Today at appox. noon on his way to bbq/car show, a careless driver(actually four of them) rearended Frank/Scotty, totaling his pride and joy, the Suburban and injuring both he and Scotty.
Frank's injuries are going to take time to evaluate, he's in alot of pain and if you know Frank, you know he won't take any drugs of any kind, including pain medication, it's making me crazy to see such a decent person in pain and can't do anything about it, other than ride it out, something Frank does so well, no wonder my husband is so respectful of his uncle.
This is to let "his",(his words) world know what's happened and that he's ok, at least he thinks so, I'm afraid he's got internal damage and isn't saying so, but it shows in his actions. I guess I don't have to tell you that this pretty well ends his working days, he's going to lose full use of his right arm before this is over. We are just besides ourselves over this, he was just on path of putting his life back together, this will be a terrible setback.
We brought him home alitte bit ago,(truthfully?-he got mad at donut dollies(his term) there and checked himself out, vowing to never return) he's resting as I speak. Scotty's injuries are to his left leg which caught full impact of collision, I guess he was sitting on rear package tray when hit, he landed on front floorboard, under heater duct, he will also heal with time.
Frank's wish is that you know, ours to you is, please, include Frank/Scotty in your prayers, we, his extended family are already on our knees that the good Lord won't hurt this man any further, he's had enough of that for others benefit most of his life, now it's his turn, we thank you in advance. Frank loves you guys and was adamant I write this now and not later.
I will monitor this site for him till Tues. when I have to go back to work, hopefully, he'll be up to sitting and holding his head upright by himself by then.
Thank you. Amy Gafforini
ps: he's got a Tuesday appointment(as does Scotty) with another doctor, one he's more comfortsble with. Not to worry, he's hard to know, but not stupid, hahaha, he heard that and is smiling for us. lol
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
take care Frank & Scotty... we'll start the prayers way out west here. As you know the rest of your world here will be joining in soon too.
I pray you are spared too much pain & that the prognosis for your recovery pales compared to the consequences of your own will. Also praying for even more speedy recovery for Scotty so you are free to focus your attention on getting your own self healed. Best of luck to you bro!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
ah man.......dont let him know the names of the people who hit him........it wont be good. tell him i posted ......and tell him i said TAKE THE DAMN PAIN PILLS..... iam like him dont like drugs...but i hate pain worse.......
Posted by Tim (Member # 1699) on :
Hope you get better in a hurry Frank. Hang in there man!
I guess this means I might have to push you around in a wheelchair when I come down for the Veagas nascar race in March. And that would be no problem of course! But hopefully you will heal fast and we can kick around abit. Will keep in touch here and see how you're making out.
A tip of my hat to your strength and courage. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
Frank............. My friend
Posted by Dusty Campbell (Member # 4601) on :
Get well Frank.
Posted by Miles Cullinane (Member # 980) on :
Get back here soon, Frank
We need you!
Posted by sarge (Member # 1022) on :
Hey bro.... thinking of you here in Oz... Damn man...take it easy and rest.. be at peace with one thought in your mind that you are respected, loved and thought of as a mate to all here in Letterville... Get well soon mate, take care of Scotty...
Posted by Bill Dirkes (Member # 1000) on :
Geeze Frank, I'm with OP on this one. Take the medicine, it'll help you rest, and that'll help you heal. My thoughts and prayers are with you & Scotty.
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Hey Frank,
Very sorry to hear about your accident.
I wish for you and Scotty a very speedy recovery. I too will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
peace
Posted by Joe Crumley (Member # 2307) on :
My wishes and thouhts go out to Frank and to the whole family.
See if you can't get him to use some kind of pain management as he will heal up much faster. Pain can be an enemy. I know cause I've been rear ended twice. Dang it hurts.
J
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
WOW this is not good newsMate, but i suppose it could of been worse (guess that advice really doesnt help much i know) Just letting you (frank) and scott that another little aussie is thinking of you and trying to take some of ya pain. We are thinking of yaz, and wish ya both a speedy recovery..
keep us posted mate!
Cheers! Rod Tickle
Posted by Catharine C. Kennedy (Member # 4459) on :
oh, Frank- the last thing you needed- I'm at a lack of words, so prayers will have to do for you, my very dear FRIEND! and, of course for Scotty as well! But please, please do take something for the pain... with love- your Cat
Posted by Mike Clayton (Member # 723) on :
Get well soon Frank and Scotty, I'll keep you both in my prayers
Mike Clayton
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Frank, I hate hearing something like that happened to somebody like you. We'll be praying for you speedy recovery.
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Get well very soon Frank!!
Stevo
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Frank, there's no prize for skipping painkillers at a time like this...your body, if it is going to heal at all, will do so more readily, if under less stress, and painkillers will help.
In the meantime, your best wishes are in our prayers- get well really soon, mates!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
Poor Frank and Scotty! And poor Suburban! Damn that was a cool ride. Be smart and follow Scotty's lead. If he rests, you rest, etc etc. Please don't let your stubborn spirit get in the way of doing what can help you.
Isn't it my understanding that you taught yourself to use your alternate hand after all your previous health troubles? Hopefully that hand has had its rest and you can switch back over.
Heal up my friend. Love....Jill
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
Heal well Frank...sure hated to hear about this. Anything I can do?...
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
So very sorry to here about Frank and Scotty being injured like that.
I hope the outcome is better than expected and that, with some healing time, Frank is able to get back to doing what he loves to do. Scotty too.
~nettie
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
I talked to Farnk last nite. Yes he is hurting, no he won't take pain killers, because he is allergic to them.
Didn't get a chance to get all the details, because his cell phone battery was about used up. As we all know, Frank is a tough old bird, he'll get through this just like all his other injuries, with help of all our prayers.
[ January 14, 2007, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: Si Allen ]
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Franque, old seal, my tears will turn to prayer and then praise. Heal hardy. Bring Scotty out to play with Samantha...that'll heal him...and make you smile. If you can find anything to laugh at, that might counter the pain.
Posted by jake snow (Member # 5889) on :
Get to kickin' soon there Mr. Magoo. And don't worry about your ride brother. I gots lots of the fancy "chrome" paint I can ship to ya. Have it ship shape in no time!
What you don't use, you can stick up the arse of the idiots that ran into ya!
Posted by Graham Parsons (Member # 1129) on :
Get very well - very soon
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
Give him a get well hug amy and tell him it's from the Prairie kid. Sorry to hear of your misfortune Frank, I hope you recovery is as short and painless as possible. I'm so glad to hear that Scotty Dog is still by your side. Take Care.
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
oh man.. Frank and Scotty, heal up quick! I want some good news next!
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Magoo, when s**t happens, it happens fast! Get well man! Be thankful you're still here!
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Awe Frank, this is sad news. I wish you both a speedy recovery. You 2 were such a highlite for me at the Lodi Meet. My prayers go out to you. Let your friends here know if there's anything we can do to help.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Wishing a speedy recovery to you both.
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Hey Frank, get some rest so you can heal up soon. You and Scotty are good therapy for each other.
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
We're praying for a speedy recovery for you both.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
I'm glad Scotty was there to keep Frank from going nuts on the other driver. Get well wishes to the both of you.
Posted by Steve Thomas Greer (Member # 4566) on :
Hey Guys stay strong! The crew at abrabcadabra are thinkin of you both!
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Frank and Scotty, We love you and are sending you our thoughts and hopes for a quick recovery. If there is anything you need or anything we can do, please get in touch with me. Kimberly, Clay & Samantha
Amy, Thank you for posting this...if you have a moment, could you please email me an address where something can be sent to Frank? My email is right on here. Thank you.
[ January 14, 2007, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: Kimberly Zanetti ]
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Hey Frank, We`re pullin for you and the furry guy. Get well soon. Bob & Marcia
Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Scotty.
Ron, Kristi, Kiersten & Alyssa
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Sorry to hear this, Hey Tocayo (persons with the same name in spanish) since you don't want to take the medication, maybe there is other kinds of pain killers. Or put in the Lodi DVD I remember that had you laughing quite a bit, sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Get well amigo, my regards to Scotty.
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
get well soon
Posted by Bob Burns (Member # 268) on :
HANG IN THERE, FRANK! STAY 'MAD'! IT HELPS WITH THE PAIN!
Posted by R T Thomas (Member # 355) on :
Get well soon Frank! It's not long until Fred's!!
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
Here's some good wishes for a fast recovery for both you & Scotty, Frank. Like someone said, take your cues from the dog. If he decides to rest, you should too. If he starts to licking himself.....well, don't go that far.
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Wow.. that's bad news. Hope you heal up quickly and don't have any long-lasting effects, Frank. I'm very sorry to hear what happened and hope the careless driver cracked his head open on the back of your 'Burb.
Get well, soon.... and I'll be praying that your pain will be minimal and you make a quick recovery...
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
Magoo! Don't you give up!
Just get up and start again.......... Best wishes and prays.
Posted by Anne McDonald (Member # 6842) on :
You have sent me so many nice messages on the IM Frank, I feel I know you a little bit. I want to hear more IM's from you in the future!! The native people of New Zealand have a saying in times like these "Kia Kaha". It means be strong. So Kia Kaha Frank, relax, sleep and let your body heal.
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Take care of yourself and that puppy Frank. You're a "One of a kind" that we need more of around here and everywhere else. Let yourself rest and heal and them get back to doing your thing. Best wishes and prayers your way.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Thanks for passing this on to us Amy. By now, you must be getting some idea of why Frank considers us "his" people. We are indeed a Family, especially at times like this.
All our best for a speedy recovery Frank. "Tough times never last, but tought people do!" When it comes to tough, Frank is right there at the top of the list. Know you are loved my Friend.
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Wow, I feel so bad! But I am also very glad you & your little friend are ok, because I have yet to meet you both!
I am praying for you! Rest up & get better fast so we can all hear from you!
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Frank I'm so sorry to hear this news. I'm at a loss for words other than to tell you we love you, miss you and wish you a speedy recovery. Don't let the doctors lie to you about your work days being over. I don't know the extent or nature of your injuries but I do know that the body has an incredible ability to heal itself if we just keep our attitude right and I know you will bro. Keep the faith!
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
My heart sank when I read the title of this post. You are a good man Frank, and it's been my pleasure to meet you on several occasions now. I wish you and Scotty the best and pray for a speedy recovery for the both of you.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
I'm so sorry to hear this news Frank. If there's one good thing that can come out of this, it's that we should be reminded to cherish the good times. Things can change real fast. You and Scotty are #1 on the prayer list, pal - get well soon.
And Amy, thanks for staying in touch with us - is there somewhere we can send a card?
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
....nuts....
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
Amy, If you don't mind I'll post this. Let me know if I need to change it.
Frank Magoo 6879 Speedway Blvd. #V-103 Las Vegas, NV 89115
FRANK !! no slackin' ! Scotty needs them evening walks! You know how to reach us if ye need ANYTHING. Geet & Ellen & Aussie
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Sorry to hear the news my two friends... hope you ge better soon!
-grampa dan
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Hang in there mate! You have a lot of good friends thinking of you and Scotty.
At least yer both alive ... the suburban can always be replaced. How about I organise you a cool Aussie V8 Commodore Ute and get Tickle to airbrush it for you with that "torn metal" look? Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Very sad news...i hope you can work with Your doctor, Frank, and be on the recovery train soon! i will keep you in my thoughts. John
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Oh boy, what a nite!!! Finally about 6am, he conceded and allowed doctor to administer a shot of something for his pain, been out cold since. A time we've taken to get some rest for ourselves. As I write, he's resting comfortablly, Scotty curled up beside him. Frank's problems will continue, Scotty seems tobe coming along, nothing broken, just stoved up real good.
Mr.Faulkner, thank you for address, which is correct. It's a relative small box we maintain for the race shop, cards and such will be fine, large packages will require special handling.
Scott and I are taken by these reponses, we always knew Frank was a popular guy, but had no idea of the extent of "his" world. We know that his efforts over the years in fellowshipping has taken him far and wide. Scott as a youngteenager remembers Uncle Frank taking him to the RatFink parties held at someones shop in Calif, something Scott's never forgot. We wish to convey our thanks to you for caring so much about our Frank, we know we have to share him, and that's ok, his friends seem like really nice people, thank you all.
Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
Be assured that the St.Maries will certainly remember you in our prayers. Bum deal............
P
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Speedy recovery to you both.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Yeah, what Ron said seems to sum it up ... "nuts" Glad to hear he let them relieve some pain. Will be thinking of him.
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Hi Amy, forgot to mention we've met! Briefly though. It was a couple years ago in March I drove up to Vegas to check out the Honda project Frank's been working on. Frank brought me out to the track Friday night while you guys were testing. It was a cold windy night, we all huddled in or around the trailer away from the wind when we could. I'm the guy with the camera in case you remember, I don't expect you to though because it was a brief visit. Scott might remember more since I was at the shop most of the day, he might even remember the primer gray minitruck I rolled into town with.
I only bring this up to show you, Frank's touched a lot of people from far away places, many you have possibly met (this group likes to travel!) and don't even realize you might know some of these faces. Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
One of the Lodi highlights for me was finally getting to meet Frank and his sidekick, Scottie. We're pulling for you. I'm glad you finally took some pain meds--it sure helps the body not to have the additional stress while healing.
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Bummer. Get well fast Frank. We all need you. Prayers on the way for a speedy recovery.
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Hope your recovery is faster than the rest of us old guys. Judi and I will keep you in our thoughts.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
so sorry to hear about your accident frank! i hope you and scottie have a quick recovery! take care of yourself. Posted by Robert Nouis (Member # 2263) on :
Frank & Scotty.....you both take care of yourselves! Me, Robert (Nuke) and the girls will be praying for you both (you know...it really does work!) IF you need anything, give us a shout out! You know, with my experience with hurties and such....I have become a great nurse! WE ALL LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!Keep us posted! We'll be checking in on you guys. Love, Nuke, Nan & the Twins!
Posted by Arthur Vanson (Member # 2855) on :
I told you not to let the b******s get you, and then you go and let the b*****s get you!
Hope things go well.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Take your meds Frank-Heres wishing you and Scotty a fast recovery.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
Get well soon Frank, I'll buy the barbacoa!!
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Thinking of you and Scotty, wishing both of you a speedy recovery. Prayers continue for you and Scotty from the southeast coast. Judy
Posted by Steve Racz (Member # 4376) on :
Get well soon Frank and Scotty.
Posted by Wendell Burnett (Member # 5768) on :
Frank my friend, You and Scotty take care and Get Well Soon. Let me know if you need anything.
Wendell
Posted by Adrienne Morgan (Member # 1046) on :
Praying for you here too Mr Frank... A:)
Posted by Greg DePauw (Member # 6604) on :
Readimng all these GET WELL MESSAGES for Frank is just amazing. Look at all the people from all across this Country and beyond that are making their voices heard. Just imagine all those others weho read this and say a "private prayer" for ya Frank. It will ALL help. God bless, take care POPEYE / GREG
Posted by Tracie Johnson (Member # 6117) on :
I too enjoyed meeting you and Scottie in Lodi. I knew there was speculation of you showing up and was pleasantly surprised when you did.
I'm sending good thoughts your way. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Frank, we will be saying prayers for you, brother!
Toby says "woof wooffffff". Have no idea what that means but Scotty might.
Heal fast!
Posted by Gonzalo (Peewee)Curiel (Member # 3837) on :
Damn it Frank... you take care.. and take care of Scotty.. You will finally become an artist Mr. Magoo... looks like you will be "drawin' paychecks" for the rest of yer life from the guy that rearended ya!..Seriously Frank take the pain meds! .. everytime I look at my tailgate I think of how I got tagged in Reno by Magoo (you are always in my thoughts man!). see ya at Clines! Get well!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
YEA IAM ALEGIC TO DRUGS TOO.......specialy MORPHINE......So nice where it takes ya.... but without it you cant rest, you cant rest you cant heal.......and your to damn old to become addicted......MY BROTHER.....)))))))) and thats an UGLY DOG....but then again ... his owner aint the PURDIEST!!!!! i luv ya ...take the drugs, rest and AND IF YA DONT IAM GONA KICK YOUR ASS(now would be my best chance of doin it hehehehehhe)........how much is plane fare from here to there.....???????????????hahahahahahahahahahah
[ January 15, 2007, 01:22 AM: Message edited by: old paint ]
Posted by Kurt Silva (Member # 257) on :
I'm not worried about Frank, that crusty ole bastard, but for god sakes somebody take care of Scotty.
Get well buddy!
[ January 15, 2007, 01:20 AM: Message edited by: Kurt Silva ]
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
Frank and Scottie, I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well and soon, OK?
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Gee, Frank, I didn't see this post until now. You and Scotty are Letterville heroes. You'll get through this. Glad Scotty didn't break anything too, and that should give you some solace. What a shame you had to have this happen to you, but, I know you'll turn this into something positive after you get through some of the pain. Hope the morphine doesn't make you nauseated. Two of my family members were very sick from it, but had to have it, darn. Maybe there's something natural out there to help with the pain. You need it so you can rest to heal.
Feel better, and know we've all got your back. Some people don't have that, but, it's because you've been there for others, giving yourself and your talents to make others' lives better, more than they hoped it could be otherwise.
You're in my prayers, my brothers, Frank and Scotty!
Posted by Mike O'Neill (Member # 470) on :
Sorry t hear of this...
Mend well, Magoo!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Some have been asking, is there any update on Frank's progress this morning?
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Update: Frank's meds aren't working, his pain levels increased last night, Scott and I are prepping him to take into hospital here shortly. There's something wrong and we have to find it, it's killing me to see him this way. Writhing in pain isn't picture I wished to see this morning, but that's how we found him. Scott's ready, got to go, will post later as to which hospital and how it's going.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Here is another prayer for you to help get you over this. Thinking positive is very important.
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Tell Frank...we'll be worrying about him til he posts for himself...Neither he nor Scottie deserve this but I'm betting it keeps neither down too long.
Please stay in touch and let us know how both are doing.
Good Luck Frank...we'll be thinking of you!
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Thoughts and prayers headed yer way from here as well.
Posted by Mike Faig (Member # 6104) on :
Mr. Magoo, Jake's chrome paint is for s*#t. Don't trust the little round man. Don't trust the little round man.
Taking time out for you today. Placing hands on the computer screen. Feel better soon.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
OMG That's horrible! So sorry to hear of your pain. Sending healing thoughts. Deri
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
Sorry to hear this news. I will keep Frank in my prayers. Glad to hear Scootie is doing well. I know he will help Frank heal.
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Get well soon Magoo & Scotty! We're thinking about ya!
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Like so many others, my heart sank when I read the heading of this post. All of us Chapmans here in Texas are grateful that it wasn't worse...of course, that doesn't make you feel any better.
Our prayers go up for you and Scotty. Just remember that you have a huge family that is pulling for you. Our hearts are with you both and your family.
We love you, man.
Posted by captain ken (Member # 742) on :
as you can see, Frank is well loved here in Letterville, please keep us updated, and thank you.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Prayers and thoughts all day for you here, Frank.
Rapid & Family
Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :
Frank, prayers for you here, too. I hate to hear that you are in so much pain.
Praying for a speedy and complete recovery for both of you. We need you at Fred's this year!
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
....
Bummer!!
Just keep thinking good thoughts...you are the one that will heal yourself.
Sometimes bad things happen to good people...
We are holding the light for you here brother.
Jackson
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
Sorry about your accedent. Have a Speedy Recovery both of you
Posted by Dana Stanley (Member # 6786) on :
I and my family will be praying for you Frank. Please remember the Lord gave those doctors there talent so let them use it.
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Frank and Scotty You need to get well FAST!!!
The UAV can be rebuilt.
BTW: UAV = "Urban Assault Vehicle" for those who dont know
[ January 15, 2007, 11:14 PM: Message edited by: Harris Kohen ]
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Man, what bad news to come home too! I'll definately keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Frank, you gotta cooperate to get yourself better! Scotty needs you!
Suelynn
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
There has to be some pain meds that work, I'm alergic to some myself and after a few tries we got it right so I know they'll get it right for you too!
We're all pulling for you Frank & Scotty get well soon!
Posted by Anne McDonald (Member # 6842) on :
There are some truely brilliant natural remedies on the market, I hope you can find some. Unfortunately most hospitals seem to turn their noses up at natural relief. Have you considered acupuncture? I have used it myself and found it very beneficial.
I hope you are pain free soon Frank. Get well soon brother of the brush!
Posted by Dusty Campbell (Member # 4601) on :
And don't let them talk you into never picking up a brush or spray gun again. My dad was rolled over by a roll of paper in a plant(one of those big suckers) and it put him in a wheelchair. The doctors said he'd never walk again. He has no problems from it today.
You'll know when to push yourself to get back to it. Those docs can sometimes fill your head with negativity. So don't let them.
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Sorry to hear about. we will keep you guys on our praying. You guys get well soon. will not continue this panel jam till you guy get back here.
Posted by Barb. Shortreed (Member # 1730) on :
Your in our thoughts and prayers Frank.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
You're in our thoughts and prayers, too! Accidents can happen so fast! Take care of your self and try to take some time to relax and heal.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
wow Frank....sorry to hear about your wreck but am glad you & Scotty lived through it. Hope you both have a speedy recovery!!!
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Update: One fingered typing SUCKS!!!!
Yes, it"s me...figured Amy's had it and probably going to go home and let me fend for myself...heheh Please don't ask her about trip to hospital tthis morning, is it me or are healthcare ppl. becoming more aloof lately or what? Two times in two days, I"ve walked out, let's say, hobbled out, fits better...damn modern medical personnel, think the sun rises and sets on their special asses...when in pain, one doesn't wannt to play their games; example: Donut Dollie, from front desk asks to fill out form for entrance, onne qurstion is; emergency contact person, glasses were destroyed in wreck, I'm blind here, can't see a thing...she's hot because she has to read questions, very testy...I gave name, she wants a number, I told I didn't know, but it's in phone in front pocket of pants...she says, "Why'd you give me his name for if you don't know the number? I tried to get her to get phone and produce the number for her, nope, she chose to mark my sheet w/patient REFUSES cooperation" and walked off...mind you, at this time, I'm still attached to hard board of paramedics, very painful, in that mode I sat while group of nurses, well within earshot, listen to DD tell her side,, when floor nurse came into cube, did she check to see if I was ok? NO, she got in my face, literally, to admonish me for way I treated HER staff member..sstaff member? She's a friggen DD, that's supposed to be a clerk, nothing medical...at this point I knew further care at a level I wanted to see wasn't forthcoming, so I checked myself out, pain is pain, whether at home or hhospital, at home I don't have a beligerriant DD laying out the rules...ya, I'm ok, can't ya tell by my "BAD" attitude? heheheh
Pains up, got to go and get prone, later I'll take time to explain accident and thank all for such a kind response to my predicament....I love ya all, but I've really got to go....magoo
ps: Scotty's fine, still shook up, but vet says leg and shoulder is just banged up and will heal in a few days and be up and running as good as ever, God bless...don't know how I'd act if I'd have lost him.....
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Dear Lord, we all pray that you will give Frank's doctors wisdom, knowledge & understanding to know exactly what is causing him all this pain, & to know what to do for him Lord. Please touch him with Your healing hands Lord & help him to heal.
Frank, we are all pulling for you! I was hoping for better news when I came here to check. Bless your heart, & Scotty's too!
Posted by jake snow (Member # 5889) on :
Hang in there Magoo! . If your still able to get ****ed off at the likes of those "medical" folks, you are on the road to recovery already!
(and that Chrome paint offer still stands....no really....
Bless ya brother Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Sorry to hear this, fellow Letterhead. You're in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
Posted by John Arnott (Member # 215) on :
Frank and Scotty, I'm so sorry to hear this, It never seems to happen to assholes, only the good guys! I'm sending you something to help you guys get along. Get better fast.
Posted by Bill Preston (Member # 1314) on :
Hey, Frank---Hope you got my IM the other day when all this first happened.
Got to tell ya, if you had been in my ER, way back when, you would have been treated a damnsight different than what you got. Treatment first, paperwork later, and if I had to kick some intern in the behind to get it done, it got done.
Hang in there the both of ya---it sounds like you are well on the way to mending.
bill preston
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Oh boy, (remember please kind souls, this is from a one-handed typist-which as prreviously stated;SUCKS!!!) But we'll preservere, todays findings; internal damage is more than likely a bruised kidney, which will heal...or spleen, dye test results won't be in for a few days, but 1 CT; 1 mri; 17 x-rays; confirm nothing internally broke, T/G...but there is major nerve damage in right arm and neck, can't feel most of rt. arm and it's incapable of moving w/o pain up the cazoo...neck is probably going to be classic whiplash, it will heal...they don't know, or will, the seat of nerve damage, it's somewhere in the neck to arm sections, as I understand it...brb, got to get prone... OK, Scotty's tuff, he is sore and sleepn' alot, but fine, gets a real good lookn' over tomorrow though, different vet, one he's familiar with... Haven't seen burb up close yet, friends that have are lying about it, some said, "aw, it isn't bad", others have told me it's totalled...I remember very little after making sure Scotty was taken care of at the scene.(best friend owns tow co., his son came and took care of scotty and impounded my truck in his private lot alongside his race shop, where it sits now), doesn't matter now, it's frame is gone, I know the doors were pinched shut, paramedics had to force em open to get to me, I had landed in back seat when impact(2 of em) broke seat away from it's mounting...I probably won't rebuild it... sorry, going prone, bbl...
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Just called Clay and told him the "good" news - good meaning that you're not broken inside and that you should heal, albeit a long journey of recovery.
Damn it my dear friend! You scared the bejeezus out of all of us, you do realize that, don't you?
The three of us love you to death. Get some rest - Glad to hear that Scotty's doing well.
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I am glad that there were familiar faces at the accident scene, Frank. Just take it easy. Seems like your ER intake treatment was worse than the accident! That's terrible. So many people are sending so many prayers and good wishes your way. I hope you and Scotty will soon be on the mend. Take care now...Love....Jill Posted by Brian Keence (Member # 1867) on :
Frank and Scotty hate to hear of the accident - Our prayers are with you and on your road to recovery!!
Brian
Posted by Robert Nouis (Member # 2263) on :
Magoooooo....I'm gonna have to come up there and kick your ass into shape! Now, you know after taking care of Robert....well, he told everyone I was harder on him than any other nurse or dr., but that stubborn-assed man did what I told him to do! I'm glad you went to the dr. you did good and I'm proud of ya! Take the meds and if you don't like the one they gave ya, ask for another! I've got Robert and now my mom w/ nerve damage from a messed-up knee replacement to take care of....but, I'm sure I can squeeze you into the program if ya need me! Serious!! We love you mucho....you old fart! Kisses to Scotty....and he'll give you one too! Nan
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Dear Frank,
God speed on the healing for you and Scottie. Bless both of your hearts. They told me I would never walk again and it was a few years later, but I'm up and running again. I pray they are wrong about your diagnosis as well!
Chin up dude!
Posted by Kurt Silva (Member # 257) on :
See, like I said, crusty ole bastard.
My first thought was that you need to put up with whatever you need to put up with to be sure there are no life (they missed a punctured lung in my uncle and he didn't live because of it) threatening internal injuries. Seems you did that. I'm proud of you.
Wow, you must've taken one hell of a hit!
Good thing you already learned to stripe lefthanded eh buddy?
Take care and a pat on the head for Scotty.
Posted by Laura Butler (Member # 1830) on :
Magoo, I would never pray for patience for myself but I think that its needed here in your case. God, Please give him the patience with the people that are trying to care for him and help him to recover. Take care.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Frank, Sounds like you needed Letterville nurses!
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
A beautiful morning it is indeed, greetings kind ppl. of Letterville:
It's going to take alittle time for me to absorb four pages of kindness, but you ppl. have made me one humble, proud person today, thank you from the bottom of my heart, I'm sure if Scotty could convey, he would echo my sentiments...your compassion and love is no less than outstanding!!! (OK-prone time,brb-maybe)
OK, let's start w/the accident; Sat. morn., I was on a major city street at about 11:30/noon, headed to a friend's bbq/car show, a really cool event, one I've missed three years running for one reason or another, none of which I could have done any other way, that's just the way timing is sometimes...Traveling in the third lane; to me the fast lane or third lane is closest to center line to explain which lane I was in, er, we...I was fourth in a line of eight as it turns out, I had no idea of how many were behind me at first, eventually, I met the first one up close...the first car in our lane, came to a complete stop from 45/50 mph to slowly pull into left turn lane. This is where the sequence begins; as the other two in front of me as I, using normal driving rules, had enough room to do this w/o running into each other; came to a halt, no muss, no fuss; I was slightly left of 4x4 in front of me, and a good 12-15' between us, I saw traffic starting to move again as first car then sped away in same lane she had just stopped in to turn left... At this time I checked on Scotty, as in my side vision during this come to a halt, I'd noticed his normal reaction to having to brake hard, he jumps forward on cushion seat and side jumps to floor, breaking his fall and giving him "some" stability...He was ok and headed back to his normal perch when I looked into rearveiw mirror to see this guy barreling down on me, focused on his wife, who he was yelling at and she was screaming at him, grabbing the dash, her eyes as big as saucers, I don't think he even seen me, but he sure as hell hit me!!! From here on I'm still fuzzy, but I know I got hit twice, I somehow grabbed Scotty, as he flew by the second time from back seat where I ended up...it ripped my seat out of it's mountings, including seat belt hold down, bolt/nut and plate that used to be part of the frame of the truck, broke back of seat and that's where I ended up when it was over...sorry, prone time, bbl... Ah, better, for abit at least, heheh...anyway, in all of this I'd called a friend that came and took charge of Scotty, (they also had their vet check him out right away), and tow/impound my truck for safekeeping, I remember his son Robert on scene taking Scotty, then it gets real fuzzy from here, but I didn't care, Scotty was safe...say what ya will, y'all love em as much as I do, so there, lol...end results are, Scotty's got a clean bill of health so far, later today he has to be seen by his regular vet, whom he has a history with, going to spring for a full grooming treatment too, might have em airbrush his nails to emulate wings, lol...he did aeronautically tour that burb twice...
Now, I must touch a nerve, please bear with me till you hear me out, please...there are some so far that have taken a collection, please, don't do this to me, I can't accept your money, regardless of the kindness behind it, I'm sorry, there is a really good reason for this, but I'll not tell it. It's about integrity or the lack of it by someone that should have known better, but it happened and from that point on, I promised to never allow it to happen again...it may seem silly to you, this position I've adopted, but it's only way I can ensure myself to never go thru a similiar incident again, which if not obvious by now, left a painful mark upon me and kind ppl. like you will also, unwittingly, pay for it too, as I can't and won't accept any of your money, please don't make me return it, as return it I will if sent!!! Trust me on this one, I will never be put in that position again by anyone for any reason, no matter how callous or cold that may sound, that's the way it is and will be... I'm sorry, the meds are making me mean...prone time again, longer maybe this time, bbl...frank
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Frank - you are (and have always been) an inspiration to us. You are a man of character and integrity...and there are not many of those kind around anymore.
It's good to hear your voice and know that you are recovering.
You will probably hear a lot of "that happened to me once" stories, so I'll tell you mine. Actually it was my wife, Jeanne. She was just a block from the studio and waiting in the left turn lane behind two other cars when the same thing happened to her....a man and wife in an arguement (old full steel pickup) and hit her going about 45 MPH. Never braked. It smashed her Mazda 626 into the car in front and the car buckled in the middle. The trunk was almost to the back of the front seat and the dash and steering wheel were in Jeanne's lap. The air bag and seat belt saved her, but broke her sternum. She's fine now.
And we are all glad that Scotty is safe and being cared for. Like you, we consider him part of the family.
Do what they tell you and recover real fast. We need you out there.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
It is said that "It pays to be a winner" and you're a winner. I know that you won't let this beat you; you'll dig deep and come out of it on top. Take things a day at the time and as they come. Break it down into little pieces and beat them one at the time.
As to the moron clerk, I think a lawsuit is in order to teach them a lesson; they let you suffer in pain, chiding you because you were physically unable to remember a phone number. Heck, I don't even know my own cell number. You need to mention this to your lawyer. And get a GOOD one too!
I woke up this morning and you were on my mind within the first minute. Just wanted to say that we really do care about you and are praying for your recovery.
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Holy cow, I go away for a few days and the place falls apart!
Mr Magoo:
You touch me! (well, not literally) you are an inspiration to this small town and I am glad to know you. Hope your recovery is complete and quick. Behave yourself, and don't change a thing. We need someone to keep Si in line!
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
FRANK,
You know me and I totally understand where your noggin' is at. Bless yer cotton pickin' heart and hope you recover well. Yer just a mean hog looking for a place to root! The world needs yer funky ass.......and the Scotty meister.
CrazyJack
Posted by Luke Scanlan (Member # 2481) on :
Hang in there Frank!
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
Wow! Haven't had a chance to check the board in a while and I come back to terrible news. Frank, you & Scotty are irreplacable. I hate to hear of your pain and misfortune. I hope you both recover SPEEDILY! And, in the meantime, I hope your pain miraculously goes away (or at least you find a tolerable remedy) ake good care and get lots of rest. I'll check back on your progress soon.
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
I could just imagine your first thought after you made sure Scotty was okay. It probly was like this, "Okay, who's fu@#$%ing as*(&% am I going to kick for this!".
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
No time like the present my grandfather used to say...I'd like at this time to start my thank you process...it may seem a bit unorthodox, but I feel it's only way to properly say thank you to so many for so much... As I've read thru these posts, multiple feelings come over me, one of those is a natural human trait, and that is the enjoyment inside, for whatever reasons, felt when seeing ones name or reference in print, which I experience every post...to even get close to a proper thank you,(nailing it won't happen, there aren't enough words in the english language to express my appreciation accurately, it's that big a deal to me) I've decided to return that feeling to each and everyone of you in appreciation of the kindness expressed here in last few days...
THANK YOU: Doug Allan, first responder OP, I got the names Joe, can I hide out w/you?lol Tim Rieck, yea, ya got whl.car duties come march Boone, my friend Dusty, Miles, Sarge, Bill Dirkes, Dale Manor, Joe Crumley(hurt huh?), Rod Tickle, Cat(luv ya), Mike Clayton, Patrick Whatley, Stevo, Ian, Jill(teaching left to take over all chores now), Jeff Ogden(sure-got a new body hanging around?), Nettie, Si(who I scared the hell out of), Rixx, Jake(can I get 50gals. of that paint?), Grahmn Parsons, Prairie Kid(kelly), DC Donna, Tony Vickio, Dawg(woof-woof), George Perkins, Stickerpimp, Bob Kaschak(peace out), Alicia(we got to talk-like your idea-lol), Smooth Greer, lovely Kimberly, the Peaches(furball rubbed), the Percells, Cisco(Tocayo),Jimmy Chatham(could teach patience), Bob Burns(yep-PO'd good), RT(Fred's? hopefully, this took the ride for sure)
This is from first page only!!! You guys are incredible...sure proud to live here!!!
(got to get prone, somethings are healing and I feel alot better in some areas, bruises are weird, one across my chest from seatbelt shows the stitches of the belt in my skin, weird huh?)
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Thanks for the updates, Frank- the news is good!!! Lets keep it going that way!
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Just got back on planet earth to read the bad news and then the good news you're getting better!
Take care, life is so good!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
you need a place...me casa, su casa...and you can bring that ugly dog....)))))))) and you need help with that little task....i gotchur back. funny thing bout bruises....they will take on whatever put them there. back at the rehab place i lived at...25 people there. we had a saw mill operation and some equipment. one day i was out workin on the R-2 dozer(small catapiler with blade). it was an old one and was hand crank. well we figured out if you park it with the blade sittin on a block, there was a hook on the back side of the blade....you could hook a chain to and pull it 5 ft and it would run. the only truck we had was an old pepsi truck you know those that haul cases out to deliver. we took off the case haulin body and replaced it with racks so we could haul logs on it. its a big truck, has to be to pull a 7 ton dozer. went out to start it up, i got the chain and put it on the hook, this guy named "strokes", hes a city boy...got in the truck, you supposed to wait till the buzzer goes off before you move it, it has air brakes and the buzzer tells you dont have enough air pressure to stop the truck. he backed it up(with the buzzer still goin) to the dozer which was on a slight incline, truck was on high side......so iam directing him back so i can hook the 10' chain to the truck....he gets it close enough for me to hook the chain, i wave him to stop he hits the AIR BRAKES... it made that CHUUU CHU SOUND so i stepped in between the truck and the dozer blade....and was tryin to get chain hooked to truck, i was bent over when i noticed the truck was movin me backward toward the dozer blade....now i know iam in trouble.... i stood straight up and grabed the dozer blade with my right hand, my left arm just above the elbow was against the end frame of the truck....and it KEPT COMIN BACK.....thought i was gona die...i felt the blade of the dozer against my right hip, and something pushin on the left cheek of my butt....and it kept squeezin me.....iam screamin....and cussin.... strokes finally get the truck in forward gear(lucky he didnt leave it in reverse and let out the clutch, i wouldnt be tellin the to anyone)he moved the truck off me, i went down in a heap.... he came back iam layin on the ground in pain...and he wants to know if ia ok...BOY I LET HIM HAVE(verably)......I WAS STILL AWAKE AND MAD...and not able to get up!!!! i told him if he ruiend my sex life i was gona KILL HIM!!!! 10-15 min later iam able to stand, but now the ambulance is there.....and they want to know where the guy is that was crushed....i said here i am...the got the gruney and tellin me to get on it.....its like 50 feet from the ambulance...and i tell them NO..ILL WALK TO THE AMBULANCE...you guy might drop me and really hurt me between her and there!!!!! they made get on the gurney. trip to hospital guys monitorin my bp tellin em iam in shock cause my bp is 110/60 and iam tellin him that what it is normally. so we get to hospital, lay around almost an hour before i get looked at, they do X RAY FROM NECK TO ANKLES... no broken bones.....they cant belive this when told why iam there. so i get some pain pills(normal proceedure)and send me home. iam sore, and hurtin so i go to bed.... next day iam feelin pretty good but feel like i been run over by a bus hehehehe. now the funny part...the bruise...that evening i go down to take a shower, and it like a high school shower more the one can shower at a time, and one of the guys in the shower looks at me and busts up laughin....now i want to know what so funny i dont still fell 100%....he tell me look in the mirror at my left butt..... i go to the shavein area and was a big mirror there...and on my left butt cheek...was this perfect circle, of the big round tailight that those big trucks have....right down to the 3 holes for the mounting screws, THE X FOR THE PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS.....and you know the print these plastic lenses have on them.. PAT PENDING 293848575637547323 VISALL LIGHTING around the outside edge ? well...IT WAS STAMPED INTO MY BRUISE.....AND YOU COULD READ THE NUMBERS.....took almost a month before it was gone!!!!!!!!!!!
[ January 17, 2007, 01:36 PM: Message edited by: old paint ]
Posted by Sam Sanfilippo (Member # 425) on :
Good to see you are recovering, albeit slow. You and Scotty will still be in our prayers.
Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :
Good News! so good to hear you're on the upswing, Frank! Now a fine mix of patience with impatience...and you'll be soon giving Me tips on Left- Handed striping! btw, get lots of photos of the bruises, it's a treat??? to look at them later! they will fade, like a fake tatoo! after making an acquaintence(SMASH) with a tree whilst riding my mtb....the 5' long bruise was a show-winner!, alas, no scars!
rest well, Spring is Coming
John
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Frank
I appreciate you telling your story here for it helps us understand much better your situation. As I read your words I can visualise you speaking and Scotty being right there beside you.
I sense you handling this whole thing much like I would... powering your way through it as best you can. Knowing you, I know you will come through it just fine in time.
I eagerly await continued reports of your progress.
Know well that you and Scotty are in our continued thoughts and prayers.
-grampa dan
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
OP, you been holding out this story from us for this long? You turd. That's a good one.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Frank, glad to see that you're feeling up to typing with one hand, not that you weren't used to typing that way anyhow! Meanwhile, if you need a place to stay, you're welcome to stay with OP as long as you want!! (be sure to stop by here on your way there) If you're up for a phone call, give me a ring or do I have to ask Geet for your number.....again!
Ricky, be careful pattin' OP on the head like that, next thing he'll insist on showin' ya where his bruise used to be! but you're right, it is a good story!
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
Hey Frank! Glad to see you're here. Isn't this place incredible??
I got a 3 ring binder and printed off all the good wishes that everyone wrote out for Bruce while he was in the hospital. He came across it the other day unpacking, and looked through the cards and notes that people send as well.
This place really touches your heart with all the people and caring. Even this weekend, reading the cards again, seeing the signatures, the notes, words and such... you can feel it.
People will choose to help you. They do for their own reasons. While it may be difficult for whatever your reason is to accept, please remember that what people do for you, is also being done for them.
Don't even GO there when it comes to medical bill stuff, cuz I swear we are never gonna have his paid off!! Heck, at the bare minimum monthly payment, it will be 117 years for us to pay off the hospital bill alone (seriously!!)
Rest up, do what you're told, no heroics. Be thankful for the gifts you receive, including being able to come back here. Use this place as part of your recovery.
Tummy rubbies to Scotty!!
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
This being beat up stuff is for the birds...
Didn't do anything medical today, spent most of it dealing w/suburban...friend picked me up this morning and we went to private impound lot it was in to check it out as to extent of damage and it's roadworthiness...
Good news, it's not as bad as I'd been led by some to believe, (truck that hit me, went over the hitch, didn't get the frame, just lots of metal damage)... but in all fairness, they aren't the body guy, I am and it's not bad...if you call both wrinkled qtr. panels and wrinkled roof not bad...it's got enough extensive damage to be totalled, which I suspect the ins. co will...
Rear doors are pinched shut, tailgate ceases to resemble anything like it used to, glass everywhere, torn bumpers, any idea how thick that steel is? I've got some sections that are ripped as clean as knife cuts, damn...
The interior is a mess, tach was torn out of door by left knee which is now starting to show it's face(it hurts now whereas it didn't before), the seat, well, it's toast...I've never seen the seatbelt attachment pad pulled out of the frame before and I've been doing cars all my life, mine is...
Little nuances all over are showing silent testimony as to the force that truck endured, chips on doors edges, inches away from where they come into contact w/other metal...could go on and on....got pics, wait till you see rear license and bumper.....have to send them to Si to get them posted, taking some time as I just took em today, patience my little paint slingers....heheheh
To finish up my thank you, tonites list WILL include who's left from other nites start, can't sit long, so I'm fingering as fast as I can and still stay accurate...sorry for lapses in time...
THANK YOU: Ken Henry; Jon Jantz; Stephen Deveau; Anne McDonald (I'm so KiaKaha-t/y); John Deaton (got a toon for this?-lol); The Mayor and wife Barb; Bobbie Rochow; Ricky Jackson; Russ McMullin; Sonny Franks; Ron Costa (no Ron, the neck-lol); Geet/Ellen (as soon as it thaws son-lol); Grandpa Dan (blaming it on you Dan, for awhile there sat., everything had squiggles-lol); Jon Butterworth; John Lennig; Pierre St Marie; Susan Banasky; Mark Matyjakowski (I so want to misspell your name like everyone else-lol); David Harding (back at cha pal); Dave Sherby; Kent Smith; Karyn Bush; the family Noice (sure Nan, won't Robert miss ya?-lol); Artur Vanson (you are one funny person-now that I'm in it, how do I get out of it?-lol); Randy Campbell; Santo (Barbacoa? hell yes!!-lol); Judy Pate; Steve Racz; Wendell Burnett (my bud); Adrienne; Greg DePauw; Tracie Johnson (Lodi buddie); Bruce Bowers (Scotty said Toby cussed-lol); Peewee (is that the only one you've found?-lol); OP, Scotty heard that; Kurt Silva (my crust is flaking off-help-lol); Dawn Ellis (you get better too now- little miss don't tell anyone I'm sick-lol); 15 minute break if I can all, pushing it a bit here...brb
OK, continuing: Deb Fowler; Mike O'Neil; Bill Riedel; Monte Jumper; Don Hulsey; Mike Faig (ya know, I felt that! but your fingers are chromed now-lol); Deri Russell; Donald Thompson; Amy Brown; Raymond Chapman (t/y- the kindest of words- I'm humbled but proud so many think so much of me and your words said it for all of them-t/y); Jackson Smart; Capt. Ken (there WERE trace amounts of P/B on burb shortly after accident, you know anything about that?-lol); Rapid Ray; Mark Yearwood (that kid's panel almost became a collectors piece-lol); Bill DeBekker; Dana Stanley; Harris (MY personal chaffeaur-he just doesn't know it yet-lol); Suelynn; Brain Diver; Dusty; Sal (your shirt almost got super valuable too-lol); Jane Diaz (surprised you haven't found a suitable joke for this deal-lol); Chris Elliott (that's funny); Jean Shimp; John Arnott (one of my favorites-t/y John); Bill Preston (wish you were there, those ppl. need training); Brain Keence; Linda Silver Eagle; Laura Butler; Rick Beisigel (behave? I thought you liked me?-lol); Jack Wills (cool daddio); Luke Scanlon; Nancie Phillips; Sam Sanfilippo; Dana Bowers (damn good idea!-t/y); Pierre Tardiff (see what happens when ya leave?-lol)
Goodnite kind residents, I'll put the lite out on way thru...time to go thrash and roll 8 hours to try and get 2 hours sleep, man I'm getting wore out over this, can't sleep good, but will, it's a matter of timing...of course mines out of time at moment, but I have a timing lite....lol
Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
Don't worry Frank, it'll all buff out. Posted by Mark Yearwood (Member # 2723) on :
Frank, just order up a truckload of that magic goop and smear it on. Slap some paint on and good as new.
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
Wow! Praying for a full recovery for you Frank.
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
Sorry to hear of what happened, but glad it wasn't worse. Take good care of yourself.
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Frank, sounds like it's a good candidate for a Magoo's Monster Garage makeover...
I'll help you design it up... put the back bumper on 10 foot air ram cylinders... put it on a motion sensor that detects cars coming up too close, and automatically activates. Could rig it up so if you're parked at a stoplight, anchors would automatically drop down, similar to the Indy car jacks.. to keep your truck from propelling forward while bashing the car behind you.
Mount a video camera on the back so you can post the videos on Letterville....
All kinds of ideas..
(((Hope you're feeling better every day....)))
Posted by Dusty Campbell (Member # 4601) on :
I like it Jon. How about the same sensor set up, with a set of missle launchers and just destroy the would-be rammer. That would get some folks to pay attention to the road.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
somebody call chip foose....and lets get that burb back in shape.................
Posted by Lil' Toot (Member # 1228) on :
Some of you will know me, most probably won't as I haven't posted in quite sometime and the only event I make it to is Fred's, but I lurk around every now and then. But when I read this, I had to dust off my password and post. Frank, so sorry to hear about the accident, but I am relieved to hear you and Scotty are on the mend. You are a true inspiration to me and a man that I truely respect. I'll be praying for you both, and know that if you need anything, I'm just a phone call away. Take care, and I'll be passing this news on to Myer's as soon as I talk to him,and I'll slap him upside the head for ya God Bless
Posted by Bill Diaz (Member # 2549) on :
Sorry to hear all this, Magoo. I haven't had a chance to get on the board for a while.
Seems like we were talkin' about bad drivers and such before Christmas. Take it easy, man.
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Mike; just my luck, I'd burn the paint... Mark; ok, order me up about 3 1/2 yards of it... Thanks Wayne and Lotti... Jon; lol, "Karate Suburban" Dusty; dude, you get a deal on a wad of rocket launchers or something? lol, Would wake em up though... Joe, I should be so lucky, besides, they'd(OVERHAULN') have a hard time getting one over on me, I know pratically all of em, heheh... Thanks Bill... Toot, Toot, Toot...yes, I'm surprised, didn't know you were a resident, your lights have always been out, didn't know anyone lived there, eheheh...thanks ever so much, coming from you makes it a compliment of the highest caliber, thanks... I looked at your join date and number of posts(14 in 7 yrs.), then compared that to OP's, (7755 in 8 yrs.) Ya, I'd say you're a lurker, lol... (for those that have never had the pleasure, Lil Toot, son of (heheh) Big Toot, is a very talented young fella from Tulsa, not an easy place to compete in, what w/ the likes of Ron Meyers working there also... He's a gentleman, and my friend by choice)... I hope to see you at Fred's this year, but this ordeal may ruin all plans for this year, what w/therapy and all now, we'll see... I'm supposed to go to Detroit in March, doesn't look good for that, but, good news...same level of shop here has agreed to finish Honda in time to debut it in Detroit!!!!! At least some good will come of this...huge feather if pulled off...
Well, today was interesting, now I'm seeing a "dedicated" doctor, this will be my "main man" for the duration...can't say as to whether or not we'll end up friendly, but right now, he's ahead...let me explain, Bill Preston pay attention here, you're going to love this!!! Seems this doctor sits on staff at hospital I was admitted to last sat. and had such a time with, wasn't amused one bit w/my story...took names and didn't as much say so, but I feel some butts may be on way to chewing or, better yet, a higher level of disipliniary action, suits me...
He probed and prodded me, x-rayed me again, drank a load of berrymin(sp) and xrayed again and again...bad news is, it isn't the kidney, it's the spleen and it's bruised(longer healing process I guess is the difference), I showed him bottle of anivara(sp) I had, he concurred, I'm taking it now...the other glitch is line he found on lumbar which he thinks is a crack...tomorrow I do CTI's and MRI's...their looking further into that line and then into nerves coming out of neck to shoulders and midriff...trying to find reason for rt. arms numbness, numb hell, I can't hardly feel the damn thing!!! Useless this way, other than maybe learning how to hit a t-ball w/it...(got to watch that Frank, hear he's got a wicked right arm swing!!) I know I'm a bit paranoid, but it seems everyone in my mirror is too close and coming on too fast, weird... Found out Nevada has a new state law concerning animals in clinics, not allowed...Scotty spent morning in care of centers administrator, she took him for a "walkie" and fed him treats, but she said, he never took his eye off of the door I had left thru...he's not been the same since sat, can't move an inch and he's moving w/me, won't leave my side and like today when forced to, acted nervous and skiddish till I came back, poor lil fella, sure hate to see this, but hopefully over time, he'll return to his normal free for all personality... Well, it's that bound up, tight as all hell time again, got to get prone, try out new meds, see if I can get over an hour or two of sleep, sure hope so, my bags got bags... Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
It's sure good to read that you're getting some good medical care now. Susan says that if the nurses at her hospital treated a patient like those did you, and a staff doctor got wind of it, things would get ugly in a hurry for the nurses.
Hope you get some good sleeps. I assume that one of the new meds covers the sleep thing.
Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
Toby was the same way with Bruce when he got back from the hospital. I had to practically peel him outta Bruce's armpit to take him outside. Wouldn't dare leave his side. Of course, with being nek-kid (Toby NOT Bruce...!) he would snuggle right under the blanket and not come out for nothing.
Scotty is gonna be REALLY sore, and you won't have a clue how much, since these lil guys are VERY stoic. There are some medications they can have for the discomfort, some can have some side effects, so make sure you talk it over real well with the Vet.
Thank you for keeping us informed. Now I know how others might have felt while I was sitting here typing my brains out while Bruce was in the hospital.
We're all pulling for ya, but we also know you're too darn stubborn to let anything take you down. But, please, like I said before, don't be doing anything stupid and make anything worse, or take longer to heal.
OH... by the way, NO Toby wasn't swearing (he's too blond to even know how) its just his New York accent getting all screwed up with this new Minnahsootah one.
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Hey Frank, It looks like I might have to turn over my back relaxer to ya for rehab down the road. Still have it in the garage and still have your testimonial from that midnight drive from Vegas to the "Brush Rush" a few years back (when we were still youngsters). Get fixed up my friend and get back to flingin' paint.
CrazyJack
Posted by Louie Pascuzzi (Member # 1373) on :
Frank, My first time on the forum in a while and I'm sorry to read the bad news. But it looks like everything is getting better.
You can't keep a good man down.
Get better, Louie
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
I can relate to that distorted perception in the mirror Frank.
Although I was far more fortunate in all the wrecks I've been in... one time I was rear ended as I slowed (to about 5mph) for the driver in front of me to turn left off a 2 lane highway... 2 cars back, a rubber necker was probably going 55 while checking out a flipped Trans Am still being attended to by a rescue vehicle. One car back, the driver saw trouble in his mirror & almost got out of the way... driver at fault clipped his bumper with enough force to launch him into a ditch before slamming into us at an unknown, but significant, speed. Not looking in the mirror, the sound of that clip was the only warning we had, but that split second of tensing up possibly helped minimize injuries in my vehicle.
Anyway, I was nervous everytime I braked for anything for the next year.... constantly looking in my mirror... it was like my neck started bracing for injury whenever I even slowed down.
Posted by John M Frankel (Member # 4485) on :
Hello Frank,
Just read about your car accident and I am sorry to heard about it, I hope everything works out Frank and your dog Scotty. Have to hook up with at a brush bash in the future. Take care.
John Frankel from the isle with style just off the coast of africa.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Wow! I go away on a holiday and all hell breaks loose, so happy to see you are recovering Frank, and after reading just about all the posts feel I know you personally, I know how you feel about Dogs and animals they can make you melt. Take Care.
Posted by Harry Malicoat (Member # 3720) on :
Frank, I just read about your accident last night. I hope for the best for you buddy. Don't be such a tough ole codger that you don't let them fix you up. That arm is good for lots of things, and painting is just one of them. Keep the spirit. I will be in Vegas next week, so if you are up to a visit, drop me a line. Harry Malicoat MalicoART@aol.com
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Heheh, new book; "The Longest Ten Days".....lol
Oh man, what a battle! But finally got a med that doesn't make me sick and actually works in 4-6 hour stints, for the most part, at least I can fall asleep for longer periods...
They're still searching, I keep pointing out my neck and shoulder, we'll connect yet...quit arnica, feel much better (btw-arnica can't be purchased by the layperson unless it's highly diluted-it's the law), damn, forgot name of one that's working and I'm not getting up to go find out, just have to wait till tomorrow or later, lol...internal discomfort is down to just that; hip still hurts; each day more feeling returns to right arm, buzzs like hell, semi-painful; dizzyiness still comes and goes, and ringing in the ears is constant (heheh-once in awhile-it seems to mimic my phone and I'll answer it to find it silent)...
Worries of Scotty are warrantless now, other nite at park, he romped and played w/his buddie (a black scottie) for over two hours, haven't seen him that lively for abit now, point is, in that time and after, he's not limped or favored his left leg/shoulder...me thinks he's going to be fine, his x-rays came back good and he was given a clean bill of health by his vet, so I'm content w/results so far...
Thanks Don and Susan; advice followed, we'll talk again...
Dana; lol, so that's what Toby said!!!
Jack; like minds dude, I was just thinkn' of that article just last nite, wondern' what if...lol
Louie; thanx...but they keep knockn' me down!!! lol
Ya John, Mikeys!!!
See Neil, it was planned ya know, the minute you left, all hell broke loose!!! lol thanx
Ah Harry, sure thing bud, you're always welcome, your lovely lady(wife) going to be with? I'll dispatch a e-pony at you shortly w/#, call, therapy and/or attorney stuff most of mid-day, maybe late lunch, early din-din? We'll work it out, chance Harris from Joisey will still be here, we'll have a hoot, well, you all will, I'm designated crash dummy...lol
Again, thanks to all the kind residents of Letterville, these pages are miniscule compared to emails so far, your compassion and caring touch this ol' painter in ways I only remember as a kid from close family...it's wonderful to be part of this great group, even you odd ones... (now don't go getting all upset OP, I didn't mean you!!! lol)(actually, after a quick thought session, I didn't mean anyone, it was just a good start of a joke-that's all-no underlying meanings-sorry) ???
Posted by Mike Clayton (Member # 723) on :
Hey Frank,
Glad to hear you're doing a bit better, and good news about "Scotty".
Never apologize for having a sense of humor, remember, endorphines help in the healing process, so look at it as a step forward!
![[Group Hug]](graemlins/grouphug.gif)
![[Wink]](wink.gif)
![[Frown]](frown.gif)
![[Smile]](smile.gif)
![[Cool]](cool.gif)
![[Applause]](graemlins/applause.gif)
. If your still able to get ****ed off at the likes of those "medical" folks, you are on the road to recovery already!![[I Don t Know]](graemlins/dunno.gif)
to look at them later! they will fade, like a fake tatoo! after making an acquaintence(SMASH) with a tree whilst riding my mtb....the 5' long bruise was a show-winner!, alas, no scars! ![[Rolling On The Floor]](graemlins/rolf.gif)
![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)