Big Cliff Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) Yesterday was one of those winter days that I look forward to, I didn't have to work, the sun was shining, and it wasn't too cold. A friend had asked me if I'd like to get out ice fishing, no big fancy trip or anything, just the two of us heading out here to see if we could find some crappie and/or perch, relax and enjoy the day. Conditions were excellent for getting around on the ATV, almost no snow so we hooked up the sled and away we went. The electric drill worked beautifully and we punched a bunch of holes and set up. It wasn't long before we started picking up some keeper perch and we were having a lot of laughs then it happened! I guess I was going to get another minnow and the next thing I knew I was leaning against my ATV and had no idea where I was or what had happened. Apparently my feet just went out from under me on the ice and I went down hard smacking the back of my head on the ice. Jim said I was out cold for about a minute and when I came too I started crawling back toward my bike, by then he had reached me and helped me back onto my feet but I had no idea where I was and didn't recognize the shore line (even though I've been there many times over the last few years). I had no idea which way home was, but Jim loaded up the sled and got me back onto the bike, by then I had sort of started to regain my senses to some degree and while I was still dazed at least knew which way to head for home but I was still pretty confused and some what disoriented. We got back to the house and had a cup of tea but it took me about an hour just to be able to sort of understand what had happened and I still have no memory of a period of time before, during, or after falling. It really made me think though about the number of us the go off sometimes miles onto the ice with no one else around and how quickly we can get into trouble. It worked out ok in my case apart from being sore and I think having a mild concusion; even if I had been alone I guess I'd have survived but it sure could have worked out a whole lot differently. Be careful out there, life doesn't come with a reset button. Edited January 26, 2015 by Big Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's nasty stuff Cliff but with being unconsious for a full minute I'd think a checkup by a doctor would be in order. Not a good thing when you rattle your brain like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glad your okay! Bad piece of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Cliff As Lew said, i think a quick trip to the doctor to be on the safe side would be a good idea. That $100 bucks you owe me can wait til tomorrow. hahaha All joking aside, it sounds like you really rattled your head and should have it looked at. Hope your feeling better Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moxie Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) It is a crap shoot. Good to hear you're ok. X3 on the trip to the Doc just to check the wiring. Edited January 24, 2015 by moxie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 That must have been/is a horrible feeling. Hopefully you bounce back quick! I almost bailed a few times the other day, even with my ice cleats on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjo39 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glad you're okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelheadphycho Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 HOLY COW! Your absolutely right. It can happen any time, any where. Having someone with you is better than not. Glad your ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meegs Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Seen some nasty falls out there. U got a tough time getting me out there now without a set of cleats on. Glad your ok and nothing more than a headache. Can be some scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glare ice is a dangerous thing, and so are concussions. The fact that you were out cold for any amount of time tells me that you could have more than just a mild concussion. I would definitely visit your doctor as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Yesterday was one of those winter days that I look forward to, I didn't have to work, the sun was shining, and it wasn't too cold. A friend had asked me if I'd like to get out ice fishing, no big fancy trip or anything, just the two of us heading out here to see if we could find some crappie and/or perch, relax and enjoy the day. Conditions were excellent for getting around on the ATV, almost no snow so we hooked up the sled and away we went. The electric drill worked beautifully and we punched a bunch of holes and set up. It wasn't long before we started picking up some keeper perch and we were having a lot of laughs then it happened! I guess I was going to get another minnow and the next thing I knew I was leaning against my ATV and had no idea where I was or what had happened. Apparently my feet just went out from under me on the ice and I went down hard smacking the back of my head on the ice. Jim said I was out cold for about a minute and when I came too I started crawling back toward my bike, by then he had reached me and helped me back onto my feet but I had no idea where I was and didn't recognize the shore line (even though I've been there many times over the last few years). I had no idea which way home was, but Jim loaded up the sled and got me back onto the bike, by then I had sort of started to regain my senses to some degree and while I was still dazed at least knew which way to head for home but I was still pretty confused and some what disoriented. We got back to the house and had a cup of tea but it took me about an hour just to be able to sort of understand what had happened and I still have no memory of a period of time before, during, or after falling. It really made me think though about the number of us the go off sometimes miles onto the ice with no one else around and how quickly we can get into trouble. It worked out ok in my case apart from being sore and I think having a mild concusion; even if I had been alone I guess I'd have survived but it sure could have worked out a whole lot differently. Be careful out there, life doesn't come with a reset button. I glad you are okay. I would also urge you to see a doctor. If anyone is in this situation, I would recommend heading straight for emergency. Your brain can continue to sustain damage after a head injury; there are medications to reduce the damage that occurs after a head injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Cliff get to a hospital forthwith. Loss of consciousness is a serious condition. I've rung my bell playing ball and at the plant many times but never "knocked out" and am dealing with short term memory loss now. No such thing as a mild concussion. In Ontario if a worker looses consciousness the MOL must be called at it is deemed to be a critical injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Another to urge you to go to the emergency.... lots of stuff can be delayed with a head injury, even a minor one. You might wait for a few hours but it is much better than the other options! Hope you are OK and feel better!! Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew3 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Cliff don't know how you will take this. You would be an idiot not to get your self checked out. Last year I lost a friend of 20 yrs due to a slow brain bleed from a fall. We being older now don't deal with things as well as when we were younger. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glad you are feeling better now. The old joke is: Hockey player gets knocked out and does not remember who he is. Coach tells the player he's Wayne Gretzky. Jim should have told you that you were Gord Pyzer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) please go to the hospital ASAP and get checked out. You had a concussion and NEED to have it looked at. Problems can develop later. Please. and while it may not be necessary, ask about getting a baseline reading. Might have to go to a specialist but this could be very important down the road. Edited January 24, 2015 by woodenboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hey Cliff...Get that checked out...We needs you !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Go to the doc, it doesn't cost anything except some of your time. Next stop, get a set of ice chains for your boots, it's safety insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Cliff, do not screw around, head straight to Emerg and get checked out. Yu were out for a minute and were very disoriented afterwards. Head injuries arre not to be trifled with. My wife is still dealing with the effects of a concussion from 2 months ago and it is taking it's time to get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glad you are OK, go see the Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Glad to hear you are okay! I'll say the same thing as everyone else said, go get it checked out! You never know what concussions can turn into! Let us know the results as well! But you're right, seems everything on the water happens in a slpit second, doesn't seem to matter whether you're walking on it or in a boat or on shore lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 If you dont go to the doc Cliff,Im going to knock you out,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, LOL Glad your ok (so you think/say),but please go get checked out bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orthostatic-hypotension/basics/definition/con-20031255 If you like, scroll through from definition to causes and such. I like this website in practice. Although, not saying that's what happened to you, it just first came to mind. The mild concussion afterwards is possibly the result of your longer effects lasting throughout the rest of your day. Food for thought..? Glad you're OK. Scary stuff when you're way out there Cliff. And heck, we all know how hard the ice is when you fall on it and injure anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Get it checked out ASAP. Things change in seconds. Glad you had help out there and made it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bailey Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 $25 at Sail: http://www.sail.ca/en/catalogue/winter-sports/snowshoes-and-accessories/34203/stabilicers-lite-ice-cleat/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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