Author Topic: Yay, good news! (Read 2410 times)

mlinder · « **on:** June 22, 2009, 01:55:36 PM »

So, ever since I woke up from my coma, they were telling me up in the hospital that my license was suspended due to 'head trauma'. So of course I assumed that was so. Called around a bit to see what a neurologist would charge me to get the 'ok' to get my license back, and it was a pretty serious amount of money (in the thousands).
So I called the DMV to ask them what else I could do. Nice DMV lady asked my name and license number, and she said that my license wasn't suspended, and everything is hunkey dorey, at least in the state of Oregon....
Yay!

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #1 on:** June 22, 2009, 01:59:32 PM »

Why would the hospital tell you that? Were they kidding?
They have some top secret connection with the dmv?

I smell tinfoil conspiracy!

mlinder · « **Reply #2 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:04:00 PM »

Quote from: Dukiedook on June 22, 2009, 01:59:32 PM

Why would the hospital tell you that? Were they kidding?
They have some top secret connection with the dmv?

I smell tinfoil conspiracy!

No, legally, when you suffer head trauma, they take away your license until a 'trained professional' says you are OK to drive again. Looks like Washington State forgot to send that paperwork on down to Oregon.

grumpy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:06:07 PM »

Really??

Does that apply only to cycles or is that for cars, too??!!??!!

Markcb750 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:06:48 PM »

They did the same thing to my FIL when he had open heart surgery. A social worker tried to get his license pulled because he refused to answer her questions.

He told us he wanted to tell her to go F**k herself.

mlinder · « **Reply #5 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:06:56 PM »

Cars, also.

flybox1 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:07:34 PM »

Looks like Washington State forgot to send that paperwork on down to Oregon.
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...figures!
glad it worked in your fav!

fb1

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:09:32 PM »

Good news indeed Mark.

Sam.

mlinder · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:16:24 PM »

Quote

Quote from: flybox1 on June 22, 2009, 02:07:34 PM

Looks like Washington State forgot to send that paperwork on down to Oregon.

...figures!
glad it worked in your fav!
fb1

I know who to come after if WA gets wind of this.... flybox....

Chester345 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:21:42 PM »

Awesome, glad they dropped the ball somehow!

mlinder · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:30:53 PM »

Quote from: texaninseattle on June 22, 2009, 02:16:45 PM

Quote from: mlinder on June 22, 2009, 02:06:56 PM
Looks like Washington State forgot to send that paperwork on down to Oregon.

Probably just hasn't made it there yet.

Happened back last August. Oregon DID receive the notice from them that I had a ticket from the same incident, and were going to suspend my license, but the ticket was paid.

mlinder · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2009, 02:31:09 PM »

Quote from: Samcr750 on June 22, 2009, 02:09:32 PM

Good news indeed Mark.

Sam.

And thanks, Sam

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:04:22 PM »

Mark, go hit your head again.

They (Camp Pendleton MPs) took my license for three months after I smashed my head in on the steering wheel of my Saturn.

mlinder · « **Reply #13 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:05:25 PM »

Why should I go hit my head again?

heffay · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:42:50 PM »

I think he's just jealous, linder.

I never knew you suffered recent head trauma. How many fingers am I holding up?

Now I know why you're the way you are.

and I can say that because my head has hit the concrete too.

coldright · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:56:49 PM »

Seriously, he's totally brain damaged. We must keep this very quiet. Sshhhh...
I'm so happy for you, congratulations!!! And what ever you do, don't show up at my work, I am so not wiping your butt!

bucky katt · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2009, 03:58:53 PM »

thats great news. has to be a real boost to your morale

Ecosse · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2009, 04:11:01 PM »

great news mlinder! once in a while the system's ineptness works in our favor.

geez, to think of how many times i've head butted things on purpose... especially the last one, a brick wall.

bill440cars · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2009, 08:25:53 PM »

That IS great news Mark! But, what I think is even better is the fact that, after what you've been through, you are in as good of a shape that you are.

When I heard about the accident and the condition that you were in, I was really worried about your recovery.
Congratulations for being able to come back!

tomsweb1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2009, 08:39:09 PM »

Oh man! That could not be better news! I bet you had a massive weight off your chest when they told you that! Wow!
To bad you had to spend so much time thinkin' about it though. I can't imagine what it would be like to think that I may never ride again...

Good on ya!

MickeyX · « **Reply #20 on:** June 22, 2009, 08:53:43 PM »

Very good news, Mark. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. I'll pass it on to Kit.

So, now that you can drive, where are you taking all of us Portlanders for dinner to celebrate, hmmmm?

I like the Ruby at McMins... just sayin'.

tramp · « **Reply #21 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:12:12 AM »

very good news
sometimes things do go your way

mlinder · « **Reply #22 on:** June 23, 2009, 06:42:42 AM »

Thanks Guys.

Mickey, soon as all the Portlanders take me out for a "Welcome Home From Almost Dead" beer tat they were going to, I'll take ya'all out to dinner.

heffay, I was in a coma for a month and a half. Head trauma

Bill, thanks man, sorry I didn't get to see you when I was in Arkansas. I will do my best next time I pass through there.

And everyone else, thanks very much. Oh, and stop hitting your head on things, people. Not healthy.

my78k · « **Reply #23 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:10:03 AM »

With the amount of people on this site from Pregon (and Portland especially) that could be a hell of a bill!

Out of curiosity any of the mods or whover know which state has the most members? Seems like Oregon would take the cake...

Dennis

Oh yeah Mlinder...glad to hear about the license issue. When they take it away up here it is a huge pain in the ass to get it back.

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Author Topic: Yay, good news! (Read 2410 times)

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