jtval 0 #1 January 16, 2003 I havent seen anything lately. ANyone know how they are doing?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #2 January 16, 2003 I'm gonna go see Franck tonight on the way home. Carrol is very banged-up and was recently let up from the drug induced coma. Visitors were causing him distress, so his wife has asked us to leave him in peace for a while. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #3 January 16, 2003 man I hope he gets better soon! send franck and val my regardsMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #4 January 16, 2003 tell him hi for me JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 January 16, 2003 I don't know Carole, but it's a sobering thought when less than a month ago I was talking to Franck at Eloy about the joys of being a new skydiver and now I find out he's been injured jumping and was/is hospitalized. Be safe out there ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #6 January 16, 2003 Same for me JP. Say hi fo rme. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 January 16, 2003 yea he's the first person I knew that was hurt. I only spent a few hours driving with him but he is not JUST a skydiver; hes a cool one! glad he'll be ok. I am sending vibes for caroleMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #8 January 16, 2003 I went and visited Franck on my lunch. Mmmm, hospitals make me -not hungry-. Anyhow I woke him after I got high on his morphine drip, I only disconnected it for a minute and he won't miss it. They got like tons of that stuff in hospitals. He's recovered from the internal injuries enough that they fused a couple disks in his back day before yesterday. Turns out he doesn't have an L5 or something, so they fused the next one up. Rods and screws and stuff. He was hurting, but had the magic button. So when they get him a brace, he'll be able to get up and walk around. Pretty f*cking lucky for falling up to a hundred feet. He's due to get out in about 5 days. Expects to be skydiving again in 6 months. His wife talked to Carrol's wife, Carrol is off the respirator and is breathing with assistance but on his own. I don't know how that works, but that's what I was told. Carrol has pelvis, back, rib, and jaw fractures. He's making good progress. Keep the vibes coming. I passed along everybody's greets, we talked a while, his folks are in from France, and he had a trio of French-speaking visitors come in after about a half hour and I said Or-ree-vwah. Very nice to keep both these guys in your thoughts. JP He'll be fine, and he'll be back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #9 January 16, 2003 Thanks for the report, Deuce. I'll keep them both in my thoughts. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franck102 0 #10 January 23, 2003 Hi all, just a quick word to let everybody know that I am back home from the hospital today. I'm not supposed to spend much time sitting in frnot of the computer so the details will have to wait, but all in all I have been very lucky and everything is looking fine. Unfortunately I haven't had any recent news from Carrol. I know he has been slowly but steadily improving up to the point where they had scheduled starting surgery on his pelvis, though unfortunately this had to be postponed due to a minor infection. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, I am sure he can feel all the good vibes coming to him. PS: I haven't had time yet to track down all the relevant threads, please feel free to repost this message or a link to it in other threads. Franck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #11 January 23, 2003 Glad to see you are back franck! heal fast and get well! I've been keeping you and carole in my thoughtsMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #12 January 23, 2003 franck!! Welcome home darlin' and we have you and carrol in our thoughts and prayers. Here is a big but soft hug for you ((((Franck))))) B~Squared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #13 January 23, 2003 I promise not to run up and wrap my legs around you, but here's another gentle hug, and all the best wishes for Carrol. I'm glad he's doing better. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #14 January 23, 2003 Hiya Franck! I am so happy to see you back! I have had you and Carole in the back of my mind constantly. Let me know if you need anything, you got my #... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #15 January 23, 2003 Here's to a speedy recovery for both of you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celljumper 0 #16 January 23, 2003 Hi Franck! Glad that you are back at home where Valerie can keep a better eye on you. Heal quickly! I'm sending hugs to you and Valerie and keeping Carol in my positive thinking-sending-good-vibes part of my brain. Hope to see you again soon! Meg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #17 January 23, 2003 heal sure and stong. peace to both of you. Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #18 January 23, 2003 hi franck! good to see you back here! heal fast and take care! Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #19 January 23, 2003 Pictures, dude! I'm thinking that torso brace has gotta look like a bustier! Glad your out! There's a whole lot of sick people in that hospital. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornholio 0 #20 January 23, 2003 WOOOHOO!! Welcome back to the world of the living!!! Glad to hear that you're outta that place. Now BTFU away from the computer and rest or whatever you're supposed to be doing right now. Butthead: Whoa! Burritos for breakfast! Beavis: Yeah! Yeah! Cool! bellyflier on the dz.com hybrid record jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #21 January 24, 2003 Glad to hear you're doing "better." Please give Carrol best wishes from the skydivers at SkyKnights. We have enjoyed his visits and wish him and you a speedy recovery.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #22 January 24, 2003 Franck, I'm so glad you are home and on the road to recovery. Heal fast. Soft hugs coming your way from me and a big smile to brighten your day. Take Care, -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #23 February 3, 2003 Good news! I got a note from Francie, Carrol's wife, Carrol's out of the ICU and is in the orthopedic ward. I think his next big hurdle is the hip-bones/pelvis surgeries he's got coming. I've got the flu, so I'll wait a couple days before I go see him. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #24 February 3, 2003 Don't take him the flu, but do send along some nice hugs and smiles. Keep improving Carole! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #25 February 3, 2003 That is a really good news. Thanks for the update! -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
