Slappie 9 #1 November 19, 2001 This weekend was a bust. Got 2 good jumps in at Skydive Houston. I showed up with Zennie and no rig. One of the guy jumping had a spare so I borrowed it for two jumps. Thanks Jerry. Great sit-fly with Zennie, even though I went low or he went high. Was good to get in the air with someone so I could tell if I was moving all over. Come to find out I'm really stable and can hold my slot. Still going to work on movment to dock ect.... BUT that will be in 6 weeks or more. I broke my collar bone Saturday night. Beer, bored skydivers {Aggies} and a human sling shot... I decided I was going to watch the crazy Aggs sling people across the scooter area with a huge bunge cord... After a few adult beverages I felt 20 again.. Sooooooooo I tried!!!! Bad move... I flew off the scooter face first and got airborn came down squarly on my left shoulder!! OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyways I got up knowing something wasn't quiet right, told everyone I was ok {Being a big man I guess cause my pride was hurting} I whispered in my gf ear.. "Get the truck and chairs and get me to a hospital.." She knew I was bad off because I NEVER ever go to the doctor for anything.. Showed up in great pain, vocabulary was shot so the only thing coming from my mouth were words I'm not going to repeat here. So I'm grounded Someone got anything I can do for 6 weeks or more? Becides typing, this one handed stuff s*cks!!! My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #2 November 19, 2001 Bad news Slappie!QuoteBecides typing, this one handed stuff s*cks!!!Stop going the these adult chat rooms then!Better soon!RemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Merrick 0 #3 November 19, 2001 ROFL - You know, the dumbest question I think I've ever heard is "Why not?" Generally people's response when I tell them I don't drink.... In fact, I believe I heard that from you as well Slappie! Don't sweat it man, you'll probably be back in the air in a month or maybe even less. I've had several friends break their collar bone & as long as you do what the doctor tells you to, they tend to heal very fast! As far as things you can do with one hand to keep you occupied for a month.... well, there are several things you can do with one hand, I'm sure you'll figure something out! lol"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #4 November 19, 2001 Merrick STFU!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's what I have bubbles for My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 November 19, 2001 So, you can jump out of an airplane from 14,000 feet and not get a scratch. Throw in some beer, a scooter, and stupidity and look what happens! Sorry to hear it! That blows......but think of all the money you will save in the next 6 weeks...."Shut up Dummy!"- Fred G Sanford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #6 November 19, 2001 Sorry to hear about your bad luck Slappie, I am sure you will be in the air again some time soon.Have fun with your one hand "We cannot do great things, only small things with great love" Mother Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoskydiver 0 #7 November 19, 2001 Sorry to hear about your injury, bro. It's funny how I talk to some jumpers who tell me about all the injuries they've had and then add " but none of them came from skydiving". LOL. I'm glad you're not hurt worse. Hackey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strynx 0 #8 November 19, 2001 Happen to me this summer but while mountain biking. The only advice is take some MTECH30 and read skidiving mags. It'll maybe piss you but you'll eventually have some nice toughts thus sooner healing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #9 November 19, 2001 Hey look at the bright side...it happened after the two jumps instead of the night before! Besides you know free flyers have to dirt dive sitting up, not lying on creepers!!! :) GeminiCo Van My Tuong Huu Dong Nam A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #10 November 19, 2001 I was just thinking that!! It wasn't the beer or the bugee cord that got me it was the RW creeper!!! It knew I wasn't able to belly fly and it took me out!!My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #11 November 19, 2001 Sorry to hear about the shoulder dude. antimike says that most skydiving injuries tend to happen after the beer light comes on. This is becoming more & more true every weekend. Get well soon!"Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 November 19, 2001 Yep....that damn RW will get ya every time! "Shut up Dummy!"- Fred G Sanford Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #13 November 19, 2001 Hope you heal fast man. I thought it might be a good idea just to go to a dz for an hour and hang out. Bad idea - stay away while you are hurt - it just makes the hurt hurt more.... watching big way dirt dives and beautiful swoops - my leg started aching like the day i broke it...chopchopPD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #14 November 19, 2001 Don't worry you weren't the only one hurt that night. Chris (Tandem Master, Freeflier, red & black jumpsuit) was pulling back as hard as he could on the bungee cord to get it behind someone. Well his hands were between his legs and before he could let go, it broke. Unlike you he didn't pretend he wasn't hurt, he moaned like a baby on the cement for like 30 min. The night he sat in a chair by the fire with an ice pack on his crotch.This is probably why Derek doesn't drink either, although he did have two Coronas During the staff meeting. Kelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #15 November 19, 2001 Com on all you guys.. all together nowQuoteThe night he sat in a chair by the fire with an ice pack on his crotch.[sqeezing legs together] oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaggggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrRemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #16 November 19, 2001 I acted like I wasn't hurt because of pride I guess... but trust me I knew something was broke!! Now all I hasve to do is get a copy of my video... Kelli if you can find one please let me know .... guess I'm not going to Dallas this weekend My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 November 19, 2001 Slappie, sorry to hear about your shoulder. I think in the future you'll remember a few things: 1. Belly flying is bad, 2. Aggies, beer and boardom don't mix well and last but not least, 3. remember, a Texan's last words before they die usually consist of "Hey guys, watch this..." AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhoni 0 #18 November 19, 2001 No, no, no. It's "Hold my beer and watch this..."(Course that goes for Arkansans as well as Texans...)Rhoni Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #19 November 19, 2001 Quote No, no, no. It's "Hold my beer and watch this..." And if it's a bunch of freefliers, it's...... "Hold my beer and get this on video!"Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #20 November 19, 2001 "Careful, that might be loaded..."flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #21 November 19, 2001 QuoteAnd if it's a bunch of freefliers, it's...... "Hold my beer and get this on video!"Heh, on the ride up on Saturday my jump buddy commented "Hey, there are 7 freefliers on this load and nobody has a camera. How weird is that?" "Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #22 November 19, 2001 The sad part is we got it on video!! I just don't have a copy!!My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #23 November 19, 2001 Hey Zennie....you should have come out on Sunday. A bunch of the San Marcos boys came out and Brian busted out his tube. It was sweet!!!Kelli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #24 November 19, 2001 Yeah I would have, except Sunday is "domestic day" for me unless it rains on Saturdays. "Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #25 November 19, 2001 Can you say tandem!!! He he he he.... Should have tucked and rolled. Look on the bright side you can now lay there and let her do all the work in bed. No more missionary for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
