Mark Gilbrtson was in a fatal car accident yesterday, he will be ok.

[racerman_27410]

Did you finally get your blanket?

Yes, when I got home. They never gave me one in the hospital.

Well I guess its better than them giving you one by the suppository method. 

you're killing me brother monkey  ..... if we were sitting beside the campfire and you said that to Mark (and you know you would) i would have prolly sprayed or snorted my beverage just a bit!    

I told ya Its pillage.... THEN burn! 


KOokaloo!

[gdfj12]

Mark,

We've never met & I'm mostly a lurker around hear, but you still have my sympathies, I hope you heal well & soon! I'm thinking positive thoughts for you & your family.

George
'89 FJ1200
88/94 Ninja 250R
soon another FJ . . . .

[Lotsokids]

Thank you, George. It's a LONG road for my healing. The doctor just told me today that he recommends I wait a couple months to get completely healed before any further corrective surgery. *sigh*

I am thankful that I am not any worse than I am. I saw some pictures of my old car a couple days ago. WHAT A MESS. The cable ripped my hood off, went through the windshield, cut through both left and right posts, then (as believed) caught me in the mouth. My seat back failed and sent me into the back seat, which might have saved my life. The cable dented the left and right rear door jamb just forward of the rear windows. There was blood all over the left rear window.

It could have easily taken my life. God is very good to me.

[spsmith_fj1200]

Mark,

God still wants you and your family to continue all of the work you have been doing in the Hungary with the orphans.  Best wishes for a fast and complete recovery.

[Klavdy]

You'll be O.K?
That's good.
Bummer about the car, we all grew quite fond of it.

[Lotsokids]

Just got out of the hospital again today. I just spent another week there. I had to go to the emergency room with a blood clot in my right leg. From what I read about them, they could be fatal, so I went immediately. On blood thinner now. This is common when a person has extended periods of inactivity.

What next?

[Steve_in_Florida]

This is common when a person has extended periods of inactivity.

What next?

Well, the OBVIOUS answer would be MORE ACTIVITY!!   

(you asked.)

[movenon]

Hang in there Mark. Glad you went to the emergency room on the blood clot. I had a friend that died of one and he wasn't really inactive. He just failed to identify the problem and tough it out. It has been known to happen in aircraft sitting cramped for many hours. Please watch the blood thinners also. If you get a persistent head ache or dizzy spells then shag your butt back to the emergency room. That also go's for any blood in places that it shouldn't be if you get my drift... They probably gave you all the info on that. I am not a doctor. Just had bunch of life experience.
I am glad the cheap ass seat gave way. Sounds like it did save your life. Is there anything we can reasonably do for you from over here ? Get well.
George

[andyb]

Hang in there Mark. Glad you went to the emergency room on the blood clot. I had a friend that died of one and he wasn't really inactive. He just failed to identify the problem and tough it out. It has been known to happen in aircraft sitting cramped for many hours. Please watch the blood thinners also. If you get a persistent head ache or dizzy spells then shag your butt back to the emergency room. That also go's for any blood in places that it shouldn't be if you get my drift... They probably gave you all the info on that. I am not a doctor. Just had bunch of life experience.
I am glad the cheap ass seat gave way. Sounds like it did save your life. Is there anything we can reasonably do for you from over here ? Get well.
George

+1

Blood clots can kill you in all sorts of really interesting ways.

The danger with blood thinners is that frequently the docs get a bit overzealous with them, and as mentioned a persistent headache, double vision, etc can mean that you've gone the other way and can mean that you're on the doorstep of having a massive stroke.  The treatment is a bit gruesome (they drill a hole into your head to relieve the pressure), but it beats the hell out of losing a big pile of brain function.

G`luck, carry on.

[Lotsokids]

I found my old car today under a cover. It's still confiscated for the investigation.

Here's what a miracle looks like. How can someone live through this? I thank God for sparing my life!



In this photo you can see the dent where the cable stopped. There is still much of my blood in the back seat and splashed on the rear side window. It hit me HARD - right in the mouth.

[tmkaos]

3 thoughts come to mind when I looked at these pics..

1. I'm glad you made out of that alive.

2. I sincerely hope that whatever set of unfortunate circumstances led up to that incident cannot be replicated again.

3. How fast were you travelling? - Not asked in a "Slow down you bloody fool!" way but more I'd be interested to know from an engineering point of view. My understanding of Trabants is they are a shining example of Communism vs Engineering. (Not good, in case nobody got that..)

Glad you're up and about.

James

[Lotsokids]

2. I sincerely hope that whatever set of unfortunate circumstances led up to that incident cannot be replicated again.

3. How fast were you travelling? - Not asked in a "Slow down you bloody fool!" way but more I'd be interested to know from an engineering point of view. My understanding of Trabants is they are a shining example of Communism vs Engineering. (Not good, in case nobody got that..)

2. Yes, that was quite a shake up at the base here.

3. This happened about 50 yards from where I was parked, so speed was not an issue, especially with my Trabant's lack of acceleration! Trabants are called a "paper car" by the Hungarians, who don't like them either. A few of us Americans bought them more as a joke.

[Mark Olson]

you have an angel on your right  shoulder , watch out for the devil on the other one .

[Lotsokids]

Well, 2 of the 5 jawbone pieces they put back together did not take. They are dead and will be removed with 2 teeth on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Your prayers are appreciated. As one friend told me, "No matter what happens, it won't be as bad as what you've already been through." True, I suppose.

It's a long road, guys. I'm getting weary of all this. I still have the RPM spin-on oil filter conversion and a new 41-tooth rear sprocket to install, but I cannot get motivated at all. The simplest projects seem difficult for me to focus and finish. Of course, it's difficult when it feels like someone is standing on your face all day. Not much pain, just a LOT of pressure.

Thanks, guys. Still thankful I'm vertical and not 6 feet under.

[FJmonkey]

Stay on the green side of the grass for a while longer.

Green Side of the Grass (NEW comical song/video about aging!) AGING SONG