shortfatoldguy

LOL. Even typing right now is no fun. Normally, I'd be drinking, but with all the Oxycodone in my system I'm afraid I'd puke. Which would make my battered ribcage feel even better. I don't think we've met, but I want to say that we have at least one shared acquaintance. Did you used to know Mike Cenedella through the PSU ODP? I can't remember why I think I know this. I met Mike several years ago on a job, and he became a friend.

She told me she was standing just to the left of my LZ.

^ Such a nice alternative to Smith during mid-summer.

Nope, I'm from Portland. My group usually heads out to Spring Mt. once or twice a year, though. That's unfortunately as close as I get to LaGrande.

Thanks for all the kinds words, folks. bill, I took SFOG here because that's been my handle on RC.com for years. But I'll be honored to share. I'll get back out in good time. I'm not in a big hurry (i.e., I'm in too much goddamned pain).

Ah, Phillip. You found my piece. I'm the dork who greased off there on Saturday and who feels really lucky to have just been discharged from the hospital with no more than a couple of busted ribs and some very sore muscles. First thing I want to say is many, many thanks to the guys who immobilized me and hauled my ass up the trail. I'll be writing them separately, though, through John the ranger. Regarding the cause of the fall, I don't know. I'd led it years ago and didn't remember it being too awful. (Maybe I was younger and fitter and more skilled then??) I don't know why I came off--I don't *remember* coming off. I do remember not liking the pro before I came off, but I wasn't gripped and expecting to fall. Anyway, I feel very fortunate. I got beat up pretty good but it could've been lots worse. For the record, I don't have a brother. (?) I busted ribs but no collarbone. Got a nice puncture in my calf. And a very slight numo thorax--no reinflation needed, thank you. I got great care and support from everybody involved, and I'm deeply grateful. David