www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 So, I woosed out, looked like it was cold enough but high winds (blowing snow = poor vis?) Decided to see if Tuesday , Wednesday looked more promising for either deeper snow or better vis. Good day to try the new NAS Lib-Techs?? Interested to know how your day went? Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Nice Bryan some new toys to try? It was windy a cold but where it blew in it was nice. I spent alot time helping a good friend learn the basics so would into going again if you decide to showup. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Nice Bryan some new toys to try? It was windy a cold but where it blew in it was nice.Jim Not mounted yet, but they look pretty promising. Magnatraction to boot!! Are you up for Tuesday then? How were the groomers today?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Three runs into a great day of skiing. I hit some wind drifted styrofoam at speed. Result was a hard fall resulting in breaking my back and some ribs evidently. Spent the rest of the day in the hospital getting x-rays. I will go into the details when I feel like it. I am walking, with a Jewett Brace. Compression facture to T8, seperated ribs + other boo-boos. Well , I almost made it through the season ok this year My dear friends. Not really feeling like talking about it quite yet, hard to hold the phone and I am resting allot. Please, no calls for a few days. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 So sorry to hear that Brian! I can only imagine your frustration:angryfire, but if there is anyone that can get through this, its you. I had a similar break in my back as well, even had to wear a brace just like that. It's great that you are already on your feet with a compression fracture, thats very promising! I wish you the best and a speedy recovery, Quentin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 So sorry to hear that Brian! I can only imagine your frustration:angryfire, but if there is anyone that can get through this, its you. I had a similar break in my back as well, even had to wear a brace just like that. It's great that you are already on your feet with a compression fracture, thats very promising! I wish you the best and a speedy recovery,Quentin My belly sticks out the front more than his does :) The Dr. is looking at doing some sort of injection of glue to try to pump it up? I was just getting back on my feet so to speak. I just can't believe it. The ramifications are just starting to set in. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Three runs into a great day of skiing. I hit some wind drifted styrofoam at speed. Result was a hard fall resulting in breaking my back and some ribs evidently. Spent the rest of the day in the hospital getting x-rays. I will go into the details when I feel like it. I am walking, with a Jewett Brace. Compression facture to T8, seperated ribs + other boo-boos. Well , I almost made it through the season ok this year My dear friends. Not really feeling like talking about it quite yet, hard to hold the phone and I am resting allot. Please, no calls for a few days. Thanks, Bryan I am glad to hear that you are doing OK :( I have a old brace just like that from a similiar accident (minus the broken ribs). Let us know when you want to out again for some beers and laugh a little again (if it doesnt hurt too much). If there is anything I can do to help please let me know. Take Care Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 The clan is sending you healing vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Can't hardly believe this:eek:. I wish you all the best and a good healing. This will cost you a lot of time. Keep good faith all though that would be tough now, for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Bryan, I'm so sorry to hear about your accident! When you said you had a back injury, I imagined the worst, so thank god that you're walking around. Best wishes for a quick/complete recovery. Erin and I would like to run over some home cooked food when you're feeling up for company -- let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaree Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Three runs into a great day of skiing. I hit some wind drifted styrofoam at speed. Result was a hard fall resulting in breaking my back and some ribs evidently. Spent the rest of the day in the hospital getting x-rays. I will go into the details when I feel like it. I am walking, with a Jewett Brace. Compression facture to T8, seperated ribs + other boo-boos. Well , I almost made it through the season ok this year My dear friends. Not really feeling like talking about it quite yet, hard to hold the phone and I am resting allot. Please, no calls for a few days. Thanks, Bryan Dude:eek: Sorry to hear about this if you need anything you have my number get well soon and call when you feel good enough Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubaree Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 So, I woosed out, looked like it was cold enough but high winds (blowing snow = poor vis?)Decided to see if Tuesday , Wednesday looked more promising for either deeper snow or better vis. Good day to try the new NAS Lib-Techs?? Interested to know how your day went? Thanks, Bryan I like the board like I said call if you need anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks everyone. Headed over to the folks for a home cooked meal. Driving is a real pain with the brace, but it can be done. Example, the brace keep me so erect that I can't clear my head! Yes, the seat is already all the way down. Just received a cool t-shirt in the mail from Montana (thanks Ed!!) and a some very cool Pogo stickers/ patches from Buell and Rebecca. That cheered me up :) They did not know I was hurt yet, just co-incidence. SP. "Bryan's Injury Blog Link" Here is a BLOG I have started so those that want to hear the details can get as much (or more) than they want. Thanks, Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Yow, nice cliff hanger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Oh no, Bryan! Vibes and stoke (and an email) coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Bryan, positive and healing thoughts sent your way. May we both be ready to roll next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Brother Bryan, Email me direct your address, so I can send you a few recovery gifts from Santa Cruz . For me this week, the OR carving Gods (Don and Etsu) gave Ron, Jim and I some carving lessons at Kirkwood (Thurs) and I had a huge breakthrough . Learning to pinch my hip BEFORE the turn and at the same time that I roll over of my board, I was struggling with pinching my hip after the turn which only put me in the exact opposite position that I needed to be. My breakthrough was made possible by taking two back to back group lessons along with some one on one chair lift discussions with Don. Double dipping is always a good thing! To next year Hugh p.s. And I changed my signature from "most of the time" to "all of the time" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Oh no, Bryan! Vibes and stoke (and an email) coming your way. I will look forward to seeing you two, big time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Bryan, positive and healing thoughts sent your way. May we both be ready to roll next season.Thanks Mike, yes, the best to you and your healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Brother Bryan,Email me direct your address, so I can send you a few recovery gifts from Santa Cruz . For me this week, the OR carving Gods (Don and Etsu) gave Ron, Jim and I some carving lessons at Kirkwood (Thurs) and I had a huge breakthrough . Learning to pinch my hip To next year Hugh Thanks Huge, sounds like you guys had a great time!! You are a fun bunch, so much positive energy. Thanks for the kind thoughts!! Bryan Me, I just had a break through on the "sock putter onner thing" whoo hoo!!! One is on sideways but it only took me twenty minutes to accomplish !! After all, I am a freeking genious :o Now to go get the mail with my perpetual "Happy Buddha" belly hanging out. It's going to be a big day!!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Bryan, Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. As bad as it might be I suppose it could have been worse and I'm really glad to hear that you are up and able to walk around. Keep your spirits up buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Bryan - So sorry to hear of your injuries - though I am happy to hear that you are walking around despite the back injury. Sending good vibes and positive thoughts from New York - Here's to hoping for a speedy, full, strong and healthy recovery for you. Take Care, -Jose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 So, tell us, did you ride? Have a good time? Meet any of the local alpine guys? Hope so. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I rode meadows on Friday and Saturday, Tline on Sunday. Monday I did I bit of kayaking and went into portland for some fun with old friends. I did not end up meeting any of the local carvers though I did have a good time. Things were pretty soft during the day which made carving a little tricky, you couldn't push that hard or get too low. In the mornings though, things were nice and firm, particularly on saturday. My friends were complaining about the crowds on saturday ... which made me laugh. You guys would DIE if you saw how crowded it gets in VT on the weekends! Overall it was sunny, though there was some wacky weather on Friday with a bit of rain (though tolerable and none towards the end of the day). They had groomed a swath down #2 bowl (or four ... not sure which) which made for some super steep carving until it softened way up. I had a fun time as always. Sunday at tline was a bit of a bummer ... no chairs running up palmer and a 40 minute wait for the cat ... as hot as it was I would have preferred to be at Meadows for the additional pitch - but my friends are hosts there so I figured I'd spend a day with them there at tline. Really sorry to hear about your Injuries Bryan - heal well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Jose, glad you had a good time with friends. Sorry I wasn't able to meet you!! Next time!! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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