It's been almost a year since I wrote that last little bit about returning to the Smokey Mtn - Western NC area. As it turned out I didn't go because two days before we where going to leave I was in an accident on my scooter. Less then a mile from home, some lady didn't see me (that's what she said) and pulled out from a median crossover right in front of me. I couldn't stop in time and drove into the side of her. Result was a compound fracture of the left wrist, a fractured right knee cap and a torn ligament. Surprisingly I experienced little pain after the accident and all the way through recovery. I did get my first helicopter ride because of this incident. Seems all trauma cases are flown to St Mary's Hospital. Thank God she did have very good insurance. With the help of a Personal Injury lawyer I now understand why vehicle insurance is so expensive, the settlement was way more then I could imagine.
So there you have it. In the end I'm fully recovered and have a few extra bucks in my pocket. Believe me, it's not a good way to make a living (I couldn't imagine even thinking that way).
Next adventure coming soon.
ps The rest of the scooter riders did continue with the trip and had a great time.
