Re: Muni Accident -- So Cal

vivalargo said:

In a weird and cruel twist of fate, yesterday, nine of us got together
for a run down the Notorious G-Spot in Simi Valley (only a few hundred
yards away from Hummingbird Trail, where Jim broke his back), and Jamey
(Unicycle6869), our very own Level 10 rider and emerging Muni star
(recently transplanted from snowy Minnesota), took a bad fall and
apparently broke his back, much as Jim did six weeks ago. I just talked
with him in the hospital, where he spent the night awaiting the back
specialist to decide just what to do. This is a huge loss to all of us
who have gotten used to having the big man along on our rides, to say
nothing of the hassle for Jamey. We'll have to do what we can to keep
him in good spirits.

JL

Oh man that's terrible news! And surprising given his skills, but then
even the best get hurt. Best wishes to Jamie for a speedy, full
recovery! Btw, John, I thought you said you couldn't go because of a
dentist appointment? I'm assuming you were there for the LA times deal.

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vivalargo said:

In a weird and cruel twist of fate, yesterday, nine of us got together
for a run down the Notorious G-Spot in Simi Valley (only a few hundred
yards away from Hummingbird Trail, where Jim broke his back), and Jamey
(Unicycle6869), our very own Level 10 rider and emerging Muni star
(recently transplanted from snowy Minnesota), took a bad fall and
apparently broke his back, much as Jim did six weeks ago. I just talked
with him in the hospital, where he spent the night awaiting the back
specialist to decide just what to do. This is a huge loss to all of us
who have gotten used to having the big man along on our rides, to say
nothing of the hassle for Jamey. We'll have to do what we can to keep
him in good spirits.

JL

Wow, that's sad to hear. Do they have a prognosis for Jamey yet?

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That really sucks, was it on one of those huge steep sections?

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Just hung up with the stud himself. The cat scan says he has a small
compression fracture in his T6. I'm guessing that's the 6th vertebra
up. The prognosis is about 2 months with a back brace. But he'll be
able to drive and work normally. Just no sports for 2 months. That's
the hard part for Jamey since he's addicted, not only to unicycling,
but to surfing and disc golf. But I'd say that's a pretty good deal
for breaking your back! He seems to think so too. Nothing can put
this guy in a bad mood. Even when he was spitting up that 60/40 mix of
dirt and blood yesterday, he had a smile on this face. That's damn
near heroic in my mind. Someone get some pictures up soon, so we can
show the world the epic hugeness and steepness of the newly dubbed
Mossengren Rock.

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Wow, twice in the same place? People might start thinking muni is
dangerous!

Heal fast, Jamey

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forrestunifreak said:

Wow, twice in the same place? People might start thinking muni is
dangerous!

Heal fast, Jamey

Muni isnt dangerous, wrecking is! 🙄

Hope he heals up fast, it sucks to not be able to be active. Hope to
see the pictures soon. =p

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Yeh, I hereby change the name to Brokeback Mountain.

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Best wishes and positive healing energy to Jamey.

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Damn Jamey -

That sucks! I'm glad it wasn't any worse. We'll try and round up a few
extra beers for you to speed your recovery!

Don

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Very sorry to hear about Jamey's accident. Jamey, get 100% well fast!
Given what you love to do, I think that will help speed your recovery.

---Nathan

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eyal said:

Just hung up with the stud himself. The cat scan says he has a small
compression fracture in his T6. I'm guessing that's the 6th vertebra
up. The prognosis is about 2 months with a back brace. But he'll be
able to drive and work normally. Just no sports for 2 months. That's
the hard part for Jamey since he's addicted, not only to unicycling,
but to surfing and disc golf. But I'd say that's a pretty good deal
for breaking your back! He seems to think so too. Nothing can put
this guy in a bad mood. Even when he was spitting up that 60/40 mix of
dirt and blood yesterday, he had a smile on this face. That's damn
near heroic in my mind. Someone get some pictures up soon, so we can
show the world the epic hugeness and steepness of the newly dubbed
Mossengren Rock.

That's great that he won't have lasting problems. You guys better take
care of yourselves down there; that's a couple of scary incidents
recently.

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Total bummer for Jamey! But he is young and strong and should make a
full recovery. "Brokeback Mountain" ha, I like that! I just talked to
Jamey in the hospital and he is in good spirits, but bored and would
appreciate any calls from guys that know him Hospital # is
714-842-1473, room #4011.

According to Jamey, he hit the bottom of a section and the uni stopped
and he kept going ala superman and hit his head/face. And it is all on
film!

Get better quickly, Jamey. I am 6 weeks out and am out and about with
out my brace for the first time. Still sore, but coming along nicely.

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I just had a good talk with Jamey too. He is hoping to get out of the
hospital tomorrow but of course is not looking forward to 2 months in a
brace without the fun activities he loves.

---Nathan

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Good to know he'll make a full recovery. "broken back" sounds scary.

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Wow Jamey, I hope you feel better when you get out of the hospital.
It’s going to be hard not getting to ride. I have fractured my lower
back before and it’s really hard to put a stop on the things you love.
I tried really hard to get off work that day. Geeez I wanted to be
there so bad!!!!! G-Spot is my most favorite trail. So Jamey get well
soon so I can ride with you.
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eyal said:

Yeh, I hereby change the name to Brokeback Mountain.

That's funny Eyal! Before I even read this, I changed my voicemail to
"Hi, this is broke back Jamey and I can't come to the phone right
now..." 🙂 No gay reference to the movie, just that I have a broke back
is all!

Thanks for all your postive comments guys! Still reading them....

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Wow, glad you're (relatively) OK! I thought we were going to lose you
when I saw your face on an intercept vector with that rock. Missed by
an inch - some miracle there. We should honor that spot with a plaque:
the Mossengren memorial crater.

Heal fast.

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vivalargo said:

...and Jamey (Unicycle6869), our very own Level 10 rider and emerging
Muni star (recently transplanted from snowy Minnesota), took a bad fall
and apparently broke his back, much as Jim did six weeks ago.
JL

Dam that sucks!🙁

unicycle6869 said:

I'm alive and kicking! And FINALLY out of the damn hospital. Yay!

Glad you "broke out":p

unicycle6869 said:

Don't know what was worse, breaking my back or the hospital
stay....they're kinda like jail but worse cause you know that once you
get out you arent' free to jump around and do whatever you want.

Yeah, hospitals suck.

eyal said:

...The prognosis is about 2 months with a back brace. But he'll be able
to drive and work normally. Just no sports for 2 months.

My recovery was slow and incomplete probably partly from not having
health insurance. Now I don't know which was more stupid, that or
going off that jump at that speed (post 35).:p 😠

eyal said:

I'm guessing that's the 6th vertebra up.

That's 6th vertebra _down_.

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