"The Burrow" Pabstsmeared's Build-A-Baja Workshop

Derp.

 

Grill is back in and dang, what a difference. Front end looks great. Maybe I'll show you a picture sometime.

She's getting an inspection sticker today and will be loaded up for the beach trip as soon as I can get away from work today. Hatteras bound in the AM. Did pull the softopper off, in case anybody wanted to be a dick about the third brake light...

Lashed down the kayak's last night and they sturdy AF. Stoked with how the yak trailer came together.

 

Need more pics of fish!

 

Fine. Here.

 

To All Of You,

First and foremost, thank you all very much for your well wishes, concern and prayers. My wife and I appreciate this so much. I know that I’ve said this before but I have to say it again. You are the brothers and sisters I wish I was born with, and I will always consider you as such.

Sure, I joke around a lot, say dumb shit from time to time, and can generally blab on and on and that may seem like I just want to hear myself talk at times but what it means is that you all make just me feel so damn comfortable, it’s just easy to do. To be able share my good times and bad times.

In case you hadn’t heard, I was involved in a terrible accident this past Monday night on the way home from work. Thank God my wife Debbie took off that day. Unfortunately, we were discussing what we were going to have for dinner at that exact moment on the hands-free speakerphone built into the truck so she heard the entire thing. She also heard the aftermath of them freeing me from the overturned truck. Thank God again it was a newer Tacoma with the full air bag setup and Mobtown rock sliders. The truck went airborne and landed on the driver’s side. I feel like the sliders helped keep the side of the truck from crumpling more. Once I freed myself from my seatbelt I had to use my knife to deflate the airbags, then a great Samaritan, ex-military, helped me to pry open the passenger door and to climb out. It was a frantic experience because at the time fluids were running onto the hot engine and creating a lot of steam/smoke misinterpreted as fire. The entire time my phone was still on and my wife listening. I was transported to the hospital for my injuries and she had to drive past the still overturned truck. I did get the chance to finally talk to her to let her know I was going to the hospital and that I was not seriously injured.

When I got there they performed a couple chest xrays, a cat scan, a lot of poking and prodding, and finally x-rays of my right hand. As it turned out, besides the usual trauma, from seat belts and air bags, I also have a severely fractured 2nd metacarpal bone in my right hand from my knuckle to my wrist. It’s split nearly in half but not all the way. The operation this Tuesday will be with local anesthesia and a suture on the back of my hand and then screws to hold everything together while it heals.

I’ve been out of work all week taking pain/anti-inflammatory meds. My insurance company will handle everything and has assured me that the probability that the truck will be totaled is very high. I’m also gathering my receipts for all the aftermarket parts I added. Those will be covered as well.

I wish I could tell you more but that is all I know at this time. I will never forget that night, and the nightmares are intense, and will be with me for life. I haven’t slept much and will likely miss more work so I intend to limit my social media activity until this is over with, so I can concentrate on being strong for my wife and myself and try to recoup some of these lost hours if my company will allow it. I don’t want to exhaust the remainder of my vacation time recovering unless it’s absolutely required. Thank you all again, I know who reached out personally and will ultimately let you know personally. I'll be back. Until then please respect my wishes and save all your comments and questions until then. Thank you.

Love Y’all!
Debbie & Rob

 

Holy bejesus dude! I’ve been on vacation this week and disconnected from tech mostly and didn’t put two and two together. I saw a photo of a wreck but didn’t realize it was you! So glad you’re okay and good vibes toward recovery.

 

Thanks Matt. I appreciate it Brother!

 

Back from the beach. Feels bad, bruh. Trip report/pic dump tomorrow.

 

Subd for more White Devil pics

 

Oh yeah, I need to do that today don't I.

 

Stalling with this one. It's hard coming back to work after vacation, there's like, a lot of shit to do...

Check that beautifully derpy front end...

 

Looks great

 

Should have done red instead. I saw a taco with a red grille surround once....can't remember where though. @Comatose maybe you remember?

 

Never heard of her.

 

WTB: Chrome Bull Bar (Westin prefered)

 

That's a funny looking bait caster your fishing with

 

Ugh, I'm still spin casting the surf. But I'm making the switch after this year, because reasons:

 

Finger condoms.

 

I call it a dick sweater, but yeah, started wearing it halfway through the week.