tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post8777670217710772573..comments2023-11-24T11:39:17.055-05:00Comments on The Blayleys: 2013 has not been a good yearFixie Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12932022188247682078noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-11571624367406759122013-12-01T12:46:32.113-05:002013-12-01T12:46:32.113-05:00Pamela,
When I started rando training I read ofte...Pamela,<br /><br />When I started rando training I read often of you and you are still an inspiration.<br /><br />I simply send you heartfelt full recovery prayers both physically and mentally.<br /><br />May you ride long and prosper.<br /><br />Baby steps!!!!Slo Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727494438183513283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-59851579973748751462013-10-27T00:31:21.393-04:002013-10-27T00:31:21.393-04:00I follow your blog a little and really enjoy it an...I follow your blog a little and really enjoy it and the really cool pictures you post of all your adventures, I hadn't checked in for a while and read this. <br /><br />Wow.<br /><br />Add one more to the list of people wishing you a blessing and thanking you for sharing what you're thinking and feeling. It's helpful for all of us.<br /><br />Carry on...<br /><br />SpindizzyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-8523046696175812652013-09-28T11:04:15.101-04:002013-09-28T11:04:15.101-04:00Pamela,
God speed.
Rob & JanikaPamela,<br /> God speed.<br /> Rob & JanikaRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206477614483306463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-65603052156327272382013-09-27T12:35:23.817-04:002013-09-27T12:35:23.817-04:00At the bottom of your blog there is a Stava "...At the bottom of your blog there is a Stava "bug" that shows your distance, time, etc. for the week. One part of it is obviously incorrect, because under "Achievements" it indicates "0". In fact, you have managed to make good progress toward recovery, and you have managed to be yourself despite some punishing challenges. Those are some REAL achievements!<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Mike Wilkinson<br />(Occasional blog reader and regular Hobbes list follower)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701223665634613045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-31517926100194408262013-09-27T11:52:05.396-04:002013-09-27T11:52:05.396-04:00Wow! I'll never think I had a bad summer agai...Wow! I'll never think I had a bad summer again! Really sorry to hear about your misfortunes. I wish you a miraculous and full recovery. If I know you at all, you WILL fully recover. Please hang in there. And, for what it's worth, your publishing skills haven't suffered one bit - a perfectly written account.<br /><br />All the best in the coming months.<br /><br />Just another T@H member.<br /><br />Ed Hass<br />1990 Fisher Gemini and 2009 Co-Motion SpeedsterEdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548702590328731660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-39179958765965765162013-09-27T11:40:16.493-04:002013-09-27T11:40:16.493-04:00Pamela, words can't really do justice to wanti...Pamela, words can't really do justice to wanting to say exactly the right thing. I wish you all the best in recovering, as this was a brutal crash. You and John are strong people--you will prevail.Khalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866897914538110672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-45793261773692363902013-09-27T10:22:02.636-04:002013-09-27T10:22:02.636-04:00Pamela,
Your blog has long been a must read for ...Pamela, <br /><br />Your blog has long been a must read for me -- I'm really sorry to hear of your accident. I was hit by a car many years ago w/spinal and other injuries as well (including a compound fracture). The rehab can be tough, and it was hard to get over the fear when riding again, but riding again is what really made the difference in my recovery. Know you have many friends and supporters, many of whom, like me, will likely never meet you but are pulling for you. Be strong, but be willing to accept help! Juliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-84780196281075602052013-09-23T22:08:34.872-04:002013-09-23T22:08:34.872-04:00Pamela, I'm very sorry to hear your accidents....Pamela, I'm very sorry to hear your accidents. It's really tough on the 2nd one; on the other hand, it's also fortune that you're not paralyzed. I can understand what you meant by having to rely on someone's help, as I had similar experience last year. I wish you all the best, and pray for your fast recovery.<br /><br />YipingBottlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05660987961183669759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-15951268293747692662013-09-22T23:34:29.147-04:002013-09-22T23:34:29.147-04:00Pamela,
I've very much enjoyed reading your b...Pamela,<br /><br />I've very much enjoyed reading your blog and your website before that. Your stories of tandeming in NZ were one of the main reasons I took up the sport. I am so sorry to hear you've been injured, and I wish you the best for a speedy recovery.<br /><br />DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-13351179502673539022013-09-22T11:34:27.711-04:002013-09-22T11:34:27.711-04:00Pamela, I am deeply saddened to hear of your accid...Pamela, I am deeply saddened to hear of your accident. My thoughts and best wishes for you in your recovery. You and Fear Rothar have been a great inspiration to my girlfriend and I in our dirt, distance, and tandeming pursuits, as well as a source of information. I've ridden some of your DROVE routes and found out about Green Mountain Double from your blog. I saw you at D2R2 and would have introduced myself if it had been opportune to do so. I look forward to having that chance again at some dirt road event when you are back on the bike. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410157813718453925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-48278847048828381342013-09-22T00:34:06.235-04:002013-09-22T00:34:06.235-04:00An astonishing, dismaying, and ultimately hopeful ...An astonishing, dismaying, and ultimately hopeful post. May your recovery be speedy and full. <br />I too am glad for the presence of your cousins in both your and your dad's life. Sometimes that little bit of family makes all the difference.<br /><br /><br />Corey Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381826721030941179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-50160396938264199412013-09-21T22:09:33.571-04:002013-09-21T22:09:33.571-04:00So sorry to hear of this painful event and all the...So sorry to hear of this painful event and all the suffering you're having to go through. You are amazing for having helped your father so much while you yourself were injured. Best wishes for a lessening of pain and fast healing! Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18084433555580339700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-10523221006148706622013-09-21T22:00:14.267-04:002013-09-21T22:00:14.267-04:00Having followed your blog posts over the years, I&...Having followed your blog posts over the years, I'm confident that you'll work through the many challenges ahead of you, on your road to recovery. And I'm still hopeful, that some day you'll find your way to Eastern PA someday, and clip-in for one of my events.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />-Tom Rosenbauer<br />Eastern PA RBATom Rosenbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827474529743611587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-69326086287819147652013-09-19T20:34:03.348-04:002013-09-19T20:34:03.348-04:00Pamela, so sorry to hear about this. Wishing you ...Pamela, so sorry to hear about this. Wishing you good spirits, hope, and as quick a recovery as is possible. May 2014 be better!Jessica from Seattlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-44882257890284254912013-09-19T16:00:50.700-04:002013-09-19T16:00:50.700-04:00I calmly reread post and noticed that yes the driv...I calmly reread post and noticed that yes the driver stopped and you had his info, but will insurance cover your medical costs and will you get a settlement etc? As a canadian I dread to think what such an accident would cost(I know what a broken foot cost me in the US). I am assuming you have insurance since you had the collarbone surgery, but there are all the extra costs of such injuries and long healing/recovery times, physio and the things insurance might not cover like accupuncture, massage, shiatsu etc... I waited 5 years for the insurance settlement after my accident and it was whittled down to nothing compared to what was promised for the injuries, trauma, life long pain, long time off work, and minor disability. My husband got hit by a truck while cycling and got almost nothing, although he was mostly unhurt.heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-6166186558593512252013-09-18T11:02:13.572-04:002013-09-18T11:02:13.572-04:00Pamela, I'm so sorry to hear of your accident....Pamela, I'm so sorry to hear of your accident. If there's anything we can do to help out when you get home, please let us know! Thanks for keeping us all up to date on your blog, and best of luck on the road to recovery!!Emily OBrienhttp://www.dillpicklegear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-5744819783403139182013-09-18T06:40:01.496-04:002013-09-18T06:40:01.496-04:00Sorry to hear about this and hoping along with man...Sorry to hear about this and hoping along with many other for swift and continued recovery. Doctor on a bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250964218105821633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-67350640646147666792013-09-18T02:13:24.320-04:002013-09-18T02:13:24.320-04:00From the west coast where I read with such admirat...From the west coast where I read with such admiration and aspiration...so sorry! I was in tears! What is the long term prognosis and did the truck driver stop? I know how hard it is to recover from such injuries and that long term it can mean chronic pain and aches. I was never one to ask for help, or admit weakness, so it was a challenge after my car accident, but please accept help.<br />As hard as I worked after my car accident I could never ride the way I had before. Back and shoulder pain makes long distances unbearable. I was never going to accept defeat or feel I shouldn't do things again, but I have been very nervous driving and biking ever since. Despite being a life long cyclist and serious commuter I had put touring and randonneuring on the back burner for years. Your blog and articles have been so inspiring, but health issues the past year kept me off my bike quite a bit.<br /> I am certain you will take this challenge in stride and be back in action, but do not feel bad if it takes longer or if you have to let certain things go.<br />I had minor surgery this summer so I know exactly what you mean about a certain thing. Best wishes and courage!heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-22633677475445350722013-09-17T17:38:56.922-04:002013-09-17T17:38:56.922-04:00I dedicate my next ride to Pamela, a woman I'v...I dedicate my next ride to Pamela, a woman I've never really met but who inspired me to ride my first century.<br /><br />I hope that you are feeling better soon.<br />kdchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243996312428924150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-69179436837079534902013-09-17T17:37:22.041-04:002013-09-17T17:37:22.041-04:00Pamela,
Best wishes from me and Sherrill for a co...Pamela,<br /><br />Best wishes from me and Sherrill for a continued speedy recovery and achieving all of the little triumphs along the way. The fact that you are so fit and strong will serve you nicely as you heal. <br /><br />Like you, I have a hard time being vulnerable and accepting help at times, but I've just recently learned that it's OK and not a sign of weakness. Keep asking for help when you need it, and as you can see from all of the FB and blog comments, it will be gladly offered.<br /><br />I hope to see you and Fear Rothar on the dirt roads of NH, MA or NY next year!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />GregGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182495711661448685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-72818290923117801802013-09-17T15:54:56.397-04:002013-09-17T15:54:56.397-04:00Pamela--I'm another stranger who reads your bl...Pamela--I'm another stranger who reads your blog and tries to borrow some of your courage. I want you to know its OK to take your time healing. Don't try to rush it. My grandmother was always promising to say a prayer for me and, when I'd cringe, she'd say "a little blessing never hurt." In that spirit, I'll say a prayer for you and your father.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-19097862876940116922013-09-17T11:05:54.979-04:002013-09-17T11:05:54.979-04:00Pamela!! I hope you are doing better in your recov...Pamela!! I hope you are doing better in your recovery -- I'm in shock that this happened. Well, the federal fiscal year is ended Sep 30 (that's soon to a new year)! My prayers are going out to you. Please keep up informed about your recovery. When you get better I have a nice Royal H mixte I'll be happy to donate to your recovery cause. I am in shock. I can't imagine that. And, the truck didn't stop???? God bless those troopers that found you. Stay strong and email me on PM if you need to talk. I'm in California and don't got to bed until midnightish (3-4AM your time). Hang in there! You are in inspiration!!! Other PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197442485237029218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-51865014648951656442013-09-17T10:19:25.000-04:002013-09-17T10:19:25.000-04:00Pamela--like so many others (I'm sure!) my wif...Pamela--like so many others (I'm sure!) my wife and I follow your blog regularly. You and Fear Rothar have inspired us to our next challenge (tandeming. Best of luck to you with your newest injuries. And peace to you and your Dad---I've been through that personally, and know from what you speak. SteveSteve Knowltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112543300571027131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-38658893024444781682013-09-17T06:25:50.083-04:002013-09-17T06:25:50.083-04:00Pamela, we've never met but I have followed yo...Pamela, we've never met but I have followed your blog for a long time and you have been a true inspiration for me. I've always admired your strength and toughness and I know you'll be back on your bike in no time. Stay strong!<br /><br /> <br /><br />B.P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739147624979162869.post-19447773180512804632013-09-16T22:41:09.292-04:002013-09-16T22:41:09.292-04:00So sorry to hear about your most recent misfortune...So sorry to hear about your most recent misfortune! We haven't met, though I thought we might cross paths at D2R2 this year (I just did the 100K), and I've seen your name on some Strava segments on a few of my rides.<br /><br />Best wishes for dealing with your challenges: I know what it's like caring for a parent who is dying of cancer, but I can't imagine doing that while also recovering from a serious injury. I'm glad your broken back didn't result in paralysis! I hope your recovery goes well.<br /><br />Should you find yourself in western Mass., on a ride or otherwise, and you want a cup of coffee or a place to spend the night, let me know. I'm on Warm Showers.Brian W. Ogilviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045133494402037781noreply@blogger.com