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He's Aliiive!
He's Aliiive!
Wassup, homies!
Would you believe I was pulling a no-handed, double-back-flip in
preparation for Summer X?
No?
How about training for the Porn-O-Lympics with Jenna Jameson and
friends?
Not buying that one either, huh?
Okay, here's the scoop... Seth came by and...
Oh.
So spike had it right. One day I'm boasting about my BMX skillz and
a couple days later I'm in the ER department praying for something
minor -- like a bruised shoulder and sprained wrist. No such luck. My
xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
* w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle_02.jpg
The wrist fracture was much less scary lookin', but no less
disabling. Still though, I had the nurses laughing with my "body
builder" pose after they applied this medieval X-strap thing designed
to hold the collarbone in place. And again later when they decided
maybe Jane should sign the paperwork, which prompted me to growl (in
my best old west voice), "I can make my mark."
As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- I was
staggering around like ol' Cooter Brown after a 3-day bender and sort
of just collapsed on the second attempt.
Fortunately our kids were off riding some nearby trails and were
spared this spectacle. There were a couple of other kids present
though and they came hurrying over to, I'm quite certain, pronounce me
dead. I lied and assured them that I was fine.
This wasn't an actual BMX track, but a dirt jump park tucked back
in some woods near a subdivision. According to some of the guys it's
been there for at least ten years and all the jumps were built (and
maintained) by guys who ride there. It's a really neat place and the
jump I crashed on wasn't much more than a mole hill (albeit a "kicker"
of a mole hill). In fact, that was probably my biggest problem... the
jump was too small to be smooth. But prior to the crash I had jumped
several of the jumps successfully, including the one I crashed on.
Confidence is sometimes an evil mistress ;->
In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
should've known better.
Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I was just gonna lay low
out of sheer embarrassment, but what the hell. Like Jay said, I got a
reputation to uphold ;-p
If I don't return your comments please don't take it personal. My
collar bone keeps popping out of place when I type and, since I really
need it to heal fast, I probably won't be typing much. I've read all
the emails and RMD comments though, and I got your fax, John ;->
The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
Wassup, homies!
Would you believe I was pulling a no-handed, double-back-flip in
preparation for Summer X?
No?
How about training for the Porn-O-Lympics with Jenna Jameson and
friends?
Not buying that one either, huh?
Okay, here's the scoop... Seth came by and...
Oh.
So spike had it right. One day I'm boasting about my BMX skillz and
a couple days later I'm in the ER department praying for something
minor -- like a bruised shoulder and sprained wrist. No such luck. My
xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
* w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle_02.jpg
The wrist fracture was much less scary lookin', but no less
disabling. Still though, I had the nurses laughing with my "body
builder" pose after they applied this medieval X-strap thing designed
to hold the collarbone in place. And again later when they decided
maybe Jane should sign the paperwork, which prompted me to growl (in
my best old west voice), "I can make my mark."
As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- I was
staggering around like ol' Cooter Brown after a 3-day bender and sort
of just collapsed on the second attempt.
Fortunately our kids were off riding some nearby trails and were
spared this spectacle. There were a couple of other kids present
though and they came hurrying over to, I'm quite certain, pronounce me
dead. I lied and assured them that I was fine.
This wasn't an actual BMX track, but a dirt jump park tucked back
in some woods near a subdivision. According to some of the guys it's
been there for at least ten years and all the jumps were built (and
maintained) by guys who ride there. It's a really neat place and the
jump I crashed on wasn't much more than a mole hill (albeit a "kicker"
of a mole hill). In fact, that was probably my biggest problem... the
jump was too small to be smooth. But prior to the crash I had jumped
several of the jumps successfully, including the one I crashed on.
Confidence is sometimes an evil mistress ;->
In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
should've known better.
Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I was just gonna lay low
out of sheer embarrassment, but what the hell. Like Jay said, I got a
reputation to uphold ;-p
If I don't return your comments please don't take it personal. My
collar bone keeps popping out of place when I type and, since I really
need it to heal fast, I probably won't be typing much. I've read all
the emails and RMD comments though, and I got your fax, John ;->
The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Apr 16, 5:48 pm, CrashTestDummy <FBRADFORDrem...@tx.rr . com > wrote:
> Wassup, homies!
Our curiosity?
>
> Would you believe I was pulling a no-handed, double-back-flip in
> preparation for Summer X?
>
Yes.
> No?
>
> How about training for the Porn-O-Lympics with Jenna Jameson and
> friends?
One can only hope!
>
> Not buying that one either, huh?
Hell, it wouldn't surprise me, Fred, but we're pretty sure it had
something to do with the "free" bicycle...
>
> Okay, here's the scoop... Seth came by and...
Yeah? And?
>
> Oh.
>
> So spike had it right. One day I'm boasting about my BMX skillz and=
> a couple days later I'm in the ER department praying for something
> minor -- like a bruised shoulder and sprained wrist. No such luck. My
> xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
>
> * w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle 02.jpg
Ouch! Send me copis of your personal X-rays, as you now belong in my
archives.
>
> The wrist fracture was much less scary lookin', but no less
> disabling. Still though, I had the nurses laughing with my "body
> builder" pose after they applied this medieval X-strap thing designed
> to hold the collarbone in place. And again later when they decided
> maybe Jane should sign the paperwork, which prompted me to growl (in
> my best old west voice), "I can make my mark."
Wouldn't expect anything less from you, Fred <G>
<I snipped the glorious details...>
> Confidence is sometimes an evil mistress ;->
Boy, don't I know it. At least you had the sense to do it on a bike
without a motor
<snicker!>
>
> In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
> involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
> should've known better.
C'mon now, Fred. Ain't that like closing the barn door *after* the
horses get out? The time to quit acting like a teenager was *before*
you got hurt. Hell, no sense in stopping now, the sky's the limit!
Well, that's my theory anyway...
>
> Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I was just gonna lay low
> out of sheer embarrassment, but what the hell. Like Jay said, I got a
> reputation to uphold ;-p
Hey, if that's the way we RMD'rs operated, I would have disappeared
from here a long time ago. Shoot, I found RMD while surfing the net at
home after breaking my left ankle at an enduro. Just suck it up and
revel in your Crash Test Dumminess <G>
>
> If I don't return your comments please don't take it personal. My
> collar bone keeps popping out of place when I type and, since I really
> need it to heal fast, I probably won't be typing much. I've read all
> the emails and RMD comments though, and I got your fax, John ;->
Hey! I didn't forget you! I didn't even know about this til a few
minutes ago. Dang, I turn my back on you kids for just a few minutes
and look what happens!
>
> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
What? No daily updates? I wanna know how your shower goes <G>
Take care, Fred, and I hope you heal up quickly, completely and
properly.
And I hope you aren't in too much pain. Give your wife a big kiss and,
fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
We'll be thinking of you.
>
> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
> fjbradfordREM...@tx.rr . com
Tami and Eric
On Apr 16, 5:48 pm, CrashTestDummy <FBRADFORDrem...@tx.rr . com > wrote:
> Wassup, homies!
Our curiosity?
>
> Would you believe I was pulling a no-handed, double-back-flip in
> preparation for Summer X?
>
Yes.
> No?
>
> How about training for the Porn-O-Lympics with Jenna Jameson and
> friends?
One can only hope!
>
> Not buying that one either, huh?
Hell, it wouldn't surprise me, Fred, but we're pretty sure it had
something to do with the "free" bicycle...
>
> Okay, here's the scoop... Seth came by and...
Yeah? And?
>
> Oh.
>
> So spike had it right. One day I'm boasting about my BMX skillz and=
> a couple days later I'm in the ER department praying for something
> minor -- like a bruised shoulder and sprained wrist. No such luck. My
> xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
>
> * w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle 02.jpg
Ouch! Send me copis of your personal X-rays, as you now belong in my
archives.
>
> The wrist fracture was much less scary lookin', but no less
> disabling. Still though, I had the nurses laughing with my "body
> builder" pose after they applied this medieval X-strap thing designed
> to hold the collarbone in place. And again later when they decided
> maybe Jane should sign the paperwork, which prompted me to growl (in
> my best old west voice), "I can make my mark."
Wouldn't expect anything less from you, Fred <G>
<I snipped the glorious details...>
> Confidence is sometimes an evil mistress ;->
Boy, don't I know it. At least you had the sense to do it on a bike
without a motor
<snicker!>
>
> In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
> involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
> should've known better.
C'mon now, Fred. Ain't that like closing the barn door *after* the
horses get out? The time to quit acting like a teenager was *before*
you got hurt. Hell, no sense in stopping now, the sky's the limit!
Well, that's my theory anyway...
>
> Thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I was just gonna lay low
> out of sheer embarrassment, but what the hell. Like Jay said, I got a
> reputation to uphold ;-p
Hey, if that's the way we RMD'rs operated, I would have disappeared
from here a long time ago. Shoot, I found RMD while surfing the net at
home after breaking my left ankle at an enduro. Just suck it up and
revel in your Crash Test Dumminess <G>
>
> If I don't return your comments please don't take it personal. My
> collar bone keeps popping out of place when I type and, since I really
> need it to heal fast, I probably won't be typing much. I've read all
> the emails and RMD comments though, and I got your fax, John ;->
Hey! I didn't forget you! I didn't even know about this til a few
minutes ago. Dang, I turn my back on you kids for just a few minutes
and look what happens!
>
> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
What? No daily updates? I wanna know how your shower goes <G>
Take care, Fred, and I hope you heal up quickly, completely and
properly.
And I hope you aren't in too much pain. Give your wife a big kiss and,
fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
We'll be thinking of you.
>
> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
> fjbradfordREM...@tx.rr . com
Tami and Eric
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Apr 16, 9:04 pm, WoodsChick <TamiRow...@msn . com > wrote:
> And I hope you aren't in too much pain. Give your wife a big kiss and,
> fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
But, uh... make sure she washes her hands first.
Heal quickly!
Craig
On Apr 16, 9:04 pm, WoodsChick <TamiRow...@msn . com > wrote:
> And I hope you aren't in too much pain. Give your wife a big kiss and,
> fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
But, uh... make sure she washes her hands first.
Heal quickly!
Craig
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:04:59 -0700 (PDT), WoodsChick
<TamiRowell@msn . com > wrote:
>> My xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
>>
>> * w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle 02.jpg
>
>Ouch! Send me copis of your personal X-rays, as you now belong in my
>archives.
Yeah, that's probably not gonna happen. No insurance, and no way to
pay right now so I don't think they'll give me copies. But I did get
to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>> In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
>> involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
>> should've known better.
>
>C'mon now, Fred. Ain't that like closing the barn door *after* the
>horses get out? The time to quit acting like a teenager was *before*
>you got hurt. Hell, no sense in stopping now, the sky's the limit!
>Well, that's my theory anyway...
LOL. Yeah, that'll be easier to say once I'm recovered. I'm
stubborn, and if i wasn't for the family provider aspect I'd probably
head right back to the scene of the crime to tackle the same jump
again just to prove that I can do it.
>What? No daily updates? I wanna know how your shower goes <G>
Dang you, Rowell! Isuppose you'd call this rehab and pat yourself
on the back for being so helpful, huh?
Shower was GREAT, btw.
>And I hope you aren't in too much pain.
Naw, despite my wife's comments the pain isn't bad at all. I
refuse pain meds at the hospital, which seemed to surprise the doc,
and I only take them randomly here at home just for kicks. I haven't
taken any today, for example. And I went to work with Jane (though I
didn't do much).
>Give your wife a big kiss and,
>fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
Don't worry, I'm well aware of how blessed I am. She gives me a
hard time but I know she'd do anything for me. Well, almost anything
;-p
>We'll be thinking of you.
Thanks, kids.
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:04:59 -0700 (PDT), WoodsChick
<TamiRowell@msn . com > wrote:
>> My xray looked pretty much identical to this one:
>>
>> * w w w .msu.edu/user/joshia/xray/1000-clavicle 02.jpg
>
>Ouch! Send me copis of your personal X-rays, as you now belong in my
>archives.
Yeah, that's probably not gonna happen. No insurance, and no way to
pay right now so I don't think they'll give me copies. But I did get
to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>> In any case, lesson learned. My future BMX exploits will only
>> involve casual riding around the neighborhood with my kids. I
>> should've known better.
>
>C'mon now, Fred. Ain't that like closing the barn door *after* the
>horses get out? The time to quit acting like a teenager was *before*
>you got hurt. Hell, no sense in stopping now, the sky's the limit!
>Well, that's my theory anyway...
LOL. Yeah, that'll be easier to say once I'm recovered. I'm
stubborn, and if i wasn't for the family provider aspect I'd probably
head right back to the scene of the crime to tackle the same jump
again just to prove that I can do it.
>What? No daily updates? I wanna know how your shower goes <G>
Dang you, Rowell! Isuppose you'd call this rehab and pat yourself
on the back for being so helpful, huh?
Shower was GREAT, btw.
>And I hope you aren't in too much pain.
Naw, despite my wife's comments the pain isn't bad at all. I
refuse pain meds at the hospital, which seemed to surprise the doc,
and I only take them randomly here at home just for kicks. I haven't
taken any today, for example. And I went to work with Jane (though I
didn't do much).
>Give your wife a big kiss and,
>fer crissakes, don't piss her off!
Don't worry, I'm well aware of how blessed I am. She gives me a
hard time but I know she'd do anything for me. Well, almost anything
;-p
>We'll be thinking of you.
Thanks, kids.
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
Re: He's Aliiive!
"CrashTestDummy"
> But I did get
> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of his
head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time and
at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
prayers. Thanks.
-Dean
loves his mommy
"CrashTestDummy"
> But I did get
> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of his
head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time and
at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
prayers. Thanks.
-Dean
loves his mommy
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Apr 18, 5:11 am, "Dean H." <m...@groove.calm> wrote:
> "CrashTestDummy"
>
> > But I did get
> > to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
> > night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
> yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
> her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
> with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of hi=
s
> head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
> there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
> wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time a=
nd
> at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
> set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
> She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> prayers. Thanks.
>
> -Dean
> loves his mommy
"Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
when I was a kid.
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Dean. I hope her recovery goes well, it
sounds like she's had more than her share of problems lately. Doing
the whole happy-thoughts-and-prayers thing for her.
You're a good son.
Tim H
On Apr 18, 5:11 am, "Dean H." <m...@groove.calm> wrote:
> "CrashTestDummy"
>
> > But I did get
> > to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
> > night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
> yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
> her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
> with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of hi=
s
> head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
> there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
> wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time a=
nd
> at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
> set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
> She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> prayers. Thanks.
>
> -Dean
> loves his mommy
"Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
when I was a kid.
Sorry to hear about your Mom, Dean. I hope her recovery goes well, it
sounds like she's had more than her share of problems lately. Doing
the whole happy-thoughts-and-prayers thing for her.
You're a good son.
Tim H
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Apr 18, 1:05 pm, Tim H <tntharr...@msn . com > wrote:
> On Apr 18, 5:11 am, "Dean H." <m...@groove.calm> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > "CrashTestDummy"
>
> > > But I did get
> > > to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday=
> > > night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> > Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
> > yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top o=
f
> > her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked i=
t
> > with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of =
his
> > head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitche=
s
> > there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the=
> > wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time=
and
> > at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the ar=
m
> > set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
> > She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> > doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> > prayers. Thanks.
>
> > -Dean
> > loves his mommy
>
> "Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
> when I was a kid.
> Sorry to hear about your Mom, Dean. I hope her recovery goes well, it
> sounds like she's had more than her share of problems lately. Doing
> the whole happy-thoughts-and-prayers thing for her.
> You're a good son.
Copy that, Dean. I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. I know it's tough
seeing your Mom go through tough times, and even worse if she's in
physical pain. I hope she's feeling better in no time. I feel bad for
your dad, too, for having to witness that.
Tell her we're wishing her the best.
Tami-
On Apr 18, 1:05 pm, Tim H <tntharr...@msn . com > wrote:
> On Apr 18, 5:11 am, "Dean H." <m...@groove.calm> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > "CrashTestDummy"
>
> > > But I did get
> > > to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday=
> > > night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> > Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
> > yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top o=
f
> > her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked i=
t
> > with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of =
his
> > head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitche=
s
> > there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the=
> > wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time=
and
> > at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the ar=
m
> > set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
> > She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> > doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> > prayers. Thanks.
>
> > -Dean
> > loves his mommy
>
> "Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
> when I was a kid.
> Sorry to hear about your Mom, Dean. I hope her recovery goes well, it
> sounds like she's had more than her share of problems lately. Doing
> the whole happy-thoughts-and-prayers thing for her.
> You're a good son.
Copy that, Dean. I'm sorry to hear about your Mom. I know it's tough
seeing your Mom go through tough times, and even worse if she's in
physical pain. I hope she's feeling better in no time. I feel bad for
your dad, too, for having to witness that.
Tell her we're wishing her the best.
Tami-
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Apr 18, 3:05 pm, Tim H <tntharr...@msn . com > wrote:
> "Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
> when I was a kid.
A friend of mine went on a collar bone breaking streak a few years
back. He learned that the trick to quick service in the ER was to tell
them the wrong day when they asked him what day it was...
Dean, I hope your mom heals quickly. I'm sending all the good juju I
can muster. In fact, I'm even sending Fred's share.
Craig
On Apr 18, 3:05 pm, Tim H <tntharr...@msn . com > wrote:
> "Emergency" apparently doesn't mean the same thing today that it did
> when I was a kid.
A friend of mine went on a collar bone breaking streak a few years
back. He learned that the trick to quick service in the ER was to tell
them the wrong day when they asked him what day it was...
Dean, I hope your mom heals quickly. I'm sending all the good juju I
can muster. In fact, I'm even sending Fred's share.
Craig
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:11:57 -0400, "Dean H." <moto@groove.calm>
wrote:
>
>"CrashTestDummy"
>
>> But I did get
>> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
>> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
>Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
>yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
>her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
>with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of his
>head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
>there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
>wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time and
>at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
>set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
>She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
>doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
>prayers. Thanks.
>
>-Dean
>loves his mommy
>
Dean, I'm very sorry to hear this about your Mother. I hope she heals
OK.
Remember, if you want to be seen quicky at the ER, JayC said to
mention something about a gut shot wound to the chest.
Mike Baxter
On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:11:57 -0400, "Dean H." <moto@groove.calm>
wrote:
>
>"CrashTestDummy"
>
>> But I did get
>> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
>> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
>Damn emergency rooms. My mom fell in the grocery store parking lot
>yesterday. Just grazed one of those square concrete curbs with the top of
>her head - big knot there but she was lucky as dad said if she smacked it
>with her forehead she'd have been dead. He can't shake the image out of his
>head. Busted her lip wide open and needed probably ten or twenty stitches
>there. Broke her radius right above the wrist - snapped the knob off the
>wrist end and slid it down next to the bone. That happened at lunch time and
>at 6:30 pm she was still waiting at Yale for stitches and to have the arm
>set. I don't know what time they got home, heading over there now.
>
>She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
>doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
>prayers. Thanks.
>
>-Dean
>loves his mommy
>
Dean, I'm very sorry to hear this about your Mother. I hope she heals
OK.
Remember, if you want to be seen quicky at the ER, JayC said to
mention something about a gut shot wound to the chest.
Mike Baxter
Re: He's Aliiive!
On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:58:03 -0700, Mike Baxter
<mgb***@comcast . net > wrote:
>Dean, I'm very sorry to hear this about your Mother. I hope she heals
>OK.
Me too and add me to the well wisher list.
>Remember, if you want to be seen quicky at the ER, JayC said to
>mention something about a gut shot wound to the chest.
Better yet, wear an INS jacket and watch the place clear out in a
hurry.
----
Go fast and aim for where the trees aren't.
----
On Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:58:03 -0700, Mike Baxter
<mgb***@comcast . net > wrote:
>Dean, I'm very sorry to hear this about your Mother. I hope she heals
>OK.
Me too and add me to the well wisher list.
>Remember, if you want to be seen quicky at the ER, JayC said to
>mention something about a gut shot wound to the chest.
Better yet, wear an INS jacket and watch the place clear out in a
hurry.
----
Go fast and aim for where the trees aren't.
----
Re: He's Aliiive!
"Dean H." <moto@groove.calm> wrote in message
news:VNOdndI5I8aXDZXVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast . com ...
>
> "CrashTestDummy"
>
>> But I did get
>> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
>> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> prayers. Thanks.
>
> -Dean
> loves his mommy
Sorry to hear about your mommy Dean. Thoughts and Prayers are with Mom and
the rest of you guys as well.
KW
"Dean H." <moto@groove.calm> wrote in message
news:VNOdndI5I8aXDZXVnZ2dnUVZ_vudnZ2d@comcast . com ...
>
> "CrashTestDummy"
>
>> But I did get
>> to sit in an ER crowded with 99.9% minorities for about 5 hours Monday
>> night. I guess it's flu season in Mayhico.
>
> She's 77. Just had a hip replacement, just lost her best friend... She
> doesn't need this. Those who pray, go ahead and send her some healing
> prayers. Thanks.
>
> -Dean
> loves his mommy
Sorry to hear about your mommy Dean. Thoughts and Prayers are with Mom and
the rest of you guys as well.
KW
Re: He's Aliiive!
"CrashTestDummy" sez:
<snip>
> As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
> Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
> going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
> with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
> lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- <snip>
Dang, you remind me of me. I did the BMX thing a few years (10? I forget)
to equal effect. Washed out the front end on the landing on a double and
took a slammer on the left side. Didn't get knocked out but it was one of
the harshest gravity checks I had ever had. Tore a nice 6"x2" chunk of hide
off my left arm ahead of the elbow and busted a few ribs. Shoulder and
elbow were damn sore too.
I had a pretty good group of witnesses, including one of my kids, that were
running over as I wobbled up to my feet. Vindication came from one of 'em
that remarked "Damn, you're a pretty tough dude, I don't think I would have
gotten up from that." Remnants from melted ice 'n soda drink washed some of
the embedded gravel in the arm wound ...
It only hurt when I was breathing for a month or so after that and *that*
was the end of BMX nonsense ... I swore off it to pursue safer modes of
recreation like dirtbikes.
Heal well!!
Good cellular regeneration to ya,
VLJ
--
"CrashTestDummy" sez:
<snip>
> As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
> Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
> going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
> with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
> lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- <snip>
Dang, you remind me of me. I did the BMX thing a few years (10? I forget)
to equal effect. Washed out the front end on the landing on a double and
took a slammer on the left side. Didn't get knocked out but it was one of
the harshest gravity checks I had ever had. Tore a nice 6"x2" chunk of hide
off my left arm ahead of the elbow and busted a few ribs. Shoulder and
elbow were damn sore too.
I had a pretty good group of witnesses, including one of my kids, that were
running over as I wobbled up to my feet. Vindication came from one of 'em
that remarked "Damn, you're a pretty tough dude, I don't think I would have
gotten up from that." Remnants from melted ice 'n soda drink washed some of
the embedded gravel in the arm wound ...
It only hurt when I was breathing for a month or so after that and *that*
was the end of BMX nonsense ... I swore off it to pursue safer modes of
recreation like dirtbikes.
Heal well!!
Good cellular regeneration to ya,
VLJ
--
Re: He's Aliiive!
I should be doing something constructive, like napping, but I had
to reply to this if for no other reason than to point out that I'm not
the only dull tack in the bin ;-p Thanks for making me feel better,
Victor.
On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:18:39 -0600, "vlj" <vlj@vlj.vlj> wrote:
>"CrashTestDummy" sez:
>
><snip>
>> As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
>> Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
>> going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
>> with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
>> lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- <snip>
>
>Dang, you remind me of me. I did the BMX thing a few years (10? I forget)
>to equal effect. Washed out the front end on the landing on a double and
>took a slammer on the left side. Didn't get knocked out but it was one of
>the harshest gravity checks I had ever had. Tore a nice 6"x2" chunk of hide
>off my left arm ahead of the elbow and busted a few ribs. Shoulder and
>elbow were damn sore too.
>
>I had a pretty good group of witnesses, including one of my kids, that were
>running over as I wobbled up to my feet. Vindication came from one of 'em
>that remarked "Damn, you're a pretty tough dude, I don't think I would have
>gotten up from that." Remnants from melted ice 'n soda drink washed some of
>the embedded gravel in the arm wound ...
>
>It only hurt when I was breathing for a month or so after that and *that*
>was the end of BMX nonsense ... I swore off it to pursue safer modes of
>recreation like dirtbikes.
>
>Heal well!!
>
>Good cellular regeneration to ya,
>VLJ
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
I should be doing something constructive, like napping, but I had
to reply to this if for no other reason than to point out that I'm not
the only dull tack in the bin ;-p Thanks for making me feel better,
Victor.
On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:18:39 -0600, "vlj" <vlj@vlj.vlj> wrote:
>"CrashTestDummy" sez:
>
><snip>
>> As for the accident itself, nothing too exciting to report.
>> Over-jumped a small double and just landed awkwardly. Wasn't even
>> going that fast, but augured in like Flight 77. No chance to "roll
>> with it." I don't believe I actually lost consciousness, but I saw
>> lots of pretty stars and when I tried standing up -- twice -- <snip>
>
>Dang, you remind me of me. I did the BMX thing a few years (10? I forget)
>to equal effect. Washed out the front end on the landing on a double and
>took a slammer on the left side. Didn't get knocked out but it was one of
>the harshest gravity checks I had ever had. Tore a nice 6"x2" chunk of hide
>off my left arm ahead of the elbow and busted a few ribs. Shoulder and
>elbow were damn sore too.
>
>I had a pretty good group of witnesses, including one of my kids, that were
>running over as I wobbled up to my feet. Vindication came from one of 'em
>that remarked "Damn, you're a pretty tough dude, I don't think I would have
>gotten up from that." Remnants from melted ice 'n soda drink washed some of
>the embedded gravel in the arm wound ...
>
>It only hurt when I was breathing for a month or so after that and *that*
>was the end of BMX nonsense ... I swore off it to pursue safer modes of
>recreation like dirtbikes.
>
>Heal well!!
>
>Good cellular regeneration to ya,
>VLJ
Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
fjbradfordREMOVE@tx.rr . com
Re: He's Aliiive!
"CrashTestDummy" <
> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
you should have seen the fax I though twice about sending...
john
"CrashTestDummy" <
> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
you should have seen the fax I though twice about sending...
john
Re: He's Aliiive!
"john"
>> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
>> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
>> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
>
> you should have seen the fax I though twice about sending...
> john
You should have seen the email I sent that led me to discover his injury!
"john"
>> The Dummy's gonna live so don't worry about me. Carry on and I'll
>> see you in a few weeks. Thanks again.
>> Fred Bradford - CrashTestDummy
>
> you should have seen the fax I though twice about sending...
> john
You should have seen the email I sent that led me to discover his injury!
