>
>
> In light of my recent motorcycle accident, I am forced to make
> some cut backs (and try to get the money together to cover my
> medical costs, auto-insurance deductible, etc.) This will be a
> lame Christmas this year.
>
> I crashed my motorcycle over the Thanksgiving weekend.
> I hurt my back, and left elbow. No problem I thought..I'll get
> through it. I did major damage to my bike. It is at the dealer
> now, with an estimated $1100 worth of damage (most of that
> is probably labor, and I could do a good part of that work
> myself).
>
> On Wednesday I finally went to the Doctor. Had x-rays
> done, etc. etc. Doctor who examined me thought I might have a
> fractured elbow. Went back on Friday. Guess what! My elbow
> wasn't broken after all! But my back was. Seems my T-6 (thorasic?-
> spine), has a little bit of damage. Off to the back brace specialist
> on Friday I went. Saturday/Sunday nothing but sitting on the couch,
> tried to go to work today... Made it there, then came right home.
> Riding in the Dakota is too tough for me, so I'll be driving my wife's
> Corolla for the next 8-10 weeks. Hopefully I will be able to return to
> limited-work by Wednesday.
>
> So to make a long story longer, I'm selling a bunch of crud from
> my garage to help pay for my looming medical bills (I have insurance,
> but an MRI is only covered 70%, and I don't have $900-$1000 sitting
> around). I have a set of '95 Dakota SLT Chrome 'star' wheels/caps,
> with 215-75-15 BFG AT tires on them. Have approx. 30k miles on them,
> showing about 40-50% tread left, and worn evenly. Asking $200 for the
> set. I'll even throw in a Dakota bug guard, and plastic vent visors.
>
> Shipping is extra....batteries not included... your mileage may vary..
> etc. etc. Next on the auction block are my jetskis, my diecast car
> collection, possibly my motorcycle (*gulp*), and my Jeep. Wife is
> extremely ticked, and I don't blame her.
>
> Seriously bummed (in a back brace!),
>
> Sam '95 SLT
>
Sorry to hear that Sam, hope you get to feeling better soon and that it
doesn't get so bad you have to give up Dak also (Now that would be a
bummer). Look on the bright side, at least you won't have to rake leaves
or shovel snow anytime soon...
Bruce
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