Almost Died
- Thread starter Trvshwvng
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reality check. good call having her go first.. and thanks for sharing this here.
hope for a speedy recovery, and that you and she together be able and willing to try.. a slower moving train again sometime.
hope for a speedy recovery, and that you and she together be able and willing to try.. a slower moving train again sometime.
buffalobill
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buffalobill
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Thanks, @Jaguwar. The scary thing is that it was moving not much faster than a crawl. Only takes a slight misstep. I'm relaying everyone's thoughts and support as it comes which has boosted her morale significantly and I feel has attributed to her quick progress on recovery so far. I've only had negativity at the table once from some jimH1991 kid, who for some reason used what happened to take a personal stab at me. "good luck paying the medical bills with pity pennies", he says. I've always prioritized safety and the third party with us has too. Some may argue that hopping on the fly is never a good idea, but as someone who has never had a problem with it, I think that's rather subjective. Slack can be just as dangerous and has killed riders who never caught a train while moving. If we're to argue against every possible negative outcome then NO ONE should be riding, period! But that perspective is just out of context because we're well aware of the dangers that entail. There are so many variables that a miscalculation is bound to happen and some cause more serious repercussions than others. Some people do some idiotic shit and never serve the consequences, others take extreme measures of care and still get hurt or worse. It's just the risk we take.
@Jaguwar She got a rod and plate in her leg. Doing physical therapy now which is painful but overall making good progress - thanks for checking back. It really boosts her morale when you guys ask about her.
Poor thing, that doesn't sound life fun at all. Then again, when you go adventuring, sooner or later it gets hard, even painful. I wish her a speedy recovery. 
Thanks again Setbacks are bound to take place, especially in these realms. That's what I like though because the need for problem solving allows our logic to be tested to a significant degree, keeping us on our toes. I think its safe to say that in many cases those of us who maintain a good quality of life out here are often the ones that have a high degree of problem solving ability included in their skill set. Lmao okay.... Went WAYYY off topic there, sorry. Just sharing an opinion.
Edit: The kindness of strangers never hurts. Can't always take full credit either.
Setbacks are bound to take place, especially in these realms. That's what I like though because the need for problem solving allows our logic to be tested to a significant degree, keeping us on our toes. I think its safe to say that in many cases those of us who maintain a good quality of life out here are often the ones that have a high degree of problem solving ability included in their skill set. Lmao okay.... Went WAYYY off topic there, sorry. Just sharing an opinion.Edit: The kindness of strangers never hurts. Can't always take full credit either.
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I happen to agree wholeheartedly, actually, and I'm grateful you mentioned that. That's a topic that's been on my mind for months. Creative thinking is a strong suit of mine, which can make me a really good person to have around when things go sideways, as they invariably do, eventually.
iflewoverthecuckoosnest
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Holy shit. That must have been terrifying to see happening to your wife.
Good on you for knowing how to handle it.
Sending the best! Lovely to know that she seems to be recovering.
Good on you for knowing how to handle it.
Sending the best! Lovely to know that she seems to be recovering.
Andrea Van Scoyoc
Nomad Missionary & Tree Hugging Jesus Freak
Sorry to hear this. Stories like yours are part of the reason I will never train hop. I love trains, but have a healthy respect for them that borders, terror.
For those that have traveled, can travel and will travel safely by train, good on you.
As much as I love them, I can't and never will.
I'm glad your wife came through such horror, as good as she did.
I know, considering her injuries, it may not seem like much to be grateful for, but I'm so glad she lived.
Stay safe and if you and your wife (and any traveling companions) are ever in my area and need a ride to Tampa or so, please let me know.
Better than playing against "chance," again.
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I am glad she is OK & back in Boston. As some already knew I was the anon third party. I have no problem with others here on STP knowing who I am but wasnt about to be bundled into getiing a citation from CSX, UP, Local PD or Sheriffs for simply being there & involved.
I recall the 911 op calling me back after I assessed the accident like a trained first responder with precise location details & trauma triage of the patient with details of injuries & summary of the accident. When they called me back I was like I have no idea what happened I was just an innocent bystander walking by & that I was no longer at the scene. It may have seemed cold at the time but survival & my fight or flight instincts were encouraging me to take off. I did just that & hitched directly to the ER about an hour after the incident. I hope that this accident will help repair both the relationship she had with her mom, your relationship with yer wife & who knows even some days you & your mother in law. I see a silver lining in most situations even this near death horrific ordeal.
I have been close to death before but it never gets easy, especially when others are at the mercy of dangerous machines with little to do but react & pray. I am so happy that she is alive & I would have not only felt terrible but responsible. Be safe out there @Trvshwvng I continued on my trip some 6k miles out west & back & havent found a need to be on a freight train since. I aint saying I am not riding trains anymore but as before I will return to "Riding Solo, Riding Sober" as it had always worked for me in the past & have never witnessed as close a call with decapitation as this event. I hope & pray that you guys find a place to settle down & that she keeps to hitching or rubbertramping & you take occasional rail trips once in awhile to recharge your batteries.
I recall the 911 op calling me back after I assessed the accident like a trained first responder with precise location details & trauma triage of the patient with details of injuries & summary of the accident. When they called me back I was like I have no idea what happened I was just an innocent bystander walking by & that I was no longer at the scene. It may have seemed cold at the time but survival & my fight or flight instincts were encouraging me to take off. I did just that & hitched directly to the ER about an hour after the incident. I hope that this accident will help repair both the relationship she had with her mom, your relationship with yer wife & who knows even some days you & your mother in law. I see a silver lining in most situations even this near death horrific ordeal.
I have been close to death before but it never gets easy, especially when others are at the mercy of dangerous machines with little to do but react & pray. I am so happy that she is alive & I would have not only felt terrible but responsible. Be safe out there @Trvshwvng I continued on my trip some 6k miles out west & back & havent found a need to be on a freight train since. I aint saying I am not riding trains anymore but as before I will return to "Riding Solo, Riding Sober" as it had always worked for me in the past & have never witnessed as close a call with decapitation as this event. I hope & pray that you guys find a place to settle down & that she keeps to hitching or rubbertramping & you take occasional rail trips once in awhile to recharge your batteries.
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