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wallabyguy · 11-19-2012, 05:45 PM

It will be 8 years on the 30th.

The accident was on Route 3 in Newtown Square Pennsylvania.

I broke my C6 and was paralyzed from the neck down. I had surgery and years of rehab. I can walk and function to about 90-95% of where I was before the incident.

After the accident I left Architecture and real estate development and moved into the automotive industry, eventually creating British Racing Group and taking over Lotus Garage.

Every year since the accident, I have celebrates what has now become known as Not Dead Yet Day on the anniversary.

I do have pics if you really want to see them but they are all over this forum and the Internet.

Garrett1021 · 11-19-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

It will be 8 years on the 30th.

The accident was on Route 3 in Newtown Square Pennsylvania.

I broke my C6 and was paralyzed from the neck down. I had surgery and years of rehab. I can walk and function to about 90-95% of where I was before the incident.

After the accident I left Architecture and real estate development and moved into the automotive industry, eventually creating British Racing Group and taking over Lotus Garage.

Every year since the accident, I have celebrates what has now become known as Not Dead Yet Day on the anniversary.

I do have pics if you really want to see them but they are all over this forum and the Internet.

WOW I actually just read through the entire thread because the person asking for pictures showed up and bumped the thread up, I was just confused as to why he would bring up an old thread asking that, but wow that really is a story to tell isn't it?... Do you regret anything about Leaving your old job? What ever happened to the person who hit you?

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wallabyguy · 11-19-2012, 06:07 PM

The guy who hit me was on his cell. The police who responded didn't think I was going to make it and thus all the photos at the scene. They handled him as if he was going to be charged with with manslaughter. He ended up basically walking away from the whole thing.

I honestly believe that the whole thing was a blessing. I'm a happier person now and love what I do. I have a better relationship with my family. Not to get all faithful on everyone but I feel God really used the situation to help me grow and people around me. It's given me a wonderful opportunity to pursue a true passion, prioritize my life and have an opportunity to really make a difference in others lives by sharing my experience.

andy7777 · 11-19-2012, 06:57 PM

That's an inspiring story, Robert, I hadn't known that about you. It takes courage to change careers in (I hope I'm right about this) middle age especially after a trauma like that. Hat's off to you.

Andy

RENDERMAN · 11-19-2012, 09:14 PM

Just Wow Robert how did I missed your thread, I din't know you had gone through such a reck

my wife has been telling me to take it easy and enjoy my blessings, I need to listen to her!!

shay2nak · 11-19-2012, 10:07 PM

glad you've made great progress towards your recovery.

Wexler · 11-20-2012, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

It will be 8 years on the 30th.

The accident was on Route 3 in Newtown Square Pennsylvania.

I broke my C6 and was paralyzed from the neck down. I had surgery and years of rehab. I can walk and function to about 90-95% of where I was before the incident.

After the accident I left Architecture and real estate development and moved into the automotive industry, eventually creating British Racing Group and taking over Lotus Garage.

Every year since the accident, I have celebrates what has now become known as Not Dead Yet Day on the anniversary.

I do have pics if you really want to see them but they are all over this forum and the Internet.

I had no idea. Just saw the pics...wow.

Thank you Robert for all you do for the Lotus community!

dma550 · 11-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Wow, thread resurrection reminds us all how much we like you Robert! I read this in horror thinking you had gotten in another crash. Live long and prosper!

espritv8 · 11-20-2012, 04:09 PM

hi robert

you do have a positive attitude for sure! and you were Looked after weren't you!

see you soon,
tom

Allan Gibbs · 11-20-2012, 05:49 PM

Glad you're still with us Robert and happier with live post-accident.

erikm3 · 11-20-2012, 07:34 PM

Robert,

I remember reading your posts before I took delivery of my Elise back in January 2005. Even after seeing the photos I decided to go through with the purchase because of your perseverance and your positive attitude.

-Erik

Thomasio · 11-20-2012, 08:17 PM

I have never seen the "after" photos, and it looks like the links in this thread are broken. Is there somewhere to see the carnage?

wallabyguy · 11-20-2012, 08:56 PM

Thomas,

I'll try and repost later but there is a "Not Dead Yet" album on my Facebook page.

RoadDad · 11-20-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomasio

I have never seen the "after" photos, and it looks like the links in this thread are broken. Is there somewhere to see the carnage?

I've seen them and they were

on multiple levels.

RENDERMAN · 11-21-2012, 03:02 AM

Here you go homes...

November 30th: Happy Not Dead Yet Day!

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RENDERMAN · 11-21-2012, 04:06 AM

I get so upset when I see people on their cell phones while driving!!

Type82 · 11-21-2012, 06:47 AM

Robert,
Did I send you a picture from the 111 meet in Sherman, CT on October 3rd of '04? I'd have to go digging however if I recall your car was blue. If you do not have one let me know.

Cheers,
Robert

wallabyguy · 11-21-2012, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Type82

Robert,
Did I send you a picture from the 111 meet in Sherman, CT on October 3rd of '04? I'd have to go digging however if I recall your car was blue. If you do not have one let me know.

Cheers,
Robert

If you have it, send it to me at rkonick@britishracinggroup.com

Thanks!

Drew09 · 11-21-2012, 08:11 AM

I wanna see pics of said accident. I'm lazy and don't wanna search

wallabyguy · 11-21-2012, 08:21 AM

pics....

11-19-2012, 05:45 PM	#201 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,409	It will be 8 years on the 30th. The accident was on Route 3 in Newtown Square Pennsylvania. I broke my C6 and was paralyzed from the neck down. I had surgery and years of rehab. I can walk and function to about 90-95% of where I was before the incident. After the accident I left Architecture and real estate development and moved into the automotive industry, eventually creating British Racing Group and taking over Lotus Garage. Every year since the accident, I have celebrates what has now become known as Not Dead Yet Day on the anniversary. I do have pics if you really want to see them but they are all over this forum and the Internet. __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com & www.lotusgarage.com Official Sponsor of the 2011 Lotus Cup USA 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

11-19-2012, 06:07 PM	#203 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,409	The guy who hit me was on his cell. The police who responded didn't think I was going to make it and thus all the photos at the scene. They handled him as if he was going to be charged with with manslaughter. He ended up basically walking away from the whole thing. I honestly believe that the whole thing was a blessing. I'm a happier person now and love what I do. I have a better relationship with my family. Not to get all faithful on everyone but I feel God really used the situation to help me grow and people around me. It's given me a wonderful opportunity to pursue a true passion, prioritize my life and have an opportunity to really make a difference in others lives by sharing my experience. __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com & www.lotusgarage.com Official Sponsor of the 2011 Lotus Cup USA 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

11-19-2012, 09:14 PM	#205 (permalink)
RENDERMAN Living la vida loca... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Le Banane Republique (305) Posts: 4,569 Images: 6	Just Wow Robert how did I missed your thread, I din't know you had gone through such a reck my wife has been telling me to take it easy and enjoy my blessings, I need to listen to her!! __________________ WILL.I.AM Then the LORD God made an Exige from the rib of the Elise, and he brought her to the man... -Genesis Do you not recognize my genius creation? -Arashi www.wilsart.com

11-19-2012, 10:07 PM	#206 (permalink)
shay2nak Noways iz sittin outsides Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calipornia Posts: 20,822	glad you've made great progress towards your recovery. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 WTC 2

11-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#208 (permalink)
dma550 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT, Shoreline area Posts: 1,477	Wow, thread resurrection reminds us all how much we like you Robert! I read this in horror thinking you had gotten in another crash. Live long and prosper! __________________ David Avery 06 Lotus Exige \| Mini Cooper JCW Cab \| Kioti CK35 TLB visit focusedE

11-19-2012, 06:57 PM	#204 (permalink)
andy7777 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 482	That's an inspiring story, Robert, I hadn't known that about you. It takes courage to change careers in (I hope I'm right about this) middle age especially after a trauma like that. Hat's off to you. Andy

11-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#209 (permalink)
espritv8 delivered on 1.11 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: south jersey Posts: 542 Images: 2	hi robert you do have a positive attitude for sure! and you were Looked after weren't you! see you soon, tom __________________ chief kingpin of the S.B.A., Starlight Black Authority Starlight Black, hardtop & starshield. delivered on 1.11.05 driven by design. ok, and lotus www.ta-design.com

11-20-2012, 07:34 PM	#211 (permalink)
erikm3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lansdowne, PA Posts: 71	Happy your still around Robert, I remember reading your posts before I took delivery of my Elise back in January 2005. Even after seeing the photos I decided to go through with the purchase because of your perseverance and your positive attitude. -Erik __________________ 2012 Subaru Tribeca 2006 Mini Cooper S Conv 2005 SY Elise Touring Pkg 1998 M3 Sedan

11-20-2012, 08:17 PM	#212 (permalink)
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11-20-2012, 08:56 PM	#213 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,409	Thomas, I'll try and repost later but there is a "Not Dead Yet" album on my Facebook page. __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com & www.lotusgarage.com Official Sponsor of the 2011 Lotus Cup USA 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

11-21-2012, 03:02 AM	#215 (permalink)
RENDERMAN Living la vida loca... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Le Banane Republique (305) Posts: 4,569 Images: 6	Here you go homes... November 30th: Happy Not Dead Yet Day! Login \| Facebook __________________ WILL.I.AM Then the LORD God made an Exige from the rib of the Elise, and he brought her to the man... -Genesis Do you not recognize my genius creation? -Arashi www.wilsart.com

11-21-2012, 04:06 AM	#216 (permalink)
RENDERMAN Living la vida loca... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Le Banane Republique (305) Posts: 4,569 Images: 6	I get so upset when I see people on their cell phones while driving!! __________________ WILL.I.AM Then the LORD God made an Exige from the rib of the Elise, and he brought her to the man... -Genesis Do you not recognize my genius creation? -Arashi www.wilsart.com

11-21-2012, 06:47 AM	#217 (permalink)
Type82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Robert, Did I send you a picture from the 111 meet in Sherman, CT on October 3rd of '04? I'd have to go digging however if I recall your car was blue. If you do not have one let me know. Cheers, Robert

11-21-2012, 08:11 AM	#219 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,989	I wanna see pics of said accident. I'm lazy and don't wanna search

11-21-2012, 08:21 AM	#220 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 7,409	pics.... Attached Images __________________ Robert British Racing Group www.britishracinggroup.com & www.lotusgarage.com Official Sponsor of the 2011 Lotus Cup USA 74 Elite 502, 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop )

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