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"bob and john" (bobandjohn) 11/06/2016 at 16:08 • Filed to: None

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Looks like my dad has to give up riding.

some of you may remember that he had a heart attack a couple of months ago. well, as it turns out, his heart will never work more then 35% ever again. Has to be on blood thinners the rest of his life.

now, if he so much as bruises or cuts himself, he bleeds out. So, Bikes are out.


Raise a glass, one less rider today.

deprecated account > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:11

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Sorry to hear that, man. Best wishes for your family.

Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:12

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Being alive with 35% heart function is an accomplishment all on its own. He doesn’t need a bike to be a badass.

bob and john > Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now) 11/06/2016 at 16:14

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SOMETHING was watching him that day. Doc had said he had never seen anyone suffer such a massive heart attack and live.

Still sucks, it was one of the few things we actually did together.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:23

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CanAm Spyder? CanAm Spyder.

bob and john > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 11/06/2016 at 16:29

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anything without a cage is out. its not that he cant ride. its the consequences if he crashes (even a small one)

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:34

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Think of it this way, laying it down could mean one less father, so as much as it sucks, it’s definitely for the best.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:42

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Sorry to hear mate...maybe your dad could get a roadster with a bolt in cage and you still have your bike and you could still cruise together...? Not the same, but it would be the closest he could get?

bob and john > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 11/06/2016 at 16:47

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Im going to try and get him.into a morgan 3 wheeler or a caterham.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:50

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Campagna TRex as an option as well?

someassemblyrequired > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 16:59

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Remember he’s giving up riding for extra time with you. It still sucks, but find him a fun, tossable 4 wheel vehicle. It’s not a bike, but its still fun and you could still ride together. 500 Abarth, Catherham, Exocet, classic Mini or something like that would be entertaining.

Manny05x > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 17:05

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Toast to your dad.

valsidalv, reminding you that infiniti is an option > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 17:33

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That sucks to hear but at least he’s ok. Maybe he can get into a side-by-side for light trail riding?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 17:36

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That means a Miata then?

bob and john > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 11/06/2016 at 18:51

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Im thinking more caterham

bob and john > someassemblyrequired 11/06/2016 at 18:53

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I know. but riding was one of few things we actually enjoyed doing together.

Caterham is on the shopping list

shop-teacher > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 19:40

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That is a bummer. Glad he’s OK though

A good friend of mine had to give up riding after a heart attack. He had a massive heart attack at age 30 and was lucky to survive. They had to implant a defibrillator. He recovered miraculously and went back to riding. Nearly a year later the defibrillator went off while he was mowing the lawn and knocked him right on his ass. Once he knew what that felt like, he knew there was no way in hell he could stay up if it went off while riding. He hates not riding, but he likes his son better than riding.

bob and john > shop-teacher 11/06/2016 at 19:57

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The defib is an option. but my dad soends too much time around EM fields that it eould mean a career change

Sweet Trav > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 20:20

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My dad had a massive heart attack about 3 years ago. He has an ejection fraction of roughly 35% like your dad. Sure if he gets a cut it looks a Charles Manson murder, but he’s fine for the most part. He will adjust and get better. You’d be surprised how well the body can function with a heart that only works to 35% of its potential. Make sure he follows through with cardiac rehab because his heart can get slightly better. Watch his diet and challenge him to be healthy.

The Compromiser > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 20:24

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Shitty break.

I can understand. Caterham sounds like a blast. or a rotted out corvette with side pipes!

bob and john > The Compromiser 11/06/2016 at 20:30

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My mom saw that vette.

She asked me to get better friends.

The Compromiser > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 20:36

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Haha hahaha!

My wife said the same about my friends. she told them to get a better class of friends. if it wasn’t true, I would’ve been offended.

wafflesnfalafel > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 23:14

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boo... (we’ve got a guy at work like that - he’s got special blood clotting band-aid stuff.)

someassemblyrequired > bob and john 11/06/2016 at 23:30

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Yeah it’s tough, I grew up on the back of dad’s V45 Magna, but he pretty much stopped riding after he had to toss his bike when someone ran a red light on his way home from work. I miss it, but I’ve got a ton of good memories, and those don’t go anywhere. Go make new ones with your dad in his Caterham.

bob and john > wafflesnfalafel 11/07/2016 at 01:15

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can you see what exactly is it? I want to get my father some. didnt know that was a thing

bob and john > someassemblyrequired 11/07/2016 at 04:44

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hehe, not so much grew up on the back of, but him watching me fuck off into the distance because he cant keep up :P

hopefully he likes that plan.

wafflesnfalafel > bob and john 11/07/2016 at 21:32

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absolutely - he uses something called Quickclot, http://www.quikclot.com/ . You can get it on Amazon. But I believe several other makers, (including the big Bandaid and Currad wound dressing folks,) make something similar.