tex1230 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 This past weekend may go down in history as the worst string of rotten luck I have had in any single 24-hour period. The only upside was meeting Pat & Rick, but I wish I had spent more time with them...maybe could have avoided some of the carnage...but not likely. I drove up to Okemo early - left work early, stokes for a "bonus weekend" (I had thought easter was going to be the end of the season for me) Cross the border into Vermont, and I got the old Vermont "Blue Light Special" in the rearview mirror...I should have known...end of the month and they've gotta make their quota...first speeding ticket I've gotten since 1995, so I guess I was due...I should have turned around then. We got to Okemo and checked into the Jackson Gore Inn, One of the best hotels I have been to in Vermont. I was kind of surprised at how cheap the ski & stay package was, I think it was because they needed to fill their broom closet sized rooms... The room was small..but whatever...we're not gonna spend that much time in it...oh...the walls are paper thin and the people in the next room partied (loudly) till 3am...I have never called hotel security in someone before. I guess I'm just getting old and needed to sleep. Got up the next morning and left before my wife and son woke up and headed down to the lift. I had planned on meeting Durace there, but we must have crossed signals somehow and I didn't see him. Bummer. I headed over to the Nastar Course that Pat was setting and someone had moved all of his gates around so it took him a little longer than planned to set it up. I did get to meet wavechaser and talk a bit. He and Pat are very nice guys and I hope I get to ride with them next year. Anyway, before the course was set, I got a call from my wife that my son really wanted to ski with me, so I said goodbye and rode back down to the hotel. (I did have a liftie tell me I needed to slow down, so at least Okemo is consistent) Got back to the hotel and switched to skis, and my family and I heases up the lift. got to the top of the mountain, made two turns, Mrs Tex and I bumped into each other, and boom - she spun around and her knee popped. Spent the rest of the day in the Orthopedic clinic (hopefully not her ACL - find out tomorrow) and drove home today. Crappy way to end the season, but at least the knee went after 30 days and not back in November on the first day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatha Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Ouch! I'm keeping my fingers crossed about the ACL...unfortunately, after I bagged mine the second time, medical science figured out that women tear their ACLs much easier than men do. They now make braces sized for women so she doesn't need to have her post-op cam brace cut to fit like mine was in '89... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 This past weekend may go down in history as the worst string of rotten luck I have had in any single 24-hour period. The only upside was meeting Pat & Rick, but I wish I had spent more time with them...maybe could have avoided some of the carnage...but not likely.I drove up to Okemo early - left work early, stokes for a "bonus weekend" (I had thought easter was going to be the end of the season for me) Cross the border into Vermont, and I got the old Vermont "Blue Light Special" in the rearview mirror...I should have known...end of the month and they've gotta make their quota...first speeding ticket I've gotten since 1995, so I guess I was due...I should have turned around then. We got to Okemo and checked into the Jackson Gore Inn, One of the best hotels I have been to in Vermont. I was kind of surprised at how cheap the ski & stay package was, I think it was because they needed to fill their broom closet sized rooms... The room was small..but whatever...we're not gonna spend that much time in it...oh...the walls are paper thin and the people in the next room partied (loudly) till 3am...I have never called hotel security in someone before. I guess I'm just getting old and needed to sleep. Got up the next morning and left before my wife and son woke up and headed down to the lift. I had planned on meeting Durace there, but we must have crossed signals somehow and I didn't see him. Bummer. I headed over to the Nastar Course that Pat was setting and someone had moved all of his gates around so it took him a little longer than planned to set it up. I did get to meet wavechaser and talk a bit. He and Pat are very nice guys and I hope I get to ride with them next year. Anyway, before the course was set, I got a call from my wife that my son really wanted to ski with me, so I said goodbye and rode back down to the hotel. (I did have a liftie tell me I needed to slow down, so at least Okemo is consistent) Got back to the hotel and switched to skis, and my family and I heases up the lift. got to the top of the mountain, made two turns, Mrs Tex and I bumped into each other, and boom - she spun around and her knee popped. Spent the rest of the day in the Orthopedic clinic (hopefully not her ACL - find out tomorrow) and drove home today. Crappy way to end the season, but at least the knee went after 30 days and not back in November on the first day... Wow Tex ... the speed cops at okemo must have heard you were coming and called ahead to let the state police know. But seriously, that sucks about your wife's knee - hopefully its not her ACL, and she heals quickly. At least it happened at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hope it is not an ACL, well wishes. Bryan One of our local riders had a similar weekend last week. (speeding ticket part anyways) They are getting really expensive now days. In the Mt Hood "Safety Zones" it DOUBLES. It is not unheard of to get a 300-600$ ticket in those zones. Warning to those visiting us, HWY 26 approaching Mt Hood is the most deadly stretch of road in all of OREGON. Head's Up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 UGH... that sux :( Prayers for her (and other busted knee recipiants today)... for it to not be "serious". It was a day of busted up people for sure ! Jiminy may as well be called the "SLOKEMO" of Mass from now on also. I was tagged at 48 Mph comming down 360 (just for shizt and giggles) last sunday and was made mention of to me today by the "powers that be" that I ride too fast :rolleyes:. Oddly enough it felt like I was slower than I was going when I yardsaled hardcore earlier in the very same day on the trail next to it............. What sux is "speed" isn't what hurts, its the small little things that we do that usualy get us messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Dude that sucks. Sorry to hear it. Hope she heals well and fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 That explains where you were today. Ouch! I really hope it's not the ACL. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Speedy recovery to the Mrs. Hope to see you next winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Bummer man. Send her best wishes from BOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 that sux mang ! hang in there texarcana Heavy Metal ! I hit the pavement pretty hard yesterday, skinned my knee bloody and the hardware in my radius ulna aches bad today. It freaked out some joggers, eating it right in front of them <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZNcXkqMoWc&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZNcXkqMoWc&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Bummer. Vibes for your wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Ow. Hope it's just a twist or sprain, and she'll be up for the summer. And next time, Tex, watch where you're going. Sheesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Tex: I hope your wife is alright but as far as a crappy trip is concerned, it's going to happen sooner or later. We went to Killington for three days this season. Day One, the mountain was closed due to high winds. Day Two was fine. Day Three, it rained. 10 hour drive there, 12 hour drive home in a raging snowstorm. The way I look at it, Mother Nature owes me one. Same for you, your next 20 trips will be uneventful because you've paid the price. HK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 On Mrs. Tex? Wishing her well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 she saw the orthopedist yesterday - he says either meniscus or acl - wants to wait for the swelling to go down before MRI - so we'll know more in a couple of days. Thanks for all the thoughts and kind words - she really appreciates them!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Sorry but the story seemed appropriate... http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=8098892 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Update... Glad I pay so much for health insurance :) no MRI til Sunday -more whan I know something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 ACL tear... AAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durace Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Oh Tex that sux, didn't she just get over a knee injury? Give her our best wishes. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted April 7, 2008 Report Share Posted April 7, 2008 Dude.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 I feel her pain..... Give her a hug from all of us here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Update - surgery scheduled for May 14 - should give her plenty of time to rehab by next ski season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Be thinking of her Tex. Surgery is "No Fun". I am really getting to hate the word. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coloradoking Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 i hate surgery.... both of my parents have had ACL and MCL blowouts, i've torn a few tendons in my right knee (luckily no ligaments) and my little brother tore something in his knee a little while ago too.... our orthopedist is buying a new Benz this year...... good luck with your sister, at least it's not the middle of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 good luck with your sister I'm from Texas, Not Arkansas... Wife =/= Sister where I'm from :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm from Texas, Not Arkansas... Wife =/= Sister where I'm from:lol: Maybe he thought you were a girl? You know, Sisters.:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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