Don't F### With Fire!

playfordtree · 17th August 2008, 09:22 PM

Been away for awhile.

Been sulking and licking my wounds.

Wife and i had a bad accident.

YouTube - horrific burn video

Tried other forums for a bit, but missed you guys too much.

It's good to be back.

JohN Dee · 17th August 2008, 10:58 PM

Dam man, I feel for you. Hope you both recover well.

About a month ago, was at my brother in laws place where he threw on a tyre to a 40 gallon drum fire. I asked him if it was a punctured one, he said yeah it was (bullshitted) about 20 mins later the tyre blew. Instantly and subconsciously, as soon as it started to happen I hit the deck (landed straight on my ass) If i had of stayed standing probably would have had a nice burning piece of rubber across my chest or higher - Lesson learned.

Do you mind if I ask how you both managed to fall in and how everyone reacted when it happened?

Drouin Tree Service · 17th August 2008, 11:02 PM

Damm thats no good..

Eric Frei · 18th August 2008, 03:25 PM

Holy Dooley's!

How's your Mrs doing too?

newguy18 · 18th August 2008, 04:48 PM

Damn it man,are you two alright?Hw bad are your injuries?I'll keep you two in my prayers.

playfordtree · 19th August 2008, 10:59 PM

We were camping with friends in the country, Denise and i were standing by the fire having a hug (she had her back to the fire).
Denise stepped back and trod on a rock by the fire causing her to lose her footing, because i had my arms around her i couldnt keep our balance,
and in we went.

I put my right hand out to break our fall and she fell in backwards.
Our friends were a great help and lept in immediately to help, we were only in the fire for a few seconds. (still too long)

We were taken by Ambulance to the nearest hospital, but had to be Airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital as our burns were so bad.

3 weeks in hospital and multiple skin grafts and here we are.

They tell us it could be 18-24 months before our scars start to fade and things get back to normal.

On a more positive note, we were very lucky it wasn't a lot worse.
No facial burns, no loss of fingers etc etc...
We are both healing well and are back at work and getting on with life.

Our special thanks go to the Burns Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, they are miracle workers and world leaders in burn treatment.

cheers all

JohN Dee · 19th August 2008, 11:52 PM

Jeez, so the worst is over now? What did that helicopter ride damage ya for

?

Note taken, if the gf asks for a hug - not by the fire.

Glad to hear you guys are getting on with life and I wish you both a speedy recovery.

StrictlyPalms · 20th August 2008, 03:28 AM

Glad to hear you 2 are doing well.

Cheers to the docs and medicos!

playfordtree · 21st August 2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohN Dee

What did that helicopter ride damage ya for

?

Glad to hear you guys are getting on with life and I wish you both a speedy recovery.

Cheers John.

Thankfully the helicopter was classed as an inter-hospital transfer, so we didn't have to pay a cent.

It's moments like these, that make you realise that your living in the best goddamn country in the world.

Therrin · 22nd August 2008, 10:51 PM

Wow Playford, glad you guys came through as well as you did.
Will keep you and your wife in the prayers.

I guess now you'll have plenty of time to throw together new chainsaw strip and repair vids eh?

So what'd they give you? Morphine drip or something? That stuff had to HURT like the dickens! Still does I'd imagine...damn...

Good to have you back with us.

17th August 2008, 10:58 PM	#2
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Don't F### With Fire! Dam man, I feel for you. Hope you both recover well. About a month ago, was at my brother in laws place where he threw on a tyre to a 40 gallon drum fire. I asked him if it was a punctured one, he said yeah it was (bullshitted) about 20 mins later the tyre blew. Instantly and subconsciously, as soon as it started to happen I hit the deck (landed straight on my ass) If i had of stayed standing probably would have had a nice burning piece of rubber across my chest or higher - Lesson learned. Do you mind if I ask how you both managed to fall in and how everyone reacted when it happened? __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

17th August 2008, 11:02 PM	#3
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18th August 2008, 04:48 PM	#5
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19th August 2008, 10:59 PM	#6
playfordtree Mature tree Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Behind Your Sister! Posts: 331	Re: Don't F### With Fire! We were camping with friends in the country, Denise and i were standing by the fire having a hug (she had her back to the fire). Denise stepped back and trod on a rock by the fire causing her to lose her footing, because i had my arms around her i couldnt keep our balance, and in we went. I put my right hand out to break our fall and she fell in backwards. Our friends were a great help and lept in immediately to help, we were only in the fire for a few seconds. (still too long) We were taken by Ambulance to the nearest hospital, but had to be Airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital as our burns were so bad. 3 weeks in hospital and multiple skin grafts and here we are. They tell us it could be 18-24 months before our scars start to fade and things get back to normal. On a more positive note, we were very lucky it wasn't a lot worse. No facial burns, no loss of fingers etc etc... We are both healing well and are back at work and getting on with life. Our special thanks go to the Burns Unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, they are miracle workers and world leaders in burn treatment. cheers all __________________ Euthanizing South Australian Trees since 2007

19th August 2008, 11:52 PM	#7
JohN Dee Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Climbing around the world Posts: 855	Re: Don't F### With Fire! Jeez, so the worst is over now? What did that helicopter ride damage ya for? Note taken, if the gf asks for a hug - not by the fire. Glad to hear you guys are getting on with life and I wish you both a speedy recovery. __________________ We are what we repeatedly do... Excellence then, is not an act, but HABIT... Red : Green : Blue

20th August 2008, 03:28 AM	#8
StrictlyPalms Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida USA Posts: 177	Re: Don't F### With Fire! Glad to hear you 2 are doing well. Cheers to the docs and medicos! __________________ Strictly Palms, Inc. Orlando, Florida USA

22nd August 2008, 10:51 PM	#10
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: Don't F### With Fire! Wow Playford, glad you guys came through as well as you did. Will keep you and your wife in the prayers. I guess now you'll have plenty of time to throw together new chainsaw strip and repair vids eh? So what'd they give you? Morphine drip or something? That stuff had to HURT like the dickens! Still does I'd imagine...damn... Good to have you back with us.

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