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BigDaddy’s Buzzed Shop Builds, Beer, Smoking BBQ, Grilling, Cake an BS

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  1. Sep 27, 2019 at 5:03 PM
    RobP62

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    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
     
  2. Sep 27, 2019 at 5:05 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

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    Hey Brother
    Glad your ok and it will all get better.
     
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  3. Sep 27, 2019 at 5:07 PM
    jowybyo

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    I’m so sorry that happened to you. I’m glad you’re gonna be ok. I’ve had a similar experience and I know how stressful and scary it is. If this wasn’t your fault, be sure to get a lawyer. Good luck in the future and stay safe.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2019 at 5:07 PM
    KENNY

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    Holy shit Rob! First time hearing about this, glad to hear you are ok brother :fistbump:
     
  5. Sep 27, 2019 at 5:08 PM
    medic2230

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    Good to hear from you Rob! Glad it wasn’t any worse. Get well and we’ll be here waiting for you when you return. Take care of yourself first.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    Glad it wasn’t any worse and hoping for a speedy recovery for you, Rob!
     
  7. Sep 27, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Thank you Joey.
     
  8. Sep 27, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    Thanks John. I missed Y'all :fistbump:
     
  9. Sep 27, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    Glad it’s nothing more serious and you’re still here with us. We all like to blab and talk crap here. Glad you’ll be here with us moving forward to contribute.
     
  10. Sep 27, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Thank you very much Brother! I appreciate the kind words very much!
     
  11. Sep 27, 2019 at 8:07 PM
    JennJenn

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    So glad you are ok!! You're in my thoughts while you recover physically and mentally and your poor sweet wife as well. Hope things all get easier and better very soon!!❤
     
  12. Sep 27, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    Thank you Jenn! We're soulmates and she's my gentle lamb so I really hated putting her through it. That's very kind of you to say Dear!
     
  13. Sep 27, 2019 at 8:59 PM
    JennJenn

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    Aww that's so sweet. How horrible for her to have to hear all of that. I can't even imagine. Give eachother lots of love and you'll both be ok in time. Im sure you're both thankful for the outcome. It looked like it could've been a lot worse. Reminds me of my dad's accident when I was really young, in his little 2wd I believe Toyota single cab pickup. He hydroplaned and flipped and landed on its side and only had a few scratches. No seatbelt on either! Crazy crap!
     
  14. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    Thank you Brother Maner! Our talk the other day helped a lot and I really appreciated it. God bless Texas! :thumbsup:
     
  15. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    Hey man, thank God you’re doing well :thumbsup:
     
  16. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:56 PM
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    Thanks Joe, I appreciate it. I'm hoping to salvage the armor. We'll see. No, not my fault, at all. Still a tragedy that will be with me for life regardless.
     
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    Yea, the Lord works in mysterious ways, for sure.
     
  18. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:58 PM
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    Thank you Kenny. I appreciate the kind words Brother!
     
  19. Sep 27, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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    Thank you very much Eric, I appreciate it Brother!
     
  20. Sep 27, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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    If you don’t mind me asking, how long were ya in the hospital man?
     
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