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01-19-2007, 06:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 24' Argosy 24
Inverness
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 264
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Get Well Quickly
May the Doctors put you together as good as before,and you have a speedy recovery.Atleast the better happened,you are still alive. NO MORE SCOOTERS!!! God Bless you..
Bob
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01-19-2007, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Thank you all so much. It meant a lot to us that Andy took time to call.
Yes, he will be transferred to Tampa over the weekend. Apparently there are only 3 surgeons in the state of Florida who can do the pelvis repair succesfully, and the only one available is in Tampa. The surgery apparently take 3-4 hours and the recovery is slow and painful. Terry is full of surprises. When he came out of the surgery to put the pin for traction in his leg, the surgon informed us the head of the femur had broken off, and that is what caused it to jam into the pelvis and cause the pulverization of the lower paert of the fracture. They were able to get better x-rays when they knocked him out.
My niece has come to the front and offered me a place to stay, because with him being out of work...
Anyway I will keep every one informed. Thanks to all of our forum friends.
And yes, there will be many more A/S rallies in our future.
Marie
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01-20-2007, 06:24 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Bob,
The scooters are done. The carcass of the one he was on is in the back of Moose, waiting for my son to get here so we can get pictures and unload it.
Our attorney is "Dewy, Cheatem, and How", and the 22 year old that hit him does have insurance.
We met twice with the attorney yesterday and all you could see in his eye was dollar signs. I told Terry if he wanted to retire we could have found a better way.
They are giving him Morphine through his IV, and after the tech set up the traction last night the nurse came in and gave him 4 mg and he nodded off, so I came home and got some rest.
The physicians, and boy are there a lot of them, said if he had not had the helmet on he probably would not have lived. WEAR HELMETS EVEN ON BIKES.
Again, thank you all for your prayer and good wishes as it means a lot to us.
Now I have to do the laundry, get his humongous tool box from firestone and pack for the unscheduled trip to Tampa. I am taking his lap top with me so I can keep in touch.
Marie
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01-20-2007, 06:39 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
, Florida
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 2,311
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Good luck Marie. Best wishes for Terry's speedy recovery. If you need anything feel free to call. I am just up the road from Tampa about 2.5 hours.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
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01-20-2007, 06:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Thanks for the update, wish we could do more than pray for a speedy recovery.
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
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01-20-2007, 08:46 AM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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Quote:
Originally Posted by balrgn
Thanks for the update, wish we could do more than pray for a speedy recovery.
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yes there is!
i was able to speak with terry and marie this morning. terry is doing as well as can be expected. he is really in rough shape.
terry is scheduled to be transported tampa for surgery sunday.
instead of flowers or cards a paypal gift can be sent to bnsf971@yahoo.com
you can attach a note of well wishes if you like.
if any of you would like to mail them directly please contact any of the moderators and we can pass the address along.
we will post updates as they come in.
john
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01-20-2007, 07:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Hi all,
Not much new to report tonight. The plans remain to transfer Terry to Tampa General Hospital tomorrow. Whether by air or ambulance we still don't know. He is trying to keep his spirits up, or it the morphine high!
They are finaly feeding him real food, but it is hard to eat when you are flat on your back, and you can't watch tv when your glasses are destroyed. They are so scratched up from the accident that he has to read between the lines. (that is my son's line not mine)
Will keep you posted and again thank you for your prayers and thoughts
Marie
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01-20-2007, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 928
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Marie, Thanks for the update. We're all thinking about you and Terry and your family. But remember (during all this grief, pain, inconvenience, emotional and financial stress...) that current technology is amazing, and Terry will come out of this a bionic man. And by the way, he does need to eat, so make sure they provide a way/food for him to get decent nutrition for healing. You too!
Yours,
Nurse Ratchet
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01-20-2007, 08:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 26' Overlander
Wenatchee WA
, Cape Cod
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 871
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you! You guys needs some good blessings coming your way. Good luck on the transfer tomorrow, hopefully he will get the quick and easy flight, rather than the drive from Fort Meyers to Tampa.
Give him our best, we will miss his biting wit around here until he gets upright again.
Kathleen
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01-20-2007, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Santa Cruz
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 928
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Just noticed that you're also a nurse. That will hold you in good stead, but be sure that you get to be the wife first.
All the best,
Janet
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01-20-2007, 09:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 17' Caravel
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 109
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Get well soon.
Look forward to you getting well and posting on this forum again.
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01-20-2007, 10:58 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1986 31' Sovereign
1975 25' Tradewind
1967 17' Caravel
Sherfield English
, Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 700
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Greetings and concern from the UK!
We all have lives that intersect here and to hear of the misfortune of one of us is saddening. My very best wishes to Terry, Marie and family.
Get Well Soon!
Marc
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01-20-2007, 11:10 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Terry and family, I'm so sorry for your misfortune. I hope you are up and around soon, and can get back into your normal routine. Of course, part of that routine has been your participation here - I hope to see you back here soon.
Keep your head up, a positive outlook makes a world of difference both in your general attitude and your physical recovery.
See you soon here,
Dave
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01-20-2007, 11:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' Classic
1965 20' Globetrotter
Stephenville
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 242
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Marie:
We have just read of Terry's accident and want to add our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. We will be holding both of you up in prayer.
Marque and Jimmy
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01-21-2007, 07:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1956 30' Sovereign of the Road
1963 16' Bambi
Southeastern Area
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Marie, you and Terry continue to be in my prayers. Thankfully you have a trauma orthopod reasonably close, albeit nearly 150 miles away. I've seen the trauma guys do amazing things with horrendous pelvic and acetabular fractures and seen patients do very well.
Give Terry our love. And from one nurse to another, take care of you, and don't forget to stop and breathe once in a while.
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01-21-2007, 01:34 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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here is an update,
i just spoke with terry, he is awaiting transport to tampa for surgery.
he was alert and still has his sense of humor. i told him there was 6 pages of well wishes waiting for him to read when he gets a chance to get online again!
he was very happy to hear that, and wants to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and prayers!
john
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01-21-2007, 01:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
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Sorry to hear the bad news hope you are feeling better real soon.
Rick
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01-21-2007, 02:11 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Just as luck would have it, I spoke to Terry just after John HD. Terry is in very good spirits (sense of humor is FULLY intact!). That's a great thing thing considerng all he's been thru. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Jim
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01-21-2007, 02:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1975 25' Tradewind
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 450
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Terry and Marie,
Ike and I are sending wishes for the speediest recovery and healing possible. Our thoughts will be with you as you progress in this process. Thankfully, you were wearing a helmet.
Sue & Ike
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'75 Tradewind - 25'
"Cupcake" air-912
2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Michigan - "middle of the mitt"
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01-21-2007, 04:49 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 16' Bubble
Rose Lodge
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: 1961 26' Overlander
Posts: 921
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Paypal link?
John, I wanted to send something but the link took me to an email. Is that right? I email the bnsf & then get a Paypal link?
Thanks,
Theresa
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