Frames Of Ride and Frames Of Mind
I mentioned Dave Moulton's article in yesterday's post. Typically on the mornings I write something or put up some pictures, I take a quick look at a couple of blogs linked on the right hand side bar. When I saw Dave's article it got to me immediately, so that's why I encouraged you to read it. As my day went on his words sat in the back of my mind, especially on my commute ride back to the apartment. I appreciate it when I get food for my brain like I did with this particular piece. This morning on my way in I decided to leave a comment. In the comments page I found this:
hey, Dave, Steve Garro here. came across your blog.....cool stuff. i hope you continue to improve from your accident! I'm a frame builder too, and on 10/5/05 i was totally crushed by a truck....spinal fusions, crushed femur, internal injuries, 6 surgeries, coma, the whole shebang. i still build frames, but in a wheel chair. i walk with crutches, and ride my off-road hand cycle and kayak/canoe and fish. I'm glad you are OK! it can be much worse...but I'm OK!....check out my blog - www.coconinocycles.blogspot.com Steve.
Not knowing a single detail about his accident and not having a clue as to how much he has had to endure since 10/5/05, I am inspired by his matter of fact, concise, and empowering description of who he is today. I am glad he is alive and above all, pedalling. And frame building. I wish I could just order up one of his frames.
Today I drove my car to work because I need to get to the airport as quickly as I can when I finish here at work. I feel guilty on days that I don't ride my 20 miles. Not so much because I don't like to burn gasoline, and that IS a huge reason, but more especially because I am not using my body. When I don't use my body today, I can't buy back that time tomorrow because I can only use it once tomorrow, and even that my friend, is not for certain.
Have a good weekend.
hey, Dave, Steve Garro here. came across your blog.....cool stuff. i hope you continue to improve from your accident! I'm a frame builder too, and on 10/5/05 i was totally crushed by a truck....spinal fusions, crushed femur, internal injuries, 6 surgeries, coma, the whole shebang. i still build frames, but in a wheel chair. i walk with crutches, and ride my off-road hand cycle and kayak/canoe and fish. I'm glad you are OK! it can be much worse...but I'm OK!....check out my blog - www.coconinocycles.blogspot.com Steve.
Not knowing a single detail about his accident and not having a clue as to how much he has had to endure since 10/5/05, I am inspired by his matter of fact, concise, and empowering description of who he is today. I am glad he is alive and above all, pedalling. And frame building. I wish I could just order up one of his frames.
Today I drove my car to work because I need to get to the airport as quickly as I can when I finish here at work. I feel guilty on days that I don't ride my 20 miles. Not so much because I don't like to burn gasoline, and that IS a huge reason, but more especially because I am not using my body. When I don't use my body today, I can't buy back that time tomorrow because I can only use it once tomorrow, and even that my friend, is not for certain.
Have a good weekend.
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I don't know how effective it's been, but Preston Tyree has a Road 1 class scheduled in Austin nearly every month this year. Here's his info on the class.