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Title: Been a long stretch
Post by: adirondack46r on February 14, 2009, 03:55:00 PM
By the time I get into the woods with the bow next September it will have been a long, long stretch. September 6th last year, just before our Tennessee season opened up, I lost my concentration for just a second and ended up with a season ending injury. I didn't fall from a tree, I fell into a metal recycling dumpster - but that's another story.

Nevertheless, this past season was vicarious only. Thanks for the memories. I finished PT and I should be as good as new come fall. And I'll be more than ready to draw on a buck as it will have been a full 2 years.

Thanks for the stories this year.

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Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Over&Under on February 14, 2009, 04:03:00 PM
Best of luck to ya in the up coming season, looks like it was a long stretch indeed!!
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: whitebuffalo on February 14, 2009, 04:23:00 PM
EEEEEEWHH,, I cringw just looking at that pic ,,I hope your next season is the best,,JB
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Big Ed on February 14, 2009, 07:28:00 PM
Don't get to close to a magnet. LOL.. Just kidding around, great to hear your on the mend. Ed
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Hoop on February 14, 2009, 09:25:00 PM
Wow, I've got the exact same hardware in my ankle.  Mine was done in the mill.  Took me out of commision the whole season also.  Hope you have a great season this year.
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: adirondack46r on February 14, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
Hoop,

Guess that makes us titanium brothers. ;-) It wasn't so bad, but when it happens in September and messes up your hunting plans it adds insult to injury, doesn't it?

46r
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: CheapShot on February 15, 2009, 05:47:00 AM
I feel your pain, I also had season ending surgery in Oct. I'm begining to shoot again, and am already anticipating next year. Hope your rehab turns out well.
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Bonebuster on February 15, 2009, 06:49:00 AM
Best of luck!
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Hoop on February 15, 2009, 09:05:00 PM
46r,

What you think, a guy named "Bonebuster" wishing you luck.  Now thats funny.

Hoop
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Irish Archer on February 15, 2009, 09:46:00 PM
Good luck. Hope it works out well for you this season.
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: adirondack46r on February 15, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Hoop:
46r,

What you think, a guy named "Bonebuster" wishing you luck.  Now thats funny.

Hoop
I got a chuckle out of that one myself.

By the way, anyone want to venture an observation as to how many screws are holding it all together??
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Wannabe1 on February 15, 2009, 10:25:00 PM
Good luck too ya! Hope you score a good one.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Killdeer on February 15, 2009, 10:52:00 PM
11?
That's a right shapely ankle you got there, BTW.
This fall is going to be oh so sweet.

Killdeer   :wavey:
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 16, 2009, 12:06:00 AM
yeeeeeeeowch

Well it's good that you are on the mend

Jer Bear
Title: Re: Been a long stretch
Post by: adirondack46r on February 16, 2009, 07:37:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Killdeer:
11?
That's a right shapely ankle you got there, BTW.
This fall is going to be oh so sweet.

Killdeer    :wavey:  
11 is correct! There were going to be a couple more, but after the dislocation was repositioned, the metal plate installed, and the torn ligaments reattached, the remaining breaks were held in place without them.

And you are correct - I will have a new appreciation for the ability to walk to a stand this fall.

Thanks for the well wishes.