I know it's been a bit and Iwanted to stop in and say hi. Since my last post the end of March, I was shopping for and bought a used motorcycle (driving the HEMI Ram 2500 daily was a tad hard on the wallet). I got my motorcycle endorsement on my license after passing a rider safety course late April/early May then on May 20th I get smashed by a lady in a Ford Excursion--ironic eh? I move to reduce driving a truck and a truck ruins my bike! Not to mention most of my summer since the accident resulted in me losing my right leg below the knee in addition to breaking the radius bone in my right arm while simultaneously tearing the tendons between the radius and ulna in that arm--leaving me with my left arm and leg to get me through my hospital stay and in-patitnt rehabilitation. Suffice it to say, no Bonnaroo :'( hope it was great. Thanks for the e-mail Megan! Hope everyone here at my fasvorite site is having a way better summer than me ;) and maybe I'll get a wooden peg leg to wear to my nxt MMJ show 8).
Oh man, that's terrible. I'm glad you're in good spirits man, it's awesome you're alive even. I'm sorry to hear about your leg. A peg-leg may have to be in order! It's good to hear back from you, we had been worried about you.
Sucks to have missed Bonnaroo, cuz it was one darn amazing show.
I hope you don't mind me asking, you seem pretty candid about it. But is your right arm going to be able to completely heal? Or is that permanent damage?
Once again, good to see you're alive and in good spirits. That has to be very hard for you, and I'm glad to see you've been greatly blessed.
Hey, great to hear from you again. We've missed you a lot. So sorry to hear about your accident. Just keep on healing fanatic.
Hey MMJ Fanatic! :) Sean
i'm deeply sorry about the accident.
it's good to see you post on here again though.
I am so glad to see you back!! :)
Oh dear. I am so sorry to hear about your accident. You seem in fairly good spirits about it, and so we'll go with that. That must have been insanely difficult.
Fanatic. Honestly. SO glad you're back. Oh man. :)
hey man, sorry to hear about your accident but good to see you're still around. take care!
Hey fanatic,
Tough one but glad you're okay.
I wish you all the best and a good rehab.
Take care!
greetz
holy shite! man, that is terrible. i'm very sorry about that and hope all is well with you.
you know, of course, that you can count on your friends here for just about anything you need. we're close enough to each other to know that if the chips are down, you can talk to us. anytime. and i mean that.
groovy. email me if you want to talk like live and such.
love,
john
Hey fanatic, it's so good to hear from you again. We have seriously missed having you around here. I nearly went into shock when I saw that you had made a post. Hope to hear from you more regularly, we have alot to be excited about with the new album, the movie and new tour dates coming up. I'm sure you'll have plenty of time to get fitted for that peg leg before the next tour. I echo John when he says we are all here for you if you need anything.
-Brian
Welcome back,So sorry to hear about your accident.Glad you're doing better and glad to see you in good spirits.
Wow, so sorry to hear that!! I'm sure it's not been easy for you . Glad you're recovering and hope you can rock out to the Jacket soon enough! ;D ;D
Nice to hear from you after all this time.
Keep it going man.
Sorry to hear bout your accident,bro...keep the faith....and really good to see ya back on the board.
Holy shit, man. Nice to have you back around these parts. Sorry to hear about the accident.
Since you seem to be in good spirits about it, I'll say that it is mighty odd timing that EC and John were just having a pirate/peg-leg discussion only a couple of days ago and then you posted shortly thereafter.
I really hate to hear that for you. Glad you're doing better now, though.
Also, the MMJ tribute CD (round 2) is nearing completion, so that's one more MMJ thing to look forward to.
(good to have you back!)
Damn, bad summer indeed.
I respect the way in which you seem to react to your bad luck. You rule.
Keep on rockin'...
((((hugs and well wishes darlin')))) I'm sorry you got hurt, let alone hurt so badly! :'( I am happy to see that you are still around though!!! Take care and come back soon! Missed seein' ya!:)
And then we have lyricjunkie! Hello to you!! :)
Yes!! Hello girl :D Welcome back.
Holy shit I love all of you guys--honestly you all are the greatest to hang with ;) :D ;D :-*. Yes my arm is supposed to heal but getting it operational is taking a fair amount of therapy, which all your encouragement will certainly buoy me thru! I can't wait until I am ready to be fitted for a prosthetic--banging around in a wheelchair is wearing VERY thin >:(. Anyhoo, I still want to see if I can get a peg leg disguise for the prosthetic and a pirate outfit to boot! There is one thing helping mitigate this bs right now--pending litigation ;).
love you all,
Erik
P.S.: DAMNITALL!!!!!!!! I just noticed I missed the guys' shows up her in New England ARGH! Come back soon please guys! Miss ya!
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Yarrrrrrr!
Hey fanatic! Good to hear that you'll get your arm all back and ready to go. And if you really want a peg leg, I bet you could make one with a saw and an old broomstick. ;)
I'm really glad your spirits are high. You have a lot of catching up to do!!
But don't worry, I'm sure the boys will be back in your town fairly soon with the new record coming out and all.
QuoteBut don't worry, I'm sure the boys will be back in your town fairly soon with the new record coming out and all.
That's for sure! You've got some great new music to look forward to.
;)(waves a hand...) I'm never too far away...I'm still in love with My Morning Jacket! I think it's a life-long ailment! :)
MMJFanatic...Gosh I'm proud of your attitude! You're a hell of a man! :-*
ok....
time for an update!!! Where is he? ??? ya leave him alone long enough and he'll get into trouble. He's proven that!!! Anybody talked with him or anything?
Quoteok....
time for an update!!! Where is he? ??? ya leave him alone long enough and he'll get into trouble. He's proven that!!! Anybody talked with him or anything?
I heard from him a few days ago... He's probably really busy trying to get it all back on track. :)
:)Thank you EC.
Hey Fanatic. Like everyone else, really glad you are hangin in there and keepin it real. The Jacket will be hitting Boston Oct. 15th, so hopefull you will be up for it as I am sure it will be great for ya to see em. Let me know if you are going and I'll buy your drinks for the night. Later dude.
hmmm, booze and percocets could be quite a night (course I will hopefully be off the percs by then). thanks for thinking 'bout me ;D I will def be going to the Avalon show tho' I doubt my peg-leg will be ready by then (then again who knows?????). hugs and stuff to the junkie and EC for keepin' me in the thoughts--the assessment is correct, I just started outpatient therapy for my arm and leg situation and finally got to try out some crutches (the forearm style) yay! the schedule ties me up a bit and the hot weather has kept me out of the office here (and hence off the 'puter) because I keep it closed off while I am running the window air conditioners and its a pain to moove the door which is off the hinges to accomodate this stupid wheelchair >:(. Big hellos to Patrick, Jim, Bo, Tommy, and Carl--hope you guys are having the best year yet! Love to all--I will be coming on more frequently as the weather and I improve ;).
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Thanks for the update, man.
And yes, it's hot as balls. Do what you can do to avoid it if at all possible.
Sounds like things are lookin' up. That's good to hear.
tanx 'wigs--I like the new avitar--I bought my bro' Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast seasons 1 & 2 for last Christmas and he loved them both (and he's got 11 years on me!).
Hi fanatic! I'm also glad to hear things are moving along. Keep us informed with the stuff you have to do and how it's all going for you! :)
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Thanks, 'wiggum. :)
Fanatic, don't know if you're still reading this, but I am very sorry to hear about your accident as well. I've been away for a while, and will add your speedy recovery to the ever-growing list of prayer intentions. Take care buddy, see you around here again soon.
Thank you Mr Boar! I must if there is one really cool thing to come out of this mess its all the great support & ecouragment I've received both here and on the homefront. The latest is I shouldn't need any more surgery on the arm--just therapy--and I should be able to see a prosthetist within the next 3 weeks! Yay!
Great to hear, my hirsute friend (from your avatar, I've always imagined you looking like Jim). Hope the mending, physical and mental, continues well!
That's funny I do to.
QuoteGreat to hear, my hirsute friend (from your avatar, I've always imagined you looking like Jim).
So have I, just like I think O looks like Michael Stipe.
Great news about the arm, fanatic. Progress must seem slow but you're making it! Keep up the good work, and remember we're all here sending you most excellent wishes all the time.
Quote The latest is I shouldn't need any more surgery on the arm--just therapy--and I should be able to see a prosthetist within the next 3 weeks! Yay!
Excellent news bonny lad. Good to know how you are doing. Keep in touch.
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