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 July 7, 1980
32 years ago today a drunk driver ran a stop sign at the northern intersection leaving the island of Key West and smashed into me on my Yamaha XS 500 motorcycle. Fortunately I had a good helmet which saved my life, but my right leg was almost severed, I had compound fractures and third degree burns on my right leg, my right foot was crushed, both of my lungs collapsed, I had four broken ribs, my left wrist and thumb were broken, I had second degree burns on my back, I had a vicious concussion, and major soft tissue damage over most of my body. I was in the hospital in Key West for three months, the Naval hospital in Jacksonville, FL for two months and the Naval hospital in Bremerton, WA for over a month. I had a dozen major surgeries. I was told they could save my leg, but it would only last between five and eight years. It was almost two years before I was able to walk again without a brace and crutches or cane. But, here I am, more or less intact. Happy 32nd Survival Anniversary!
Phil
I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands.
2011 Spyder RT-AC
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Your signature says "I may be old but I got to see all the good bands" it could say "I almost didn't make it to Old but I'm glad I did"
You must be a very strong person to have made it through all of that.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Motorbike Professor
From another survivor, who is enjoying another chance at life, congrats on the 32nd anniversary of your rebirth!  God bless the talented doctors and surgeons that have kept us ticking.
-Scotty
2011 Spyder RTS-SM5 (mine)
2000 BMW R1100RTP, motorized tricycle & 23 vintage bikes
2011 RT-622 trailer, Aspen Sentry popup camper, custom motorcycle trailer to pull behind the Spyder
Mutant Trikes Forever!
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Thinks out loud
Can't keep a good man down  
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
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 on your 32nd Survival Anniversary!! Dale
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Congratulations on both your survival and your great attitude from a three time surviver!
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Great narrative. Happy anniversary.
USAF '69-'89 E7
Thailand/Vietnam 1972
Member: Royal Order of Rat Bastards
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Happy Anniversary from one survivor to another!
 The glass is half full.
Mike Murphy
Happy Spyder Owner
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Navy? signalman?
best wishes. Keep it up.
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GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Another survivor here, not accident but auto-immune. Great anniversary to you and God Bless!!
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