SSkydiver 0 #1 January 22, 2005 Didnt do very many jumps last year so told my wife i was gonna jump my ass off in 05 starting in January. Told her at least 150 jumps this new year. Dec 28th rolls around and some guys decides to pull out in front of me with no reaction time while i'm going 60 mph. Trip to the hospital, doctors visits ever since the accident. Spine is "S" shaped instead of straight and its twisted. X-rays looked nasty. I was so pumped for January and when the accident took me out i almost cried like a little baby because i knew i wasnt gonna jump. Hopefully in a few months i'll be back up but in the meantime i wish all my fellow jumpers safe and happy skydives and hope to be flying with you soon. To those from Skydive San Marcos------I'll shall return. Blue skies everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #2 January 22, 2005 Don't that suck... what was the speed limit where the accident happened? If less than 60 mph, you might have a case to recoup some (future skydiving) expenses... Just kidding, but the timing really sucked though.... heal fast, will ya?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRYANGOESBOOM 0 #3 January 22, 2005 Man tough break get well hopefully see you around ssm someday soon Not only will you look better, feel better, and fuck better; you'll have significantly increased your life expectancy. --Douva Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #4 January 22, 2005 I live in Round Rock as well.... Here's to a speedy recovery!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrairieDoug 0 #5 January 22, 2005 Norman -- The following is not meant to minimize what you are going through in any way... How you view "luck" is a matter of perspective. A 60 mph crash is a recipe for disaster. Since you are not dead or (apparently) permanently disabled, you could be considered VERY lucky. Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery, allowing you to fulfill your skydiving and other life goals. Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #6 January 22, 2005 Hey man, keep your head up. 2004 was supposed to be my year. Get my A in june, break finger in July and surgery to put 2 pins in it. August, land out, surgery to put plates in my head. Ouch. October, jettski accident and bad concussion. The whole summer gone. On the upside you will be ok. You have a wife to love you and the accident did not happen until after X-mas so you had time to be with your family. Health is everything. Seems like you will get yours back. That alone is reason to celebrate. Have a happy, lucky and safe 2005. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSkydiver 0 #7 January 22, 2005 QuoteDon't that suck... what was the speed limit where the accident happened? If less than 60 mph, you might have a case to recoup some (future skydiving) expenses... Just kidding, but the timing really sucked though.... heal fast, will ya? Trust me, i will recoup losses. Missing skydiving is actually counted as pain and suffering because one cannot enjoy his/hers hobbies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSkydiver 0 #8 January 22, 2005 QuoteNorman -- The following is not meant to minimize what you are going through in any way... How you view "luck" is a matter of perspective. A 60 mph crash is a recipe for disaster. Since you are not dead or (apparently) permanently disabled, you could be considered VERY lucky. Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery, allowing you to fulfill your skydiving and other life goals. Hey Doug, theres not a day that goes by that i dont relive that accident in my head over and over and about how i could have been killed or that i may have killed someone else. I do consider myself very, very lucky to be alive and knowing that i will jump again makes me even luckier. Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #9 January 22, 2005 Glad /hope you're going to be ok. hang in there and try to do something each day to get you one step closer to jumping. Gear, training videos, exercise body parts that don't hurt, whatever you can do with the down time to help get you back in the air may speed up recovery.If ya get depressed, come here, go to speaker's Corner and get pissed off instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #10 January 24, 2005 Sorry to hear that my friend. My wife always tells me she's not concerned at all about me jumping, but each time I go she tells me to be careful on the road. Hope you're healed soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 January 24, 2005 Sorry to hear about this. You'll get better. Hope, you heal quickly and no complications. You'll be back in the air sooner than you think! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
