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    Jack of all, master of none KenWeir's Avatar
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    Hi everyone,

    I'm not sure if any of you remember, it's been so long. I was an active member here and an aspiring novice a few years ago, made a few friends, had a good time, and now I'm back. I had the misfortune to fall asleep driving & hit a guardrail a while back. As my luck would have it the guardrail buckled and pierced my truck like a spear, breaking my left leg just above the ankle and shattering my right leg, almost severing it. Long story short, I lost my right leg above the knee, have been dealing with chronic pain in my left foot, lower back and phantom pains in my right leg, ptsd with plenty of flashbacks, depression & anxiety attacks ever since. I'm still unable to work due to the pain & anxiety. Figured coming back to one of my old haunts might help with the old morale.

    Anyways, I'm just explaining my absence, not really looking for sympathy. Wanted to say hello, & hopefully maybe a few who remember me might still be around.

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    Welcome back. Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
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    Hey, welcome back. Jump right in and take your mind off of things unpleasant.

    Bob
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    Welcome back!

    Prepare for the AD's to kick in again!
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    Welcome back Ken. Glad you survived that terrible accident, and I hope you'll recover from the chronic pain eventually.
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    Welcome Back,,,,,,,,,,,Keep Climbin The Uphill Battle............... Stay Positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Ty
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    Thanks all!

    I don't expect AD to be an issue dinnermint as I still have my 7-day set of Wacker Chevaliers & living off disability until God knows when. I love a French tip, so those will suit me just fine. I will be sending them to Lynn for honing though, they've sat idle for nearly 4 years now.

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    Welcome back. Wishing you brighter days
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    Welcome home. I'm glad that after such a horrible accident you're still with us. Every day above ground is a great day. Looking forward to shaving every day will be a good start to a positive outlook.
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    Welcome back home, Ken. Life tosses us some grenades at times....Hang tough!
    A good member is always welcome.
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