SandBox_Kid

For those of you who haven't heard my son was involved in an off-road rollover accident. Ironically they were just tooling along not hitting it hard when his buddy tapped the brakes to slow down for a wash and the rear end came around on them....the tires must have caught (or blew off the bead) and over they went. Jon suffered a serious injury to his right wrist that may leave him without the use of it, or worse. He spent 4+ hours in surgery last night and they were able to close things up. I have been offered to see the pictures by the medical staff, but refuse to look. I don't need to see that when he is being cared for. Had I rolled up on the scene...I would have assisted in any way including dressing the wound. The extent of the damage is bad. He fractured the outer bone...chipped the inner bone badly....lost both minor arteries....cut all of his tendons except for his thumb...peeled a 4" piece of flesh from completely around his wrist...and obviously has no feeling in his fingers due to severed nerves. If he was a smaller dude....I'm positive his hand would have been torn off. Currently there is no pulse in his hand...but there is capillary refill.....meaning there is circulation in his hand. We are hoping for another surgery to begin the repair process. He was up today and cracking a smile at my sarcastic jokes, but the pain must be intolerable (believe me I have seen it first hand). I have never seen my son in this much pain, and I hope to never have to see that again. They had a little trouble managing his pain today cause apparently morphine does nothing for him, but they now have it under control...we hope. At this point it is just a waiting game for the next 18+ hours. Please keep him in your prayers....send him some good chi......and positive vibes. That's all we ask. He will need his friends and family to keep his spirits high during what I am sure is going to be a long road to recovery....and if you don't have anything positive to add....please just don't add it here. Lessons learned....and things you will not see me without at the dunes: WRIST RESTRAINTS ARE A MUST IN OUR SPORT!!! I already know some of you use them...and I am not going on a crusade to tell everyone to wear helmets (yes he actually had one on) or wrist restraints......just please be safe out there. FYI - Thank God he is left-handed....cause I'm not wiping his :freakin_nuts: ....a firehose would have to do. j/k I will post when I can....and thank you for all the kind words I have already recieved from our dune family.

You make me proud to be an American. Your self sacrafice has shown how selfish some of us really are. Thank you Woody!

Sorry bro...but I gotta be a straight shooter!

I'm in, and that's right around vet's weekend. I pledge to donate my winnings (if I win) back to the cause. It'll be a great weekend of duning regardless...and it'll be good for the dunes.

Chicks aren't cheap. Get the fan....it won't argue.

I hear ya..I'm feeling the excitement myself. All of the toys have been prepped. I just need batteries for the hauler...and check the generator. Although the new job kept me from doing the final upgrades to the rail I'm saying F' it....the dunes are calling and the rail ran good last year...the changes can wait till mid season or the next off season.

My trailer says 13,000+ dry, and I've been pulled over and warned. I have a hard time believing a 25' tow behind weighs that much, but I know this season I need to "face the dragon" and get the R endorsement... :bert:

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There's a whole lot of this going on....and not enough of this. Get yo chit together....and get to the dunes people!!!

Sweet Site! I had too...

That's the stuff I was looking for not too long ago.

We will be there. First vacation in a looooong time....and it's my 40th! :black:

Our crew at Amargossa...the early days. A rainy day at the dunes is better than any day stuck at home. First trip with the new sandrail. Ahhhhh....home away from home.

That's no different than the Ipod either. Thanks Craig...nice to know. Now if they'd get better service in Dumont.

Congrats Bert....we're happy for you and the family!!

Happy B-day Pete!!! Hope it's a good one!

Congrats. What constitutes the 70 crew? I know there are more members than Paul and Craig on this site with 70's.

I meant that gas is killing those of us that don't use diesel. It is costing me close to $100 to fill my truck now. I know diesels are costing more.....but it used to only cost around $65 to fill up. Then 40 gals in the toyhauler....and another 40 for the truck (round trip). It adds up.

I have a no soliciting sign clearly on my door. If they knock anyways I give them the 3rd degree. :rant_on:

It's not just diesel....it gas all together. It has been going up just like diesel has. The hauler is the only thing I wish I was financing. It's a good tax right off for us. The toys are paid for....the truck and trailer aren't. We are squeaking through the tough times ourselves. Thank God for promotions, and my merit increases have also outpaced the cost of living....so it's keeping our heads above water. The county isn't so bad once you work your way up. I think we will make the same amount of trips next year...maybe more if we're lucky.

Doesn't come around much lately......

Congrat Ed and family!! Before you know it...you'll be shopping for bikes!!!!

Dayuuum Dave. Hope your feeling better. My dad had an old BSA that kicked back bad.......

Warrior has been missing an image from his signature for some time now..... :argue:

I have to disagree. I live in the ghetto and there was a crapload of crime in my area.....lots of stolen vehicles. Sometimes I don't think thieves are smart enough to shop around.