>Haven't been here for a few weeks....got hit by a car (hit-and-run of course) while riding my scooter. Cracked skull, broken (almost lost it) leg , which now was metal rods in it - broken ribs. died in the ambulance, .etc etc etc. Guess I'm done with motorcycles and scooters.

Wow. So glad you're safe, Victor. Every time I ride my motorcycle, I always worry a careless driver will prevent me from coming home. On a positive note, your fellow Hawaiian Jack Johnson's career really took off after his hospital stay. Wishing you a speedy recovery!