Broken Ankle

[klkak]

Last Friday I was guiding an ATV tour. While ascending a hill my ATV got hung up so I hopped off. As soon as I hit the ground the client behind me hit and ran over me. On Monday I had surgery on my left ankle. Then Doc put 2 screws in it. The Doc said it would be about 6 weeks until I can ride again....I guess my season ended early this year.:(

[trax]

Man, that sucks. I know the feeling I had my right ankle crushed in an accident about 15 years ago. The docs put in 4 screws but only 2 ever came back out, I've got permanent hardware. Put your leg up and relax man, at least you'll get to spend more time with us, LOL.

[Rick]

Dang man. That's terrible!!! I'm glad it wasn't worse than an ankle. Is the guy's hide on your wall?

The up side is you get to spend LOT'S of time on Wilderness-Survival. I hear that's a pretty cool place!!

[hopeak]

Sorry, neighbor......I could take that new .338 Win. Mag. on daily walks for you, shuck'o gee'wiz ....just trying to help. Ever notice you break your legs during hunting season. I think the Moose and Sheep have it in for you.

[Bibow]

yeah thats gotta suck right before the season at least its only one ankel it could be worse

[canid]

that's terrible man. we all know that all it takes to put you out is one little mistake, but i keep forgetting the one that does it doesn't have to be your own. take care of the foot and for the love of god stay off of it for the whole duration. i know too many people who's 6-8 week heal-up turned into a year because they couldn't let it heal.

[chiggersngrits]

klkak, sorry to hear that. hope it heals up fine and you have no future problems with it. my right ankle has always been weak. i can't remember how many times i've sprained it. luckly never a break. good luck

[tonester]

man that sucks, good thing thats all that happened, i mean getting ran over is kinda serious. hope everything heals fine and you have a quick recovery.

[crashdive123]

Get well soon. Tourists! Can't live without em, can't shoot em.

[bulrush]

Sorry to hear that.

Was that a city slicker doofus with no experience on a 4-wheeler, or was it really an accident?

[nell67]

klkak,OUCH,I know what a broken ankle feels like,it ain't fun. I think you did the right thing getting the hardware,I refused to let them put screws in mine,and it took 18 weeks to heal without putting weight on it.

[trax]

Get well soon. Tourists! Can't live without em, can't shoot em.

Can't shoot 'em? (writing quickly....must...not...shoot...tourists...got it!) Thanks for that Crash :)

[Gray Wolf]

Get well, hopefully you'll be back in the saddle soon.

[Riverrat]

Sorry to hear that, hope you get better and get out for the hunting season ends up there.

[klkak]

Thanks for all the encouragement guys and Nell. My boss is bringing out the Workmans comp paper work tomorrow. I hate doing paperwork!

Thanks for your thoughtfulness Hopeak. I had a long talk with the new .338 and it understands that it has to be patient. Once I'm healed I will take it on many Alaska adventures. Besides it ain't finished yet. Still gotta buy and install the scope as well as get a laminated stock for it. I really like the looks of it so far with the shorter bbl and Remington express sights.

[hopeak]

Well, be that way then.....I'll just walk my Wentworth Mauser Mark X .375 H&H

Big Gun show Oct. 11, & 12th at the State Fair grounds in Palmer.

Did you say if you were going with the German #4 or the Duplex......?

[Jay]

Bad luck Klkak.....hope you get better soon! Tourist!!!!!there ought to be a law against them! (how come you're not allowed to shoot em?? seems very unfair!)

[crashdive123]

I suppose as long as you have their credit card information already it would be OK.....local chamber of commerece would probably put some unrealistically low bag limits on you though.

[Rick]

At least put the ATV on a bungee cord for some fun!

"From NY, huh? Okay. This is the throttle. Just open that puppy up and let her rip."
Vrrrrroooooooomm!
"Honey, does he know about the bungee cord?"
"He will any minute now."

[rebel]

Klkak, It's been a week since your accident. How're things?

[klkak]

The swelling is going down a little. It don't hurt quit as much now. I have a follow up with the surgen next week. I think he is going to take out the staples. I'll let you know more as time goes on.

[crashdive123]

Glad to hear you're doing better.

[Rick]

What it sounds like in the Klkak home.....

"Honey, can you get me....."
"Honey, will you bring me....."
"Honey, I need......"

Ain't life grand?

[klkak]

Well, be that way then.....I'll just walk my Wentworth Mauser Mark X .375 H&H

Big Gun show Oct. 11, & 12th at the State Fair grounds in Palmer.

Did you say if you were going with the German #4 or the Duplex......?

I'm getting the German #4 recticle. I'm thinking it will work great if I need to make a fast follow up shot at close range. ie. Using the thicker crosshairs to brackett the target. When I get it finished I will post some pic's and let everyone know how it shoots.

[Beowulf65]

Bro I just saw this thread and I am sorry to hear you broke your ankle, we'll keep you in our prayers and hope for full and speedy recovery.

[hopeak]

The German # 4 is what I use also.

[rebel]

Here's a question for ya... Same effect.... for a follow up.

For black powder, 45 or 50?

For powder what's best and why?

[rebel]

I've got a lyman plains rifle in the 50. Last year I won the shoot w/ regular black powder. I was thinking of triing the Shockeys' powder. Do you or anyone have any experience w/ this powder.

I've also heard the 45 shoots flatter (duh). How much at a 100 yrds?

Is it true the .32 takes too much cleaning?

Well, these questions give you something to do.

[klkak]

Bro I just saw this thread and I am sorry to hear you broke your ankle, we'll keep you in our prayers and hope for full and speedy recovery.

Thank you Beo.

[klkak]

I went for my follow up with the surgeon today. The tech cut the cast off and the surgeon said it looks good. I however almost puked and passed out. The surgeon told the tech to put a new cast on it. The surgeon then told me to come back in 7 days. He would take out the staples and put a new cast on it. He then smiled and walked out. I did over and hour of driving for 5 minutes with the doctor and 45 minutes with the tech and waiting. Now I'm going to take copious amounts of oxycodon, prop my leg up (above my heart) and go to sleep.:(

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

I like my 7.62 german mauser

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

klkak, sorry bout your accident , ive been there , i used to ride motocross. I ate dirt on the washboard and got smashed by three other riders.i feel for you man.

[Rick]

I love two threads in one. It's makes for much more interesting reading. So, for the sake of newcomers, I'll condense both threads into one. Here goes.

You could probably remove the staples with a 7.62 Mauser. Of course copious amounts of Oxycontin will give you problems when trying to clean a .32 unless, of course, you use a German #4. If you spent just five minutes eating black powder it would probably make you puke and pass out.

[nell67]

That sums it up nicely Rick,good job.

[klkak]

Rick, I am at a loss for words after that comment.

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

thanks Rick, well said

[Rick]

Just tryin' to help. Just tryin' to help.

[Gray Wolf]

Now that was funny!

[klkak]

I had a follow up appointment for my ankle today. They took the cast off and took some x-rays. The tibia fracture is healing really good. The fib fracture has not closed up yet. So they put me back in a cast and said to come back on 6 Oct. I am so ready to be done with all this.

Hopeak, I took the Hawkeye out and shot it with "open sights" off a bench at Birchwood range. I fired five 3 round groups at 100 yards. All groups were right at 2 inches. I can't wait to see what it will do when I get the scope on it.

[crashdive123]

Hang in there. You'll be letting tourists run you over in no time at all.

[klkak]

Hang in there. You'll be letting tourists run you over in no time at all.

Now that funny, I don't care who you are!:D

[erunkiswldrnssurvival]

Hope youre feelin better.

[klkak]

It has been 6 weeks since the surgery on my ankle. I'm going in today to have the cast removed. I am praying that it is healed and I won't need another cast. I'll let ya know what the verdict is when I get home. :)

[nell67]

Good luck klkak!

[klkak]

Thanks Nell.

[nell67]

Hey klkak,what did the doc say?

[crashdive123]

....stay away from tourists:D:D

[nell67]

CRASH!!!!! That was mean!Now you apologize right now mister!

[crashdive123]

O.K.....sorry.......I meant stay away from tourists on ATV's.

[nell67]

LMAO,thats better.....I think

[klkak]

Crash, you are incorrigible.

Nell, The cast is off. The doc said it looked good. The told me to check with physical therapy. My appointment is on Friday. I can barely walk.

[nell67]

Nice and stiff from the cast, eh?

[laughing beetle]

Klkak, I am glad to here you got the cast off! :) Take it easy and do whatever the P.T. says. (within reason of course;) ) Take care!:):)

[klkak]

Nell, yes it is very stiff, sore and weak.

L.B., I'm not going to take any chances. I go back to work on the 17th.

[Riverrat]

Have fun with Phyisco...been there twice in the last year, once for 6 weeks and once for 8 weeks....glad to her the cast is off.

[Rick]

It's just my opinion but I think you're a heel. Oh! I slay myself.

[klkak]

Sorry to hear about your foot man; that totally sucks. a couple of years ago I snapped the Achilles tendon off my left foot. That was on Saturday and I was back at work on Monday, hobbling around but getting my work done. I never went to the doctor and it took about a year to heal. You should have shot the jackass that ran over you and used the "self defense" defense, LOL. Here is a pic of my foot.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q76/signpimp/Just%20me/badfoot2.jpg

Shooting clients is bad for business.

If you never went to the doctor then how do you know it was snapped off?
Do you have an x-ray machine at home or your place of employment?

To my "medically" trained eyes it looks like a sprained ankle!

[Gray Wolf]

Sorry to hear about your foot man; that totally sucks. a couple of years ago I snapped the Achilles tendon off my left foot. That was on Saturday and I was back at work on Monday, hobbling around but getting my work done. I never went to the doctor and it took about a year to heal.

Achilles Tendon Rupture (Achilles Tendon Tear)

"A partial or complete Achilles tendon rupture requires immediate immobilization, or in the very worst cases (a complete tear), immediate surgery to reconnect the tendon."

Humm, I think someone exaggerates a little.... :rolleyes:

[Gray Wolf]

Glad to hear the cast is off, and a new one wasn't necessary. ;)

[crashdive123]

About four years ago I had a very severe ankle sprain. Looked just like the picture. Had x-rays and the whole works. Took about 7 or 8 months before I wasn't limping. To this day it still gives me trouble from time to time. Orthopedic doc said short of surgery it wasn't going to get any better. I'll pass for now.

[klkak]

About four years ago I had a very severe ankle sprain. Looked just like the picture. Had x-rays and the whole works. Took about 7 or 8 months before I wasn't limping. To this day it still gives me trouble from time to time. Orthopedic doc said short of surgery it wasn't going to get any better. I'll pass for now.

Quite often a severe ankle sprain is more painful and takes much longer to heal then most fractures. My cast came off Monday morning and I was walking around the house that night with the aid of a cane. I can now walk around the house without the cane. When I go outside I put the "walking boot" on for additional support and use a cane.

[trax]

That was on Saturday and I was back at work on Monday, hobbling around but getting my work done.

Why would you say that? I used an Ace bandage to immobilize it and I stayed off it for months. I'm really beginning to dislike this forum.


Starting to dislike the forum? I've found that happens when people spout crap, contradict themselves, and get called on it by the members. They start disliking the forum, go figure.... well don't let the door slam you in the *** on the way out, you might have to immobilize it and stay off it for months

[klkak]

If you are going to be an active member of this forum you have got to have a tough hide! If you are tender skinned then you are going to get your feeling hurt. Most of us are not intellectuals. We range from barely able to read & write rednecks to Remy. With some of us the filter between what pops into our mind and what comes out on the key board is broken.

"If you want to run with the "Wolf pack" then you have to expect to get bitten once in a while"

edit to include a quote from one of TrapperRicks post
If I weren't tough enough to take a little ribbing I certainly wouldn't be tough enough to live in Alaska.

[trax]

On the contrary TR, I rather like most of the Americans and think that I get along quite well with most of the people here. I just happen to think you're a jacka$$, you don't have to try to lump 300 million of your countrymen in to that for a sympathy ploy against most Canadians or whatever. Nor do I ever profess to speak for anyone but myself. Being unarmed in a war of wits against you? Well, that would probably because I've assessed your capabilities and wouldn't feel any need to be armed in a war of wits against you. You contradicted yourself within the thread, I saw it and called you on it, don't like it? well, jeepers pumpkin, here's a kleenex, don't blow too hard, you've only got so many brain cells.

[crashdive123]

I've seen several Canadians on here that obviously hate all Americans, you included. You really talk big sitting there behind your keyboard. I don't really care what anyone thinks on this forum; I know what happened to me and the outcome. If I'm going to singled out and called a liar for trying to add to a thread I will just stay here and take shots at those of you that choose to torment me. In a war of wits Trax, you are are unarmed. No wonder Canadians are called "Eh Holes"

Ya know....I was kind of trying to help you and provide you with some serious replies.....until this post. From one American of Canadian ancestry to another American - good luck with what you seek.

[Rick]

Sorry, kids. No good can come of this. Let's call it even and move forward or I'll have to close the thread.

[trax]

Well Rick, there may be some wisdom in what you say. Looks like this hombre's too tough for me to tangle with, apparently he cut his hand once too, so I best not be messing with that guy! I'll just you know ....scurry back into my little Canajun cave here and mind my manners now. Thanks for sorting us out. Did you unlock Bragg's thread by the way?:D

[chiye tanka]

TR, this thread is about klkak's ankle, not your ego. YOU have attacked everyone who does not share your opinion. The fact that you've hijacked this thread is bad enough, but you don't seem to know when to shut up.

[Rick]

Stop!! Let it go. Points have been made.

[trax]

Stop!! Let it go. Points have been made.

That was as nice as I get pumpkin, did you unlock Bragg's thread yet?

[Rick]

I didn't lock it. I don't have the key.....pumpkin.

[trax]

I didn't lock it. I don't have the key.....pumpkin.

Darn, there you were being my chief suspect. OK, all you forum owners and moderators up against the wall! We'll get to the bottom of this!

[Ole WV Coot]

You mean to tell me all my scar and boo boo counting was a waste of time??? I wanted to prove I was as clumsy as everyone else and you made me lose count and ruined it. I was almost finished with my tummy splinter count from the last pole I burned
I WANT ALL MY POINTS, NOW ! ! !

[chiye tanka]

Stop!! Let it go. Points have been made.
Sorry Rick, I was in the middle of typing that when you asked for the cease fire. ( I type REAL slow)

[klkak]

Alright Coot, go into the bathroom. Get a flashlight and magnifying glass and........Oops, never mind I just remembered there are impressionable young minds lurking around here.:D

Trax, I like you in spite of your Canadianism or was that because of?:confused: I don't remember. Anyway, I like you.:D

[crashdive123]

Give me a chance and you'll see.

We're a pretty tolerant bunch. I for one would be happy to do as you ask. Changing your avatar, while cute, may be a good gesture.

[Rick]

Coot. Take your 9 inch Kleins and pull those splinters out. A real man would do it himself. A whimp would have the head lineman do it. A splash of clear ...er..a... water and you'll be good to go.

I only burned one. A railroad pole. Cut back in about 6 feet up. Only one splinter. It was about 18 inches long and shoved into my right bicep. Fortunately, chicks dig scars.:D

[trax]

Pop: No worries, everyone knows you're the toughest man on earth

TR: I actually admired that you managed that whole shoot down on Canadians without once calling me a communist, based on my previous experience here with fellas from Georgia! :D

Rick: You have 9 inch Kleins? Wow, they told me size didn't matter

klkak: It's traxistanian partner, but thanks I know what you meant ;)

[Rick]

You bet, Trax. Telephone guys do it with poles!

[crashdive123]

You bet, Trax. Telephone guys do it with poles!

What? can't find a date?:eek::D

[Rick]

(making note to remove Crash from the will)

[trax]

(making note to remove Crash from the will)

No concerns there, given his recent market advice....

[klkak]

Sorry Trax, I like you in spite of or because of your Traxistanianism. Again not sure which or why.:confused::D

[trax]

Sorry Trax, I like you in spite of or because of your Traxistanianism. Again not sure which or why.:confused::D

Now, not much of a drinkin' man generally, but I'm considering it a personal challenge to go and get drunk just to see if I can say "Traxistanianism" while under the influence.

[Rick]

I can't say it and I'm stone cold sober.

[crashdive123]

No concerns there, given his recent market advice....

Yeah, but was kind of looking forward to the new pistol. Guess I'll have to rough it and be happy with 21 instead of 22.

[trax]

Or you know...I know this is rough, but,... you could go out and buy one. Not like Florida's going to run out of bugs for you to kill anytime soon and God knows the American firearms industry needs your support, they're struggling man.

[crashdive123]

Got a deal with TDW. If I want a new one gotta get rid of one. Wonder how she would feel about getting rid of the little POS Jennings 22 and trading up to a Barrett 50 cal.

[trax]

Well Crash, all I can say is, you know women-folk LOVE surprises.

[crashdive123]

That's what I'm worried about - she's been going to the range a lot lately.

[klkak]

Got a deal with TDW. If I want a new one. Wonder how she would feel about getting rid of the little POS Jennings 22 and trading up to a Barrett 50 cal.

Buy the Barrett for the buisness. Then you can write it off on your tax's.:D

[crashdive123]

I can see it now......

Tax man - So, what's the 50 cal rifle for?

Crash - Rats.

Tax man - Rats????????

Crash - Reeeeeeealy big rats.

Tax man - Um, sure, why not.

[klkak]

It sounds reasonable to me.

[klkak]

Hey Crash, do you know that wildlife catcher dude they always show on animal planet catching gators with fishing pole's?

[trax]

why would gators even have fishing poles?

[crashdive123]

Hey Crash, do you know that wildlife catcher dude they always show on animal planet catching gators with fishing pole's?

Nope. Don't know him.

[Rick]

Well what's the odds on that? I mean there's only like...what...18 million people in Florida? Come on, Crash.

[crashdive123]

I lead a sheltered life. Guess I've got to get out more.

[chiye tanka]

I met that guy once a few years ago, can't remember his name, but a nice enough guy.

[chiye tanka]

:oI guess we've ALL hijacked this thread huh?:D

[klkak]

Just curious, you both are into catching pest.

[chiye tanka]

No, I use to breed pythons and boas. Every year in Aug. there is a big reptile expo (the largest in the U.S., if not the world) and he was there. I also met Mark O'Shea, Jeff Corwin, and the late Steve Erwin. People from all over the world come to this event and NatGeo is there every year recording it.

[crashdive123]

Just curious, you both are into catching pest.

Actually I didn't think it was an unusual question. I sit on a couple of boards and a state advisory committee so I know quite a few people in the business. I haven't met too many from the wildlife part of the industry yet.

[chiye tanka]

Actually I didn't think it was an unusual question. I sit on a couple of boards and a state advisory committee so I know quite a few people in the business. I haven't met too many from the wildlife part of the industry yet.
I didn't either, I was kinda surprised that you haven't met him.

[klkak]

I caught about a 2ft gator in Panama while fishing for peacock bass. I was using 10lb test line and a minnow. What a fight getting him to the boat. When he got to the boat he opened his mouth and the hook and minnow came out and he took off.

[Gray Wolf]

Florida's gators are just a bit bigger?

[klkak]

Just a bit:D

[Rick]

Rule No. 1 - Never live where you are not top on the food chain.

[chiye tanka]

Rule #2: If you're not at the top, use a bigger gun.:cool:

[Ole WV Coot]

No, I use to breed pythons and boas.

I thought that was very interesting and was gonna ask a technical question, then I got to thinkin' Do I REALLY want to know how??? I decided that's one thing I won't need to use. Sorry to bother you.:confused:

[crashdive123]

Coot - you just created a mental picture that made me fall out of my chair!

[Rick]

I'll be all week-end getting those thoughts out of my head!

[nell67]

I thought that was very interesting and was gonna ask a technical question, then I got to thinkin' Do I REALLY want to know how??? I decided that's one thing I won't need to use. Sorry to bother you.:confused:
Oh My God!! Coot,thank you so much for NOT asking,shame on Crash and Rick...........

[Rick]

I suppose breeding pythons beats working on the computer in your underwear...not by much, mind you.

http://blog.bizzflip.com/bizzflipcom/images/2007/08/23/hairy_fat_guy.jpg

[crashdive123]

Do I sense another thong picture coming?

[nell67]

ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!(Really loud scream):mad:

Thanks Rick,I don't live on Elm Street,but I'm going to have nightmares from now on........

[Rick]

Naw. The thong was a classic. I'll reserve that for more intimate moments.

[Rick]

*disclaimer to chubola in the picture. If that's you and you find it embarrassing to have you picture posted on here.....lose some weight! Or join the other fat guy on death row, whichever.

[crashdive123]

At least the underwear looks clean.

[Rick]

Instruction will be forthcoming. You are looking way too closely at the picture!

[klkak]

Rick that was just Wrong!

[chiye tanka]

I suppose breeding pythons beats working on the computer in your underwear...not by much, mind you.

http://blog.bizzflip.com/bizzflipcom/images/2007/08/23/hairy_fat_guy.jpg

Rick, I think you should seek mental help buddy.:eek::(

[Rick]

You know, I tried. But I've had three spirit talkers and two shamans turn me down. They all said the visions scared them. Go figure.

[chiye tanka]

WOW!!! Now I'm worried.:confused:

[trax]

If the visions were anything like that picture, Rick....I don't blame them.

[Rick]

One of the spirit talkers went into a trance and then blinked his eyes a couple of times. He said, "That there was scary I don't care who you are. The Great Spirit bless them little pygmies down there in New Guinea." I think he was a Larry the Cable Guy fan.

[Tony uk]

One of the spirit talkers went into a trance and then blinked his eyes a couple of times. He said, "That there was scary I don't care who you are. The Great Spirit bless them little pygmies down there in New Guinea." I think he was a Larry the Cable Guy fan.

You need to been seen by the guys in white suits Rick :p

[Rick]

Surely you don't mean these guys... http://uk.geocities.com/osfuk/osf/images/trio.jpg

[crashdive123]

Better to have the men in white coming after you than the men in black.

http://deliciousghost.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/men_in_black.jpg

[Tony uk]

Surely you don't mean these guys... http://uk.geocities.com/osfuk/osf/images/trio.jpg



I had other people i mind, But those guy would do the job fine :p