johnf Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Last night I was putting up a ladder stand and the chain that attatched it snampped. The stand twisted and came off the tree and I found myself falling head first (don't know how that happeend) from 20 feet up. I caught a limb about 1/2 way down and ripped it out of the tree, but it did manage to get me upright. I landed on my feet and then dropped hard on my but. After crawling out into a cleariing, I pulled out my cell phone and called the land owner. After some time in the hospital last night, I'm home with my right leg in an imobilizer, a bruised elboe and a crushed 7th and 9th vertibret. I'm able to walk a little, but won't be able to lift or bend for about 6-8 seeks and I'm gonna be at home on my back for at least half of that. BTW. My fall restraint is still up in the tree. I had unhooked it and was heading down wihen the stand fell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind OUCH!!!! So sorry to hear about that!!!! You are very lucky it wasn't worse. I sure hope you get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind OOCH! Man ive never feel from a tree, thank god. Heal up quick bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind Hooboy! Glad to hear that you somewhat ok. Hope you heal quickly. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind Glad you are ok. Things could have been much worse. Heal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobie Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind Sorry to hear about the fall Hope you are okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind Sorry about the fall......man that sucks. I see your avatar and think about what could have been. Unfortunately, most people fall just like you did...on the way up or down. They do now have some systems that will help prevent this but still let you do your work. I think Summit has one and there is angel wings. Get better and heal well and then don't give up on the trees, just get a better system. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind that is bad luck, that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind WOW! never had a chain break before. Glad you were able to at least land upright, that limb probobly saved your neck...literaly. Will be praying for a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind Wow, you are lucky! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts lookin like a ground blind OUCH, at least you are still alive. Hope you have a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Sorry to hear that John. Sounds like your going to have some future back problems now. Not nice when you start damaging vertebrae. I'll keep you in my prayers man. Be thankful it wasn't worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Glad to hear you're OK, John. Our family will keep you in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind glad thtat you are o.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Good thing you were able to get upright before hitting the ground. I hope you can fully recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Thanks for the prayers guys. I'm guessing this is not going to be fun. I've been on my back for less than a day and I'm bored crazy. Thank goodness for the wireless mouse & keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind John, Definitely follow the doctor's advice and do exactly what they say and how. When you think you are better, lay off some more. Your lower back supports all your upper body weight and if you don't let it heal correctly then you will have significant pain and mobility problems for some time. Definitely count your blessings, man. Most people who fall on their brain like that have some sort of brain injury! Just kidding you man, trying to lighten your load. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Holy cow John I am sorry to hear this. As bad as it is, thank God it was not worse, for your wife's and child's sake. God bless and prayers sent for a quick and complete recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Prayers sent John, Behave and heal. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind sorry to hear about that.....could of been a lot worse......thank god your alright .....and thats a good idea to keep your sell phone with you at all times....i hope you feel better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beagleboy Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind Sorry to hear about your accident. Feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind All the best to you I hope all will be well in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_BUCK_1 Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind sorry to here about that but i am glad you are still with us and alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007hunter Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind WOW!! That could have been alot worse!! They say most falls from treestands occur when you are entering or exiting them....Hope you heal quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Re: I\'ts looking like a ground blind [ QUOTE ] They say most falls from treestands occur when you are entering or exiting them.... [/ QUOTE ] Would have to agree with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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