Pullstart 62,829 #1 Posted August 30, 2022 @davem1111 you take the prize! After x-rays in the ER and a follow up with “Andrew” (that’s right, he didn’t even get a title from the staff at the doc’s office!), I just have bruised ribs and a strained supraspinatus muscle. PT and RICE for me. To recap the incident, we were at a friend’s house about 100 miles away with Norman, the camper and 4 Wheel Horses. The host sold some of his drones in order to buy new toys, one wheeled hoverboards. exhibit A: being familiar with snowboarding, skateboarding, etc… my first try became a natural feeling. Within about 10 minutes, I was zipping all over the place. As I was attempting to go as fast as possible, I was thinking “we need jumps for these” and the front of the board dug in to the yard and off I went flying. Rylee proudly exclaimed how she saw the whole thing and I humbly told her that it hurts very bad. My buddy’s wife listed all the pain meds she had available and Mrs. P simply stated “no thanks, I want him to feel it.” I responded “I feel it Babe!” Simple tasks like breathing, coughing, sneezing, etc. suck. Pulling up my pants or buttoning them, that’s just miserable. I have my weekly 9 holes of golf at 4 today. I’m thinking one handed swings might take the cake tonight! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,307 #2 Posted August 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pullstart said: and Mrs. P simply stated “no thanks, I want him to feel it.” Yep, Kevin, she's a keeper!! I googled "Reinforcement"; "There are four types of reinforcement. Positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, extinction, and punishment." I'm on the fence about her choice; it's a tie between the second and fourth..... Hope you feel better soon. I, for one, do not play golf - never did - I have enough things in my life to aggrevate me already !! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,524 #3 Posted August 30, 2022 Once again… please wear proper ppe… 2 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #4 Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Once again… please wear proper ppe… Or... don't do stupid things and you won't need it... Don 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,916 #5 Posted August 30, 2022 Why, Kevin why? You're old enough to know better. The older you get the easier it is to get hurt and the slower you heal. Hope you feel better soon. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #6 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) At least he didn’t jump a three wheeler with no suspension cuz that hurts depending on speed and terrain Edited August 30, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,916 #7 Posted August 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: @davem1111 you take the prize! After x-rays in the ER and a follow up with “Andrew” (that’s right, he didn’t even get a title from the staff at the doc’s office!), I just have bruised ribs and a strained supraspinatus muscle. PT and RICE for me. To recap the incident, we were at a friend’s house about 100 miles away with Norman, the camper and 4 Wheel Horses. The host sold some of his drones in order to buy new toys, one wheeled hoverboards. exhibit A: being familiar with snowboarding, skateboarding, etc… my first try became a natural feeling. Within about 10 minutes, I was zipping all over the place. As I was attempting to go as fast as possible, I was thinking “we need jumps for these” and the front of the board dug in to the yard and off I went flying. Rylee proudly exclaimed how she saw the whole thing and I humbly told her that it hurts very bad. My buddy’s wife listed all the pain meds she had available and Mrs. P simply stated “no thanks, I want him to feel it.” I responded “I feel it Babe!” Simple tasks like breathing, coughing, sneezing, etc. suck. Pulling up my pants or buttoning them, that’s just miserable. I have my weekly 9 holes of golf at 4 today. I’m thinking one handed swings might take the cake tonight! Skip the golf 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #8 Posted August 30, 2022 55 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: don't do stupid things “What’s the use of life if you ain’t livin? You sip your water, I’ll drink my beer. I’ll take a couple years off my life, ‘fore I take life off of my years.” Lee Brice 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #9 Posted August 30, 2022 Again, I'll fall back on something I have written here many times. Kevin gained some knowledge in this adventure. By sharing it with the rest of us, he has given us some wisdom. Take it easy and heal well. Oh, I gotta ask, what exactly did you learn here? 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #10 Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, 8ntruck said: Again, I'll fall back on something I have written here many times. Kevin gained some knowledge in this adventure. By sharing it with the rest of us, he has given us some wisdom. Take it easy and heal well. Oh, I gotta ask, what exactly did you learn here? I learned that I DID go the fastest of the weekend! I also learned those electricamobobs have limits that do not meet my expectations of top speed. Also, they should have wheelie bars on the front of them, and helmets don’t always protect your body parts! I didn’t have a helmet on, though… but my head never touched the ground either. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #11 Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: You sip your water, I’ll drink my beer. A person asked the question... "why do people use intoxicants?" The other person answered.... "because it brings out your personality..." The first person then asked... "but what if you're an A-hole?" Don 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #12 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: "but what if you're an A-hole?" I have a tee shirt that the Treasurer gave me years ago. INSTANT A-HOLE JUST ADD ALCOHOL Sadly... I believe it is true! (but then... in reality... I don't need much help!) Edited August 30, 2022 by Jeff-C175 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #13 Posted August 30, 2022 Just now, Jeff-C175 said: INSTANT A-HOLE JUST ADD ALCOHOL Of course it's true! I would DEFINITELY need that T-shirt if I drunk alcohol... as do most people. LEO friend of mine calls it A-lcohol... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #14 Posted August 30, 2022 It was more a metaphor, than saying beer will fix it. I’ll choose to take the jump, take the risk, try the new thing. Even if there’s a bad ending. I’d rather not wish I had tried. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #15 Posted August 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I’ll choose to take the jump, take the risk, try the new thing. Even if there’s a bad ending. Kevin... I think we all know what you mean... it's just a matter of... us caring... In my case, I worry that the "bad ending" could end up like a family member of mine. I haven't ever spoken about this in a public forum... but I'll just give you the picture of the Ranger. This is why I care. Some things... just aren't worth it. That beer, that text, that phone call, that cigarette, that, that, that... and BOOM... you're gone. Don 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,829 #16 Posted August 30, 2022 Sorry for your loss Don. I know that I’ll die some day. I don’t know when, that’s not part of MY plan. I won’t be negligent to others, but I refuse to live in fear or in a bubble. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #17 Posted August 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I won’t be negligent to others, but I refuse to live in fear or in a bubble. Nope... neither will I... but... you won't see me on one of those hoverboards anytime soon... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,050 #18 Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, The Freightliner Guy said: At least he didn’t jump a three wheeler with no suspension cuz that hurts depending on speed and terrain Don't you love a 3 wheeler? You're standing up on it over rough terrain and you go to sit down and the seat comes up and meets you halfway? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #19 Posted August 30, 2022 Speed is key rough terrain you go slow especially when I’m on a atc70 slow over the bumps is better but if yer on a atc110 you might have a more comfortable ride on the dirt I can go faster on bumps on my Yamaha tri-zinger because it has front shocks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,562 #20 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, squonk said: You're standing up on it over rough terrain and you go to sit down and the seat comes up and meets you halfway? This same thing happens on dirt bikes. After a good day of riding you end up with a bad case of "monkey butt" Edited August 30, 2022 by Achto 1 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,307 #22 Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, squonk said: Don't you love a 3 wheeler? Nope - a Widow Maker just itching to happen..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #23 Posted August 30, 2022 Well I love ‘em Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #24 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) I use a 3 wheeler almost every day today I’m using Clifford the 1979 atc 110 to pull a artic cat 120. And I’ve used the red 1985 atc70 in the background Edited August 30, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy Nvm I can’t seem to post the pic currently but I’ll post it soon hopefully Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #25 Posted August 30, 2022 (edited) Well it least it isn't as bad as jumping off ramps with a bike. Nothing broken yet. Edited August 30, 2022 by TJ Salyers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
