Typhoon 5 Posted December 22, 2012 This has been a forgettable year. In March my Father-in-law passed away June, I had a triple by-pass September, SWMBO was thrown from a horse. Yesterday a sudden gust of wind caused my truck to enter a ditch. I do have a broken bone below my left eye, have to see a facial surgeon next Fri Other than that I am OK. Just a lot of bruising and swelling. About the only thing that didn't happen was the Mayans end of world prophecy. These are pictures of my truck, and me: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaghorn 10 Posted December 22, 2012 wow. it almost was your personal end of the world yesterday . glad you got off rather lightly, besides the broken bone. it could have been a lot worse. hope you get well soon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted December 22, 2012 damn, I really hope that you heal up fast and that next year is so much better than this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportsterjim 0 Posted December 22, 2012 glad that you are alright.i live just east of kingston and yesterday was not a good day to be driving.hope you heal soon and your eye does not need a lot of surgey........sportsterjim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exhausted 55 Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) I'm sorry this happened to you! I hope for a swift recovery of both your physical injury and of your belongings. 2013 will be better because tomorrow is in your hands. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. Edited December 22, 2012 by exhausted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted December 22, 2012 Damn, Tony, seems faith delivered a sixpack of bad luck to you and yours this year indeed! Good you got away with just a fractured bone. I guess at our age we're not too vain anymore, and the swellings will go away soon. I think, you had so much bad luck, that it should be all used up now - the next years should be much nicer to you. I wish you a good recovery - same for your Lady! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted December 22, 2012 It can only get better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer 5 Posted December 23, 2012 Oh man! Just keep safe over Christmas, and hope you get better really soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tranquillo 10 Posted December 23, 2012 Oh, Tony, what a year indeed. It's upwards from here though. I wish you well and here's to a better 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjw 48 Posted December 23, 2012 Hi Tony; I tend to agree with the other posts. You must have used up all your bad luck by now! I wish you a quick healing. I live in Lindsay so I know what kind of wind you were dealing with on the road that day. I refused to go out because of it. Wish you all the best and take care! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted December 23, 2012 Best of luck and hope you have a speedy recovery... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavaliere57 0 Posted December 26, 2012 well mate....if you can tell the story...than that's OK!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanDrone 4 Posted December 27, 2012 Best to you, sir and a speedy recovery! I know what it's like to have a bad year, somebody says "God go with you" and you think, "Yeah, about that...?!" So you have my prayers, and thanks that you are still on the green side of the grass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaa 0 Posted December 29, 2012 Ouch ! wishing you a quick recovery ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonL 0 Posted December 30, 2012 Any landing that you can walk away from is a good one. I am glad that you walked away with just a little bit of Camel face. How did it go with the facial surgeon? I hope the swmbo is doing well. What does swmbo mean? It has been a rough 2 years around my place and I am hoping that 2013 will be a great year for all! Please keep us posted on your condition. I hope all continues to be well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shredward 12 Posted December 30, 2012 She Who Must Be Obeyed. It's a term of endearment in many households. Originally from Rumpole of the Bailey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) Argh, everywhere shortages nowadays! But thanks for explaining it, Shredder! Now I must google, who Rumpole of the Bailey is or was... . Edited December 30, 2012 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RamblingSid 3 Posted January 1, 2013 Good lord, Typhoon ! commiserations on a rotten 2012. All the best to you for 2013. RS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted January 1, 2013 . Wow Typhoon, bad luck in many ways, but you are fortunate to be alive after that wreck. Speedy recovery and better times Sir. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Typhoon 5 Posted January 9, 2013 Here is an update: The facial surgeon is not going to operate as he thinks that it will heal OK. He did say to try and not sneeze or blow my nose too hard for the next few weeks. I ache, and am sore in places that I didn't know existed. On the plus side the swelling and bruising on my face is just about gone. Just a little bit under my left eye where the broken bone is. I wish to thank everyone's for their concern and best wishes. Before and after pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 9, 2013 The left pic looks like James Bond should be looking after some of his his hairraising stunts (but he always only has minor bruises). But I must say, this went well very quickly, Tony - congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonL 0 Posted January 9, 2013 Glad to hear that you are on the mend and don't require surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
