lil hunter Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 (edited) It looks like I'll have a lot of time off work this fall/winter, but not for any good reason. On Oct 25th I was riding to work on my motorcycle and some lady decided she didn't want me on it anymore. She was in the oncoming lane and tried to turn left right as I was crossing the intersection and needless to say she smoked me. I guess I hit right at her drivers side headlights, got thrown off the bike and flew a good ways, landing in the grass off the shoulder. I guess I got lucky though, only ended up with a badly broken femur, torn ligaments in the knee, a huge cut down my foot and several fractures in my foot/ankle. If any of those impacts would have been on my chest or head, I may not be around to type this right now. I had surgery that day to put a rod down my femur, and a few screws to hold it in place. I have to wait for the cut on my foot to heal before I can get surgery to fix that, so it'll be a couple weeks. I've been getting around with a combo of crutches and a wheelchair. I still can't crutch very far without getting tired or light headed. I'm hopin I'll be gettin around well enough to make it out hunting a few times at least. We have trail can pics of 2 eight pointers on the property. I had all kinds of duck hunts lined up for this year, but some of them may have to be out on hold. So make sure y'all are postin plenty of hero shots this season, I gotta have somethin to look at if I can't get out there. Edited November 5, 2012 by lil hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Man thats terrible. But im glad your ok. Prayers sent for a fast recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
535hunter Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 That's horrible. Glad that you are OK with minor injuries considering what could've happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thats bad. Man take it easy. Its glad to know your ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted November 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Gonna be a rough season. Thought I'd add a few pictures for your entertainment. Here is my femur. I think I did a pretty good job of destroying it. [ATTACH]12854[/ATTACH] And here's what my foot looks like these days. Pretty gross, eh? [ATTACH]12855[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarcheryhunter Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wow someone was sure watching over u that day. Praying for a fast recovery so u can get out in those woods:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soillap Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Hey man as a hunter and rider I know how dangerous both can be. I'll be praying for a fast recovery. I also noticed your from my neck of the woods I live in mt carmel il. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Holy crap,man...both of those injuries look pretty nasty. As bad as it looks, I'm glad to here it wasn't any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 That's a nasty injury. Be sure not to get in too much of a rush to hunt. Heal yourself first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Man that hurts just to look at! I sold my bike a couple years ago, decided the kids were just too young to be adding that level of risk in my life. I am glad you are around to post a little, could have been 6 feet under when colliding with a car easily. Wish you a speedy recover (or as speedy as one that severe can be). Don't push it or you'll be on the couch even longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wish you were back to posting for other reasons Tim, had not seen you on in a while. Real sorry to hear about the accident, that looks really bad. Glad you are here to post though, things sure could have been worse. We will keep you in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddfast Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 Gonna be a rough season. Thank god your you hit the front of the car and not further near the door. Had an angel watching over you that day. I'll put some pics up of my doe and brothers 8 point he got. God bless and a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hi Tim, long time no see ! Those injuries don't look minor to me. :no: Please heal fast, but as said, don't set yourself back by rushing it. I did that one year, car versus my knee, it took much longer to heal decent because of my too early using it. Best of luck friend, and take it easy.:cowboy: too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 Holy cow Lil....you are blessed, I hope you know that! Wow, that femur fracture takes the cake! Take it easy and don't rush, let things heal, you have the future to hunt and you don't want to mess it up rushing too soon in the healing process! Keep us updated on your recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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