Texas Turnip Takes a Tumble official WG merged threadfest

[Jose Mendez]

WOW!   

It is good to hear about Ken’s recovery. “Keep it on the Up-Up Ken”.

I spent the night in Torrey Utah.  Nice town, but the word on everyone’s lips was to watch out for truck drivers. I am taking it to heart after reading this post. Get Well.

[Beaver]

Well, I'm finally back online here.  My cat ate some of my computer wires and I accidentally disabled a tablet someone had loaned me while at the hospital!  I just fixed the computer and returned the tablet to the owner so she could try to fix it.  Can't do internet stuff on my phone. 

Ken came home to my house last Monday.  Will be talking to someone from home health tomorrow to hopefully get some PT/OT and maybe nurse and aide also.  Right now, his routine is eating his meals, napping, and doing leg exercises while sitting in his wheelchair.  He can't really do anything else at this time with all his broken bones.  Yes, he needs help with everything and yes, I'm doing everything for him right now.  His daughters and several of our friends have brought food and his son-in-law and daughters have been taking care of his yard and house.

Thank you for all the cards and gifts everyone has sent.  Ken feels so honored to have a "Guzzi Family" like y'all.  I'm sure my mail deliverer was wondering what was going on with all those cards coming in! 

Keep those prayers and positive thoughts going up and out! 

Beaver

[Tom H]

I have not posted until now, didn't know what/how to say.

I do hope you have the continued strength to take care of him, with the continued help of family I hope!

Get well quick!
Tom

[rodekyll]

I talked with Tex yesterday.  He's in home care now, with Beaver busy keeping him comfortable.  He's got his therapy cat, Wilson, on-hand and underfoot. That cat owns Tex and forbids him to not spoil him.  So in order to open the treats, he's required to make a full recovery.  He says he can't wait to get back on a bike.  I said I knew he hated the Breva, but did he have to do *THAT* in order to replace it?  He said "Well, I couldn't sell it in good conscience on account of it's a turd."

Seriously though, he'd doing his physical therapy diligently, and he's mending fast and well.  His days are pretty much PT and napping, so pretty much business as usual, except that he's not rocking the Oleo Ranch -- just reps of the basics like getting in and out of chairs and vehicles, moving joints and muscles, and chasing nurses.  He's not doing the computer at all, so he's not able to keep up on WG.  Beaver is keeping the phones and screening his calls because with the ribs and all, talking is still an effort.  He also can't hold a phone -- has to have someone dial out and then do speaker on the flipphone, when Beaver will let him have it -- so he's not in real good communication.

He did briefly mention that the truck driver that the guy had insurance and had been issued a ticket, not that the ticket helps his recovery, he said.  I did not get the sense that there was any intent on the truck driver's part, and I did not get a sense of the type or size of truck.  The bike is totaled.  His phone died before I could get the sequence of the crash clear in my head, so I won't try to recap it.


Tex wanted me to especially let the WG community know that the steady stream of cards and letters have overwhelmed even Wilson, who suspects Tex of exchanging love letters with another feline.  Wilson has been very suspicious of Tex two-timing on him ever since he caught him browsing kitty porn on the web.  Tex tried to explain it away as the Craigslist free kitties for sale listings, but Wilson isn't having it.  So all these cards and letters are freaking the cat out.  He keeps knocking the displays over.  There were more than 150 last week, so maybe 200 by now.  He says he didn't know he had that many friends that he didn't owe money to.  He's feeling the support and he thanks everyone who's responded.

But with the lack of computer and his main source of gossip Dusty, both unavailable, I think he's feeling out of touch and disconnected from the rest of us.  I mean -- he's called *me*.  What does that tell you?  I think we need to get another card and note blitz going.  If not for Tex,  do it for the kitty.   

[oldbike54]

 Well , we tried to have a conversation , but Wilson kept interrupting , something about wanting to go out for fish-n-chips , claimed the dry stuff just wasn't getting the job done anymore .

 Anyway , Ken wants everyone to know he will be at Cedar Vale in May , he expects all of his old friends and some new ones to come for a visit , he promised to bring armadillo and turnip pie for Sat night dessert 

 As RK stated , he really appreciates the cards , letters , magazines etc . The live kangaroo someone sent was a bit surprising , although "Hoppy" seems to be adapting well to East TX . One of the neighbors recently moved in from up North thought it was a Jackalope , which led to some confusion, The Beav had to explain that Hoppy was NOT to end up on their Thanksgiving menu 

 So all is well in Lindale , or as Ken calls it , Kendale , keep those cards and letters coming , and any Thanksgiving leftovers that will ship W/O refrigeration so the new neighbors won't keep eyeing Hoppy would be appreciated also , mostly by the Roo 

 Dusty

[johnr]

What the.... a live kangaroo????

[John Ulrich]

What the.... a live kangaroo????

Pete Roper must be catching them.   

[Darren Williams]

Pete Roper must be catching them.   

Pete is riding a Stelvio, so he must be smuggling Roos instead of Polar Bears.

[oldbike54]

 The little fella is actually a Wallaby 

 Dusty

[SmithSwede]

Curious.   Would a wallaby eat turnips?

[oldbike54]

Curious.   Would a wallaby eat turnips?

 And is the reverse possible ?

 Dusty

[Chet Rugg]

Beaver and Ken glad things are better.
Ken believe it or not sometimes I pray for the special people in my life when things happen.
You two got a prayer from me first that Ken would make it  and second that  Beaver would make it too!
You two have always ranked right up there on my list as being  true Good Guzzi folks.
As I said  Ken  sometimes I pray but I certainly don't like to 
 so  quit this going down cause your taxing my life style

[John Ulrich]

As I said  Ken  sometimes I pray but I certainly don't like to 
 so  quit this going down cause your taxing my life style

Well said!   

[delrod]

Beaver and Ken glad things are better.
Ken believe it or not sometimes I pray for the special people in my life when things happen.
You two got a prayer from me first that Ken would make it  and second that  Beaver would make it too!
You two have always ranked right up there on my list as being  true Good Guzzi folks.
As I said  Ken  sometimes I pray but I certainly don't like to 
 so  quit this going down cause your taxing my life style

Just what I been thinking but couldn't say it that well
Looking forward to seeing both of you Doug

[Beaver]

Hi y'all.  I don't have a computer where we are and we can't use our old-fashion flip phones to get online, so I snuck away to my house to get on to my computer here.  Ken is working hard with OT & PT trying to get better.  Both have given him exercises to work on over the weekend, so I'll have to get my whip out and make him do them!  That'll be fun!  

He still tires out pretty quick, but is getting better.  The PT had him doing 4 sets of 4 reps of each exercise Wednesday:  4 laps around the carport, 4 standup/sitdowns from the wheelchair, and several other exercises.  Then it was all repeated 4 times.  The OT is also a singer and so he sometimes sings to us while he's working.  He's working on Ken's arms and getting the muscles loosened up and working again.  Ken almost cried "Uncle" once or twice, but he didn't and then it got easier.  It's hard watching it, but I will have to do those exercises on the days that the OT is not there and so he had to teach me. 

I secretly sneak treats to Mr. Wilson who eats them when Ken's sleeping.  Wilson wants his cat daddy to think he's making a big sacrifice so Ken will get better. 

Ken's daughters and some friends have stocked our freezer/fridge with enough food to last at least another month so the kangaroo or wallaby is safe for now.  Thumper has stomped down the turnip patch though, so I'm not sure how much longer he'll be safe around here. 

This Ninja Warrior broke her arm the same day Ken broke his.  She came over to visit and compare casts and brought her kitty cat to visit with Mr Wilson.




The next day, Ken got his right arm cast off and replaced with a splint/brace.  The bones are starting to heal and will just take time.




Thank you to all who have sent well-wishes, positive thoughts and prayers our way.  We sure appreciate it!  I will update when I can.

Georganne
Beaver

[oldbike54]

 Thanks for the update sweetie 

 Dusty

[rodekyll]

Hi y'all.  I don't have a computer where we are and we can't use our old-fashion flip phones to get online, so I snuck away to my house to get on to my computer here.  Ken is working hard with OT & PT trying to get better.  Both have given him exercises to work on over the weekend, so I'll have to get my whip out and make him do them!  That'll be fun!  

He still tires out pretty quick, but is getting better.  The PT had him doing 4 sets of 4 reps of each exercise Wednesday:  4 laps around the carport, 4 standup/sitdowns from the wheelchair, and several other exercises.  Then it was all repeated 4 times.  The OT is also a singer and so he sometimes sings to us while he's working.  He's working on Ken's arms and getting the muscles loosened up and working again.  Ken almost cried "Uncle" once or twice, but he didn't and then it got easier.  It's hard watching it, but I will have to do those exercises on the days that the OT is not there and so he had to teach me. 

I secretly sneak treats to Mr. Wilson who eats them when Ken's sleeping.  Wilson wants his cat daddy to think he's making a big sacrifice so Ken will get better. 

Ken's daughters and some friends have stocked our freezer/fridge with enough food to last at least another month so the kangaroo or wallaby is safe for now.  Thumper has stomped down the turnip patch though, so I'm not sure how much longer he'll be safe around here. 

This Ninja Warrior broke her arm the same day Ken broke his.  She came over to visit and compare casts and brought her kitty cat to visit with Mr Wilson.




The next day, Ken got his right arm cast off and replaced with a splint/brace.  The bones are starting to heal and will just take time.




Thank you to all who have sent well-wishes, positive thoughts and prayers our way.  We sure appreciate it!  I will update when I can.

Georganne
Beaver

In honor of your efforts, "they've" named tonight's full moon the "Beaver Moon".

[oldbike54]

 Do we have any wallaby trainers here ? Ken called this morning and mentioned that he was making progress , had told his daughter that in a few weeks his hands would be able to work the controls on a motorbike . Daughter , being much like dad asked "That's great dad , but how are ya gonna put on your pants?" So we need a wallaby trainer to teach Hoppy how to help a rather large Texan put on his britches 

 Anyway , Ken says HI , and wanted me to remind everyone that he will be at Cedar Vale , so be careful what you say about him while he is incapacitated   

 Dusty

[Zoom Zoom]

If you need me too, I can send back the can of armadillo assholes that Ken handed out at the rally(s). I've kind been hanging onto it for an emergency.
You'll have to ask him about that.

John Henry

[John Ulrich]

I suppose he'll be going down to the Lindale truck stop for nightly physical therapy soon.     

[oldbike54]

I suppose he'll be going down to the Lindale truck stop for nightly physical therapy soon.     

 The truck stop has a strict "NO WALLABY" rule .

 Dusty

[rodekyll]

If you need me too, I can send back the can of armadillo assholes that Ken handed out at the rally(s). I've kind been hanging onto it for an emergency.
You'll have to ask him about that.

John Henry

Since his near-death experience, Tex has become more cultured and no longer avows that product.  He's directed the staff to repackage them as "Armadillo Anuses".

[guzzisteve]

Good to hear Ken is on the mend well.     Don't they make overalls with a trap door? May be something to consider.

[Texas Turnip]

i just spent an hour laughin at a lot of the posts. didn't know i had so many friends, can only type with some fingers n right hand.

what a relief to get the big cast off right hand so beaver can eat a hot meal and i can feed myself.

i want you all to know that if it wasn't for geoganne i would have been put in a nursing home or a dumpster the wallaby would keep me warm.

Tex

[Texas Turnip]

I suppose he'll be going down to the Lindale truck stop for nightly physical therapy soon.     

HUSH

Tex

[Chuck in Indiana]

Good on her, Tex.. glad to see you back with the internet riders.. 

[twowings]

A man with TWO broken arms has at least ONE good friend!   

[davedel44]

Great to see you back on the board.

Dave
Galveston

[John A]

Glad to see your back on the board, Ken, we was without adult supervision but made it through somehow,even Dusty was worried.

[oldbike54]

 You guys thought I was pullin' your legs with the Wallaby thing didn't ya 

 Dusty