First, my apologies to Danny & Kevin Coggins (who has been more than wonderful), for this is part of a private email message they shared. Although Danny's accident was no laughing matter, his personal "blow by blow" recollection of his crash was too funny not to share with the rest of his friends. Again, Kevin, Danny, I hope I have not overstepped any boundaries by publishing Danny's response, to which he made me privy.
Sincerely,
Nancy
PS. Many thanks to Tom Graham and Greg Robitaile who looked after Danny. They unselfishly cut their training ride short and brought him home after he volunteered to drive the car so that they could finish their ride. (Sorry, I teased you at the hospital. You guys are awesome.)
And Mary and Janet, who brainstormed this whole idea. Thank you for allowing me to be a part. You're the best!!
And for all the friends of cyclist Danny Thomas, God bless you!
May you always have love to share, health to spare, And friends that care.
Ride safe!
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"OK, here’s “The Blow by Blow” as best I remember it:
Hmmm... should I pass these people?
Damn, that put me on a bad line
Wow this section is steeper than I thought
TIGHT TURN!!!!!!!
OMG... RIDERS IN THE CURVE... SH*T!!!!!!!
BAILOUT!!!! LOOK FOR A GAP IN THE TREES!!!!!!
Ooooofffff
Ouchhhhh
OUCHHHH!!!
SMACK
OUCHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Crunch
DAMN!!!!
Sure, I’m OK, I’m just a little dizzy... nah, just some road rash but my sternum hurts a bit... hmmm, that’s weird, my vision is all blurry... nah, I’ll be fine as soon as the dizziness passes... yeah, my ribs hurt a little but I’m sure that’s just a bump... OOPS, I just coughed up blood. Time to visit the ER, guys................ HEY, WHERE”S THAT MORPHINE YOU PROMISED ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:>)
Danny"
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