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Old 09-09-2007, 07:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If anyone was in Whiting Saturday at 10:30 am and saw the ambulances and the man in the Path jersey screaming on the ground that was me. Luckily I was with friends, but many many riders stopped to help (One even gave me a sling and tried to relocate my arm for me.) and I want to thank everyone for the support.
The pain was horrible and I told a few people who were giving me advice "Don't talk to me!" Most just laughed at that but I'm very sorry if I said that to you. I was in a pretty bad state.

Turns out it was NOT dislocated, but instead multiple fractures of the ball of the Humerus where it meets the shoulder. I just fell on a rock and landed with all my weight on my shoulder ON a rock. Sucks cause I had just come down from Old Camp and Luge where I had my best descents ever for that trail.

Looks like I may need surgery so I'm off the bike for a while. Now I just have to figure out what to do about VQ / CC because signups are in a few weeks even though the race isnt until March.

Thanks again to all that might have stopped, see you back on the dirt ASAP.

Tony
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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whoa that's so crappy...were you coming out of whiting when this happened? I hope your surgery and recovery goes quickly!
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:21 PM   #3 (permalink)
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AWwww. Bummer Tony. I suppose Maxwell Cleaned everything...

Prayers coming you way!! Hope you can get a clean bill of health for VQ.
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:27 PM   #4 (permalink)
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sorry to hear that bro , keep us utd with your status , mountain bike prayers out to you for a speedy recovery
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:28 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Whoa man that sucks! Hope you feel better soon! Now you'll have a great story to tell the ladies at parties

Get well bro!
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
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good luck I hope you are riding again soon
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:35 PM   #7 (permalink)
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If anyone was in Whiting Saturday at 10:30 am and saw the ambulances and the man in the Path jersey screaming on the ground that was me. Luckily I was with friends, but many many riders stopped to help (One even gave me a sling and tried to relocate my arm for me.) and I want to thank everyone for the support.
The pain was horrible and I told a few people who were giving me advice "Don't talk to me!" Most just laughed at that but I'm very sorry if I said that to you. I was in a pretty bad state.

Turns out it was NOT dislocated, but instead multiple fractures of the ball of the Humerus where it meets the shoulder. I just fell on a rock and landed with all my weight on my shoulder ON a rock. Sucks cause I had just come down from Old Camp and Luge where I had my best descents ever for that trail.

Looks like I may need surgery so I'm off the bike for a while. Now I just have to figure out what to do about VQ / CC because signups are in a few weeks even though the race isnt until March.

Thanks again to all that might have stopped, see you back on the dirt ASAP.

Tony
[FONT=Arial]get well soon[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]I hate hearing things like this....but it sounds like you have the right attitude (looking forward to the VQ)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]do what it takes to ride a s[FONT='Times New Roman']tationary[/FONT] bike at the gym until you are cleared to ride the trails (it helps!).[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Hope all goes well[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]DZ[/FONT]
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Old 09-09-2007, 07:40 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Really sorry to hear that. Get better soon and just keep focused on that last sweet decent.

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Old 09-09-2007, 08:08 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear that dude. Get well soon.

BJammin went down at Daley today, kind of the same way. His landing was minus the rock though.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Bad news. Best of luck on the surgery and the road to recovery. Keep us posted - I'm sure there are plenty looking forward to joining you on your first ride back.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:13 PM   #11 (permalink)
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dang dooooood that sux!!! Heal up well and fast!!!!
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:20 PM   #12 (permalink)
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My riding buddy had his second shoulder surgery recently. He broke the ball off in the socket last year at Crystal Cove. He had it operated on again after a new doc discovered the worst infection hes has ever seen. He's healing up nicely now. New doc is a mountain biker too.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:24 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Heal well and quick!
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:24 PM   #14 (permalink)
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That sucks heal up fast, see ya at the VQ
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:27 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Sorry to hear about your injury. Heal quick bro.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:30 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Get better QUICK!!

Just a reminder.....

ALWAYS ride with a friend.... it could save your life... no joke either...
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:58 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Welcome to the STR Walking Wounded DL...sorry to read about your encounter w/ that rock...they have the the tendency to jump out in front of you when least expected...hope you heal up quick
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:02 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Old 09-10-2007, 12:51 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Good luck dude I hope you can bounce back!
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Old 09-10-2007, 05:31 AM   #20 (permalink)
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[SIZE=2]Man, it seems like the carnage list is extra high the past month or so, myself included. Heal up quick.
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