jceman

Enjoy it while you can . Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Iliac crest? That's where they harvested bone for my shoulder, and yes it did hurt worse than the shoulder afterwards. I posted a picture of the bruising/staples here. They're not all that remarkable until you consider there was nothing wrong with my hip!

Low hook turn, Quincy 1998. Too low, the closest witness said I bounced three times... Result was a Type IV comminuted fracture of my right femur. That's a total disconnect, btw. Surgery the next day put in a 14" titanium plate (can't use an intermedullary nail -- what folks call a rod -- when all the pieces don't exist) held in place with 9 screws; three 2 1/2" screws put the head of the femur back together and the whole was wrapped with two "cable ties". Six weeks later I had a bone graft done to fill in the big empty space and let me tell you, the donor site for that hurt worse than the shattered femur! Six weeks later I started PT, with the orders from the Ortho Doc to the therapist to be "aggresive" in rehab. I was walking with only a cane by Christmas, unaided by the New Year. Did not feel good enough to try jumping until late spring, did so the first Saturday after my birthday in May -- 9 months, 1 week and 1 day after breaking myself. I sure don't think you'll have anything near that, you're half the age I was and in far better condition. But I bet you won't work any harder than I did in PT! Oh yeah, the hardware is all still in place, but I am considering a three month break to get it taken out -- like the good doctor told me, if it wants to be out, you'll know. Your mileage may vary, it's a far simpler procedure to remove a rod than all my extra pieces. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Well, BikerBabe, I welcome you to the club, though it's one I'd rather not welcome new members into... Take care of yourself and work your ass off in rehab -- the effort you put in there will pay off greatly in your recovery. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Good for you, Anne. Best of luck with your new school year and here'shoping your knee gets better soon. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

*drool......* So, tell us.. I mean me, all about it! Check your dropzone.com mailbox. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

I bought your laptop today. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Tough! yes, but at least we're laid-back savages. And Kris? I love ya buddy, but if you want to see Lisa, get your freefallin' messican self to Sebastian and knock yourself out. Anyone responsible for Lisa not getting here on time will have to face my wrath -- and wet noodles really hurt! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Suck up!! Beat ya! (though not by much...) Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Quit sucking up to the greenie! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

My, my, look how our little girl has grown! Good job all around and as usual, a well-written post. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Bappy Hirthday, Amber. Don't do anything I wouldn't do... Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

As a matter of fact, yes, I am. However, it will be used as fundage for next year's tent. I will be creating a link for the 2004 WFFC tent, but this year's can still be used or just got to Paypal and specify my username (jceman)@hotmail.com as the recipient. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

As I mentioned to HH, I was very grateful to see the dropzone.com tent utilized the way it was this year; there was seldom a time that it was empty, and there was never a lack of adult beverages handy. A big thank you also to Airmail (and Wingnut) who made sure it never got into a too disheviled state. I think the small changes made in the WFFC layout made a huge difference on the whole feel of tent city, and all for the best. It was great getting to see some dotcommers again, and really great getting to meet so many more of you this year. Lynn and I also enjoyed jumping with all y'all. Thanks also to Scotty and Tami for the superb steak dinner last Sunday night -- it was a perfect way to end our public celebration of our 35th anniversary (and congratulations on reaching your first!). Have a few other thanks/comments I'd like to make, but my shoulder is sore, I'm tired, and the Soma, etc. is kicking in, so may post more later on. Thanks again to all who kicked in this year, to all who used the tent and to all who helped us have a great time. Shall we do it again next year? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Casa Ceamn should be rolling out of JAX about noon tomorrow. We'll catach some Zs around Paducka, KY and finish up the drive noonish on Thursday. Will be visiting the Couch Gypsies after we sign in to get furniture for the DZ.com tent. BB will need a volunteer or three to unload boxes and help with the official banner for the tent, so if you get there before us, please lend a hand. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Nope. The victims here are the rest of us who have to read your drivel. Why you post here is beyond my ken, why you are allowed to post here is even more beyond my ken. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

All of the above or any of the above will work. Manifest/ticket sales can handle any form of paymetn, the food vendors like cash, the convenience store can handle anything, and the village of Rantoul has banks/ATMs for anything the convention can't handle. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Dang it Michele. You gotta quit doing that. It's hard to type with tears rolling down my cheeks. But I do feel better for Mujie after reading this, thanks. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

God, does that picture bring back the memories! Lynn and I had really done up a good job of costuming/theme in our clerical garb as missionaries of The No Cheap Beer Society and hoped to get a prize. Rob, Joy, Bobby and Tara showed up as Fembots and the contest was over! The party was awesome, we ended up third. Fly on, bro. We miss you. (Damnit, Mujie, you made me start crying again!)

Yeah, and some people say this is "just another site on the internet". DZ.commers rock. those of you who think otherwise can just kiss my lily white ass! See you at Rantoul CBS. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Don't fucking die! Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

Thanks for the Memory Hey, someone had to say it. Farewell, Bob.

And fuck you! (Unlike WFFC, I'm not ashamed to say it!) Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?

WHAT? Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them?