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Joe
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Hephzibah,Ga
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: Car Wreak (Lake Jim and Kathee) |
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Jim and Kathee was on there way to our Christmis party when they was hit broad side by a SUV last night. Kathee's daughter called to let me know about it and that they was in MCG. About 1 this morning Kathee called to let me know that she was in a room with some broken bones and Jim is in ICU. He is in pretty bad shape with a ripped splene, broke ribs,hip,and legs. I'm going to the hospital before I ride up there and get an update. _________________ 73 Super
71 Rail (gone)
63 Buggy
72 Bus
68 Single Cab
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Jon Site Admin
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2421 Location: Bishop GA
1969 Volkswagen Type 3
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Were they in his bug? Let them know we are all thinking about them and praying for them. _________________ 73 Typ481
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69 Squareback
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Clyde
Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 855 Location: Athens
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:52 am Post subject: |
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I'll be praying for Jim and Kathee and their doctors and all. _________________ '69 Bug, 1776, dual kadrons, Web 111 cam
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Joe
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Hephzibah,Ga
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Yep in the bug. _________________ 73 Super
71 Rail (gone)
63 Buggy
72 Bus
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Joe
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Hephzibah,Ga
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Update just talked to Kathee.
She might get out today with a broke leg.
Both of Jims hips are shattered and his splene(sp) is messed up. Compound fractured left elbow.
Several broke ribs left side.
Broke left leg.
He is going in for surgery this morning to put pins in his hips and fix his splene.
It will be atleast 3 months before he will be able to try and walk.
He is in ICU so I can't see or talk to him, but Kathee is keeping up dated. _________________ 73 Super
71 Rail (gone)
63 Buggy
72 Bus
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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:56 am Post subject: |
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We are headed to Augusta... _________________ 63 Beetle |
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scott
Joined: 15 Nov 2007 Posts: 279 Location: bethlehem ga
1968 Volkswagen Beetle
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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they will be in our prayers too!! and a speedy recovery. scott and gia _________________ flat black 68 with biggies on back skinny up front- no power and i dont need wax!!!always ready for icecream !!! |
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massive 79 vert
Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Commerce, GA
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Wow, sounds like he's in for a long road to recovery. They will both be in our thoughts and prayers...what a way to spend Christmas _________________ Beth Raby |
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tito
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 153
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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when are we all going to augusta? _________________ 59 std monster
2187 cc
suicide doors, 6 inch beam, 2 inch chop, 4 inch drop, bus dash
73 std Bubba
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kabriolett
Joined: 02 Jun 2006 Posts: 260 Location: Panama City Beach, FL
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Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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We returned from Augusta around 8 tonight. Kathee was released from the hospital around 6, and went home with Jenna, her daughter. Fortunately, her leg was not broken, but she's got some broken ribs, and lots of cuts & bruises, and is hurting pretty bad.
Jim remains in the shock/trauma ICU at Medical College of GA. Jane & I were able to go in and see him this afternoon. He is pretty busted up, and in some pain, but generally in good spirits. Its hard for him to laugh, or even cough, due to the broken ribs. Good news is that he has no serious internal injuries, but I told him he still looks ugly as hell
They've scheduled him for surgery Monday to repair his pelvis, so he will be in ICU for at least another day or two after that. He should be settled in a room by Christmas.
Joe is going over to get some pictures of whats left of the beetle. I'm curious to see what the jaws of life did to it!!
Jim says he just wants his engine back. It goes in the sandrail. _________________ 63 Beetle |
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laith
Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 88 Location: Augusta
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:30 am Post subject: |
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kabriolett wrote: |
Jim says he just wants his engine back. It goes in the sandrail. |
The accident may have hurt him physically, but it would appear that he is fine spiritually.
Please keep us posted.
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shadetree
Joined: 30 Jun 2006 Posts: 16 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Thank God they are alive and have a positive prognosis. They will certainly be in our prayers. Anything we can do to help? _________________ Now ain't that just the way?
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Joe
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Hephzibah,Ga
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Talked to Kathee today. She's doing good, in some pain but all in all doing good. Jim went in for surgery today, gonna call Kathee later this evening to see how he is doing. LakeJim was more concerned about his car. Wanted to make sure the motor was ok so he could put it back in his rail. Me and Black Joe went and picked it up and brought it back here. Here are some pics. Will try to get some better ones later.
[/img] _________________ 73 Super
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Sapp67
Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Athens, GA
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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I truly hope that the surgery goes well and they can rebuild Jim's hips. Thank you Joe and Bob for the updates. I'm glad that Kathee is okay, and I wish her a speedy recovery.
I hope to make it down to see them after Christmas. _________________ Steve
67 Beetle (stripped)
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Joe
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 453 Location: Hephzibah,Ga
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Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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Talked to them tonight and he should be able to home with in a week. Without going to rehab. _________________ 73 Super
71 Rail (gone)
63 Buggy
72 Bus
68 Single Cab |
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