UPDATE:
Just got off the phone with Paul. To date, he's had 2 surgeries... they plated his broken pelvis, and screwed together the broken vertebrae in the Sacral (I think) part of his back. Unfortunately, when they x-rayed the screws, they weren't set right, so yesterday they went back in, and re-did them.
He's still at SF General, because he has a blood clot, so they won't transfer him until that issue has been resolved.
Because the bike is fully insured, there needs to be an inspection by the insurance company before it leaves the tow yard... so I'm getting that process started. Once they've done their part, either the bike will be totaled, or I'll get it to Paul's, or whatever shop he wants to do the repair work. So bike is still "in jail", but shouldn't be for much longer.
ACTION PLAN- or, How to Help Paul!
When Paul is released from the hospital, he's going to be in a wheelchair. It's going to be difficult for him to do things like cook (his kitchen is really tiny, and not exactly "ADA Compliant"...). If you would like to do something to help Paul out, I'm asking anyone (ahem... Wendy) with cooking skills to cook up one big meal (for instance, I'll be making a tray of lasagna), portion it out into "man-sized" servings, package (either ziplock bags or the gladware stuff- some even come with sections, like for pork chops & mashed potatoes), and freeze. I'm happy to come pick it up from you. That way, he'll have good, home-cooked meals and will simply have to pop them in the microwave.
If you'd like to help out (or guys who can't cook, ask the wife/girlfriend if they're willing to help out!
), please PM me. I'll make a list, and keep everyone updated as to when he's coming home.
Paul has no food allergies, and when asked what he doesn't like, said only that he's "not a fan of the veggie..." :laughing
