslock", but is going to look a bit more "Captain Harlock" instead.

Beat me to it. And since this is the case, Trefellin will now be a HUGE fan of yours.

[Suiko Eiji]

I could see a normal AN thread like this talking about how someone was nearly hit by a car or had a small accident. Leave it to Desslock to make it downright epic!

But, in all seriousness, glad you weren't hurt any more than you were. Hope you feel better soon and everything else comes out (like the stitches) just fine!

I had the right of way, she came off a side street, she pulled out in front of me, and I ran into its driver's front quarter panel at around 27 MPH.

It all makes sense!

[goddessofanime]

Desslock really is the Toughest man on AN.


I'm glad you're okay.

[Leader Desslock]

pictures or its a lie... :P

Well, as it happens, the front page of the paper can accomodate you...

http://www.havasunews.com/content/articles/2008/04/02/news/doc47f454ae39975775073029.jpg

Yeah, that was just what I wanted to see first thing this morning when I woke up. Notice that my bicycle is right beside me, because I am a real cyclist.

The guy behind me is testing for spinal injuries (even though I told him I was fine), and the guy kneeling beside me put in an IV about as painlessly as I've ever felt it done. I thanked him very specifically for his talent, because any man who can put in an IV needle without me feeling it deserves high praise.

Yeah, a Harlock avatar might be appropriate for a little while... -_-; Harlock's scar is way cooler, though. My scar is gonna look more like that chick from They Are My Noble Masters.

How do I feel this morning? Well, I've found a few stiff muscles, but that's it. I haven't even bothered with the painkillers. I keep reaching to take off or adjust my glasses, which aren't there.

I'm glad to see I didn't imagine things, and that my face did go all the way THROUGH the windshield. I was worried that maybe I'd exaggerated, but there's the proof.

[DavenIII]

You ever think that maybe the guy putting the IV in wasn't especially skilled and that you were just thinking about some other things while it was happening.

Well I'm glad you're Ok now (What kinda drugs did they give ya), how's your face? my sister had a bad accident like that once had to get a buncha stiches on her forehead and elected to have some plastic surgery to cover it up (she was 17 at the time so I don't blame her) wondering if its bad enough that you would think about that, or are you just GAR and want to show off you're battle wounds.

anyhow, next time try not to fight out of your Weight Class, bad things can happen when you're out weighted by a couple thousand pounds :P

(PS BTW, I bet the driver wasn't drunk and was just dumb :P)

[Shiroiyuki]

Tch, hello to you, too. I haven't been, like, up worrying or anything....


<_<

[Leader Desslock]

I tried to write you a long letter last night, but IE ate it! I sent a long one this morning!

*sigh*

I didn't break my nose in the crash, but she's gonna punch me in the nose and break it for not calling.

Oh, well. I guess it's time to call out Arthur's infamous battle cry:

Not in the face! Not in the face!

[Shiroiyuki]

I tried to write you a long letter last night, but IE ate it! I sent a long one this morning!

*sigh*

I didn't break my nose in the crash, but she's gonna punch me in the nose and break it for not calling.

Oh, well. I guess it's time to call out Arthur's infamous battle cry:

Not in the face! Not in the face!

Well, I'm glad you are alright. Coulda called me...but, hey, I'm uh....understanding? *thinks for a second* Yeah, yeah that sounds good.

^_^ All is well, love.

[animegurl]

Well, as it happens, the front page of the paper can accomodate you...

http://www.havasunews.com/content/articles/2008/04/02/news/doc47f454ae39975775073029.jpg

Wow desslock! That looks like it hurts... I hope you have a better day today... :huggles:

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Gonna make me sound like an *******, but, can I see the pictures?

Also since you seem to be keeping a somewhat sunny mood about this, I have a question.

When you get stabbed like with a shard of glass or a throwing knife or even Oddjob's hat, are you supposed to try and pull it out or just leave it for a trained professional to extract?

Also, if this happened to me, I'd have posted pics. If I had pictures of my triple hernia surgery, I'd totally post 'em. You gonna be upturned by prons?

[Trefellin]

Seriously though, the only motor vehicle accidents or near-accidents I've been in, whether I was a passenger, driver, or riding my bike, have been caused by women drivers.

When I was in kindergarten I saw a woman hit a kid with her car. He was totally asking for it though.

Beat me to it. And since this is the case, Trefellin will now be a HUGE fan of yours.

If he wears a cape... totally! :)


From the description I was expecting much more blood than in the picture. Really, I imagined there would be way more blood. Equal to the worst botched pro wrestling bleed ever. Still, look at that windshield! Jeez dude, I can't say that you're lucky but... um yeah, you should be glad that your relatively in one piece.

If it was me that was hit, I might have lost it.

[Holy Knight]

Oh wow, glad you're alright. Another story to add to an impressive repertoire, eh? If you got a scar out of it, you get to say "I was trying to save my home planet, but I got there just when it blew up. Now this is all I have to show for it, it's my pride".

Now, were you wearing a helmet? This is why they tell kids to wear helmets! Helmets can indeed save your life. Wouldn't want Desslock to lose his precious left side of the brain, else we'd never have such verbose posts again. :(

[Ikari Warrior]

...you can become Don Desslock de Azul and be chased around by haunted statues of angry fathers.

As if he doesn't have enough problems being chased around by Shiro...

[Bisu]

http://www.havasunews.com/content/articles/2008/04/02/news/doc47f454ae39975775073029.jpg Good Lord. That's...really something. Can't see much of your face, though. But maybe that's for the better. (Red version of Desslock?)

Anyway, glad it wasn't too serious. Hopefully you'll get back to cycling in no time. Also, since you've been hit by a car while on your bicycle once before (as you mentioned, I believe), I think I'd personally be too paranoid to ever get back on my bike again.

[tenshi_a]

Well, as it happens, the front page of the paper can accomodate you...
As long as the headline wasn't "Man puts head through windscreen imitating Naruto", you're alright. ;)

Now, were you wearing a helmet? This is why they tell kids to wear helmets! Helmets can indeed save your life. Wouldn't want Desslock to lose his precious left side of the brain, else we'd never have such verbose posts again. :(

They probably got him to take it off so they could administer medical wizardry.

Of the cyclists I know, some of them wear helmets as though their life depended on it (funnily enough), and the others... one of them states flat out that if he falls off his bike and he's wearing a helmet, he might live and end up brain damaged, so he doesn't wear one, since he'd rather be dead than brain damaged. :(

[Soluzar]

Of the cyclists I know, some of them wear helmets as though their life depended on it (funnily enough), and the others... one of them states flat out that if he falls off his bike and he's wearing a helmet, he might live and end up brain damaged, so he doesn't wear one, since he'd rather be dead than brain damaged. :(
I thought... the law required them in England.

[Fobb]

Seriously, Desslock, post this pictures. You'll be famous!
I concur.

On a serious note, thats some crazy stuff. Glad you're okay. If you were in AZ, you'd not only be dead, but your dead body would be busy being cursed out by the driver. The drivers here are so bad, its not even funny.

So you gonna sue for everying? I didn't read anything past the first post, sorry if you had written some updates.

[Reidar]

The car never stood a chance.

At least your bike story is less pathetic than mine. Once, on a downhill ride, I instinctively braked for a squirrel that suddenly ran into my path (he knew what he was doing, I'm sure). I flew over the handlebars and ate rock. The walk home was long, bloody, and magically delicious.

I usually just lie about it and say that I got attacked by a pack of wolverines.

Godspeed in your recovery.

[DavenIII]

The car never stood a chance.

At least your bike story is less pathetic than mine. Once, on a downhill ride, I instinctively braked for a squirrel that suddenly ran into my path (he knew what he was doing, I'm sure). I flew over the handlebars and ate rock. The walk home was long, bloody, and magically delicious.

I usually just lie about it and say that I got attacked by a pack of wolverines.

Godspeed in your recovery.

from this post I can conclude that Reidar's face is NOT stronger then concrete, this is a surprise, I guess I learn something everyday.

[Reidar]

That would be true had I been killed.

[DavenIII]

That would be true had I been killed.

Not so, it had mercy on you.

[Caster13]

Didn't think you looked like that Desslock.

I concur.

On a serious note, thats some crazy stuff. Glad you're okay. If you were in AZ, you'd not only be dead, but your dead body would be busy being cursed out by the driver. The drivers here are so bad, its not even funny.

So you gonna sue for everying? I didn't read anything past the first post, sorry if you had written some updates.


I was in AZ in Feb.. If you think THAT'S bad, then try comming to Jersey. Arizona is a piece of cake to drive, except you just have to get used to the left turn lanes (I had no idea how to do those things). Last time I heard Jersey has the third worst drivers in the country. New York is second, probably because of NYC alone(totally believable). Driving in NYC = hell.

[Reidar]

Not so, it had mercy on you.

It's comforting to pretend that, isn't it? You agenda-pushing asphalt apologist.

Let's not sugarcoat it. Rocks and windshields are no match for the human face.

[DavenIII]

It's comforting to pretend that, isn't it? You agenda-pushing asphalt apologist.

Let's not sugarcoat it. Rocks and windshields are no match for the human face.

Did you break or significantly damage the concrete, because if not I doubt you can claim a win in that situation, now, it is true that Desslock's face was obviously stronger then a windshield, but I doubt you beat the pavement in a fight, that is infact a much tougher foe.

by the way kenny, I was gonna go there with the bad driving in NJ (since I'm right on the boarder I can tell you NJ drivers suck compared to NY drivers)

but everything pales in comparision to NYC...that place is horrible, plus there a Taxi will hit you and just keep driving and noone will even stop and think about it, or if they do they'll complain about the ambulance having to come cause its causing even more traffic.

[Reidar]

Did you break or significantly damage the concrete

They were rocks. And they wept like lambs. It was I who walked away, not them.

[DavenIII]

They were rocks. And they wept like lambs. It was I who walked away, not them.

touche, I suppose you're right if the rocks did not walk away you've won.:rolleyes:

[Caster13]

The taxis have special extra bumpers on them dammit. And driving places takes forever. But besides driving, there are either HIGHLY overpriced taxis, walking, or the subway.

The day after my dad got his drivers license when he was 18, his boss had him take his Lincoln Towncar into NYC for something. He learned REALLY damn quick.

[Magami No ER]

My thoughts are with you Dess! =<

[Ikari Warrior]

Let's not sugarcoat it. Rocks and windshields are no match for the human face.

If we can make it, we can break it.

[Caine]

You know, I was just about to head out for a ride...

I usually wear contact while biking, and am starting to wonder if that's really the best idea...

Anyway, I hope your recovery continues well. Hopefully your bike survived, and will, with some TLC and a minimal number of spare parts, fully recover. Congratulations on your epic battle and your conquest of the front page.

[Ikari Warrior]

Hopefully your bike survived, and will, with some TLC and a minimal number of spare parts, fully recover.

That goes for you and your bike...

[throughhim413]

People have mentioned it, but Dess, do you wear a helmet when you ride? Seems like at some point everyone decided they stopped needing them. I still like mine.

[Victory]

I love biking but I hate cars. It's a small miracle if I go out and I don't have to brake to avoid being run over by some oblivious fool.

[Leader Desslock]

I finally got home, and I'll post an "after" pic. I don't want to post a "during" pic, because it's gory and it'll upset someone.

Here I am, safe and sound, sans glasses:

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/AlycWafiago/zAfterTheCrash.jpg

People have mentioned it, but Dess, do you wear a helmet when you ride?
Sometimes. This particular day, no, and it's probably a good thing. A full motorcycle helmet would've offered protection, but a standard bike helmet would've probably done damage to my neck, throat and jaw.

If you were in AZ, you'd not only be dead, but your dead body would be busy being cursed out by the driver. The drivers here are so bad, its not even funny.
Yes, I know. I'm in Lake Havasu.

So you gonna sue for everying?
Doubtful. I'm not that kind of a guy. As long as the insurance company is willing to be reasonable, I'll be reasonable. The moment they try to **** around, I'm going to unleash my inner Troll upon them, with no hesitation or remorse.

Hopefully your bike survived, and will, with some TLC and a minimal number of spare parts, fully recover.
The bike is history. I picked it up at the impound lot and it won't even roll. The front wheel and forks are somehow fine, but I bent, crimped and in one spot, tore the frame. I think the handlebars might also be bent, but it's kinda hard to tell. The lights are smashed, the rack is bent, and my pack twisted off.

After more than 5,000 miles, may she rest in peace. But I'm going to salvage the components, because hey - free components!

I priced replacement bikes today, and it's gonna run me about a grand, minimum. Oops! Did I say "me"? Oh, no. I'm not paying for it. No way in Hell.

[blackknight]

Didn't think you looked like that Desslock.




I was in AZ in Feb.. If you think THAT'S bad, then try comming to Jersey. Arizona is a piece of cake to drive, except you just have to get used to the left turn lanes (I had no idea how to do those things). Last time I heard Jersey has the third worst drivers in the country. New York is second, probably because of NYC alone(totally believable). Driving in NYC = hell.

Bah, the only reason it's so bad to drive in Jersey is because of all the Pennsylvanians who come and clog our roads. At least in South Jersey. I'm guessing the New Yorkers are to blame for North Jersey.

Most Pennsylvanians can't drive for s***. Ask Kagura, she knows. She had to live there for most of her life.

[DavenIII]

oh no, you wrong up here, I drive to hackensack NJ everyday from pomona NY and as soon as I get onto 17 people become horrible drivers...I have no idea why, but I do know the vast majority of those drivers have Jersey plates :P

Sorry to hear about your bike btw Desslock, I hope you get some type of compensation....although...considering you think she's being deported...she probably didn't have any sorta of insurance ;(

[Caster13]

oh no, you wrong up here, I drive to hackensack NJ everyday from pomona NY and as soon as I get onto 17 people become horrible drivers...I have no idea why, but I do know the vast majority of those drivers have Jersey plates :P

Sorry to hear about your bike btw Desslock, I hope you get some type of compensation....although...considering you think she's being deported...she probably didn't have any sorta of insurance ;(

I'd take 17 anyday compared to some other roads.

Plus, the roads in NJ right now are a piece of **** because of the winter. They're in horrible condition with potholes of all sizes everywhere, and I do mean ALL. Yea, not so good when you're on Route 80 doing 65 mph and you hit a section where there are literally CHUNKS of the road missing!!!:$%&#!:

[DavenIII]

route 17's a whole different ball game past the route 4 junction, that said, I don't feel right hijacking Desslocks thread, specially since this ones kinda important so lets get off the bad NJ driver subject :P

[The Million Dollar Prons]

Hey desslock, the accident gave you a red nose. Wanna guide my sleigh so I can give presents to all the children on Christmas morning? :)

P.S. Devon III sure learned a lot about routes from our road trip

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...WOOT! DESSLOCK PIC! VICTORY!

now, now, Shiro... calm down. put your clothes back on.

as for the accident. I'm just glad the Blue Man is ok.

BANDAGE MOE~ FTW.

[Caster13]

Now we need a Videl pic.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

Now we need a Videl pic.

... we already HAVE a videl pic. but a Desslock pic? that's like finding an XBOX360 in a box of Lucky Charms.

[blackknight]

oh no, you wrong up here, I drive to hackensack NJ everyday from pomona NY and as soon as I get onto 17 people become horrible drivers...I have no idea why, but I do know the vast majority of those drivers have Jersey plates :P

Sorry to hear about your bike btw Desslock, I hope you get some type of compensation....although...considering you think she's being deported...she probably didn't have any sorta of insurance ;(

Well, you're speaking to someone who has been to North Jersey a grand total of 4 times in 22 years, so I'm not especially familiar with the drivers there. I do know, however, that if you're traveling on Route 47 the chances of being wiped out by a Pennsylvanian are far greater than getting wiped out by someone Jersey born and bred.

And don't even ask me about Pennsylvania drivers in Pennsylvania. I still have nightmares about it.

As for you, Leader Desslock, I'm glad to see that you're in relatively good shape. Keep that attitiude and you'll be right as rain in no time.

[Caster13]

... we already HAVE a videl pic. but a Desslock pic? that's like finding an XBOX360 in a box of Lucky Charms.

WHERE!?:blink: Link please!

[DavenIII]

WHERE!?:blink: Link please!

its in one of the Picture threads...the most recent one even I think...btw shes hot.

[Caster13]

saw it.

fyi, nobody is getting a pic out of me.

[Suiko Eiji]

Wow desslock! That looks like it hurts...

I know you mean well, but the way I read that, it sounds like the understatement of the year.

Though, I'm wondering something: why do I expect to see the bike accident to show up in the next Post a Pic of Yourself thread?

Though, seeing the picture of Dess after his patching cycle is a relief; I'm glad it's not as bad as I originally imagined it. Again, I hope you have a quick and full recovery. :thumbsup:

I suggest Shiroiyuki in a nurse uniform to help with that

[The Million Dollar Prons]

I suggest Shiroiyuki in a nurse uniform to help with that

Ha ha ha ha ha..... HOW DID YOU FIND MY CHRISTMAS LIST?!

[Trefellin]

Ha ha ha ha ha..... HOW DID YOU FIND MY CHRISTMAS LIST?!

I think he must be Santa Claus because he got my list as well. :naughty:

[Caine]

The bike is history. I picked it up at the impound lot and it won't even roll. The front wheel and forks are somehow fine, but I bent, crimped and in one spot, tore the frame. I think the handlebars might also be bent, but it's kinda hard to tell. The lights are smashed, the rack is bent, and my pack twisted off.

After more than 5,000 miles, may she rest in peace. But I'm going to salvage the components, because hey - free components!

I priced replacement bikes today, and it's gonna run me about a grand, minimum. Oops! Did I say "me"? Oh, no. I'm not paying for it. No way in Hell.

Shame.
What was she?

[Vaikyuko]

Damn, Desslock, you look good for someone who headbutted a windshield and won (well, let's say Pyrrhic victory). Glad to see you're (more or less) all right.

Also: if you do have to troll 'em, TROLL 'EM ONE FOR ME. :3

[Rain]

I'm glad that you're all right!

Recover well.

[Leader Desslock]

Shame.
What was she?
She was a Marin Stinson.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/AlycWafiago/LHCTourOct30/BikeTarmac.jpg

Great bike. They've since redesigned the Stinson to be more of a 'comfort bike', so I'm going to try to find what they're calling a 'commuter bike'. Solid frame, no front shocks, capable of mounting racks. I might go with another Marin, or I might pick another brand. Not sure yet. I hate to go all the way to Vegas to buy a bike.

[Shiroiyuki]

I suggest Shiroiyuki in a nurse uniform to help with that

:lol: ............. :teehee:

[Kagura]

Bah, the only reason it's so bad to drive in Jersey is because of all the Pennsylvanians who come and clog our roads. At least in South Jersey. I'm guessing the New Yorkers are to blame for North Jersey.

Most Pennsylvanians can't drive for s***. Ask Kagura, she knows. She had to live there for most of her life.

lol! I figured you would say something like this! I just now noticed your post blackknight. lol Well, I'll comment! :P I did live there for almost my whole life, 31 years and 3 months! Yuck! At least in Western PA the drivers always suck! They are always deliberately hitting their brakes to get rear-ended and then suing the person that hit them for insurance money to buy a new car with. Its like they get full coverage on a POS and deliberately get reared so that they can get a new pimptastic vehicle. Also, they almost always drive DUI or DWI and they get caught repeatedly, but yet are allowed to continue to drive! They don't obey lanes, they don't yield when they are supposed to and so much more! lol (Please no one be offended by this post.)

Here, when they come to Jersey, they think they rule the road and since they are here and not in PA, they can drive however they want. Its like the other day, we were sitting at a light at this intersection and there was a PA driver ahead of us in the straight through lane. The line for straight through was really long. When the light changed, the right turning lane only was empty so the "Stunnod" PA driver cut over into the right turn only lane, suddenly gave it gas, and cut back over in the straight through only lane and went straight deliberately so he wouldn't get the red light. He almost got hit by a Jersey driver. Also, PA drivers seem to love to come here and wail their trash out all over the place and call Jersey "a waste dump". Well, take a look at Western PA! It is a dump! lol And as far as potholes go, check out some of those major roads in PA. For example, Route 85, and Route 256. Those are terrible.

Back on topic, I apologize Leader Desslock! lol I got into a PA driver/ Western PA hate rant! :P I am glad you are ok. You could have been hurt a lot worse. For going through the windshield of a car, you look really good! Its a shame about your bike though from the pic I seen of it, that bike looked like it was a really good one as well as also, an expensive one. :( I am curious about something. I wonder how much damage you did to that Mexican's car??

[Midoriko87]

Gosh, glad you're alright, Desslock. I'm surprised I even looked in this Thread (VS threads, Ugh!).

Oh, and I'm diggin' that picture. :thumbsup: And No, I'm not lying just 'cause you're hurt; the uncomely will not be given sympathy, no matter their Sufferage (intentional)! :angry: :uhh: "Gee, thanks Midoriko. So, I'm more attractive when a large portion of my face is covered, à la Phantom of the Opera?" :lol: I dunno, that Phantom was pretty bangin' with that mask on. ;)

Nah, you look pretty nice, guy (sans the five-o'clock shadow (dudes are weird).) Unlike that other picture...It was horrible, HORRIBLE! Sorry.

Is this all very Inappropriate? Sorry.

EDIT: "lying just 'cause" Yea...

[tenshi_a]

BANDAGE MOE~ FTW.

:lol: Desslock moe!

...btw "bandage moe~ ftw" isn't something you want to hear from a male nurse... :lol:

[Nakey]

Glad you're alright Dessy. Godspeed on your recovery (though, given your post, it seems you're well on the way to recovery)

Also, i now know your real name, and what you look like

*stalks*

[Fobb]

Yes, I know. I'm in Lake Havasu.


Dang, I heard its the worst out there

[KatayokuのTenshi]

Ouch...really. Ouch. That's... ouch. x_x

Yes, I got hit by a car today. Or rather, I HIT a car today. While cycling. I had the right of way, she came off a side street, she pulled out in front of me, and I ran into its driver's front quarter panel at around 27 MPH. My knees put two solid dents in the quarter panel, and my face went through the windshield.

I'm a little confused though. Did you hit it side-on or front the front? Because if you hit it from the side and went through the windscreen... I'd say it was a first round knockout for that car!

For all intensive purposes, would you say you're all right?

Intents and Purposes.
Intensive care. :P

By the sound of things, he's not going to look so "Leader Desslock", but is going to look a bit more "Captain Harlock" instead.

(but he'll still be blue)

...Leader Harlock?

The guy behind me is testing for spinal injuries (even though I told him I was fine), and the guy kneeling beside me put in an IV about as painlessly as I've ever felt it done. I thanked him very specifically for his talent, because any man who can put in an IV needle without me feeling it deserves high praise.

They tend not to take your word for it though. I once told a Nurse that I didn't need a potassium IV, especially not if it was going to make my arm swell up like that. To their credit it only took the half an hour to agree. :|

I wish I could find a Nurse that could put an IV in painlessly. Or draw blood on the first go.

Or a Doctor for that matter.

As long as the headline wasn't "Man puts head through windscreen imitating Naruto", you're alright. ;)

Seriously though, I wonder what would happen if they found out that you watched anime...

Doubtful. I'm not that kind of a guy. As long as the insurance company is willing to be reasonable, I'll be reasonable. The moment they try to **** around, I'm going to unleash my inner Troll upon them, with no hesitation or remorse.

Oh, be your own advocate! They wouldn't stand a chance and it'd be hilarious! ...just pay a lawyer to feed you lines...

...WOOT! DESSLOCK PIC! VICTORY!

We've already had a few Desslock pictures. Like this one (and the one that it was edited from.)

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o173/KatayokunoTenshi_01/gibbdesslock.jpg

...BANDAGE MOE~ FTW.

I don't know about Bandage Moe, but Desslock does have the hot older guy thing working for him.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

The strangest part about that picture is Gibb has a really manly hand.

[Haro!]

Is it me or does LD look like a slightly less cool Daniel Lyons (http://search.forbes.com/search/colArchiveSearch?author=daniel+and+lyons&aname=Daniel+Lyons)? Or maybe I've been reading FSJ too much... Hey Dess call someone a frigtard. better yet, a freetard.

[Leader Desslock]

I'm a little confused though. Did you hit it side-on or front the front? Because if you hit it from the side and went through the windscreen... I'd say it was a first round knockout for that car!
I hit the car broadside in the front driver's wheel, then came slamming down on top of it. Since it was moving forward, I landed on the back of the hood and windshield.

...Leader Harlock?
Ooo... *contemplates name change*

Is it me or does LD look like a slightly less cool Daniel Lyons (http://search.forbes.com/search/colArchiveSearch?author=daniel+and+lyons&aname=Daniel+Lyons)
I usually get Kevin Spacey, but I think that has more to do with my inflection and style of speech than it does my appearance.

With my appearance now, I'd say I might get Quasimodo references.

[Suiko Eiji]

With my appearance now, I'd say I might get Quasimodo references.

Don't worry, AN will always be your SANCTUARY!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[Vaikyuko]

Until he conspires with that damned gypsy girl, anyway. Then he's out. :lol:

[Caster13]

Now that people know who you are, I suggest that you get a gun. PRONTO!

[goddessofanime]

lol! I figured you would say something like this! I just now noticed your post blackknight. lol Well, I'll comment! :P I did live there for almost my whole life, 31 years and 3 months! Yuck! At least in Western PA the drivers always suck! They are always deliberately hitting their brakes to get rear-ended and then suing the person that hit them for insurance money to buy a new car with. Its like they get full coverage on a POS and deliberately get reared so that they can get a new pimptastic vehicle. Also, they almost always drive DUI or DWI and they get caught repeatedly, but yet are allowed to continue to drive! They don't obey lanes, they don't yield when they are supposed to and so much more! lol (Please no one be offended by this post.)

Here, when they come to Jersey, they think they rule the road and since they are here and not in PA, they can drive however they want. Its like the other day, we were sitting at a light at this intersection and there was a PA driver ahead of us in the straight through lane. The line for straight through was really long. When the light changed, the right turning lane only was empty so the "Stunnod" PA driver cut over into the right turn only lane, suddenly gave it gas, and cut back over in the straight through only lane and went straight deliberately so he wouldn't get the red light. He almost got hit by a Jersey driver. Also, PA drivers seem to love to come here and wail their trash out all over the place and call Jersey "a waste dump". Well, take a look at Western PA! It is a dump! lol And as far as potholes go, check out some of those major roads in PA. For example, Route 85, and Route 256. Those are terrible.

Back on topic, I apologize Leader Desslock! lol I got into a PA driver/ Western PA hate rant! :P I am glad you are ok. You could have been hurt a lot worse. For going through the windshield of a car, you look really good! Its a shame about your bike though from the pic I seen of it, that bike looked like it was a really good one as well as also, an expensive one. :( I am curious about something. I wonder how much damage you did to that Mexican's car??

They can't drive for sh*t in Eastern/Southeastern PA either. And forget about Philly; they'd run you over.

Unless you live near the Amish like I do and then you'd have to worry about stepping into horse poop.


Topic: That was a sweet bike, Dess. Shame, but as long as you're okay, that's what matters.

[Shiroiyuki]

Until he conspires with that damned gypsy girl, anyway. Then he's out. :lol:

:O Wha the -- Damnit!!

Who told?!

[Kagura]

They can't drive for sh*t in Eastern/Southeastern PA either. And forget about Philly; they'd run you over.

Unless you live near the Amish like I do and then you'd have to worry about stepping into horse poop.


Topic: That was a sweet bike, Dess. Shame, but as long as you're okay, that's what matters.


See, its like I said! PA drivers are nuts! I did have my driving permit once while I was living back in Western Pa and I couldn't stand how they drove so I came up with my own standards for driving! lol They love to high beam a person at night and they tailgate so it glares into your eyes from the rear view. Best thing to do is adjust a mirror so that it shines back into their eyes and they will either back off or wreck! lol Forget about being a pedestrian ANY where in PA! They don't yield for you. Like you said, they will run you down and not give a sh*t! Oh, and regarding the Amish, I bet its a pain in the A** driving around those buggys. Where I was living, we had some Amish and drivers would blow the horn at the Amish Buggy drivers. I had witnessed a tragedy once. The PA driver was following behind a buggy and they blew the horn real long and hard. It scared the horse causing it to go out of control and it rolled the buggy. Here, there wasn't only a Amish man but a woman and kid too and the kid got killed. :( It was so sad. Amish shouldn't actually be allowed to drive in the middle of the main roads and not move off when a car comes though, but the PA drivers should learn how to drive too and stop being in such a da*n hurry to go to the nearest bar or beer distributor or to go get their fix. :(

Leader Desslock, I am glad that didn't happen in PA or you would have been in worse shape. By the way, how have you been feeling? Better I hope.

[The Million Dollar Prons]

So earlier desslock showed me the legendary "bloody desslock" aka the red desslock pictuer, and I wasn't so much shocked at seeing desslock covered in blood, as much as I was surprised you could see a windshield shaped dent on his forehead. :D

I can't show you guys though, because he told me he didn't want his gorey traumatic car accident to become a meme. Shame too I was gonna make it my avatar :(

[Shiroiyuki]

I can't show you guys though, because he told me he didn't want his gorey traumatic car accident to become a meme. Shame too I was gonna make it my avatar :(

Yeah, I might accidentally see it and cry. And *****. And moan and complain....


*nods* Usual stuff