 Never never never trust your jack stands, alternate title - Gint's fun filled day in the emergency room |
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| SharonG |
  Apr 1 2007, 06:58 PM
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Snow tire  Group: Members Posts: 410 Joined: 11-April 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 3,920 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Good news: The nurse made Mike get a tetanus shot on April 1, 2007, so he may actually remember when he got it next time someone (or I) ask. And, Mike has a doctor's note to take 4 days off work.
Bad news: Mike's face is fractured in 5 places including 2 broken teeth - official diagnosis is nasal fracture, maxillary fracture, multiple facial fractures. Mike was working under the yellow 914. The car was on jack stands, properly and firmly set as always, and one of the jack stands gave away. It didn't tip, fall off, etc., it gave away. I'm sure Mike will add detail here. His head was the only part of his body under the car and unfortunately his face was mashed. He managed to lift the car off himself and yell for me so I could help stop the deluge of blood coming from his nose and off to the emergency room we went. He's on a couple vicodin now so hopefully will be feeling no pain soon but the right side of his face is looking quite puffy. Positive healing thoughts in his direction. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 1 2007, 07:02 PM
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Drive with us if you dare! Group: Admin Posts: 6,616 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SharonG @ Apr 1 2007, 09:58 PM)  Good news: The nurse made Mike get a tetanus shot on April 1, 2007, so he may actually remember when he got it next time someone (or I) ask. And, Mike has a doctor's note to take 4 days off work. Bad news: Mike's face is fractured in 5 places including 2 broken teeth - official diagnosis is nasal fracture, maxillary fracture, multiple facial fractures. Mike was working under the yellow 914. The car was on jack stands, properly and firmly set as always, and one of the jack stands gave away. It didn't tip, fall off, etc., it gave away. I'm sure Mike will add detail here. His head was the only part of his body under the car and unfortunately his face was mashed. He managed to lift the car off himself and yell for me so I could help stop the deluge of blood coming from his nose and off to the emergency room we went. He's on a couple vicodin now so hopefully will be feeling no pain soon but the right side of his face is looking quite puffy. Positive healing thoughts in his direction. HOLY SHIT!!! How long is he going to be out of it??? And because today is April 1st, and a Full Moon... I have to ask... Is this true or a April Fools joke.... IF it is not, I hope Mike gets well soon. |
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| SharonG |
Apr 1 2007, 07:05 PM
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Snow tire Group: Members Posts: 410 Joined: 11-April 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 3,920 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 1 2007, 09:02 PM) Is this true or a April Fools joke.... IF it is not, I hope Mike gets well soon. No April fools unfortunately - we'd never fool about Mike having to get a tetanus shot.  I'd take a picture for evidence but I'm just not that mean. |
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| Rusty |
Apr 1 2007, 07:10 PM
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Dont like what i say? Grow thicker skin. Group: Retired Admin Posts: 7,119 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Alabama, USA Member No.: 6  Region Association: None |
Oh damn... that sucks.
So... was the car injured?  |
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| spare time toys |
Apr 1 2007, 07:10 PM
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Making tracks Group: Members Posts: 3,833 Joined: 3-April 04 From: Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I hate jack stands thats why I had the roll around dolly for the car. glad to hear it was not worse than this. A good friend at work died from a car falling on him.
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 1 2007, 07:12 PM
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Drive with us if you dare! Group: Admin Posts: 6,616 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SharonG @ Apr 1 2007, 10:05 PM) QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 1 2007, 09:02 PM) Is this true or a April Fools joke.... IF it is not, I hope Mike gets well soon. No April fools unfortunately - we'd never fool about Mike having to get a tetanus shot. I'd take a picture for evidence but I'm just not that mean.Sharon.. please don't think I am being callous.. But with the day of the year, I had to ask. Please wish Mike well. Keep him doped up and some ice on his broken bones. And don't let the cops arrest you for beating him up!  |
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| Rusty |
Apr 1 2007, 07:15 PM
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Dont like what i say? Grow thicker skin. Group: Retired Admin Posts: 7,119 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Alabama, USA Member No.: 6 Region Association: None |
Whoa... this is REAL?
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| SharonG |
Apr 1 2007, 07:15 PM
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Snow tire Group: Members Posts: 410 Joined: 11-April 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 3,920 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Apr 1 2007, 09:12 PM) Sharon.. please don't think I am being callous.. But with the day of the year, I had to ask. Please wish Mike well. Keep him doped up and some ice on his broken bones. And don't let the cops arrest you for beating him up! Will do, Clay! Mike and I actually had this conversation on the way out of the emergency room, "You think they'll believe me when I post this? It is April Fool's day after all!" |
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| cooltimes |
Apr 1 2007, 07:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 1,818 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Gint,
Somebody up there likes you as well as we all do or so it seems. Glad you are alive. Best regards, Cooley |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Apr 1 2007, 07:16 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,585 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Bummer, get well soon.
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| Gint |
Apr 1 2007, 07:30 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 13,698 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My fuchin face hurts! Looks like a soup diet for a few days.
I'll do a post mortem and post pics tomorrow. Right noe the beer is finally mkaing the vicadin more effective. |
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| Rusty |
Apr 1 2007, 07:33 PM
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Dont like what i say? Grow thicker skin. Group: Retired Admin Posts: 7,119 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Alabama, USA Member No.: 6 Region Association: None |
Hope you feel better soon, buddy.
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| shelby/914 |
Apr 1 2007, 07:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 555 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
THAT'S AWFUL, If he needs anything let us know. I can sometimes. sneak away for a few hours. Also I hope he didn't hurt my possible next project.
By the way hope those jackstands weren't from Harbour Freight. I just bought a new set there, still in the box, might have to go back. |
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| McMark |
Apr 1 2007, 07:38 PM
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914 Tramp Stamp Group: Admin Posts: 13,813 Joined: 12-March 03 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 419 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow, I can't wait to hear what happened, and hopefully there is something picture worthy that will shed some light on the failure. That mid-rise lift is looking a lot more attractive. I hope it heals quickly. That sucks.  |
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| ClayPerrine |
Apr 1 2007, 07:38 PM
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Drive with us if you dare! Group: Admin Posts: 6,616 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(shelby/914 @ Apr 1 2007, 10:33 PM) By the way hope those jackstands weren't from Harbour Freight. I just bought a new set there, still in the box, might have to go back. Sniff... Sniff... Do I smell "Lawsuit"? |
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| markb |
Apr 1 2007, 07:44 PM
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Marooooooooooooon! Group: Members Posts: 4,474 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Geez, I don't think I'll be working on anything unless it's on a lift. You're one lucky guy, Gint, It could be a LOT worse.
I hope you heal up quick. Positive vibes going your way. |
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| URY914 |
Apr 1 2007, 07:49 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 16,346 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Temple Terrace, FL Member No.: 222 |
April 1 may be you're luckest day! Good thing someone was home to hear you yelling.
Very sorry to hear this Mike. Give us the detail of the jack stand so we can check ours. |
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| LvSteveH |
Apr 1 2007, 07:51 PM
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I put the Poor in Porsche Group: Members Posts: 1,071 Joined: 22-April 03 From: Las Vegas, Nevada Member No.: 600 |
Wow, I'm glad you're ok Gint. That's my worse nightmare, we're all lucky you're still around. I've had a few close calls, but not quite that severe.
I'll never look at my jackstands the same way again. I'm just glad it was his head under the car instead of his left leg. He could have lost his ability to clutch, that would have been a tragedy! Hope you feel better soon, let us know if you need anything. I'll make Greg come over and work on your car for you.  |
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| boxstr |
Apr 1 2007, 07:53 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 6,824 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Mike So sorry to read about your love affair with the underside of a 914.
Heres hoping you have more meds to take. CCLIN914NATION Attached image(s) 
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| johnlush |
Apr 1 2007, 08:01 PM
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What's all this then? Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 26-May 04 From: Cheyenne, WY Member No.: 2,108 |
OUCH. Damn, sorry to hear about that. Good thing you're hard-headed. Take care.
John |
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