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Ok, here's the story :o) The Actual Wreck Number the lanes on the interstate 4, 3, 2, 1.... 4 being the fast lane and 1 being the slow lane. I was driving in lane 1 (the slow lane). I tried to merge into lane 2. There was another care in lane 3 trying to merge into lane 2 as well. We almost collided, I saw them, and overcorrected my steering wheel to the right to miss them. I did miss them, but I then started doing 360's across lanes 1, 2, 3, 4, and hit the concrete wall separating 408 east/west head on by the fast lane. I then screamed like no other and got myself out of the car by scooting on my butt out the passenger door. I didn't hit anyone and I was the only one in my car, and I should have not lived through this accident. Full Injury and estimated time of recovery I broke the Talus (apparently the worst bone in the body to break) and the Maleolis (sp??). There is nothing you can do for a Talus injury except not put an ounce of weight on it and right now my recovery time is minimum 12 weeks before I can put an iota of weight on it, that is if my bone doesn't die (osteoneocrosis). I also went through surgury and have 5 pins and a metal plate in my foot as well. I also have stitches in my right knee and a nice gash there. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Ok, I will now be taking applications for cabana boys/boyfriends! **It does take another person to help me shower** LoL, right now my mom is doing the job though. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Thank you so much!!! Feel free to keep these responses coming! I will keep on wearing clothes... sorry guys, I quit drinking, and I'm still going to try to avoid TV unless it's educational. I love all of the input! Thank you!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Ok, I know many of you on here have been injured before and have made it through just fine and I just need some advice. I don't start rehab for 2 more weeks, so I'm sure I will learn more there... but I have a few questions. 1. How did you take a shower/shave your legs without putting weight on one foot and not getting one leg wet from the knee down? 2. How did you go about cooking... any easy cooking recipes that doesn't require much reaching/walking? 3. Clothes... I think I've figured this one out. I'm sticking to dresses, no bras, no shoes, and a sock on my good foot. But if you have any suggestions... fire them away! 4. Hair... I never do much with it, but back to the showering thing it's hard to wash it... I'm considering dreads or braids. 5. Books/Good reading: I will be catching up on some good reading, so if you have any suggestions send them by! 6. I quit watching TV a while ago except for documentaries, and Paige is going to show me some beading... any other non-walking activities you would suggest? That's all I can come up with for now. Thank you so much!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

My mom has been wonderful, it's nice to have a mom who's an RN and a step-dad who's a fire fighter. I'll be pretty much set back up in Tennessee this next week or 2 before I start rehab. I'll miss you guys!! **muah** PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Thank you! I may crutch myself down to the 4 way scrambles meet if I'm back in town! I miss you guys... but this accident should have been way worse. Blue Skies everyone!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

On wednesday afternoon I was driving home from work and got into a bad car accident. I was trying to avoid a car that was about to collide with me, and I ended up losing control of the car and hit the wall that separates 408east/west head on. I was somehow able to get myself out of the car by myself with a shattered foot and a large gash in my knee. I butt slid my way out of the passenger door, I was the only one in my car. I laid myself out on the side of the road and help soon came. I was rushed to the hospital by an ambulance and was in severe pain. I went into surgery yesterday and had 5 pins put into my foot and a metal plate. I have been recouperating very well and the hospital is going to discharge me today. It may be awhile before I can get back in the air. I have a large splint on and will start rehab in 2 weeks and will then get a cast after my swelling goes down. I'm going to go home to tennessee for a week or 2 before I start rehab. Two fellow skydivers, Paige and Jeremy, have been super sweet with visting me at the hospital and helping me gather up some stuff. After I'm allowed to drive and have a new car I'll run by the dropzones to say, "hello!" I can't use my cell phone right now because my charger is at home, but when it is charged, feel free to give me a call! All will be well and I'm getting better by the hour! Blue Skies PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I am i reno now hanging with some cool people. Thanks for everything everyone.

Ok, this is Gail now. I have access to internet only for the next lil bit. I have a hotel tonight, but I need to find a place to stay for tomorrow. I am going to try the green tortoise hostel and I do know of a teepee on vashion island so I will call them too. But if anyone is in the area, I'm in seattle til sunday when I can get a flight out! So call me up! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Hi, this is a friend posting on Gail's bahalf because she doesn't have internet access at the moment. Gail missed her connecting flight and is stranded in Seattle. Her new flight doesn't leave until Sunday. If there are any fellow skydivers in the area that could offer her a place to stay she would be extremely grateful. edited to delete Gail's phone number. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

This has been an amazing weekend. Everyone at Elsinore and Perris welcomed me in, I loved staying at the IHOP, beautiful weather, amazing people. Great jumps, good tunnel time, and an all around energizing experience. The people at both dropzones were super accomodating and very friendly. I can't wait to come back out and visit!! I'll be in Venice Beach til friday morning before I fly out to Nevada, so if you're in the area send me a message! Peace, Love, and Blue Skies, Gail PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I can't wait to see you too!! Ok, no more internet for a lil bit... so everyone come say hi this weekend or give me a ring! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Do you have a wind tunnel near by that you could practice your body position in? Take a few deep breaths before exiting, listen to your instructors, and rock it out! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I'll chill out! And utilize anything that grows on the ground... but no drinking. I can still have fun! I'm always full of energy.

I'll be drinking water!! haha, you know I'll still have a good time... I can't wait to see you! Bill's picking me up from the airport then we were going to swing by your place. I love you, girl!! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

It wasn't so much a problem, but I didn't like how it made me feel in the morning, and anything I put into my body I want to be all natural. Plus, now I have more money for jumps! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

quit drinking. Last time I drank was in Atlanta 4 weeks ago... think I can keep it up? PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I'll be in Nevada on those dates... sorry!! but have fun! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Aww, I'll be in venice beach for a few days after if you're near that area. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

A big thank you to ItllClear (Harry) because he's picking me up in Venice and taking me to the dropzones! I'll be in elsinore this saturday afternoon and in perris this saturday night/sunday afternoon. So if you're around, come say hi! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I'm in!! Photo by: Kazu Oyama PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

And if you go by Franklin, that's my hometown :o) PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

I know of a good place in Old Hickory... 20 minutes away. Hmm. But if you are looking for cool hang out spots check out Hillsborough Village.. places like Jacksons.. or over on Elliston by the sportsplex is a sweet 24 hour coffee shop called Cafe Coco. Anything in green hills will be super pricey... and go have breakfast at the Pancake Pantry on 21st Ave. The best breakfast you will have in your entire life. Get there early! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Whoa, was there a lindy-exchange in reno? Want to go dancing somewhere sometime? PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233

Go to Sean MacCormac. He'll be in the perris area the next few months. His coaching is simply amazing. If you are really interested, I'll pass the contact information along. PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233