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Really rough spring

Unread postby muddy » Mon May 16, 2022 6:55 am

Wrapped up Iowa turkey season last night, and honestly just thankful I'm here to see it.

Opening weekend went perfectly, a nice sit that had 3 big toms streak in at 730 pm and the boy capitalized.

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After that weekend the weather just didn't cooperate and my daughters didn't want to go, so I just concentrated on my Ironman training while waiting for later warmer days to hunt. This all came to an abrupt hault when I was going about 30mph down a hill and hit sand. I went over my bike handlebars and had a pretty serious crash. Class 5 shoulder separation, 4 busted ribs, numerous bruises/hematomas, and a moderate concussion. Long story short, if not for my helmet, I'd be dead. Bad news, missing Ironman Des Moines, good news I was able to defer to 2023. More good news, rotator cuff and labrum intact so with smart physical therapy I'll be shooting a bow with no problem. I also didn't land on my face so I'm still pretty. 25% chance I'll need screws to put the bone back into place, but PT is going really well.

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A week after almost becoming a pavement patty I decided I better kill a turkey. I gathered up some stuff ,took some painkiller, and went out. With 1 arm in a sling, everything else over my left shoulder, I went out. After a couple of hours a jake ran up and I shot him. Not bad shooting 1 armed lefty with the kids 20 ga. The carry out was a different matter, but he still ended up in the freezer. I also got a solid but chewing from wife, doctor, and physical therapists.

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Fast forward to last night. The boy had been wanting to get back out but I do have a lifting restriction. A few calls and I was able to find a buddy who let me go on his place. It was hot hot hot and when the bearded lady stopped at 30 yards he dropped her. All well that ends well.

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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby WV Bowhunter » Mon May 16, 2022 8:29 am

Dang Muddy, that looks rough. Congrats on the birds and hope you get healed up!!
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby greenhorndave » Mon May 16, 2022 8:38 am

WV Bowhunter wrote:Dang Muddy, that looks rough. Congrats on the birds and hope you get healed up!!

What the man said! ^^ :clap:
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Jackson Marsh » Mon May 16, 2022 8:50 am

That looks bad, glad you are going to be okay. Congrats on the birds.
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby stash59 » Mon May 16, 2022 12:27 pm

:o :shock: :doh: :handgestures-thumbupleft: :handgestures-fingerscrossed:
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Tsom » Mon May 16, 2022 12:46 pm

Praying you get healed up and back at it muddy. Congrats on the turkeys!
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Chuck B » Mon May 16, 2022 2:31 pm

Way to keep life interesting Muddy!

Hope you heal nicely.
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Dewey » Mon May 16, 2022 3:37 pm

Been wondering where you’ve been lately. Bike crashes are no joke. Had a few myself but you fared way worse than me. Hope you heal up quickly with no issues later. Congrats on the turkey. 8-)
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Moose » Mon May 16, 2022 10:04 pm

And who says exercise isn't dangerous! Lol glad to see your still getting it done. Congrats on the birds.
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby dan » Mon May 16, 2022 11:58 pm

What ever doesn't kill you makes you stronger...
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby PK_ » Tue May 17, 2022 12:39 am

Good grief man, that’s insane. Thank goodness you were wearing your helmet. Glad you are on the mend.

Oh, and nice turkeys :lol:
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Edcyclopedia » Tue May 17, 2022 12:49 am

Congrats & sorry to hear
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby Bonecrusher101 » Tue May 17, 2022 2:09 am

You are a monster, I feel sorry for the spot on the ground you crashed into!!!

Keep up the hard work, I know you will!!!
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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby muddy » Tue May 17, 2022 2:37 am

Bonecrusher101 wrote:I feel sorry for the spot on the ground you crashed into!!!


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Re: Really rough spring

Unread postby hunting_dad » Tue May 17, 2022 7:12 am

Dang muddy! Way to hang in there and make the best of it. Glad you’re doing okay after that. Congrats to you and your son.


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