Author Topic: Texas Turnip Takes a Tumble official WG merged threadfest (Read 42051 times)

rodekyll · « **Reply #90 on:** September 30, 2017, 02:08:28 PM »

Noooooo! Not the Parker!

No woman is worth that!

davedel44 · « **Reply #91 on:** September 30, 2017, 04:08:15 PM »

Ken discharged from hospital yesterday pm.

Transfered to rehabilitation facility, where he will receive PT and OT. Faithfully following exercise program and doing fine.

Meanwhile GRIT RALLY progresses well.

Dave
Galveston

rodekyll · « **Reply #92 on:** September 30, 2017, 04:46:46 PM »

Thanks for that. I'm trying to stay out of it for now -- Ken's got plenty to keep himself busy without my input.

So these reports are my only updates.

And glad the rally progresses even in his absence. I hope the attendees manage to sneak him a visit. Any sign of huckleberry pies?

Gusable · « **Reply #93 on:** October 01, 2017, 07:00:19 PM »

Curious as to kens riding gear. Hi viz kinda guy? Full leathers? Jeans and t shirt?

davedel44 · « **Reply #94 on:** October 01, 2017, 08:24:26 PM »

Visited with Ken this AM. Banged up but getting better. In good spirits. Has been up and walking.

Meanwhile GRIT Rally a success due to the tireless efforts of MGNOC Texas Rep Georgeann Foster.

Dave
Galveston

PJPR01 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 01, 2017, 08:32:20 PM »

Good to hear...thanks for keeping us in the loop Dave!

See you guys next week at the Okie!

Beaver · « **Reply #96 on:** October 03, 2017, 01:19:57 AM »

Tex is in rehab now and is working hard at getting back on his feet. Thanks to all who have sent a card. Keep praying and sending positive vibes his way!

Thanks to Smithswede, Ken sort of attended the GRIT rally long enough to have our pictures made with him!

Then we all sent him a "Tex Message".

PJPR01 · « **Reply #97 on:** October 03, 2017, 09:27:22 AM »

Quote from: Beaver on October 03, 2017, 01:19:57 AM

Tex is in rehab now and is working hard at getting back on his feet. Then we all sent him a "Tex Message".

Good to hear!!

LowRyter · « **Reply #98 on:** October 03, 2017, 09:44:59 AM »

Glad he's out and getting better.

Beaver · « **Reply #99 on:** October 03, 2017, 12:01:07 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on October 03, 2017, 09:44:59 AM

Glad he's out and getting better.

Well, Tex didn't actually come to the rally, only his poster size picture came! He can't get out of bed by himself yet, and Monday with help from PT or OT he walked about 25 steps. We all wrote messages on the poster and I carried those Tex Messages to the Rehab Hospital to him.

Beaver

rodekyll · « **Reply #100 on:** October 03, 2017, 12:05:25 PM »

I see what you did there with the "tex message" thing.

Tell Ken I'll call him when things settle down at the rehab center, and thanks for keeping us posted.

Darren Williams · « **Reply #101 on:** October 03, 2017, 05:04:23 PM »

Remind him about "a man who has friends" when he needs a bit of a boost. He sure has a bunch around here!

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #102 on:** October 04, 2017, 06:39:29 PM »

Quote from: Beaver on September 25, 2017, 07:10:03 AM

Tex went out for a morning ride to the coal mines yesterday morning, Sunday. Just a few miles from his house, a truck "didn't see him" and pulled out in front of him. Ken doesn't remember anything after that, so I don't know any of the details.

He broke both arms, ribs, clavicle, spinous processes on T5 thru T9 vertebra (mid-back) and some toes. He also had a large deep gash all the way down to the knee joint. He had surgery yesterday afternoon to clean out and stitch his knee and to fix one of his broken arms. He will have more surgery today or tomorrow to fix the other broken arm and possibly the clavicle. No head injuries, his helmet did it's job well!

They've got him in SICU for right now.

I haven't seen his bike yet, kinda scared to, but am going to try to get it transferred to a friend's body shop today so we won't be paying storage fees to the place that has it.

He has no computer access, and can't talk on the phone right now, but our phone numbers are 903-316-7720 and 903-780-4012. Both of us have flip phones so we don't do internet on them. You can text either phone, but it's too hard to text back. No pictures or videos because the screen is too small to see them.

He would love to get some cards from anyone who would like to send one.

Address is:

Ken Hand
810 Sweetgum Ln
Lindale, TX 75771

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers and send positive vibes his way!

The show this weekend must go on, so if you were planning on coming to the GRIT Rally, come on, don't cancel!

Who knows, if he's out of the hospital, he may be able to come to the rally for a little, and if not, then he can probably have visitors at his home! If he's still in the hospital, he'll be in a regular room by then and will be able to receive visitors.

Get those cards in the mail and see you this weekend!

Georganne
Beaver

We're sending Ken a get well card w/a purple heart stamp.

Beaver · « **Reply #103 on:** October 05, 2017, 12:10:45 AM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on October 04, 2017, 06:39:29 PM

We're sending Ken a get well card w/a purple heart stamp.

Thanks, he'll like that!

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #104 on:** October 05, 2017, 01:26:50 AM »

Quote from: Beaver on October 05, 2017, 12:10:45 AM

Thanks, he'll like that!

Wait 'till you see the card.

We think y'all will like it.

ratguzzi · « **Reply #105 on:** October 08, 2017, 04:58:04 PM »

Sorry I am late on this.
Ken, hope you are doing better.
Sent you something.
JB

Vince in Milwaukee · « **Reply #106 on:** October 09, 2017, 03:51:03 PM »

I am also late to the party. I have a card going out in tomorrow's mail. Hope that you are feeling better.

Vince

Beaver · « **Reply #107 on:** October 16, 2017, 12:31:51 AM »

Tex is coming home this morning, Monday, Oct 16. He's been working really hard with PT & OT and can now walk 250 feet with no assistance! Still no use of either arm - both broken and in casts/brace. He's so excited, but I think he's going to miss all the nurses, techs, PT's & OT's cuz they've all taken such good care of him the last 2 weeks. Thank you to all who have sent cards and gifts. He can't believe so many people care about him. Thanks for helping to keep his spirits up and his determination going.

Beaver

cmgies · « **Reply #108 on:** October 16, 2017, 12:34:50 AM »

That's wonderful news! Here's wishing him a complete recovery!

rodekyll · « **Reply #109 on:** October 16, 2017, 12:42:51 AM »

Yay!

He's got an angel keeping an eye on him.

balvenie · « **Reply #110 on:** October 16, 2017, 04:26:57 AM »

from me

Muzz · « **Reply #111 on:** October 16, 2017, 05:17:12 AM »

Good on ya mate. Welcome home.

dcardo021 · « **Reply #112 on:** October 16, 2017, 06:32:08 AM »

Fantastic!

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

davedel44 · « **Reply #113 on:** October 16, 2017, 07:02:01 AM »

Great news!

Dave
Galveston

davedel44 · « **Reply #114 on:** October 17, 2017, 08:27:29 AM »

Beeve,

Have ya'll considered how the home health care agencies could help in Ken's recovery. They were great help after Mom in laws last spill.

Hope he continues progressing well.

Dave
Galveston

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #115 on:** October 17, 2017, 11:23:47 PM »

If Tex can't yet use either of his broken arms........how does he do #1 or #2, or for that matter anything else required in life?

ohiorider · « **Reply #116 on:** October 18, 2017, 06:45:34 PM »

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on October 17, 2017, 11:23:47 PM

If Tex can't yet use either of his broken arms........how does he do #1 or #2, or for that matter anything else required in life?

A bidet might cure some of the bathroom issues. Damn clever, France!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet

Bob

oldbike54 · « **Reply #117 on:** October 18, 2017, 06:52:40 PM »

Quote from: ohiorider on October 18, 2017, 06:45:34 PM

A bidet might cure some of the bathroom issues. Damn clever, France!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet

Bob

Yeah , but Ken can't speak a word of French

Dusty

johnr · « **Reply #118 on:** October 18, 2017, 10:57:09 PM »

I'm just guessing here but there wouldn't there be home help provided? Else I guess beaver is stepping up to the plate.

Arizona Wayne · « **Reply #119 on:** October 19, 2017, 12:17:48 AM »

Quote from: ohiorider on October 18, 2017, 06:45:34 PM

A bidet might cure some of the bathroom issues. Damn clever, France!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidet

Bob

I have a bidet, but it doesn't look anything like that 1.

Still have to use my arms. It does help me use less toilet paper in my septic tank.

Looks like my bidet is made for USA toilets.

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