AZ Members Chat Room

[Mrsfish]

Hey everyone- an email was sent out by Julie today to each of us asking if you are thinking of attending the 2016 Las Vegas national rally. This is NOT a sign up- they are simply trying to get an idea of numbers. Please respond if you are even remotely thinking of going so they can prepare correctly. - Ann

if you didn't get the email, you can go to the thread for the rally and answer via the link that was placed there today.

 

[Gordonandbetty]

Already replied. It is quick and easy to do.

 

[JohnD]

I did, too!

Although there are so many saying they are going . . . and not enough sites available.

So I don't know that the reality of actually being able to go is very high.

 

[Bob&Patty]

John, I believe that JB is trying to get a head count so he try to get more sites NOW. The Oasis is busy place all year long.

 

[Doublegranch]

2016 Ram update:
I initially got 18 around here and in a small rural town. Took it on the highway and was surprised to achieve an average of 19.8 on a two lane highway with an elevation change of just over 2,000 ft. Drove it in both directions for 150 miles at 65 & 55 mph. So it will be interesting what this may achieve once broken in. So far this is a very impressive machine.

 

[Mrsfish]

Garry - how goes wine barrel wrestling? Olympic sport yet?

 

[Doublegranch]

Ann:
I am one lucky guy....the barrel was about 12-13 feet up weighing about 400lbs...I was leaning forward pushing the pallet jack rack when a top barrel came off the rack and hit me in the right shoulder, then proceeded to hit Keif on top the head. I tore some muscles, ruptured my sternnom, gash in my shoulder couldn't be stitched as the barrel took off all the skin, my ribs are bruised and the pills they gave me are LOVELY nothing broken or cracked...It rough being a titanium cowboy!!! ....Kief is still in the hospital, chipped vertebra, staples in his head, two torn ligaments in his neck. He had a cat scan and now waiting for the MRI results. We did spill a few gallons of wine but the barrel did not break open and landed in a vertical position. Needless to say we did not get to crush the 3 tons of grapes today. My crushing days are over for awhile and maybe all this season.

 

[Mrsfish]

Well, be prepared for a lecture this weekend about how you're not getting younger and how I'm all stressed out now worrying about you. Mom (I mean Ann)

 

[Doublegranch]

Yes Mam! I understand!!!!!!!

 

[MTPockets]

Well, be prepared for a lecture this weekend about how you're not getting younger and how I'm all stressed out now worrying about you. Mom (I mean Ann)

He sure was fortunate. ........ (Wonder if this will affect his bowling)

 

[Doublegranch]

Terry:

If it does, I can be mouthy with the judges and just get them wasted....
But not to worry....My normal, 2 gutters and 3 strikes will be ready....

 

[Bob&Patty]

Garry, are you kidding me...a 400# wine barrel fell on you and friend?? Glad it was not any worse and you 2 get better soon.

 

[JohnD]

Garry, are you kidding me...a 400# wine barrel fell on you and friend??

And did you spill any?

Garry . . . that would be alcohol abuse, you know . . .

Hope you guys are OK!

 

[Doublegranch]

John & Bob:

Wish it was a joke, but it really happened. My friend was transferred this morning to a hospital in Phoenix, they may have to do surgery. What happened, I have no idea, I only felt the after math. Each metal wine rack holds two 50-55 gal wooden wine barrels at about 400 lbs each. We had them stacked 3 high total of 6 barrels and was moving them with a pallet jack so we had room to crush 3 tons of grapes. I was pushing the front of the racks and Kief the wine master was on the end of the pallet jack handle. No idea what took place, I felt the thud on my right shoulder, knocking me into the other stacked racks beside us and then Kief yelling. The barrel fell from about 12-13 feet above our heads and after bouncing off me then hit Kief in the top of the head. Not sure if the metal rack broke or what as I have not been back yet. I am on the Dr Happy pills and wow feeling 100% better today. Nothing broke or cracked so I made out really well. I think at my age, this was a major wake up call on the activities I will and won't be doing in the future!
By the way John, yes we did spill a few gallons of wine but he barrel did not break, so most of the wine was still in the barrel when we left for the hospital.

 

[JohnD]

John & Bob:

Wish it was a joke, but it really happened. My friend was transferred this morning to a hospital in Phoenix, they may have to do surgery. What happened, I have no idea, I only felt the after math. Each metal wine rack holds two 50-55 gal wooden wine barrels at about 400 lbs each. We had them stacked 3 high total of 6 barrels and was moving them with a pallet jack so we had room to crush 3 tons of grapes. I was pushing the front of the racks and Kief the wine master was on the end of the pallet jack handle. No idea what took place, I felt the thud on my right shoulder, knocking me into the other stacked racks beside us and then Kief yelling. The barrel fell from about 12-13 feet above our heads and after bouncing off me then hit Kief in the top of the head. Not sure if the metal rack broke or what as I have not been back yet. I am on the Dr Happy pills and wow feeling 100% better today. Nothing broke or cracked so I made out really well. I think at my age, this was a major wake up call on the activities I will and won't be doing in the future!

Let us know how he makes out . . .

And keep us informed on how you are doing!

You've got a rally you are supposed to attend in a couple of weeks and I hope to see you there!

Not too mention a private camera class . . .

By the way John, yes we did spill a few gallons of wine but he barrel did not break, so most of the wine was still in the barrel when we left for the hospital.

Whew!

I'm not really much of a wine officianado, but still . . .

 

[gwalter]

Garry you are probably right about being careful at your advanced age.

 

[JohnD]

Garry you are probably right about being careful at your advanced age.

Maybe I'll trade him my walker for those funky socks he got here in Colorado last year in Mountaindale . . .

(I really don't have a walker . . . but I've been practicing for when I do need one!)

 

[Doublegranch]

Thanks for all the comments....I will be fine and in a few days the pain will be gone....The Rally is on, I will be in Colo for that one as well as the Bowl a Thon at Camp Verde in Oct.
Just got word on my buddy....not good...they put him in ICU this morning after transferring him to a Hospital in Phoenix. One of the three ligaments in the neck was crushed and one damaged, had two been crushed, he would have been paralyzed from the neck down. His Dad just called and they can't figure out what happened, as nothing was broken on the racks, the barrels didn't hit any object when we were pushing the racks and fortunately the other top barrel was hung up from falling by the back wall. He also said these were 59 gallon barrels at a weight of 100 pounds per wooden barrel and 480 pounds for the wine, total of 580 pounds per barrel. Had the back barrel made it off the back wall, we both would not be here today. I am stunned and deciding my retirement activities will be redefined to my ranch & Heartland RVng. I will continue to count my blessings.

 

[JohnD]

Thanks for all the comments....I will be fine and in a few days the pain will be gone....The Rally is on, I will be in Colo for that one as well as the Bowl a Thon at Camp Verde in Oct.
Just got word on my buddy....not good...they put him in ICU this morning after transferring him to a Hospital in Phoenix. One of the three ligaments in the neck was crushed and one damaged, had two been crushed, he would have been paralyzed from the neck down. His Dad just called and they can't figure out what happened, as nothing was broken on the racks, the barrels didn't hit any object when we were pushing the racks and fortunately the other top barrel was hung up from falling by the back wall. He also said these were 59 gallon barrels at a weight of 100 pounds per wooden barrel and 480 pounds for the wine, total of 580 pounds per barrel. Had the back barrel made it off the back wall, we both would not be here today. I am stunned and deciding my retirement activities will be redefined to my ranch & Heartland RVng. I will continue to count my blessings.

Take care of yourself, Garry . . . and I hope your friend recovers from this!

Can't wait to see you and the doggies in Central City!

 

[chiefaret]

Thanks for all the comments....I will be fine and in a few days the pain will be gone....The Rally is on, I will be in Colo for that one as well as the Bowl a Thon at Camp Verde in Oct.
Just got word on my buddy....not good...they put him in ICU this morning after transferring him to a Hospital in Phoenix. One of the three ligaments in the neck was crushed and one damaged, had two been crushed, he would have been paralyzed from the neck down. His Dad just called and they can't figure out what happened, as nothing was broken on the racks, the barrels didn't hit any object when we were pushing the racks and fortunately the other top barrel was hung up from falling by the back wall. He also said these were 59 gallon barrels at a weight of 100 pounds per wooden barrel and 480 pounds for the wine, total of 580 pounds per barrel. Had the back barrel made it off the back wall, we both would not be here today. I am stunned and deciding my retirement activities will be redefined to my ranch & Heartland RVng. I will continue to count my blessings.

I think that is a good decision. We are about the same age and pushing heavy anything is for younger folk. Wishing you and you friend a speedy full recovery.