Luvdunes Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi, I am new to DDR, I have visited your site often to see what was going on and get updates on things. But I joined tonight because I needed to say something to protect others. On Sat. night we were getting ready for dinner, starting a fire and having a good time when we had a explosion in our fire and in a split second our night turned into terror. There was pieace of wood that was a 2x4 about a foot long flew out of the fire and hit my husband in the throat and cut it open missing his trechea about 16 of a millimeter. My oldest son caught his Dad before he hit the ground and and called one of his friends to help. The 2 of them applied pressure and kept him alive until the paramedicits got there. He lost pulse 2 times and they got him back. When we got to the sherrif station the helo was there waiting to transfer Omar (the boy that died when he flipped over his quad) but they took my husband instead. He was taken to UMC in Vegas and was in surgery about 2 hours. He has stitches inside and 11 staples on the outside. He was released from the hospital on Mon. morning and we headed back to CA. It was one of the worst nights of our lives. He is lucky because he remembers nothing, the rest of us remember way to much. I know that gas bombs are cool to look at but they are not worth the danger. There will never EVER be one in our camp again. Just had to get that off my chest and maybe it will have people stop and think about what happened before they do one. I want to public thank my son Kyle, his friend Brett for saving my husband Kep. You guys are awesome! Our whole family would like to extend our sympathizes to Omar's family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune Cruzer Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 (edited) Wow, sorry to hear that happened to your husband, but glad he's ok. That had to be a horrible experience for you guys to endure. Edited February 22, 2007 by Dooner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHour Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Sorry to hear about your hubby and super glad he is going to be ok. This is one of the exact reasons why I'm not too big on Sobe Bombs, or any other kind of explosive things in my camp, regardless of the fact that my 2 year old daughter tries to sleep in my MOHO. I hope everything is ok with your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinicolada Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Wow crazy, sorry to here what happened but glad he is ok hope for a fast and complete recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Edgy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thats some heads up kids there. Sorry to hear about that unfortunate turn of events. I am glad to hear there was a positive outcome. With that said, there is only one thing that goes into the fire in any circle we camp in.....wood. I'll get off the soapbox now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Wow, glad it sounds like he'll be ok. I wish him a speedy recovery. Sounds like a pretty scarey incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Enough Said! Gas, Fire, Glass...... WTF are you thinking. Fun to watch BUT.......... No! I kinda like my sh*t. Don't need no trouble. Kapeach Glad Your hubby is OK. I can't imagin what was going through your head at the time. Thank God he is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I'm glad to hear your husband is okay - how scary, though. When we were out on New Years, one of the girls in our camp threw a lighter into our fire with a bunch of us standing around it. I didn't see her do it and the small explosion scared the crap out of me. It was VERY STUPID STUPID STUPID!!! She could have at least told us what she was doing BEFORE she did it! Needless to say, she wasn't the most popular person at camp on that trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I have always wondered why people would set off explosions next to thier families and expensive toys. They cool to watch from a fare. I am glad to hear that he will be OK. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoleinVegas Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am sorry to hear you guys had to go through that. I am glad he is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Glad to see he is alright. My last time out camping near the finger dunes my dog almost stepped on a broken neck from a sobe bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADYFZ Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Sorry for the hard weekend but glad he is OK, I for one dont play with fire like that. I know there is alot that do but there is deff. something wrong with filling up a glass bottle with gas and throwing it in the fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clintmilt Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thank God for helicoptors and LasVegas Medical Center. They saved my life in 2002. 23 days ICU. Dumont crash over a razor back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Hope your husband will make a speedy recovery. And your right about the bombs. That is super dangerous and glass does get everywhere to cut your feet. WOW!!!! Edited February 23, 2007 by Grimace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadracer Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Damn sorry to hear that wish him a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardkiller Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Damn sorry to hear that wish him a speedy recovery Always wanted to make one of those bombs. Might have to rethink that now, but i sure do love explosions and firebombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneycar Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Sorry to hear about this and very glad he is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvdunes Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Always wanted to make one of those bombs. Might have to rethink that now, but i sure do love explosions and firebombs. Glad that you are going to rethink doing it. The explosions look neat but not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinzEOD Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) You folks REALLY call that an explosion? HAH!! Leave the blows to the pros. Seriously, glad he's gonna be ok, it could have been a lot worse. Edited February 26, 2007 by PinzEOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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