Typo, comes from typing with one hand.

@JackPedigo I've been watching a Netflix show where someone got beat to death with a mike stand and I jumped to conclusions.

Were you on a roadbike?

@Condor5 It was a mountain bike. I was headed for a dirt road. My other bike s a 10 speed racer.

@JackPedigo fast, slow, moderate speed? I've had crashes in all modes on my mountainbike; but, I'd still rather crash on dirt than pavement. I hope your recovery is quick (relatively), and no rehab required. I won't road ride, too dangerous where I now live.

@Condor5 I was on the shoulder (even on this, a main road, there is usually very little traffic - except when a ferry is in) and there was grass on the other side. Lots of gravel was removed from me and, in one place, some grass. I have been down this road dozens of times. It was my fault for not rechecking the brakes after I had adjusted them.

@JackPedigo well, my friend, I wish you a speedy recovery.

Even though we are a relatively small island (30 sq miles & 2,400 'permanent residences - double that in summer) we have an amazing clinic, EMT and helicopter services. One has to buy insurance and it is reasonable.

That's a tall order for me.

Yes, bike. It's difficult typing with one hand. The long stint on the other hand gets in the way. Also, I am a bit distracted right now. I am telling people to call me frankenjack.. The nurses all said I was a model patient.
What I didn't mention was this morning I found all cell phone coverage went out yesterday. When people tried to call (this happened on a main road) they couldn't get connected. Apparently quit a crowd formed before a local thought to go to the firestation some 1 1/2 miles away. My friend said what I will do to be the center of attention. We were able to get a medical priority loading (my face was proof). I decided not to go on the passenger decks an ot scare people. But, a little girl walked in front of the truck and looked back. She definitely got a shock.

Sorry, I don't know. It disappeared. We think it has been taken to the fire station.

Much better, thanks for asking. My one problem is that I have had visitors all day and bringing food. They all want to help. This is a strange sensation as it is usually I that helps. So much socializing I have missed meals and a rest.

Don't let being on this island fool you. A bit of strange but interesting history; our medical clinic was founded years ago by creating a thrift store for the purpose of building a clinic. Not only do we have a great clinic but last year the thrift shop gave out $42,000 in grants. Oh and we have a large take-it-or-leave-it building at the village dump. People here are encouraged to get helicopter insurance which runs $60 per family per year. I think next year I will get double to help out a family that can't afford it.

I was reaeased the next day. Now I get to terrorize the locals!

Good as 3 dozen stitches can make me.