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Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 01:59 PM

My dad, John Unthank (FlatVW) was t-boned in him 914 when some asshole ran a red light.

He is still in the emergency room now, he has 3 broken ribs, one of the bones in his neck is broken in 2 places, he has a broken nose and a large gash in his head. He is talking and is on morphine.

I know nothing of the car at this point. My uncle just called my and told me that he found the yard that it is located in and it will be towed here tomorrow.

For those of you who dont know the car is a 1975 914 with a raby 2270 with weber 44's and 911 suspension all the way around. It was bare metal restored by Patrick Motor Sports. He bough it last August.

I don't know what else to say.
-Jim

Posted by: bryanc Mar 12 2006, 02:03 PM

My prayers go out to him!

Is there anything we can do? non-Club members got any ideas?

Posted by: Lou W Mar 12 2006, 02:06 PM

I am sorry to hear this, I will keep him in my prayers.

Posted by: Jake Raby Mar 12 2006, 02:06 PM

Oh man... That was Brian Miller's old car with my engine....

I hate to hear he is in the hospital, tell him we are pulling for him

Posted by: Headrage Mar 12 2006, 02:09 PM

Terrible news.

Tell him he's in our thoughts...

Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 02:11 PM

At this point theres nothing i can think of.

He was planning on running the Alpine 500 at this point it dosen't look like that's going to happen.

I don't know the condition of the car, but i assume the worst.
Atlease it had late doors on it(I'm assuming that he was hit on the door).

I'll update as i hear things.

Thanks
-Jim

Posted by: bd1308 Mar 12 2006, 02:11 PM

omg!



if there's anything I can do, lemme know. I really hope John makes a speedy recovery.

That car was pretty fuchin assholes

Posted by: fiid Mar 12 2006, 02:15 PM

That sucks. We're all pulling for him here. Please pass on our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Posted by: KaptKaos Mar 12 2006, 02:16 PM

Prayers are sent.

John drove me to the local VW shop from Joe Sharp's at the last BBQ. I really appreciated the lift and his determination, because the shop had already closed, but JOhn was determined that we'd get that pertronix. We knocked and honked and the guys there let us in. He's a great guy and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Please keep us posted as to his progress.

- Joe

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 12 2006, 02:16 PM

That sucks. Hope he's gets better quickly and is out of the hospital soon.

Posted by: Tom Perso Mar 12 2006, 02:17 PM

Oh my, that is truely frightening to read. We are all hoping and praying for him. Cars, no matter how nice, can easily be replaced.

To the person that ran the red light though....

Tom

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 12 2006, 02:17 PM

screw the car! lets hope john is ok.


we're prayin for ya man!

AA

Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 02:21 PM

I'm assuming the tub is bent.

When it is bent in an accident what else bends with it?
How much is salvagable(<--spelling?)?

Dose anyone know of a descent tub in the AZ area or near it?

-Jim

Posted by: Engman Mar 12 2006, 02:23 PM

My prayers go out to John.

M

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 12 2006, 02:25 PM

We should take up a small collection for some flowers from the club.

Hiedi

Posted by: Ferg Mar 12 2006, 02:25 PM

Wow, crappy news

he's in our prayers.

Ferg

Posted by: Racer Chris Mar 12 2006, 02:27 PM

Best wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery!

Posted by: bmunday Mar 12 2006, 02:27 PM

Shaggy sorry to hear about your Pop.. My prayers are with John and the family...

Posted by: type47fan Mar 12 2006, 02:27 PM

Let us know what we can do to help. This group has a very big collective heart!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 12 2006, 02:27 PM

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Mar 12 2006, 01:25 PM)

We should take up a small collection for some flowers from the club. Hiedi

great idea!

anyone in AZ local enuff?

Posted by: bryanc Mar 12 2006, 02:31 PM

I am. I'll take care of it. Paypal bryan@clingman.org and I'll find out the particulars from Shaggy to get a basket over to the hospital.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 12 2006, 02:32 PM

QUOTE (bryanc @ Mar 12 2006, 01:31 PM)

I am. I'll take care of it. Paypal bryan@clingman.org and I'll find out the particulars from Shaggy to get a basket over to the hospital.

paypal sent!

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 12 2006, 02:33 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 12 2006, 12:27 PM)

QUOTE (morphenspectra @ Mar 12 2006, 01:25 PM) We should take up a small collection for some flowers from the club. Hiedi great idea! anyone in AZ local enuff?

I'll handle it.

Jim - PM the details of where John is.

He is in our thougths.

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 12 2006, 02:34 PM

Bryan - You beat me to it. I'll send a paypal right now.

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 12 2006, 02:38 PM

Shaggy,

Let us know if there is anything that us local guys can do to help you and your family. We'll be happy to do whatever you might need done. Several of us live only a few minutes away from you guys.

MW

Posted by: morphenspectra Mar 12 2006, 02:41 PM

Paypal sent. Hope things get better for him.

James and Hiedi

Posted by: toon1 Mar 12 2006, 02:42 PM

sorry to hear this, I hope he is ok and has speedy recovery. Best wishes.

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 12 2006, 02:46 PM

terrible. sounds like your pop will be ok. red light runners, you smack somebody, you go to jail. or should!! our little cars can really take a good smacking.

k

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2006, 02:52 PM

That's awful news. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery...and karmic justice for the guy who hit him.

Marc

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 12 2006, 02:53 PM

Damn! I am sick. John is such a great guy--I don't want any bad happening to him. Sad to see the car hurt too.

Here is a phot of John from our Toys to Tots run this past December. He is the one in the middle in the plaid shirt.

The car was restored by Jim Patrick, here is a link to his web site gallery featuring the car:

http://www.patrickmotorsports.com/cgi-bin/main?action=gallery&id=14

Jim, please call if there is anything Susan and I can do to help. 623-297-4084. Don't worry about the car for now. That will work out in the long run and there will be plenty of help from the best damn non-club in America!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 12 2006, 02:59 PM

Get well soon John! Loot sent Bryan.

Damn that sucks...

You're in our prayers.

E.

Posted by: LvSteveH Mar 12 2006, 03:13 PM

Wow.... great guy and a great car, I hope you both get better soon!

Posted by: dekman Mar 12 2006, 03:18 PM

Maybe "we" can help with costs that insurance doesn't cover?( ie for John now and later car repairs)................Our prayers are with you John!

Posted by: Jeroen Mar 12 2006, 03:29 PM

hope his neck will turn out ok...

in our thoughts

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 12 2006, 03:30 PM

The usual view I have of John. Get well soon my brotha!


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Posted by: StratPlayer Mar 12 2006, 03:33 PM

Very sorry to hear this,, hope he gets well soon.

Posted by: Brando Mar 12 2006, 03:33 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your dad, shaggy. I believe I met John at one of Joe's recent BBQs, stand up guy. I hope he makes a fast recovery, and that you can salvage the car. I'll help with the paypal when I get home from work.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 12 2006, 03:41 PM

My I suggest, as we have in 'other' instances, that we not go too crazy on the flowers (get a decent arrangement) and put the remainder of the money toward things that won't wilt (like insurance deductables... they never seem to wilt away)?

I would be willing to bet John and family can use the loot...

My $9.14...

E.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Mar 12 2006, 03:44 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Mar 12 2006, 12:17 PM)

screw the car! lets hope john is ok. we're prayin for ya man! AA

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 12 2006, 03:52 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Mar 12 2006, 01:41 PM)

My I suggest, as we have in 'other' instances, that we not go too crazy on the flowers (get a decent arrangement) and put the remainder of the money toward things that won't wilt (like insurance deductables... they never seem to wilt away)?

Absolutely. I know John is a small business owner so things things could get hectic for him and his family!

Posted by: Porcharu Mar 12 2006, 03:56 PM

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Mar 12 2006, 12:27 PM)

Best wishes to your dad for a speedy recovery!

Best wishes. And care-less red light runners

Posted by: Howard Mar 12 2006, 03:56 PM

You take care of your dad, the non club will take care of the car. Best wishes to all of you.

Posted by: seanery Mar 12 2006, 04:06 PM

We met John at the Fall Folliage Classic this past year. He's a nice guy. I hope he's ok.

Posted by: markb Mar 12 2006, 04:11 PM

Paypal sent. My best wishes on a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Toast Mar 12 2006, 04:25 PM

OMG!!

Please tell him I send my love and hope he gets better soon!

Have had 3 broken ribs before. It's not fun at all!! But broken neck bones! OMG!!

I hope he takes it easy after he gets out of the hospital. Any strain to the neck could cause more damage and possibly permenate injury!

Accupuncture help me alot with the neck pain. Just a suggestion.

Shaggy, hope you are holding up well. My love goes out to you too!

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 12 2006, 04:29 PM

just read this ...

man, i hope he's going to be ok. let us know if there's anything we can do to help ...
Andy

Posted by: Lou W Mar 12 2006, 04:30 PM

Paypal sent, get well John.

Posted by: bryanc Mar 12 2006, 04:46 PM

Paypal status so far: $154.55. We'll get a nice basket of some sort. Greg and I have some ideas to keep it 914 related. I'll post details ASAP. We're waiting to hear from shaggy some updates on John's status.

Anything left over will be used to help get him back on the road. It's too early to know what that will take, so speculation will be useless.

Thanks to all that have donated

Posted by: KaptKaos Mar 12 2006, 04:52 PM

paypal sent - thanks for handling this Bryan.

Posted by: Tettster Mar 12 2006, 05:04 PM

$154--wow! What a club....

I'll be sure to tell him what this non-club is doing for him, and I'm sure he'll be thrilled.




- Ted

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 12 2006, 05:10 PM

QUOTE (Tettster @ Mar 12 2006, 04:04 PM)

$154--wow! What a club.... I'll be sure to tell him what this non-club is doing for him, and I'm sure he'll be thrilled. - Ted

Ted is Johns other son. Jim and Ted are both great young men. They have their heads on right and each own a 914.

I guess they share our sickness

Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 05:10 PM

I heard from my mom.

He is being transfered to St. Joe's.
The bone in his neck is NOT broken only fractured. He needs to stay still.
He also has a broken toe.

He is in alot of pain.

That's as much as i know.

Thanks for everyones support.
Ted(Tettster) and I should be fine for tonight.
I may not be able to thread on an oil filter but i can cook descently.

Thanks to everyone
-Jim

Posted by: ejm Mar 12 2006, 05:12 PM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery .. paypal sent

Posted by: bryanc Mar 12 2006, 05:19 PM

QUOTE (shaggy @ Mar 12 2006, 03:10 PM)

I heard from my mom. He is being transfered to St. Joe's. The bone in his neck is NOT broken only fractured. He needs to stay still. He also has a broken toe. He is in alot of pain. That's as much as i know. Thanks for everyones support. Ted(Tettster) and I should be fine for tonight. I may not be able to thread on an oil filter but i can cook descently. Thanks to everyone -Jim

This is good news. Neck injuries are very scary!

Best wishes....

Posted by: Robert21 Mar 12 2006, 05:21 PM

I too met him at Joe,s BBQ what a nice guy , hope he,ll be OK , paypal sent


Robert

Posted by: ThinAir914 Mar 12 2006, 05:26 PM

Crap!! I'm glad to hear that John's injuries do not seem life-threatening! Healing is not going to be quick, but at least it sounds like he'll be ok. It's a shame that it doesn't sound like the car will be salvageable.

We're keeping you in our prayers, John!

Posted by: Toast Mar 12 2006, 05:30 PM

Glad to hear neck bone is not broken.
But neck fracture is not good either.



I suggest a basket full of $$. That would bring a smile to my face.

Paypal being sent.

Posted by: wbergtho Mar 12 2006, 05:57 PM

I hope he makes a speedy recovery. As for the car, I can only imagine it must have taken a terrible beating. Let's keep the $$$ coming to help repair/replace it. PAPAL SENT!

Bill

Posted by: jasons Mar 12 2006, 06:49 PM

That really sucks! I hope John is OK. I know how much he liked to drive that car.

Posted by: bryanc Mar 12 2006, 07:00 PM

Fund is now at $258.70.

Once again, this is a great group.

Posted by: deserttoad Mar 12 2006, 07:14 PM

Wasn't too long ago the same thing happened at another forum - for International truckss (yeah, a bit strange - 914 and a old truck). We ended up starting a raffle with donated items to pay medical bills. As I recall the guy's kid was real sick and they didn't have any insurance. Then about 3 days later, his father passed away.

Hope all turns out okay,

DT

Posted by: Doug Leggins Mar 12 2006, 07:31 PM

Sorry to hear this. Best wishes to John and family.

I agree - John is a great guy and a great 914er.

John - From William -Hello. Sorry to hear about your car . I hope that you feel well soon

Posted by: Gint Mar 12 2006, 07:47 PM

That awful! Please give John our best. I just met him for the first time last month at Joe's.

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 12 2006, 07:59 PM

I really hope that your das is ok. It sounds like he made it through pretty well considering. My best goes out to you, your family and of course - your dad. Stay strong.

Posted by: jasons Mar 12 2006, 08:19 PM

QUOTE (shaggy @ Mar 12 2006, 03:10 PM)

I heard from my mom. He is being transfered to St. Joe's. The bone in his neck is NOT broken only fractured. He needs to stay still. He also has a broken toe. He is in alot of pain. That's as much as i know. Thanks for everyones support. Ted(Tettster) and I should be fine for tonight. I may not be able to thread on an oil filter but i can cook descently. Thanks to everyone -Jim

St Joes is the best place he could go. Barrow Neurological Institute resides there, and those guys are miracle workers.

Posted by: Series9 Mar 12 2006, 08:19 PM

Unbelievable.

Tell your dad we're thinking about him. If you guys need ANYTHING, let me know.

Joe

Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 10:16 PM

John actually has has back surgery at Barrow before.

He has fractured 4 bones in his lower back as well as the nose, bone in neck and toe.

He does NOT need surgery!

He's sleeping now but it is ICU.

I heard he was hit by a van after the green light had been on for some time. I don't know the status of the car, I'm guessing it was hit driver door near sail panel, being that his ribs are broken on his back side, not front.


Thanks to everyone. Everyone says what a great plcae this is, but you never really realize it until something happens to you. This is like having a second family that cares about you like your blood. Again thanks to all. All we can really do at this point is wait and hope. Thanks for offering to bring Ted and I food, Greg, but well be fine.

Thanks again to all
-Jim

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 12 2006, 10:28 PM

This is a good report. It sure sounds like John is battered and brused, but not needing surgery is a good sign.

I will try to get by the hospital tomorrow if they allow visitors. Might not let visitors in ICU. We'll see.

Posted by: shaggy Mar 12 2006, 10:30 PM

I'll post as soon as he's moved to a room.

Since I have school tomorrow that might not be until about 3:30, but I'll try.

-Jim

Posted by: bondo Mar 12 2006, 10:55 PM

Paypal sent!

Thank goodness for late doors! I'm sure it could have been much worse!

Posted by: Mueller Mar 12 2006, 11:08 PM

oh no...sorry to hear about your dad...may he have a speedy recovery...

Posted by: Mrs. K Mar 12 2006, 11:20 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Mar 12 2006, 01:41 PM)

My I suggest, as we have in 'other' instances, that we not go too crazy on the flowers (get a decent arrangement) and put the remainder of the money toward things that won't wilt (like insurance deductables... they never seem to wilt away)? I would be willing to bet John and family can use the loot... My $9.14... E.

OMG John.......! I am soooooo sorry for your injuries!

Jim...I chat with your dad online from time to time, please give him and your mom my best wishes!

I will send paypal tomorrow (waiting for my updated card from my bank)

If you need any medical advice...PM or email me......I have lots of resources.

Lisa

Posted by: redshift Mar 12 2006, 11:38 PM

John, get well soon!

I am sorry to hear this news..




M

Posted by: Mike9142.0 Mar 13 2006, 12:20 AM

Jim if you and Ted need any thing let me know.
Praying for a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Toast Mar 13 2006, 12:47 AM

You locals may be able to go see him in ICU. Depends on their visitation rules.
When I was in ICU, they allowed 1-2 visitors at a time durring certain hours.

Shaggy,
Thank you for your constant updates! I imagine it must be hard, but I/we appriciate it!

I've been monitoring this thread frequently. (if you couldn't tell. )

Posted by: DNHunt Mar 13 2006, 07:41 AM

We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted and let us know what we can do to help.

Dave

Posted by: URY914 Mar 13 2006, 07:46 AM

Visitation rules in ICU's have really tightened up due to "HIPA" laws.
Just tell the nurse your his brother or son. "Friend" probally won't get you in anymore.

Good luck and tell him we're all thinking about him.

P

Posted by: Engman Mar 13 2006, 07:59 AM

Thank god for small favors - no surgery.

I met John at the FFC - excellent guy with a super car. Fortunately the car can be replaced or repaired. I hope John is back on his feet soon. Paypal sent - get well.

Mark

Posted by: bmcwilli Mar 13 2006, 08:03 AM

This is just awful.

Does e'body remember the recent thread about license plate covers that obscure the red light cameras?

We all need to recall and admit that it was 914 club members looking for a way around the red light camera. I don't care if you never ran a red light in your life, if you were thinking you needed such a plate cover, you need to think hard about your attitude.

Just y'day this freaky woman that teaches PE at our granola chomping private high school was driving in the lane next to me. The light went yellow. She SPED UP and ran the red. (fortunately she didn't hit anyone). I stopped. At THE NEXT LIGHT, I was directly behind her. She sure saved a lot of time running that light, huh?

I hope that Jiohn and family sue this asshole into a dirt hole!

Posted by: skline Mar 13 2006, 08:07 AM

This is terrible news, I know I have not been around much lately but it sucks to read about things like this. Being self employed I know the hardship something like this can bring. PayPal has been sent with my best wishes for a speedy recovery.

What good is a club with no members?

Posted by: drewvw Mar 13 2006, 08:11 AM

I am sorry to hear that, that's terrible. Here's to a speedy recovery....

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 13 2006, 08:27 AM

I've been away all weekend. Just read this. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I've secretly lusted after that car since the first time I saw it.

Posted by: itsa914 Mar 13 2006, 08:34 AM

I met John at the FFC also. Talked with him a few times on his adventrue back AZ. Give him all our best. Thank you for the updates.

Also paypal sent.

Posted by: DonTraver Mar 13 2006, 08:43 AM

So sorry to hear about this, good that no surgery is needed. I broke my neck 20+ years ago, no fun, that halovest sucks, but you can recover from it.

Take Care. Don

Posted by: Spoke Mar 13 2006, 09:21 AM

Get well soon John! Hope you're back on your feet soon.

Bryan, Paypal sent.

As a recent 914 crash victim of someone not paying attention to road conditions, I was lucky not be hurt while my pride and joy was mangled. As a friend told me "at least you where not hurt; the 914, in the end, is just a hunk of metal which can be replaced".

Spoke

Posted by: bryanc Mar 13 2006, 10:17 AM

Wow folks: $395.37 (or thereabouts, paypal is confusing me!). Very generous.

Greg Robbins and I are going to try to go by an see John today.

Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 13 2006, 10:42 AM

That is horrible, horrble news. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Posted by: Eddie914 Mar 13 2006, 11:43 AM

John,

Our prayers are with you.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Eddie

Posted by: jhadler Mar 13 2006, 01:42 PM

I'm glad that there are no life threatening injuries. Man, that really sucks...

All of my best to your familly, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

-Josh2

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 13 2006, 02:42 PM

QUOTE

Wow folks: $395.37

Is it me or... haven't we raised more than double this for people we don't even know?

Come on pipples... John could use our help here.

(Sorry... don't want to offend)

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 13 2006, 03:02 PM

QUOTE (Eric_Shea @ Mar 13 2006, 12:42 PM)

QUOTE Wow folks: $395.37 Is it me or... haven't we raised more than double this for people we don't even know? Come on pipples... John could use our help here. (Sorry... don't want to offend)

Eric,

I emailed Bryan this morning and told him that when I donated, I really just initially gave for some flowers. However, as the need for additional $$ is realized, I would certainly contribute more. I think that might be the case with a lot of others.

John is a great guy and I know people will step up if and when it is determined what is needed.

Just my .02

MW

Posted by: bryanc Mar 13 2006, 03:51 PM

Yes, at this point we don't know what the family needs. Flowers are just a token, but that's all that we asked for until more information is known.

Greg and I just got back from a visit, he'll have details ASAP.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 13 2006, 04:04 PM

just got to meet him at joe's . hope he gets better soon.

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 13 2006, 04:08 PM

Update: Bryan and I went to the hospital to see John this afternoon. He is still in ICU. His wife and some other family was there. They would have let us visit, but John ask that we come back another time. Talked to his wife. They will NOT need to operate. Sounds like he is in a lot of pain and heavily medicated.

I took a jack stand and a 914 Die Cast car to the florist and asked them to make up something from the non club once he is moved to a room where flowers are allowed. Will post a picture when I get a chance.

Family is trying to get the car released from the impound yard and will be contacting insurance.

All in all a pretty good report. John will be sore for awhile, but no surgery is a good sign.

Talked to his brother who saw the car. It was hit on the passenger side in front of the front wheel. He said it looked like a hard impact.

Posted by: redshift Mar 13 2006, 04:13 PM

QUOTE (gregrobbins @ Mar 13 2006, 06:08 PM)

Sounds like he is in a lot of pain and heavily medicated.

Like I have been for the last 25 years.

Thanks for the update, sounds like he is going to need a good bit of rest. Could have been so much worse.

Be safe, everyone.


M

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 13 2006, 04:19 PM

QUOTE (bryanc @ Mar 13 2006, 01:51 PM)

Yes, at this point we don't know what the family needs. Flowers are just a token, but that's all that we asked for until more information is known.

if and when it's decided that more is needed, could the admins please post a link to paypal at the top of the home page. thanks

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 13 2006, 04:27 PM

http://www.paypal.com

Bryan's account is: bryan@clingman.org

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 13 2006, 05:49 PM

Praying for a speedy recovery for both man and machine.

Posted by: WaideS Mar 13 2006, 05:53 PM

Hey AZ guys,

If you need anything, I live up in North Phx and work in North Scottsdale and could assist in any delivery/pickup or ????


Shaggy, tell your Mom and Dad that they are in our thoughts and if you guys need anything at all feel free to call. I just met them on the ride up to Joe's BBQ in Feb....Salt of the Earth people.

Who are you insured with?....better yet who is the other guy insured with? I have a few contacts with certain companies in the Valley.
American Family
Allstate
USAA
Farmers

If you or your parents need any help just email

Posted by: shaggy Mar 13 2006, 06:43 PM

update:

im just about to go down and see him for the first time
im taking my brother and myself

hes still in icu
theyre were fitting him with a brace to keep his back in place and a stiffer neck brace

tomorrow he should be moved to a room

will update when i get back

thanks to all
-jim

Posted by: Kargeek Mar 13 2006, 07:55 PM

Paypal donation sent...I am sorry to hear about this and glad that you are still around to talk about it.

Things could be a lot worse. Get well soon! DH

Posted by: ! Mar 13 2006, 09:13 PM

I'm in....

Posted by: itsaporsche914 Mar 13 2006, 09:16 PM

hey shaggy, your dad is a great guy, tel him when you can about all his friends here. we are all praying for him . i met john back in nov. 05 when i chased him down in north phoenix, he pulled over , and the rest is history. thanks for the updates. by the way ,that was me with my son ryan in the photo last christmas that michael posted , in the starbucks parking lot. im a newbie. ps when hes ready i know of a 71 1.7 az car with a/c and no rust if he' interested. asking 2500.00 .im told it was originally purchased by a phoenix sun b-bal player. take care

Posted by: ThinAir914 Mar 13 2006, 10:31 PM

QUOTE (gregrobbins @ Mar 13 2006, 03:08 PM)

Update: Bryan and I went to the hospital to see John this afternoon. He is still in ICU. His wife and some other family was there. They would have let us visit, but John ask that we come back another time. Talked to his wife. They will NOT need to operate. Sounds like he is in a lot of pain and heavily medicated. I took a jack stand and a 914 Die Cast car to the florist and asked them to make up something from the non club once he is moved to a room where flowers are allowed. Will post a picture when I get a chance.

Thanks to Greg & Shaggy for the updates. It's gonna be a long road, but it sounds like John is making progress. No need for surgery is a good thins! I can hardly wait to see what the florist does with those props!

Posted by: Sideways Mar 13 2006, 10:44 PM

Shaggy, I don't know you or your father, but the support from the non-club tells me he must be a great guy..I hope for a speedy recovery and many more 914 miles...

Posted by: shaggy Mar 13 2006, 10:46 PM

well...i saw him

hes not as bad as i had thought he would be

that was the first time i have ever been around him and not been able to really come up with words
really strange feeling seeing my father who has always been so strong laying there on the bed covered in wires and shit almost unable to move

a doctor came in and had him do some physical things "squeeze my finger as hard as you can", and he did and i just watched his hand tense up with all of his normal stregnth, that was really reassuring, hes still as strong as i remember him

the doc said there is no brain or nerve damage!!!

he has no really major fractures. he just needs to lay still and in place so they will heal naturally. needs to wear a brace for about 3 months.

my feeling is hell be fine in time. after seeing his hand tense up like it always does all of my faith is restored.

saw pics of the car. all i can say is "wow..i didnt know that could happen to a 914". my uncle has the pics on a disk when i get that from him ill post some(rather ill have ted post some, im computer stupid)

thats it for now

Love you, Dad.

thanks to everyone! im not sure where wed be w/o you all
-Jim

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 13 2006, 10:54 PM

QUOTE (shaggy @ Mar 13 2006, 08:46 PM)

a doctor came in and had him do some physical things "squeeze my finger as hard as you can", and he did and i just watched his hand tense up with all of his normal stregnth, that was really reassuring, hes still as strong as i remember him

...and he has some big ol' bear paws for hands!

I wish you guys all the best and I'm glad you are feeling more positive about things. You know you guys have our support and John is lucky to have you guys as such a great family.

Look up all of us local guys if you need anything. Feel free to call me anytime 480-227-9967

MW

Posted by: maddeye Mar 13 2006, 11:02 PM

terrible news, i also met john at joes bbq. great car better man, prayers being sent. pp as well.

glad to read that surgery is not needed



George

Posted by: Tettster Mar 13 2006, 11:02 PM

I know that the car is of no importance compared to the well being of my father, but seeing as I don't have pictures of Dad right now (and I probably wouldn't post them if I did), here are some pictures of the car.

Click on the picture to get a ginormous version of it:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1142312118.jpg

I love you, Dad.


- Ted

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 13 2006, 11:07 PM

Thank God John is alive.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: maddeye Mar 13 2006, 11:09 PM

wow that is unbelievable

Posted by: redshift Mar 13 2006, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the update. Lucky, lucky, lucky... beautiful car, but hey, it's a car.

Whew!

Be careful out there, nobody else is.


M

Posted by: Engman Mar 14 2006, 12:15 AM

Wow - one hellva hit for it to trear the hood like that - thank god john is ok.

That was a sweet car - fortunately it CAN be replaced.

John - I know where you are right now - did the morphine thing, hope you read this and know we care when you are well.

Let me know what you need. I may have it.

Get well.

M

Posted by: BarberDave Mar 14 2006, 06:02 AM

Those are some bad pictures,get better,the 914 can be replaced. Paypal on the way, I am a small bussness owner to, I am very familiar with the ins. thing. Get better. Dave

Posted by: jim912928 Mar 14 2006, 06:19 AM

wow..count your blessings you survived! Car is a thing and you'll replace it with something better...get healthy soon!

Posted by: Spoke Mar 14 2006, 06:40 AM

Wow, incredibly scary damage to the 914. Probably good that the hit wasn't to directly to the passenger door or side of the car where all the energy of the impact would have been transferred to the car and driver. Looks like the car may have been spun counterclockwise which would have dissappated some of the energy of the impact. Nasty.

I hope your state doesn't have stupid vehicle laws like NJ does (or did when I lived there in the '80s) where they assign percentage of blame on both drivers. Being hit in the front means that the driver of the innocent car shoulders some of the blame, even though the other guy ran a red light or stop sign. Absolute BS.

Spoke

Posted by: army dude Mar 14 2006, 06:53 AM

I am so sorry to hear of the accident!! I am happy to hear he is ok, no surgery needed, and on the road to recovery. I will follow this closely and do whatever is requested. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers!! Take care and keep us up to date!

Ian in Iraq

55 days.......back in the states
59 days.......till I drive it

Posted by: itsa914 Mar 14 2006, 08:33 AM

OMG

I'm at a loss for words.

John - hope you have fast and full recovery.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Mar 14 2006, 08:47 AM

Thank God thats only metal twisted like that. I hope for a speedy recovery and comfort to all those affected.

Posted by: LvSteveH Mar 14 2006, 09:47 AM

He's a lucky guy had the impact occurred 3 feet back, at the door, my guess is that it wouldn't be survivable based on the amount of damage seen here. A lot of the energy was dissipated by spinning the car around as opposed to pushing it had the impact been square. The old brain bucket doesn't like to be hit from the side. Hope you make a speedy recovery.

Posted by: BigDBass Mar 14 2006, 10:12 AM

My best wishes for John and his family! paypal sent.

Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 14 2006, 10:14 AM

If you are thinking of buying the tub back from the insurance company, I have a nonrusty tub.

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Mar 14 2006, 10:36 AM

QUOTE (bmcwilli @ Mar 13 2006, 06:03 AM)

...Just y'day this freaky woman that teaches PE at our granola chomping private high school was driving in the lane next  to me.  The light went yellow.  She SPED UP and ran the red. (fortunately she didn't hit anyone).  I stopped.  At THE NEXT LIGHT, I was directly behind her.  She sure saved a lot of time running that light, huh?...

Though I don't like it when people speed up at yellow lights either, the last sentence pisses me off because it's completely invalid and is over-used in other driving situations as well. Neither party knows if that action will get them further ahead in traffic or not; it's dependant on the driver's skill and the luck of traffic surrounding them. Besides, they're in front of you which is one less car in the way of the desination

Posted by: bryanc Mar 14 2006, 12:24 PM

Paypal fund update: $531.39! This includes some eChecks that haven't cleared yet.

The hospital won't allow flowers in until John is moved to a regular room. Hopefully this happens soon.

Posted by: Toast Mar 14 2006, 12:53 PM

QUOTE (Spoke @ Mar 14 2006, 04:40 AM)

I hope your state doesn't have stupid vehicle laws like NJ does (or did when I lived there in the '80s) where they assign percentage of blame on both drivers. Being hit in the front means that the driver of the innocent car shoulders some of the blame, even though the other guy ran a red light or stop sign. Absolute BS. Spoke

Or it could have been in California, where if you were hit by someone running a red light, then you were to blame because you didn't yeild.


WOWZERS on the updated paypal funds! Great job guys!!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Mar 14 2006, 12:56 PM

I am so glad that John is okay!!!!!!

Those pictures tell a big part of the story -- and indicate just how hard the hit was and just how thankful we should be that things didn't go just a little differently...as some have already stated.

Still, it's hard to see these pics in a way that it's not when viewing a crashed Honda -- or even an Enzo for that matter. Something about seeing it as not so much a car or an object but as the clear representation of many hours of passion poured into something. It's no manufactured thing -- it's a project that consumed a lot of hours and love.

It was a beautiful 914, and you can see that better in some ways now than when it was straight. But I'm very, very glad it crumpled up -- it did a good job in a nasty hit.

And there are plenty of replacements for even the nicest 914. No replacements for one of us...

pete

Posted by: Plastic Buddha Mar 14 2006, 01:12 PM

Prayers and well wishes to John and his family. Sad to see a beautiful work of art meet it's end in such a fashion but at least it protected an even more beautiful work of art.

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 14 2006, 03:32 PM

UPDATE:

I just got off the phone with the hospital. John is still in ICU and does not have a phone. The nurse said they are waiting for a bed to clear, then he will be moved to a ward. Another good report.

Posted by: MrsUnFun Mar 14 2006, 04:48 PM

Hi to everyone. I'm John's wife and home for a short break from the hospital. Thanks so much for being so sweet and kind and supportive. I know John can't appreciate it yet as he's still pretty out of it (not too out of it to be bummed about the car, though). It's a crying shame. He continues to reside in ICU but is stable and fairly doped up on morphine - but he's been conscious and talking the entire time. He's really banged up (understatement). He's been immobile since the accident Sunday morning - flat on his back and staring at the ceiling. We had him transferred to St. Joe's on Sunday afternoon (accident was 9am) from the hospital he was originally taken to. St. Joe's operates "Barrows Neurological Institute" as they are one of the best in the country for neurological problems and so I'm pleased to be among specialists and know that he's receiving excellent care.

I was thrilled last night that he became extremely crabby and unpleasant, complaining about the machines making too much noise (he's still hooked up to heart/blood pressure monitors, iv's and such) and his new custom back brace that goes from his armpits to his hips (it's a great match for his hard neck brace). I knew that was a good sign - anything better than the silence. But as a result of his complaining he received a sleep aid that he reacted to, so had a bad night itching and not being able to lie still. When I left a little while ago he was exhausted and seemed to be resting well.

Our biggest concern is the C2 bone in the neck that is broken in 2 places. They need to keep him still and from moving his neck so that paralysis does not become an issue. So far so good. He also broke 3 ribs on the right back side and L1,L2,L3 and L4 bones in his back. The L2 fracture is the worst of the back breaks and that is why he is supposed to wear the brace for the next 3 mos. or so (good luck - they don't know John!) any time he is weight bearing (at least not while lying in bed, so that's good although he had a hard time seeing the bright side of it). So far the plan is to let the bones mend themselves. I was pleased that they finally brought him food this morning as it means they have no imminent plans for surgery. I was not very pleased that they ordered a second round of xrays of his neck after reading the first round this morning. I am unsure why they felt this was necessary. The neurosurgeon was optimistic after testing his hands, fingers, wrists, feet and toe strength last night so that seems to be good news as well.

As an aside, he broke his right toe and had a 16 stitch 5 inch gash in the back of his head. Amazingly, he got himself out of the car after the crash. He says he just saw a flash out of the corner of his eye before impact. He said the other driver (no insurance) blew the light, and not just barely. It had apparently been red for awhile.

But as our primary care physician said, at least we're not talking about brain injury - bones will heal. We need a few more prayers for no complications from the C2 break, and then on to healing.

Thanks for being so nice. I know the boys appreciate it as well.
Laurie

Posted by: Howard Mar 14 2006, 04:53 PM

Crabby is the best news yet, Laurie. So glad you are all OK.

Posted by: Eddie914 Mar 14 2006, 05:27 PM

It's good to hear that he has recovered enough to become crabby.

Best wishes.

Eddie

ps: I've added a little bit to the paypal fund in multiples of my luck number ...

Posted by: Kargeek Mar 14 2006, 05:44 PM

Laurie,

So glad to hear that John is improving and that you are opmistic about his recovery. He is going to need a lot of support so let him complain like crazy.

What a shame that the person who hit John does not have insurance and probably has no assets to go after either...

So, maybe we gather up a rust free shell, contact Chip Foose and the Overhaulin' crew and move the TV production set to Patrick Motorsports...Instead of stuffing in a Hemi or monster big block Chevy, it shows up completed with flairs and a....six!

Tell John to hang in there - we are sending positive vibes! Dave H

Posted by: Dead Air Mar 14 2006, 05:47 PM

QUOTE (MrsUnFun @ Mar 14 2006, 02:48 PM)

He also broke 3 ribs on the right back side and L1,L2,L3 and L4 bones in his back. The L2 fracture is the worst of the back breaks and that is why he is supposed to wear the brace for the next 3 mos. or so (good luck - they don't know John!) any time he is weight bearing (at least not while lying in bed, so that's good although he had a hard time seeing the bright side of it).

[QUOTE]

Posted by: Toast Mar 14 2006, 05:58 PM

Laurie,
Thanks for the update!
Good news, yet still wish it could be better.

No Insurance! I'm sorry. That is going to be a long battle.

More prayers and wishes to John and Family! :pray:

Posted by: KaptKaos Mar 14 2006, 06:06 PM

Laurie,

Thanks for the update. Please send John our best.

More prayers sent.

- Joe

Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 14 2006, 06:17 PM

QUOTE (Kargeek @ Mar 14 2006, 03:44 PM)

So, maybe we gather up a rust free shell, contact Chip Foose and the Overhaulin' crew and move the TV production set to Patrick Motorsports...Instead of stuffing in a Hemi or monster big block Chevy, it shows up completed with flairs and a....six!

I have a rustfree tub if that I would donate to that cause.

Posted by: shaggy Mar 14 2006, 06:30 PM

QUOTE (Kargeek @ Mar 14 2006, 03:44 PM)

So, maybe we gather up a rust free shell, contact Chip Foose and the Overhaulin' crew and move the TV production set to Patrick Motorsports...Instead of stuffing in a Hemi or monster big block Chevy, it shows up completed with flairs and a....six!

i know if my dad saw that he'd smile!
even if it is just a pipe dream

thanks everyone
-Jim

Posted by: Eddie Williams Mar 14 2006, 08:15 PM

QUOTE (Kargeek @ Mar 14 2006, 05:44 PM)

and a....six!

That won't make Jake very happy....

end hijack.

Hope your Dad is feeling better soon. My prayers are with him and your family.

Posted by: Mrs. K Mar 14 2006, 10:16 PM

QUOTE (bryanc @ Mar 14 2006, 10:24 AM)

Paypal fund update:  $531.39!  :trophy:  :trophy:  :trophy:    This includes some eChecks that haven't cleared yet. The hospital won't allow flowers in until John is moved to a regular room.  Hopefully this happens soon.

Great job everyone.....I just sent mine, sorry for the delay.

Great news Laurie! If you need anything, you know how to reach me!

Tell John to be a "good patient"

Lisa

Posted by: bryanc Mar 14 2006, 10:28 PM

New total is $708.50. Very generous folks!

Anybody that's at the Festival of Speed at Fontana, or even near it, come find my car and I'll have a card to sign for John!

Posted by: Tettster Mar 14 2006, 10:36 PM

Dad was moved into an actual room this afternoon.

I think (not sure) he's allowed visitors now. I'm willing to bet flowers would be allowed at this point as well.

But I think he's still got some medicine in him, so he might not be himself.


- Ted

Posted by: Tettster Mar 14 2006, 10:39 PM

Holy bejeebus! That's a big numbeR!






- Ted

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 14 2006, 10:52 PM

QUOTE (bryanc @ Mar 14 2006, 09:28 PM)

New total is $708.50.  Very generous folks!    :worship:  :worship: Anybody that's at the Festival of Speed at Fontana, or even near it, come find my car and I'll have a card to sign for John!

Bryan, the $s can go to John and family. A member has picked up the cost of the flower arrangement from the Non Club.

Laurie, Jim, Ted, and especially John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

Posted by: ! Mar 14 2006, 11:19 PM

bryan@clingman.org
This IS the right paypal account?

Posted by: Tettster Mar 14 2006, 11:24 PM

I just got off the phone with Dad, and he's doing really well. Asked him how the neck brace was, and he said it's sorta driving him crazy. Hehe...

Alert, asking questions, and doing pretty well.

Said he's still pretty sore and tired and he slept a lot yesterday. He's in a private room about twice as big as the ICU room, and Mom said that they were getting her a cot so she didn't have to sleep in a chair like before.

We're gonna go see him tomorrow.

Oh, turns out he might have to get surgery on his toe. Insult to injury? Seems like it.


- Ted

Posted by: bryanc Mar 14 2006, 11:25 PM

QUOTE ("*" @ Mar 14 2006, 09:19 PM)

bryan@clingman.org This IS the right paypal account?

Yup. Thanks for the contribution Mike!

Posted by: snflupigus Mar 15 2006, 01:09 AM

WOW, I'm glad it wasnt a different impact...looking at the car... wow, it sounds like he's in rough shape but... it could have been much much worse... hope he gets out of the hospital soon and has a speedy recovery.

Nic

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 15 2006, 10:19 PM

Got a call from Laurie today saying John is in a regular room and has gotten up a couple of times. Ted printed out this tread and took it into him to read and she said it lifted his spirits. I am waiting for her to let me know he is open to visitors.

More positive news.

Posted by: Tettster Mar 16 2006, 12:18 AM

I'm going tomorrow for a visit--I hear the flowers are there, so I'll take my camera and take some pictures!

Hopefully he'll be out of the hospital in around 3 days.

I'll be posting the pictures tomorrow. =D

Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 16 2006, 12:23 AM

very cool!

Posted by: Tettster Mar 16 2006, 08:01 PM

Dad's home from the hospital today.

Here's a picture of the flowers that the non-club sent (click on the picture for a larger version):


This photo hardly does it justice. As the centerpiece is a jackstand. On the left is a 914-6 scale model. Ravenna Green (if I remember correctly) at 1:45 scale. It's a pretty close replica to Dad's.

Here's what the card says:
"John,
Get well soon from your non-family at the non-club.
- 914club"

Beautiful.


- Ted

PS. I'm sure in the next few days he'll get on and post something.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 16 2006, 08:04 PM

Come on up John, we want to hear from you.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 16 2006, 08:09 PM

The jack stand freated them out at the flower shop. They just don't understand and kinda hid it. Glad he got it and even better news that he is home.

Posted by: Howard Mar 16 2006, 08:19 PM

QUOTE (gregrobbins @ Mar 16 2006, 06:09 PM)

The jack stand freaked them out at the flower shop. They just don't understand and kinda hid it. Glad he got it and even better news that he is home.

No, Freaky would have been your Flying Spaghetti Monster AZ logo. Great job on the flowers

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 16 2006, 08:29 PM

QUOTE

No, Freaky would have been your Flying Spaghetti Monster AZ logo. Great job on the flowers

I resized it Howard, just for you. Happy?

Posted by: 9146986 Mar 17 2006, 09:29 AM

Good to know John is on the mend, with full recovery in the future!

Another 914 saving a life. Like everyone else has said (paraphrased), it's just a car. (how can I say that about a 914?????)

Posted by: bryanc Mar 17 2006, 04:51 PM

Great news on John.. Home is much better and a hospital bed

New total on the paypal account is $858.98.

Posted by: ! Mar 17 2006, 05:23 PM

I think he needs a 914 tattoo.....

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 17 2006, 05:49 PM

Yes it saved his life, IT WAS NOT JUST A CAR .....
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Toast Mar 17 2006, 07:11 PM

Wish we could do a "Lets go visit John" caravan.
It's past time for a roadtrip.

Posted by: bryanc Mar 17 2006, 07:28 PM

QUOTE (Toast @ Mar 17 2006, 05:11 PM)

Wish we could do a "Lets go visit John" caravan. It's past time for a roadtrip.

I think this is a good idea. Perhaps when he's able to get out-and-about a little bit?

Maybe a BBQ and short fun-run?

Posted by: Tettster Mar 18 2006, 10:47 PM

^ Amen to that!

Posted by: Tettster Mar 19 2006, 03:36 PM

Click on the picture for a ginormous version:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1142803809.jpg





- Ted

Posted by: ! Mar 19 2006, 03:46 PM

"tis only a flesh wound".....

Good to see you out and around.

So, any thoughts on what to do on the car? Is it saveable? Any news on the other driver....witnesses?

Posted by: jasons Mar 19 2006, 03:51 PM

I feel for you John. I had to wear one of those back braces for a few months. I had a little "work" done at Barrow Neurological myself. I have a Ti plate in my spine courteosy of a Mt Bike accident. Good to see you moving though.

How the hell did you get cut?

Posted by: jsteele22 Mar 19 2006, 04:03 PM

Hey Ted,

Thanks for posting the photos. I think they show both what a horrible thing your dad is going through, and what a great spirit he has. Here's one more non-clubber passing on good wishes for a smooth recovery.

Jeff

Posted by: Lou W Mar 19 2006, 04:12 PM

John, Glad to see that you're up and around, get well soon.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 19 2006, 04:16 PM

Greetings and salutations to all members of the non-club club,

As you may have seen from the photos, the Mountain Dew Mobile and I took quite a lick, but it remained and continues to remain strong although battered. I am trying to follow suit.

Lesson #1 - lighter may be faster but it ain't more crash worthy. It is the severe lateral acceleration and deceleration forces that remain problematic,-- cotton pickin' physics!

I think we are all amazed at the cohesiveness of this little group and I, for one, have never quite fully understood it. I cannot explain it, and in trying to would probably only serve to goof it up somehow. Grown men, "with a few nice wimmins", are not normally this considerate of one another. I feel both humbled and honored by the care and compassion extended by you all.

In the words of Woody Allen, "I would never want to belong to a club (non-club) that would have someone like me as a member." But in this case I will certainly continue to make an exception.

My tolerance for sitting at my computer desk is quite low at this time, but I do have wireless internet already here at the house. I intend to send my broken laptop (unrelated to this event) off to Britt aka Sir-Post-a-lot of Kentuckia aka bd1308 hopefully tomorrow via UPS if Jim can do it after school. Perhaps a temporary administrator's gig will open up ( Zois seems to come and go, don't ya know) as once I'm wireless from my rented hospital bed in my bedroom I will be quite available. I seem to be there 23 1/2 hours a day right now.

Lastly, thanks again to one and all for your kindness and courtesies extended to me, Laurie, Jim and Ted. I appreciate it A LOT.

John

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 19 2006, 04:26 PM

QUOTE ("*" @ Mar 19 2006, 02:46 PM)

So, any thoughts on what to do on the car?  Is it saveable?  Any news on the other driver....witnesses?

I have no concise thoughts on the future disposition of the car at this time. I have not seen it except directly after the accident when I got myself out of the car. My gut feeling is that it is fixable. Jim Patrick has offered to assess same for me sometime soon.

As for the other driver, I am unsure of his current status on a number of levels: immigration, current physical condition and whether he's in the pokey or not. I do not believe that the toad ever even touched the brakes. Furthermore, I was on a green light traveling through the intersection I would say one half to three quarters through my green light cycle when the toad "blew the light". If I'm not mistaken, not only did he miss the red light, I believe there was another vehicle waiiting at the red light in his same direction of travel. How did he miss that? Something doesn't add up here.

John

Posted by: seanery Mar 19 2006, 04:33 PM

Nice to see you around John!

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 19 2006, 05:09 PM

QUOTE (seanery @ Mar 19 2006, 02:33 PM)

Nice to see you around John!

btw., am i the only one who thinks you look like a storm trooper in those pics?

glad you got through this alive and with all your limbs still attached!
Andy

Posted by: Tettster Mar 19 2006, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Mar 19 2006, 04:09 PM)

btw., am i the only one who thinks you look like a storm trooper in those pics?

We were thinking more like Darth Vader...

Check out his beastly avatar!


- Ted

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 19 2006, 05:20 PM

QUOTE (Tettster @ Mar 19 2006, 03:18 PM)

Check out his beastly avatar!

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 19 2006, 07:44 PM

"toocuhhhhh, toocuhhhhhh" ........... toochuhhhh, toochuhhhh"


John

Posted by: ! Mar 19 2006, 07:55 PM

Looks like that vintage pic of the guy in rocket sled during the early astronaut trials.

Posted by: Mrs. K Mar 19 2006, 07:57 PM

Hi John

Glad you are home and on the mend!

Take care and get better real soon!

Lisa

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 19 2006, 08:06 PM

John, your family had sense enought not to let me see you in the hospital. When you feel up to it, give me a call. When your are up to getting out of the house, I can pick you up and we can do Philly Cheese Steaks at Uncle Sams.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 19 2006, 08:30 PM

QUOTE ("*" @ Mar 19 2006, 06:55 PM)

Looks like that vintage pic of the guy in rocket sled during the early astronaut trials.

Jeez, good eye Mr. Z, it really does resemble that picture.

John

Posted by: LvSteveH Mar 19 2006, 08:33 PM

A broken big toe is the worst, my wife broke mine Glad you are back home. Let the healing begin!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 19 2006, 09:40 PM

Welcome home John! We're here for ya...

Posted by: Gint Mar 19 2006, 09:43 PM

Hiya John! You can't keep a good 914 guy down. Good to see you up and around.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Mar 19 2006, 09:52 PM

welcome back john. glad to see you standing on your own two feet

Posted by: itsa914 Mar 19 2006, 09:56 PM

Glad you are home. Here is to speedy & full recovery (just water for you until you are off all pain meds)

Posted by: gregrobbins Mar 20 2006, 12:27 AM

Talked to John on the phone tonight. He sounded good and his spirits were positive.

John: good to hear your voice my friend!

Posted by: MW 914 Mar 20 2006, 02:56 PM

Glad you are home, John. I'll offer up my house for a recovery BBQ when you are up to it. Everyone is invited! How about a road trip with you guys coming here this time? There are two places withing walking distance that should have plenty of rooms available.

Posted by: Toast Mar 20 2006, 03:55 PM

WELCOME BACK!

Posted by: Travis Neff Mar 20 2006, 04:32 PM

Good to see you back!

Posted by: jsteele22 Mar 20 2006, 04:36 PM

QUOTE ("*" @ Mar 19 2006, 06:55 PM)

Looks like that vintage pic of the guy in rocket sled during the early astronaut trials.

Or the one in the Kevin Bacon movie "She's Having a Baby" -- anyone remember that scene ?

My reaction when I saw the first pic that Ted posted wasn't rocket pioneer or storm trooper, but rather : "somebody's just gotta Sharpie in a pair of boobs on that thing...."



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Posted by: GTeener Mar 20 2006, 04:38 PM

OMG! I haven't been checking in much lately.
Glad you are recovering well

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 20 2006, 05:33 PM

Thanks for letting us see your face John.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 20 2006, 05:41 PM

QUOTE (jsteele22 @ Mar 20 2006, 03:36 PM)

"somebody's just gotta Sharpie in a pair of boobs on that thing...."

Sheez, thanks for that service.

John

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 20 2006, 05:42 PM

QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Mar 20 2006, 04:33 PM)

Thanks for letting us see your face John. :PERMAGRIN: Joe

Joe., it is good to be seen.

John

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 20 2006, 07:15 PM

And I might add that you are typing much faster this week than your were last week.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Mar 20 2006, 07:33 PM

Posted by: bd1308 Mar 20 2006, 08:17 PM

John, I'm glad to see that you're up and walking around.


b

Posted by: ThinAir914 Mar 20 2006, 10:16 PM

So John... now that you are up an about again does that mean you'll actually make it to the Route 66 Classic this year?

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 20 2006, 11:16 PM

John: I'm thinking about it, this year you drive the moter home. (inside joke)
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 21 2006, 12:38 PM

QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Mar 20 2006, 10:16 PM)

John: I'm thinking about it, this year you drive the moter home. (inside joke) :PERMAGRIN: Joe

Yes, Joe,

My aunt wondered if I might alter my interest to "monster trucks".


John

Posted by: mikelsr Mar 21 2006, 02:49 PM

Glad to see you vertical!

Mike