Dang it Mile's....... I step away from the forum for a few weeks and you go and get yourself zapped.
I am very glad to read you are alright besides the obviously stated hearing issues. A speedy recovery wish heading your way.
I had one hit the roadway in front of me on the ALCAN last year and it shut my bike off momentarily as it spidered all over the roadway. That was close enough for me to take shelter. Give me a shout if I can be of any assistance....