View Full Version : Stumpknocker took a bad fall, is injured
TJ aka Teej
03-09-2006, 08:45
http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=125985
Fractured arm. Ouch!
That's a bummer. Glad to see he has good spirits about the whole thing.
Rain Man
03-09-2006, 10:28
Too bad, but I bet it is only a temporary (no matter how long) setback. Stumpknocker may have gotten knocked by a stump or icy rock, but he's tough. Like that flaky governor out west, "he'll be back."
Best to you Stumpknocker.... and enjoy that new fried chicken place you found!
Rain:sunMan
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The Solemates
03-09-2006, 10:43
man that sucks. i hope he recovers and will still be able to hike to newfoundland this year!
papa john
03-09-2006, 12:48
He is a tough one, anyone who can hike 33 miles in one day won't be on the sidelines for long.
Cheesewhiz
03-09-2006, 14:50
Speedy recovery and the best of luck to ya Stumpknocker!
Hammock Hanger
03-09-2006, 23:33
As his transcriber this year I can tell you he called and told me I was out of a job... but like you all I bet he returns in 6-8 weeks. :)
TJ aka Teej
03-10-2006, 00:06
Let's all try to fill his guestbook with good wishes!
Cheesewhiz
03-10-2006, 07:32
already signed when I first found out. For anybody who has not yet met Stumpknocker he is a wonderful person and is willing to help any up and attempting thru hiker with advice like he did myself this year at the Ruck in PA.
Mother Nature
03-10-2006, 11:05
I talked with Stumpknocker this morning. Bright and bubbly as ever. His glass is always full never half full. Should I say his coffee mug is full.... of Starbucks Coffee :sun That man loves his morning coffee!
When he is up to it we are going to pull up a couple of chairs near an AT crossing and become Trail Angels. We both love trail magic about as much as trail hiking.
Hope to see any late March or April 2006 starters here in GA.
Mother Nature
AbeHikes
03-10-2006, 12:30
That's one optimistic dude. Really positive in the face of adversity...
jaywalke
03-10-2006, 13:51
I took a fall in that same general spot, on the downhill from the RAM shelter. The promise of food just makes you zone out sometimes.
This makes me really glad that we came down out of the snow into Spring at that spot last year. I met Stumpknocker in VT last year on my thru and he's a great guy. Any bets as to whether he goes SOBO again when his arm heals up? :D
TJ aka Teej
03-11-2006, 11:08
Looks like 'Knocker has about 5-6 pages of well wishes since his spill - you guys are awesome! :D
Lion King
03-11-2006, 11:46
Ouch.
Well, falling off a mountain is better then falling of a couch.
Mother Nature
03-11-2006, 15:12
I spent the morning with Stumpknocker today. He specifically mentioned how amazed and pleased he was to find all the messages on his trail journal. Thanks to everyone who sent a message as I could tell it really pleased him.
He looks good, we had a bunch of laughs but I didn't hear him say he would try a SOBO anytime soon.
Mother Nature
AbeHikes
03-13-2006, 13:28
Sent me a thank you note for my well wishes. Never met him, but seems like the right sort of guy for... pretty much anything.
Skidsteer
04-12-2006, 19:01
http://trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=130444
For those who missed it on Trailjournals, Stumpknocker has resumed his hike. Was there ever a doubt?:rolleyes: