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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:04 PM
Ouch. Got a loftier gust. New height record


Well will write more when I can but thought would share. Got lofted today in 20 mph gust. 30+ feet up landed hard and broke my back t11 is fractured but waiting on brace in ER. Good spirits but bored and drugged wife had to leave because 2 hrs from home
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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:09 PM


Scott ..... Get well quick my friend .... keep us posted ...



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:17 PM


OOUCH!! Get well soon.. AND Don't rush it.. Give yourself time to heal. Your spine is nothing to be trifled with..



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:18 PM


OMG :o

This is a real shock to here. You will definitely be in todays prayer.

Here is hoping for the best possible outcome.



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:21 PM


OMG Scott!!!!!!! Gald you are able to check in bro. Heal up well and let me know if you need anything! Prayers sent!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:27 PM


Sorry to hear man! Get the rest you need



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:27 PM


:o Bloody hell mate!!

Hope you're not laid out for long and I hope your wife is not too bored or drugged to return to visit you again. :lol:
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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 02:55 PM


Sorry to hear..heal up quick!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 03:00 PM


Oh no Scott! Another one of us injured:( Sure hope this isn't a new trend developing. Here's to a speedy recovery so you can get back out there. Take care in the meantime and get lots of rest.

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sad.gif posted on 2-3-2014 at 03:19 PM


WTF Scott!
I hope the damage isn't too severe and the pain's manageable.
Heal quickly!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 03:24 PM


FFFfffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... glad you're ok-ish and hope you heal up soon :thumbup:

... bit strange that they'd drug your wife though - was she a bit hysterical? :duh:



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 03:26 PM


FFFfffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... glad you're ok-ish and hope you heal up soon :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 03:37 PM


good luck and heal well



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 04:26 PM


Scott, hope you are Ok and take time to heal



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 04:56 PM


Prayers sent Bro! Hope ya heal well and get back on the horse that threw ya :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 05:13 PM


Holy schniekies dude!!! Get well and heal up in time for JIBE!!

We'll shoot some prayers out for ya bud!!!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 05:25 PM


Sorry for the pain and difficulties.


Don't be the Evel Knievel of kiting....(in breaking personal records at the cost of breaking every bone in his body)- But do be the Evil Knievel of kiting..who healed up better and stronger boned than before.

Heal fast Scott!
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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 05:44 PM


damn, you never know! glad ur up for communication. keep us posted! REST!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 06:00 PM


Holy hell bro that's very unfortunate. Glad you are staying in positive spirits through this. I'm sure the drugs will be your best friend a while.



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 08:05 PM


Sorry to hear about the lofting. Good luck with the recovery.



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 08:35 PM


Ugh, sorry man. I know the feeling, it ain't fun.

Heal up quick!



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[*] posted on 2-3-2014 at 11:10 PM


Wow Scott, that's not nice to hear - it could have been a lot worse but that is still serious enough. Speedy recovery and hope to see you out riding this year. Wildwood might be too close to call - how about JIBE?
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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 07:30 AM


Scary stuff, hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 08:35 AM


Damb kids, you tell them over and over and they never listen.
Dont leave us hanging, what did the doctors say, prognosis?
I know what your wife said, and what she is going to say over and over before you go out again and play. Hope she is doing OK.
You my friend, rest, heal, and...... you dont need anyone to tell you the rest, you already know.
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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 08:42 AM


Damn dude this sucks...:( speedy recovery...



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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 10:08 AM


Speedy healing to you flyguy. hoping that all turns out well with recovery . Back brace doesn't sound like any fun but better than rods and screws in the spine ;)



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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 10:08 AM


Ouch. Best wishes for a quick and total recovery. What size kite were you on?



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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 10:37 AM


:( Sorry to hear that, Scott. 30 feet up can work on water, or 3 feet of powder snow, but makes for a hard landing otherwise. Take your time and heal up. Good Luck. :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 11:05 AM


Getting a queezy feeling just thinking about it. Best wishes big guy. Hows Andrew doing with it?



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[*] posted on 3-3-2014 at 11:30 AM


sorry to hear about your injury dude, heal up fast and take it sleazy!!



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