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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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I haven't been around much lately. I had car accident on 1/31. No, not in the Vette, in my Ford. The car's not too bad but I have 4 fractures in my lower spine. I'm not up and around a whole lot these days and on the net even less but just wanted to check in and let you know that you hadn't gotten rid of me... just granted a hiatus...

So far they're just saying that it's going to take time.

No Vette for quite a while though
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Sorry for your accident. Hope you get back to normal soon!
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Here's hoping that the mend time goes fast.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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Wishing you a fast recovery. Sam
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Oh crap. Recover quickly and fully.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you make a full recovery and it doesn't take as long as they predict.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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Ouch! Get well soon. Hope you're not in too much pain.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Get better. I feel your pain I had back surgery in october and all I can say is every day is a challange.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Just got over major surgery three days ago, hate sitting around killing time, but you take care and get well soon. Sorry for your pain and frustration it's good to be alive thinking about the next drive, top down.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Have been Calvin , get well soon ....
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Hang in there and get well !
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Sorry to hear that Steve.

I was wondering why I hadn't heard from you.

Get well soon!
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Glad to hear you're getting better. Listen to the Docs and take your time.

I went through some serious stuff about a year and a half ago so I can relate to the healing-up thing.
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Dang! I had a L4-L5 total disc replacement and know the feeling of back pain and what you are going through!

Get well and glad you are in good health - alive too!

Thanks,Matt
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"Wishing you a speedy and full recovery Steve. Sometimes it just takes time. Was paralyzed but recovered from two cranial surgery myself. Sometimes it just takes time. Keep your spirits up and visit the form often. Laughter is, after all, the best medicine. "



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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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I hope you are up and about before the weather breaks and you'll be out enjoying the vette when it does.
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