Michele 1 #26 July 1, 2002 Heal quickly, Andy....glad it was minor, rather than something hugely bad. Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #27 July 1, 2002 Sorry to hear that, Andy--hope ya heal all quick-like! Is this gonna be in the incident reports in the next Parachutist? "Skydiver at Chicagoland on final approach to jump plane attempts a fast turn to retrieve sunglasses, apparently contacting the ground at the same time as his ankle..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #28 July 1, 2002 QuoteIs this gonna be in the incident reports in the next Parachutist? There was actually a big debate over this at the DZ. Was it, or was it not a skydiving injury, and should it be submitted to parachutist. I suggested they submit it under the "dumbass manuever of the month" headline. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #30 July 1, 2002 Andy honey~ Didn't you practice your PLF's? Stop drop and rolls? Wait da plane! da plane! Bwahhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,026 #31 July 1, 2002 Well, there are some things that accident-prone folks just shouldn't do, Andy!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #32 July 1, 2002 The worst part will be your co-workers.....I pinched a nerve in my back a few weeks ago while moving my rig from the front seat to the back. So all I've heard has been "Damn ! You can jump out of a plane 100 times and not hurt yourself, but can't even pick up your parachute without limping around for two weeks ??" BTW, Andy....were you chewing gum at the time ? Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #33 July 1, 2002 QuoteSo all I've heard has been "Damn ! You can jump out of a plane 100 times and not hurt yourself, but can't even pick up your parachute without limping around for two weeks ??" Oh, no! They're getting the story about the worlds fastest and longest swoop, which was complicated by a kid in a wheelchair in my way. I sacrificed my ankle to save the kid. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowflake 0 #34 July 1, 2002 That sux!!!! but it'll be a funny story in a few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #35 July 1, 2002 Quotewhich was complicated by a kid in a wheelchair in my way. Holding a puppy.....being pushed by his grandma.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #36 July 1, 2002 All I can say is: DUDE!!!! WTF??????? Grass loading area? Was it some uneven ground or was it you changing directions rapidly? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #37 July 1, 2002 Quotebeing pushed by his grandma who of course was on oxygen and you had to avoid the tubing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #38 July 1, 2002 Quote Grass loading area? Was it some uneven ground or was it you changing directions rapidly? Changing directions. prob blast blew my helmet out of my hands, turned to pick it up. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #39 July 1, 2002 Damn, I'm sorry to here that Andy! Being hurt sucks...I had heard that you broke your ankle yesterday, my network was down and wasn't able to drop you a line. I had feared you had done it on landing, I'm glad to find out that it wasn't a bad landing, still sorry to hear about your injury, though.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #40 July 1, 2002 Andy sorry to hear about the ankle. Just wierd luck. You should be back up 5 weeks max. And no that is not a skydiving injury. It is a "hey doc I fell down my stairs" injury Heal quick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f1freak 0 #41 July 1, 2002 man, thats the shits.... (sounds like something i would do...) Take careHAVE FUN... ...JUST DONT DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #42 July 2, 2002 I just got back from the orthopedic surgeon, and it's not nearly as bad as the ER goons led me to believe. He wasn't concerned about the fracture at all, said it was quite minor. I'm going for an MRI to confirm this, but let me say this now: WHEW! There's still no confirmation of the recovery time.... but it'll probably be at the short end of estimates - 4 weeks, aprox. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #43 July 2, 2002 YEE-HAA! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #44 July 3, 2002 Bummer, bro- Hope you heal up quickly! I won't be at Rantoul this year but I do plan on coming down your way in August after the Heartland boogie up here at SK- Love to do a load or two with some DZ.commers! What did you end up with for new wheels? I heard some reeally persuasive stories as to why there are more than a few former Sky Knights down your way, too- Blue ones, friend! -Lenny Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #45 July 3, 2002 QuoteI still have like, 11 extra Vicodin. I was going to save them for particularly bad nights at work, but say the word, Andy, and they're yours. Quote andy, i have a handful left over from my past injuries too. if you have a certain number of refills, just make sure you pick them all up even if you don't need them right away (you will someday, maybe after a BAD hangover!) sorry to hear about your mishap...heal quickly! being grounded for a long time sucks, i know, but you will find stuff to keep you busy. just think, 1. you don't need to sweat your ass off in a hot jumpsuit for at least 2 months; not a bad deal, right? 2. you don't need to help friends from work move. just tell them that you can hold the door open and drink beer. 3. sympathy sex (ok so i never got any but best of luck to you for trying!) in the meantime rest up and enjoy being a bum in the air conditioning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
