I swear that the Covered Bridge Ride is cursed. I was just about to tell everyone it was still on but....
After my cross-country trip, I visited my brother in Camdenton MO for a few days. We had a bit of a mishap with his cigarette boat on Lake of the Ozarks (a whole different story). Since then, I have been experiencing increasing pain in my right buttocks and lower right leg to the point where I can barely walk. Had an MRI done Wednesday which almost killed me. About 30 seconds after having the contrast dye injected, I went into anaphylactic shock and caused quite a stir. I pressed the "panic button" and the tech said "Only 12 more minutes, sir." I couldn't speak so I just held the damned button in until she got the idea that maybe I wanted out! Doctor was requested Stat and, when he arrived, they said I was purple, my blood pressure was 220, and my pulse rate was 212. Took them about an hour to get things back under control
Bottom line: lower back compression fracture
So, I'm afraid I have to cancel the Covered Bridge Ride yet again. Sorry. Maybe someone can pick up the banner and run with it. It's a good ride (a good portion of it done on Rte 32...one of the classic PA bike rides)
