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Anthony
Since 07 Oct 2008
362 Posts
Salem
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| The windsurfer nick name for the place is Gust-wena for good reason. |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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| Tue Mar 19, 13 2:33 pm |
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Being a kiter and not having windsurfed - are those cables to hold down windsurf rigs in the wind? I see them at the event site grass also. I just figured that is what they are for - but have never seen them being used for anything - wasn't sure.
Thanks for all the info about Rowena. It is kind of a neat spot, but all those rocks have me on high alert. I have helped to rescue at least a couple of kites there. It is an intense spot. |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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Johnb
Since 02 Aug 2010
494 Posts
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 10:04 am |
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| I should see his buddy tonight and will try to get an update. |
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lloyd
Since 16 Aug 2007
108 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 10:59 am |
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home from the hospital today. severely bruised and sprained left ankle. compound fracture to left ulna, dislocated left radias, shattered left elbow, collar bone broken in three spots. sounds horrific, but no loss of consciousness and no head, neck or back trauma. i am lucky. full recovery is 3-5 months.
21 years of windsurfing and 8 years of kiting experience all boiled down to a couple bad decisions on my part. i've self launched there many times in the past just like i tried to on monday. that false security blinded me to the dangers that were otherwise obvious on that day.
i can't say enough thanks to tom and brian for the help. i truly owe my life to them. thank you. thanks for the positive thoughts. my season is over with for now. good luck to everyone, be safe and have fun. |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
FLY'IN HIGH PIE GUY
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 11:27 am |
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Wow.........wishing you a full recovery and successful rehab Lloyd. Hopefully we'll see you back on the water late summer.  |
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DrewB
Since 16 Aug 2006
384 Posts
PDX
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 11:36 am |
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| Sella wrote: | | Wow.........wishing you a full recovery and successful rehab Lloyd. Hopefully we'll see you back on the water late summer. |
Wow indeed.
Glad to hear there was no head or back trama.
Heal up!! |
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Bettyboarder
Since 18 Mar 2005
1823 Posts
PDX/ White Salmon
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 11:45 am |
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Wow man that sucks sorry to hear about all your injuries. Heal up quick
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jonah
Since 20 Jul 2006
169 Posts
Hood River
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 11:48 am |
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Lloyd, so sorry to hear about the injuries. Glad no long-term or major damage though.
When you're feeling well enough, would you mind taking us through what happened, so we can learn and try not to make the same mistakes? Thanks. |
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D-Krep It Kiter
Since 18 Jul 2011
417 Posts
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 1:46 pm |
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| Sella wrote: | | Wow.........wishing you a full recovery and successful rehab Lloyd. Hopefully we'll see you back on the water late summer. |
Lloyd, glad to hear you're "ok" as in alive and looking at a full recovery. Sella's right, 5 months puts you back on the water in late August.... that's plenty of time to get a good season in. My last day was Nov 6th last season! Get better Lloyd! |
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Occupied Columbia
Since 12 Nov 2011
376 Posts
Columbia City
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 2:05 pm Re: Rowena Accident |
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| tomeshbaugh1 wrote: | a Gresham firefighter. Couple of us windsurfers did what we could til the EMTs arrived and took him to Hr.
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Sounds like Karma worked in Lloyds favor that day. There is Probably no better "Thanks" for a rescuer than to one day be rescued when in need.
Glad it turned out as well as it did. |
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lekaks
Since 02 Apr 2008
151 Posts
Hood River, OR
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 2:25 pm |
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| Heal quickly brother... |
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Blazeheliski
Since 30 Mar 2011
659 Posts
Mosier
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 3:35 pm |
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| Get better quickly! |
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tomeshbaugh1
Since 08 Sep 2012
6 Posts
Kook
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 4:13 pm |
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Your calmness and lucidity in a highly traumatic situation amazed me, Lloyd...figured it might be connected to your job since you run into burning buildings when everybody else is running out of them. Glad you're on the mend. I felt at the time that you might be thinking that you screwed up. Fact is that s**t happens and it was a really tough day there.
tom e |
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DesertWinds
Since 01 May 2009
80 Posts
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 4:35 pm |
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| Sending healing vibes for a full recovery. |
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Moto
Since 03 Sep 2006
2698 Posts
Still a gojo pimp!
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 5:20 pm |
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| lloyd wrote: | home from the hospital today. severely bruised and sprained left ankle. compound fracture to left ulna, dislocated left radias, shattered left elbow, collar bone broken in three spots. sounds horrific, but no loss of consciousness and no head, neck or back trauma. i am lucky. full recovery is 3-5 months.
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Damn dude - hope you heal up quick!
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Kraemer
Since 24 Apr 2006
1736 Posts
Sky Pilot
Unicorn Captain
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| Wed Mar 20, 13 5:27 pm |
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Don't know how you could feel lucky..,Glad you weren't hurt beyond what you described...
Heal up!-- We need ya back ! |
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