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So go play in the aftermath of the rain and take pics I know for a fact Amy likes to play in the mud. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Just an update after 4 days with Eric. We met with a Dr this morning who was very encouraging. The have done some x Rays of his spine and neck and hopefully will be able to remove the neck brace that has been in place since the accident. I know for a fact that Eric can move his arms because I've spent several days holding them. Pray that the films also show there is no damage. The respiratory therapist has adjusted his oxygen to 35% and they are now working on making sure there is no long term damage to his lungs. Hopefully tomorrow his family will also hear when they expect to do the femur surgery because they will not even attempt to bring Eric out of sedation until that is complete. They can't do the surgery until they are fairly certain he can withstand 6-7 hours of surgery. Several people have asked about pictures of Eric. Thanks to those who have posted. If you were at the Memorial Day Boogie Eric was on the Record Jump to the left of DiabloPilot. Keep the vibes and cards coming. Right now the cards are doing wonders for his family and know that we have shared EVERY card with Eric. He is getting quite the collection in his new room. Several have pictures enclosed that have actually been good for his family to see him at a happier time. The nurses have gotten stricter with visiting hours since he has been moved to the CCU from ACCU because they feel he needs to rest more. They are very good about giving messages and cards to the family though. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

I agree with you here Lisa. Laurie has kept me posted several times through out the day on how Eric is doing so she makes a good hero in my book too. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Thanks for posting the room number and Eric's last name. I knew his name so I thought you guys did. Ok, honestly another of my blonde moments....sorry. They are going to start waking Eric up tomorrow. He still won't be up for company for a few days especially since they are supposed to do another surgery Thursday. Trust me though you all will be the first to know when he can have friendly visits. I'm sure before this is all over he will be short on patience with the hospital room and be thankful to see a friendly face. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Laurie just called me and Eric has had a wonderful day. He had surgery today and they are slowly putting him back together. Good news is the Dr's say he will be ok. He will have a long recovery but thankfully he will be ok. Eric is such a fighter and he has just won the fight of and for his life. Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and prayers. I know that is why Eric has done so well. Continue to keep him in your minds through his recovery. Please learn from this incident and be safe out there. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Kate, I just proved I'm blonde because the address was in the blood drive thread. SORRY Here it is. Riverside County Regional Medical Center 26520 Cactus Avenue Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (909) 486-4000. Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

YEAH...about time you told everyone. Now you and I can plan to attach and overtake the SE To add to what Mama said you also need an umbrella as the sky in FL "leaks" water at times way more than the sky in CA. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Sorry it has taken me so long to update but for some reason I couldn't get back on last night around1 eastern time. MORE good news. Eric was down to 40% oxygen at 9 and I am thinking they have continued to slowly lower the oxygen since then. He is fluttering his eyes so eyeryone is hopeful of even more progress today. As soon as Laurie calls me I'll post another update. One thing you can do is send a card to Eric. He can't have flowers and all but a card is something that can hopefully show him when he wakes up how much people were pulling for him and love him. Thanks gang. Ltdiver posted the address to the hospital earlier in this thread. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Sneak home in one of his bags....trust me I KNOW he didn't pack everything he was supposed to. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

"It's a miracle" according to the Doctors. Eric is down to 60% oxygen, he has been placed in traction, and he is actually feeling some pain. Now you say WHOA it can't be good if he is feeling pain, (I did) but it means he has feeling in his extremities so the fact that he does feel it even though he is heavily sedated is a good thing. He is still CRITICAL but all those wonderful vibes and prayers are paying off. For those of you who have sent your love I know Eric and his family are eternally grateful. Now we need a little more help here. Eric's right leg has no pulse at this time. This could be due to all the swelling, but the fact is the blood is not circulating to this area in order to start the healing process. There is also still some concern about one kidney being damaged. Keep Eric in your thoughts and prayers and keep sending them his way. The Doctors really do believe he is fighting so hard just because of all this love and support being sent his way. I understand his family is keeping around the clock vigils so also keep thim in your thoughts. Thank you to all who have already donated blood in Eric's honor and to all you who are so concerned about Eric. You guys ROCK. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Everyone in the vacinity of NC lock up your wives and daughters. Coconut Monkey and his boys are headed home by this weekend. Now if he could just figure out how to pack Katie in his luggage. Thanks for a job well done guys. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Happy Birthday Chris. Pretty soon you'll be older than me. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

I've missed my periodic updates today, but like we discussed at least he is facing the right direction even if he is only making baby steps, and I know you'll keep me informed of any changes. Lots of love, hugs, and prayers being offered. I'll be donating blood as soon as they will take it, but since I'm still taking vicoden it may be some time yet. This will be a first for which I'll gladly buy the beer for when next I'm out there. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Yes, our King Air does rock. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

I told you so. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

After a rough start to the day Eric is at least holding his own this evening. He is a long way from out of critical danger but there are some positive signs too. I say it is more proof that good vibes, prayers, hugs, and thoughts of everyone does help. Keep them coming. Adding my hugs and prayers here too Eric. Keep fighting. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

{{{{VIBES}}}} There are lots of people in need right now so we need to support each other. Good luck. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Unfortunately this is the information we have. What has been posted here and in the incidents is basically what we have. Right now Eric is fighting with everything he has so let's send some love guys and help him out. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Good to be happy so I'm very glad you are. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

The kind of guy who would take his last day of vacation to take me to Magic Mountain to play after I got hurt and couldn't jump even though it meant driving me back to the DZ almost 2 hours away when we were done. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

UPDATE... Eric's mom has had a team of specialist brought in so he has the best possible care. They have moved Eric to a second round of surgery which they are saying is a good sign. I understand Eric and a friend were doing a downplane and took it low. Eric wound up going downwind when they broke and was headed right for another jumper. He made a quick low turn and wound up basically impacting with his main. The other jumper shut down his canopy and hit hard but was unhurt. It is going to be a long night for him and his family. Keep them in your thoughts. Also the guy who was doing the downplane with Eric is understandably upset at all of this. Keep fighting Eric and be your stubborn self. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Ok gang...your love and support is strongly needed. Eric Denney who post some here as EDenney had a horrible landing at Pereis today is is extremely hurt. I just talked to Laurie who said he has extreme internal bleeding, compound fractures of both legs and a crushed pelvis. His family is with him thankfully since I am all the way across the US and can't be there for him like he was for me. Please, Please send good vibes and prayers to Eric. Pray that they will find what is causing the bleeding and be able to stop it soon so they can concentrate on his other injuries. {{{BIG HUGS}}} Eric. Hang in there cause you are strong and can pull through this. Also remember you promised last night to be careful damnit. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Guys please send Eric vibes. I'll keep you posted. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

What part? Kriss, Are you back here permanant? Aren't you from Macon? If so get in touch with me and maybe we can meet. I'm still grounded so no jumping but maybe the girls can hang out or something. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.

Girl, can I say I told you so? We tried to get you to come stay with us...remember! -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit.