Fucking unbelievable SKA party. MidMissouri will never be the same. Holy shit. Photos and stories to come...

Belvis,

When searching for a lawyer make sure to shop around. I would c at least. 5 and from each u develop a new set of questions for the next. Then make sure u find one that will work for the settlement. No settlement no pay. That been my life experience.

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On Oct 31, 2009, at 4:05 AM, QuickTopic daily digest <qtopic-21-ZfnYjHmJjQ3FQ@quicktopic.com> wrote:
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slept 9 hours, fixed a nice brunch, tanked up some water,strapped on the helmet, and went for a ride. out alittle over an hour and everything worked fine. thanks eli and jeff. hope the burr was good for the rest of ska.

What happened was: The party, Friday night in Nate and Meredith's backyard was too much fun. We passed around a bottle of tequila, had beers, and were all pretty safe. Next morning (after a safety meeting) we took Hardin, to West, to I-70 B to University. This was probably the worst way to travel by bike in Columbia. Four lanes, fast cars, we're all hung-over. One huge hill on University left Mike walking the bike and struggling to get a good breath. I peeled off the group to sit with Mike on the side of the road. He's concentrating on what his body is telling him. After 20 mins of relaxing and drinking water, the shortness of breath, fuzzy vision and inability to balance on the bike is still there. There's no safe bikeable option, so our ride is over. Eli is Mike's ride, so he's pulled back as well. All three of us (Mike, myself and Eli) are bummed we missed the rest of the ride, but we had to err on the side of caution. Mike said he was sorry he "ruined" the ride, but I assured him that Team SKA takes care of Team SKA, and I can say with 100% sincerity that I had a great time. So now you know our story... let's hear what happened on the trail!

Compliments of Dick Butt

Belvis my brotha. I am so glad that you are alright. I am on my way out the door to MO for BRR but wanted to post my wishes for your wolverine like recovery. I'll call you later.

BELVIS: Glad to know your going to be alright ! HEY on the legal front contact the- San Fransisco Bar Assos-Cal Bar ,Also Stanford School of Law. Seek a Personel Injury Attorney who is an avid cyclist it'll work in your favor .Dont be afraid to fire the atty you currently employ ! I wish you the best- with the case ! SPEEDY RECOVERY !!! ANGELO...

Hey all ya all's, thanks so much for the kind words and encouragements! On the mend with my sis in SF for now, certainly I could be in worse places!!
To tell the tale as of today... Total tally was ruptured spleen, that's what had me in the ICU for 2 nights pending a removal (thankfully it patched itself up), broken tibia (leg bone, not serious, I can hobble), and other assorted back aches and pains (hope they go away without pharmies). No broken ribs, ha, thankful to be avoiding that agony. But one future concern is my left knee's ACL, if that talks to me too much over the next several months/couple years I'll have to look into a reconstruction on it.
As for the particulars of the ax itself... I recall nothing of the incident, but in the days after I could recall the thundering 'bang' of the accident itself, scary. I was helmeted and my head and neck are great, but I was out cold until paramedics arrived. As I understand it today the driver, drunk, blew the scene. A good samaritan type supposedly saw what transpired in his rear mirror and slowed to stop the perpetrating driver (where the drunk then realized he got a flat tire from the incident). The good guy then came back to my attention and called 911.
So lots to do now, besides heal and treat I'll be seeking legal recourses against the driver, a 50 year old mid-day Sat drunk less than human of a being. At least he was insured, but considering the circumstances I feel I should sue to guy down to two-wheels (and not much else). Know any particularly good/accomplished CA lawyers? Let me know! The one lead I had on such a personal injury lawyer is not looking so hot right now. I am confident after reviewing all the particulars of my case that I should have no problem finding good counsel who would be eager to take my case.
So again, thanks for all the support!!!!!! I very much looking forward to seeing the yellow and black mass down the road (or coming up on my behind) when next I can be on two-wheels within its vicinity.
Best, yo's! B

we are heading down after work tonight & will arrive around 10pm. i will be bringing..southern comfort..blackberry bandy..cinnamon schnapps..beer..rubber bats..first ais kit..soft toilett paper...if two random girls show up at nates house late just be warned it is me & my friend Katie..sooo fuckin excited!!!

we're leaving here friday after work, and arriving in columbia about 7am saturday. will see you all in about 47 hours :) I'm packing. helmet, shoes, shorts, wet wipes, safety gear, purple metalic ribbon, beer, plyers, silk flowers, leinenkugels earrings and matching insulated backpack, rainbow goldfish. SSKKKAAAA!

Cam - Jason and I have the most fabulous Thanksgiving party ever here in Denver! On Thanksgiving Day! We would like to extend the invitation to you or anyone else who might be in Denver during Thanksgiving. It's a great, fun, drunken party that needs SKA!!!!! Do you still have my digits Cam - if so, call me when you're in the Dirty Dizzle. It's an all day event but feel free to stop by whenever you can!
Counting down the hours SKA!! We got over a foot of snow, hard to believe I'll be biking in a day or so!

Hot off the press: The VOX paper does an honest preview for the MidMO BRR http://www.voxmagazine.com/stories/2009/10/29/bikes-and-big-bird/

Nice to hear its snowing in Denver. I am going that way for turkey day. Wish I coulda made this trip. Instead I'll be tailgating riding a locAl costume ride and then keggin at industry with pub prop. At least I'll b camping... In my van ha.
U guyz have a skatacular ride

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On Oct 28, 2009, at 11:02 PM, QuickTopic daily digest <qtopic-21-ZfnYjHmJjQ3FQ@quicktopic.com> wrote:
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jeff we have a breakfast theme going with our costumes. we could use some buttered toast! as far as plans for blake ska, skamelia, and kne-eli camping at nate's (thanks!) friday night and camping saturday night at catfish caty's.
can't wait to see SKAAAA!!

Wow! As I sit here in Denver, snowed in (we are getting over a foot of snow here today) it's hard to imagine that in a few days I will be biking with the SKA!!!

Does anyone have a thick, disco looking 70's belt I can borrow?

Thanks Matt and Jeff - I have your numbers and appreciate the rides!!

I think I want to camp on Sat night!

SKAAAAAA!!!

I am not exactly shure what Jeff is doing regarding sleeping arrangements, but fecal graffiti on homeslices property, well that sounds like something that I would have to join in on. We can call him pooslice from now on. Now this is the SKA that I love!