An old lesson saves the day

[UglyBug]

Many years ago I worked driving large fork lifts in wood mill. As part of the training we received we were drilled that If the lift rolled hang on tight and ride to the bottom.

Today I rolled my 700 pound Deere 360 degrees down a large bank. Some how I remembered to duck down and hold on. The tractor got trashed but I only came out with a slight back twist.,

 

If I had of jumped I am sure the blades would have removed something important. Just a reminder how quick life can change. I am amazed that i came out relativly unhurt. Looking over my shoulder.

 

I think I will go fishing know and reflect

[mike rousseau]

Glad to hear your ok...

 

And way to hang on for the ride... Ride em cowboy...

Edited August 7, 2012 by Musky Mike

[Skipper D]

I thought all the land was flat over your way , any how i had the same thing happen in1984 only end over end , six broken ribs and a fractured sternum , was laid up for almost a year with complications , you musta had an ridding on the yellow ........ lol . Hope you catch some fish .

[UglyBug]

It's true what they say it really did happen in slow motion. I have a 60 degree incline up to the side of the house. I have cut it many times before this time the clutch slipped and sent me end over end. Did not think it could do that. Do know. Good thing I'm all right haven't got Paul in the will yet for all my fishin gear

 

Time for a beer

 

:blink:

[i2cool2fool]

Wow. Lucky lad. Take care and tight lines.

[mercman]

You better be careful ya silly young lad !!!! Considering you live in the middle of no where, you are a very lucky man.

 

Now in the words of our Matriarch."Wait till i get you home"

[UglyBug]

Yeah hear yeah. Felt like being run over by a cow

 

 

 

quote name='mercman' date='07 August 2012 - 06:57 PM' timestamp='1344383839' post='720893']

You better be careful ya silly young lad !!!! Considering you live in the middle of no where, you are a very lucky man.

 

Now in the words of our Matriarch."Wait till i get you home"

[solopaddler]

Wow that's crazy. Go buy a lottery ticket quick before your luck runs out.

[Handlebarz]

Dang glad things turned out the way they did

[Millhouse2020]

Wow that's crazy. Go buy a lottery ticket quick before your luck runs out.

 

 

X 2!!! Good to hear your are OK and not missing any bits and pieces...

[rob v]

glad to hear you're ok. did that thing have a roll bar on it or were you in a cab ?

[NAW]

Sounds like a wild ride. Glad you didn't break something. But from past experiance, don't run out and do anything for a while.

 

The aches and pains might get worse and worse. Tomorrow you might be a little tight.