Well there I was running through the damp grass after the bad guy. The bad guy jumped over the fence and I felt compelled to follow (big mistake). I crested the top and my left foot slipped on the rain soaked wood. I landed with all my weight on my right leg, however I wasn't upright. My hips were rotated and I was In the "flap your arms to get your balance" position. I heard a CRACK and stood up and began to run again only to hear a little voice in my head say, "Dave, your in really bad pain. Maybe you should just lie face down here in the mud until people with good drugs arrive." Well I fell face first into the mud in terrible pain. The nice ambulance people came and took me to the hospital where it was determined that I had dislocated the hip, and shattered the joint (I didn't understand either, but that's what the doc said). They put me out and relocated my hip. Surgery was scheduled the next day. Thank GOD they don't treat people as they do horses in these situations. Well the surgen is the same one who does all the Indy 500 drivers who crash so I was in good hands. I left surgery with 17 screws and 2 plates of permenant rememberance of the fine doctor's work. I am not supposed to bend the joint or put any weight on it at all. The doc said 12 weeks to recup. I should have full use of the joint after some rehab, or very little after effects!! Luckily I have GREAT friends who offered to let me stay at their home and recup. I only hope everyone has friends such as these!
Things I've learned....
Dont jump over fences
When you think you must jump over a fence, don't slip
when you slip after jumping the fence try to land on both feet
When you don't land on both feet and hear a "crack" don't try to run again
When you do try to run again and realize you can't don't fall face firts in the mud
When you do fall face first in the mud make sure your wearing clean underwear because your going to the hospital!
Oh, and dial-up is sooo slow!
Actually a little prayer would be much appreciated, or you could send money to the Dave H Motorcycle Fund, email for the address :)