Slim

[Steve]

Hello,

Does somebody knows how is Slim doing ? or any email adress?

thnkx

[guest]

Roland Simpson [slim9@hotmail.com]

my regards to Slim,
Bernhard

[guest]

Gidday Steve, Bernard and friends

I am doing quite well thanks guys. It is a long road to recovery I am on but for what I have been through I am really very well.

My injuries amounted to two broken legs, a badly fractued pelvis that had been rebuilt, spinal damage -specifically L4 and a fracture in my shoulder.

After 4 months in hospital where I learned every basic function again - putting on shoes, walking, toileting. I then went home for another two months. In this time I travelled to the US for a brief visit to see a couple of friends and had hoped to flop one off at BD with my walking sticks. This was not to be and I returned home. Some say for the best.

In November I started work again with the forest service who have been really supportive through the whole event. I was on full salary (sick pay for six months) so I have paid off all the Visa sponsored BASE trips from the previous year.

Once I started work I also started to ride my bicycle to and from work. I couldn't walk properly but I could ride. I just strapped my sticks to the bike and hoped I didn't need to stop. In this time I have continued to improve gradually. I now walk with no assistance, I am dancing again, and even went in a traithlon (I came last though).

MOre recetly I got carried away with several of the other Ozzie jumpers and made my debut jump several weeks ago. I have now made three (I think I'll start my jump numbers again as I am on my second life.) I can only do the one object as it has a sandy landing area and disabled access (-. But it feels great to be doing it. I intend to get stuck into the ABA Accuray WE in three weeks.

I have had so much encouragement and support from so many great people in this sport. I am hopeful to jump with them all again in the future. I won't be going as hard as I used to (that's hard to beat) but even a medium pace will keep me busy.

Thanks for your thoughts - I may walk funny but everything is in working order.

Luv SLIM

[d-dog]

Slim is my hero. 'Nuff said.

Peace,

D-d0g
ddog@wrinko.com

[feral]

Slim c u @ da ABA night you tall toaster..



bernard are you going to be going to norway if yes when as would love to jump with you again you german barst@rd..


bsbd feral:-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

[guest]

Slim, good to hear from you and I am glad that you are doing well...wish you all the best and hope to see again at the edge...maybe in Norway??

Feral, yes I am planning on Norway...probably last week in July...hope to see you there!?

have fun
Bernhard

[guest]

yes mate will be there then!!!!!!!!!!!!

bsbd feral:-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

[guest]

Slim,
I am very, very happy that you are back on your feet and you started back jumping. It means you are OK. :7
I have been really missing to read on the BASE Board the stories of your urban jumps!!!
Take care, my friend. :7
When (I say "when" and not "if") you will be coming in the old continent, drop me an e-mail well in advance so that we can arrange a very nice "not hard" jump :D :D :D
Stay safe out there
Blue Skies and Soft Walls
Andrea :7
#689

[seven]

YAY SLIM!!!!
it is so good to hear this!!
Nick is cheering for you too!
we shall be home in a month or so and hope to jump with you then!
peace love and mungbeans...7 and Nick....xxxxxxx

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[guest]

Hello, I've been away from the BASEboard for awhile. What happened? Slim is such an experienced and skilled jumper, I was surprised to hear he'd had an accident.

Slim, could you post some details about it? BTW, love your work!

I apologize in advance if someone already has posted info about this.

Stay safe out there. heh heh..... ---Dex