Mucho Cresting this weekend, June 8 & 9

[Cloner]

This is not sounding good, please wish James from my end as well! This is the same James who rides a Kawasaki-Black with few flames and slicks on Crest few times? 

Yes, Sir.  That's him.  The Kawasaki in completely demolished, so he won't be riding that one any more.

I'll pass along your well wishes.

[DucMouse the Mighty]

I'm glad to hear he is doing much, please pass along that if he does need anything were around as well. 

[Cloner]

I'm glad to hear he is doing much, please pass along that if he does need anything were around as well. 

Will do, Krys.

[JJ]

Yes, Sir.  That's him.  The Kawasaki in completely demolished, so he won't be riding that one any more.

I'll pass along your well wishes.

Karl and I rode with him among my last few on Crest before the move...I still remember a blazing ride with James downhill, he would too....I could hear my heart! He is always fun and I enjoyed his company on Sandia track as well...I'm sure he will recover and be on another monster! Thanks, Scott!

[Cloner]

One last thought and I'll leave this subject.  I have James' sunglasses in my possession.  One of the lenses is scuffed up pretty badly.  They are Oakley "Half Wire" ( not Half Wire 2.0) models.  I figured I'd be nice and buy him a new set of lenses, but the glasses are old enough that Oakley has discontinued these lenses.

Anybody interested in chipping in for a new set of glasses for James?  The nearest thing I see to what he has is the Oakley Polarized Whisker at $200.  I'll kick in $50.  Any takers?

I found MotoGP Plantiff models in the Oakley Vault for $125 that he'd probably like if we can't get to $200 for the Whiskers.  The Vault is where they sell discontinued models at a discount.

[Duck-Stew]

I'll chip in.

Anyone else?

[JJ]

Scott, its a sure thing, just let me know and I'll send a check or pay by Paypal. Thanks!

[Cloner]

Tell you guys what....I'm going to go ahead and buy a pair for him and if you want to chip in, just sent me a check or hand me a wad of cash or whatever.  Goal is $200 plus tax or shipping...whichever I have to pay, so if we get there I'll refuse....if we don't I'll eat whatever we're short.

[Zaster]

I'm in

[Cloner]

Got him a pair of Whisker Polarized this weekend.  Total bill was $241 with a soft case and tax.

Karl kindly kicked in a $50 spot.  Thanks, Karl!

I called James this weekend and he wasn't available, but I'll get them to him at the first opportunity.  I'll pass along everyone's well wishes when I see him.  Last I heard he was about to approach his insurance agent to see what he needs to do to get back onto two wheels.  Trooper!

[DucMouse the Mighty]

I'm in! When I see you again I'll hand you some cash 

unless you got a paypal

[Cloner]

First things first.....

I spoke with James this afternoon and he's back at work.  Turns out he actually broke SIX ribs, a collar bone, a scapula, and had a concussion.   

Remind me not to crash next time you see me.  That sounds painful!

Thanks to Karl and JJ who each donated $50 to get James a new pair of glasses.  I'll try to get a picture of him wearing them when I meet him later this week for all to see.   

[JJ]

I spoke with James this afternoon and he's back at work.  Turns out he actually broke SIX ribs, a collar bone, a scapula, and had a concussion.  

  Was he riding naked?! Wow, I must be made of cast iron to have flipped off my bike on Crest and walk scratch less or one awful lucky SOB! I feel bad for him, that is a nasty recovery...Thank you so much for doing this Scott!  

[Zaster]

It could have been a lot worse but he was wearing top notch gear including a one piece race suit.
The bike hit the ground hard enough that Scott heard it being in front and I saw it flipping 6 feet in the air coming around the corner.
I was really glad you were wearing a back protector when you had your mishap.
Hope to see you soon
 

[Cloner]

Just an update since a couple of more folks have kicked in to the "James' Glasses Fund".

Karl, Joel, and Stuart all donated $50, and Larry donated $20, so that's $170.  That only leaves me out $70, so that suits me fine.  Thanks to all of you who helped out.  I'm sure James will appreciate the thought, especially since he missed a couple of weeks work during his recovery.

You guys are absolutely the best!