Dennis, Thank you. I honestly believe you all would do that for me and I hope I don't have to ask. It sure feels good though to know how much people care. My son told me he is taking me with him to the woods this winter even if I only get to sit in the truck and superviseBackwoods Savage said:
Thanks. I think that is why I am still here and doing OK. You're son had a close call for sure and thank God he is still alive. Life is scary if you live it and there wouldn't be much point otherwise. Stuff just happens sometimes no matter how careful we are. AND I love your creosote posts! SteveBattenkiller said:tfdchief said:
Great news, Steve! Who'd read my creosote posts if something happened to you?
You know, I almost lost my oldest boy to one of those things about five years ago. He backed up to a ravine on a strange quad and found out too late it had bad brakes. Down he went, about 15', with the thing landing right on top of him. His head hit a boulder as big as a Volkswagen. Thank God he had a new modern helmet or I would have lost him for sure. As it was, he had to use every ounce of adrenaline to claw his way up the ravine to the dirt road, where he collapsed and was found some time later. I went to the accident scene with him after he recovered and I just got the chills down to my toes. It was not a place anyone would want to fall with one of those things. He could hardly breathe, never mind cry out for help. If he didn't muster up the strength to drag himself up that ravine, he probably would have died down there.
He broke three ribs and his left scapula. No punctures, but he collapsed both lungs from the impact. That kept him in the hospital until they were sure they would stay open. Several days, I think, maybe a week. No broken vertebrae at all, kids are rubberier than we are. Two weeks later he was out racing autocross, busted bones and all. Dangdest thing, though, he ended up getting $300 worth of traffic tickets because the bloody POS wasn't registered and the "road" was maintained by the town in the winter, and so it was considered a public thoroughfare. :roll:
Again, thanks for the update, Steve. You had us real worried, but we were all pullin' for you behind the scene. ;-)
Thanks Pen. I was thinking today that "I am to old for this", and then it dawned on me that when I was younger I am not sure I could have dealt with any of this. Your words may hold more wisdom than you realize. Thanks again and God Bless, Stevepen said:
Thank you GR. Your thoughts mean a lot to me. All of you do and I am very grateful to have you all as friends. I get a little better each day, not quite as much pain and stronger. The brace of course is a pretty limiting factor, but I try to walk as much as I can. September 17th is the goal we are shooting for taking off this awful thing and even though the Doc hasn't really told me what comes after that, I will just be grateful to be rid of it. It hurts all the time, more than my back and ribs now. OK, no more gripping. I am good and just need to know you are all out there waiting for winter, sort of like me lol. Take care and God Bless, Steve PS, I enjoyed the beautiful pictures of your trip a while back.GAMMA RAY said:Steve, I have been following this thread because you have been in my thoughts....what else could I have said to you that these fine folks here at Hearth did not say? They are a fine bunch of caring people. I had a car accident 12 years ago and ended up getting my neck fused in several areas ....the accident and injuries were no where near what you or jags's friend had to endure....I know it is hard to try to "rest" especially when you are a person who does not like to sit still for very long. Your attitude sounds phenonmenal which is so very important. Well, you have a great support group here and I look forward to reading more good news.....so update frequently....All the best...
Thanks OS. Your prayers are very much needed and appreciated. Hope your hip is doing OK. Springfield is only an hour from where I live. It was one of the choices to Life Flight me to from Harrisburg IL hospital. Went to St Marys in Evansville IN though. Not sure who made that decision. I am hanging in there with everyone's help! You guys uplift me everyday, Thanks, and God Bless you, Steveoilstinks said:
Everyone says I am doing better. Hard for me to tell since I am in this broken old body every minute, but I keep working at it. And you guys help a lot. It gives me something to do. Hope I get to meet some of you in person someday and thank you all properly for your concern and prayers and offers to help. When things like this happen, you find out what really matters in life. Take Care All, Thanks, Stevesnowleopard said:
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[/quote]Ray, I understand you wondering. That's the really crazy part. My son and I do like to hit some rough terrain because as you say it is fun. But we are pretty careful even then (use our winches when need be) But when this happened My son, my grandson who is 8 and rides a small ATV, were on a short overnight trip Father's Day Weekend, to Southern IL just outside Harrisburg. We were out for a leisurely ride, nothing severe with my grandson along. My son and I always front and back him going up or down any slopes so he can't roll to far. I was behind him on not much of a slope and he kind of stalled. I stopped to keep him from coming backwards and his Dad in front of him pulled him up the hill. At that point, I thought I could continue up the slope from a standing start. It wasn't that steep. But there was a root in front of me I guess I didn't see. As I started up, the front end climbed the root and kept coming over on top of me. You can get away from them sideways and even front over, but when they are coming over backwards there is just nothing you can do. It is the one thing my son and I have always feared and always been super careful about. This day I was just too relaxed....just riding slow and enjoying the woods and my sons. I am afraid it has probably ruined something the three of us have really enjoyed because I'm not sure we will ever be able to go again with the memory of this accident. They make ones like the Razor that put you in a seat and harness with role cage, but they are very expensive. So, I don't know what I will do. I do now know that no matter how careful you are, this can happen. Steve
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Thanks Rick, I think that is good advise. In fact, we have been doing some talking and the main thing we know we enjoy the most is each other, so we will find a compromise. My grandson told me the other day he wasn't riding his 4 wheeler anymore if Papa couldn't come. I feel bad for him. He is only 8. He shouldn't have to bear memories like this so young.fossil said:
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Thanks Rick. You are right and I hope he can some day. Just knowing I am not alone in this makes it a little easier. I had 2 good days. Today was not so good, so we will see what tomorrow brings. Thanks, Stevefossil said:
Dennis, You are probably right and I hope when the time comes, I can. Not many times in my life have I been afraid, but I was fearful for my very life, this time. So I am mustering all my strength for this one, but I know I can do it. As I have told you all already. You all have been an inspiration. Thanks, SteveBackwoods Savage said:
