Auker update

David Auker

2003-07-23



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Hi-



Just want to check in with OBRA-land with my current recovery status (hope this doesn't seem too self-serving!).



A recap: I had a "human hammerhead" mishap on 6/12 (whew...glad that wasn't 6/13 (a Friday...), fracturing my pelvis in two places (left side) and breaking my left elbow.



Now, I'm almost walking unaided ("Citizen Cane").



Today was my first ride on the road! Yesterday I had tried a turbo trainer for a 10-minute easy session with ok results, but I stopped another intended session because of discomfort. Today my endurance felt better, so I couldn't resist an actual ride!! It was wonderful going through the checklist of ride readiness (bod not the least of concern). The first few feet were a bit wobbly as I tackled the modest incline on my quiet street. The climb up Dosch Rd to Fairmount was epic, with legs cooperating as tandem partners (left leg requesting the right to do just a little more of the work). One lap of Fairmount, a 40mph descent on Dosch, and I'm as pleased as if I just learned to ride for the first time.



So, no racing for quite a while, but I'm back, as from dark ages to a renaissance, dodo to phoenix.



Thanks to all who have sent good wishes, as words can be so very healing.



David

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<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Hi-</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Just want to check in with OBRA-land with my

current recovery status (hope this doesn't seem too self-serving!).</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>A recap: I had a "human hammerhead" mishap on

6/12 (whew...glad that wasn't 6/13 (a Friday...), fracturing my pelvis in two

places (left side) and breaking my left elbow.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Now, I'm almost walking unaided ("Citizen

Cane").</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Today was my first ride on the road! 

Yesterday I had tried a turbo trainer for a 10-minute easy session with ok

results, but I stopped another intended session because of discomfort. 

Today my endurance felt better, so I couldn't resist an actual ride!!  It

was wonderful going through the checklist of ride readiness (bod not the least

of concern).  The first few feet were a bit wobbly as I tackled the modest

incline on my quiet street.  The climb up Dosch Rd to Fairmount was epic,

with legs cooperating as tandem partners (left leg requesting the right to do

just a little more of the work).  One lap of Fairmount, a 40mph descent on

Dosch, and I'm as pleased as if I just learned to ride for the first

time.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>So, no racing for quite a while, but I'm back,

as from dark ages to a renaissance, dodo to phoenix.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Thanks to all who have sent good wishes, as

words can be so very healing.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>David </FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>



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David Auker

2003-06-18



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Hi, I'm back home from the hospital, with an official OHSU waterbottle here at hand. Wow, it's been a very different six days, kind of a deluxe pajama party... I have a great admiration for nurses, multi-position power-beds and x-ray rooms with 16th Cen/21st Cen decor, but it's sure nice to be out of the bustle into my quiet piano room (now a bedroom)!!



(My OHSU room did indeed have a magnificent West Hills view...)



Thanks a lot for all the kind words! My typing skills are a tad slow right now, so let me pop this simple note to all, in appreciation for everything.



I won't be on a bike for quite a few weeks, but it's a very important part of me that will get re-connected.



I hope you all will race Tabor on Sunday, June 29. Bruce and TRC are doin' it all for YOU!!



David

Clif/TRC/RCB





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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Auker update





OBRA Land,



You may or may not have heard that local legend, fashion trendsetter, and fixed-gear evangelist David Auker had a serious mishap at the track last thursday. Today a few of us that he routinely destroys on "friendly little training rides" went to go visit him in the hospital. He's got some new titanium parts in the arm, and the pelvis is going to take some time, but his spirit is already showing rapid recovery. Rumor has it he may be able to go home tomorrow. This is an especially good thing because his room has a great view of Rivington Drive, and I think seeing other cyclists tackle that climb in the nice weather is making him restless.



I'll try to find some kind of huge get-well card we can sign at Tabor and Alpenrose this week. In the meantime, please keep sending good thoughts his way.



Thanks for reading,



Peter Drake

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<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Hi, I'm back home from the hospital, with an

official OHSU waterbottle here at hand.  Wow, it's been a <U>very</U>

different six days, kind of a deluxe pajama party...  I have a great

admiration for nurses, multi-position power-beds and x-ray rooms with 16th

Cen/21st Cen decor, but it's sure nice to be out of the bustle into my

quiet piano room (now a bedroom)!!  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>(My OHSU room did indeed have a magnificent West

Hills view...)</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Thanks a lot for all the kind words!  My

typing skills are a tad slow right now, so let me pop this simple note to all,

in appreciation for everything.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>I won't be on a bike for quite a few weeks, but

it's a very important part of me that will get re-connected.  </FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>I hope you all will race Tabor on Sunday, June

29.  Bruce and TRC are doin' it all for YOU!!</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>David</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4>Clif/TRC/RCB</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Garamond size=4></FONT> </DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>OBRA Land,</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You may or may not have heard that local legend,

fashion trendsetter, and fixed-gear evangelist David Auker had a serious

mishap at the track last thursday.  Today a few of us that

he routinely destroys on "friendly little training rides" went to go

visit him in the hospital.  He's got some new titanium parts in the arm,

and the pelvis is going to take some time, but his spirit is already showing

rapid recovery.  Rumor has it he may be able to go home tomorrow. 

This is an especially good thing because his room has a great view of

Rivington Drive, and I think seeing other cyclists tackle that climb in the

nice weather is making him restless.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'll try to find some kind of huge get-well card

we can sign at Tabor and Alpenrose this week.  In the meantime, please

keep sending good thoughts his way.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for reading,</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

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Peter & Laural

2003-06-16



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OBRA Land,



You may or may not have heard that local legend, fashion trendsetter, and fixed-gear evangelist David Auker had a serious mishap at the track last thursday. Today a few of us that he routinely destroys on "friendly little training rides" went to go visit him in the hospital. He's got some new titanium parts in the arm, and the pelvis is going to take some time, but his spirit is already showing rapid recovery. Rumor has it he may be able to go home tomorrow. This is an especially good thing because his room has a great view of Rivington Drive, and I think seeing other cyclists tackle that climb in the nice weather is making him restless.



I'll try to find some kind of huge get-well card we can sign at Tabor and Alpenrose this week. In the meantime, please keep sending good thoughts his way.



Thanks for reading,



Peter Drake

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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>OBRA Land,</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You may or may not have heard that local legend,

fashion trendsetter, and fixed-gear evangelist David Auker had a serious mishap

at the track last thursday.  Today a few of us that he routinely

destroys on "friendly little training rides" went to go visit him in the

hospital.  He's got some new titanium parts in the arm, and the pelvis is

going to take some time, but his spirit is already showing rapid recovery. 

Rumor has it he may be able to go home tomorrow.  This is an especially

good thing because his room has a great view of Rivington Drive, and I think

seeing other cyclists tackle that climb in the nice weather is making him

restless.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'll try to find some kind of huge get-well card we

can sign at Tabor and Alpenrose this week.  In the meantime, please keep

sending good thoughts his way.</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for reading,</FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Peter Drake</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>



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