scottm
SILVER Star
My career change from airline pilot to crash test dummy. I hit a construction crane on the side of the highway Jan 2. I don't remember it. Doug has more pics, he sent them to me, but I haven't figured out what format they're in. I never saw the truck, just a couple pics. You can see the ARB bumper wrapped over the engine compartment. There's nothing in front of the front tires. They cut the post between the doors to get me out. I hear the engine is visible next to the driver's seat, that's probably what broke my femur. Unfortunately USAA makes you pay a lot to get a totalled car back, so it, and all the new parts I put on the night before, is gone.Beowulf said:
I haven't been back to flying yet, still too much of a limp. I'm working out, riding, feeling good. The docs say I'll be back to running and biking as before, but so far just biking and lifting. It's amazing I'll be basically 100% other than a titanium rod in my leg. I credit God and the Landcruiser, although mostly God. This is why it's worth the extra expense for my family to be in our remaining Landcruiser. Unfortunately, I'm going to stick with a very inexpensive Subaru 'till our finances sort themselves out. For now, I'm on disability, and working full-time as a project engineer at a machine shop. My side job, which I love doing. Lots of cool stuff to play with there.
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