People who receive a severe whack to the head sometimes develop a British accent - this is true and quite well documented!When the Anglo Saxon invaders swarmed into the British Isles I guess the locals clubbed enough of them in the head that the english language was created.
When I shattered my ankle it didn't heal properly and I walked with a pronounced limp.I couldn't ride because if I banged my ankle it would swell up like a football and I literally had seconds to get my boot off.I made the best of a bad thing and went back to school.
I was working at one summer job and was asked to participate in a charity run.When I explained my situation,my boss said crawl if you have to but try to help out.Now prior to my injury I was a long distance runner and could run just about anyone into the ground.Well during the event the old competitive spirit kicked in and I started to pull away from the pack.It hurt like crazy and I felt something break in my foot.After the run I was in agony for about 2 weeks and then the pain went away.I couldn't believe it but my limp was gone!
One guy competing in the German vintage enduro series is 85 years old so I think we all have a few years left.Besides,we can get guys like Ford to manage the gas checks as we get older.