CaptSopwith Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Well gents, it looks like my flight time will be curtailed for the next 6-8 weeks. I was out cycling this evening and ran into or over something - I never figured out what, and wound up having a bloody horrendous crash, right over the handlebars. As it turns out, I managed to fracture my right wrist, which means my OFF time will likely be grounded until I'm healed. Even typing doesn't feel great but as a grad student trying to finish my MA degree on time, I might not have much of a say on that one. *Salute!* Guys! *winces...ow* Edited September 2, 2010 by _CaptSopwith Quote
Hellshade Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Well gents, it looks like my flight time will be curtailed for the next 6-8 weeks. I was out cycling this evening and ran into or over something - I never figured out what, and wound up having a bloody horrendous crash, right over the handlebars. As it turns out, I managed to fracture my right wrist, which means my OFF time will likely be grounded until I'm healed. Even typing doesn't feel great but as a grad student trying to finish my MA degree on time, I might not have much of a say on that one. *Salute!* Guys! *winces...ow* Best of luck with a speedy recovery sir. Hellshade Quote
Ras Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 You'll get that degree and that wrist and all back in order in good time. A speedy recovery and best wishes Quote
Olham Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 I know such "rodeo accidents"; I've had a few with my fast bicycle. Not that bad though; but you could have broken your neck or head, and so I think, your guardian angel did the best he could. I wish you perfect healing. and that you still get that degree! Quote
Hasse Wind Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 I once broke a leg bone in a cycling accident. A dangerous hobby - it's much safer to sit inside your house and play OFF. I wish you a speedy recovery, and good luck with the MA thesis. Quote
RAF_Louvert Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 . I add my wishes for a quick recovery as well, CaptSopwith. Take care Sir. . Quote
CaptSopwith Posted September 2, 2010 Author Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Thanks guys, I appreciate it. I'd type more but... you know. ;) Edited September 2, 2010 by _CaptSopwith Quote
Von Paulus Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 I also once broke my right wrist playing football. It didn't stop me playing snooker more than 2 weeks. A quick recovery Captain. Quote
UK_Widowmaker Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Hope you feel better soon mate!... I'm sure Nurse Ethel will keep you going in the First Aid tent! Quote
Bullethead Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Good thing you didn't break both arms--you can still drink Get well soon and good luck with your school work. Quote
Olham Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 What happens, if they send him Nurse Gladys? Quote
Cameljockey Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Evel Knievel was very popular when I was a kid. I once jumped two VW Beetles on a Schwinn Stingray and, like Mr. Knievel, I had my share of "accidents" but never broke a bone. I guess I was lucky. Hope you heal fast Capt and remember that your degree is worth a little pain! Good luck! Quote
Herr Prop-Wasche Posted September 2, 2010 Posted September 2, 2010 Godspeed and a quick recovery, Capt! Quote
CaptSopwith Posted September 7, 2010 Author Posted September 7, 2010 Thanks guys! The Evil Knievel video really made me fell better! ;) The wrist is feeling a bit better. Tried flying with the splint but not much luck. I'm using a Sidewinder 2 with the twist rudder... so turn fighting in a Camel is a painful proposition. Racing in rFactor proved slightly better lol. I can already hear the call for rudder pedals now. Donations can be made via PM. Quote
+Winder Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 What happens, if they send him Nurse Gladys? Nurse Gladys is fully occupied keeping the P4 dev team's morale high... errr... yep... thats it. WM Quote
Tonyo - legion Posted September 7, 2010 Posted September 7, 2010 sorry to hear that you're hor de combat Capt Sopwith, Its a real nuisance when you break your wrist like that, I remember when i broke my scaphoid bone in my wrist when i came off my bike ( that was in the eighties) - it took 6 weeks to heal Get well soon sir! TonyO. Quote
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