:UPDATE: Near Fatal accident (Logging truck vs CTD)

[BigDan]

Hey guys I’ve gotten some PM's about how I'm doing since my accident last November.



Here's a link if you never read about it

http://www.tdr1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147595



Well I'm doing just fine. I'm almost done with my recovery. I do need to get back into therapy since they decided to move a few cities away. I'm about 90% healed, and I still walk with a limp. It takes me a while to get moving in the morning, and I only have about 1/3 the stamina from before. I gained my weight back. I got down to 175lbs and now I'm back to 215lbs.



I need to start looking for a new career. I'm wanting to find an apprenticeship in mechanics or engineering. If someone knows of anything out there in the Sacramento area please let me know since my state disability runs out in a few months. I'm still optimistic of my new life, I hope things work out for the best.



I bought a 2003 CTD from a DTR member in February and I flew out to Texas and drove it back to California. Since then I have put my own personal touches on it but I no longer feel the need for speed so its 100% stock under the hood.



Here's a few pics of my new rig. I cant say enough good things about everyone who took such good care of me, I truly am a lucky guy.



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[RankRam]

Well Dan... ... ... ... for a guy that's darn lucky to be alive, I would say you are doing great!



BTW the replacement truck looks awesome!!!

 

[MCummings]

BigDan!!



Glad to hear you are doing good. I've said a prayer or two for you in the past. Your old truck was a complete goner, glad you were not too.



Here's to your new life... Oo. Oo.



Merrick

 

[wtfd6]

thats great to hear Dan!


mark

 

[DMcPherson]

very good to hear after reading the origional post a while back.

new truck looks awesome.

 

[oilrunner]

Dan,



I remember reading your original post and seeing pics of your crash.

It's great to hear your back in the saddle and doing so well. Your new rig looks awesome and I am sure she'll give ya years of pleasure. If your like me, you will be keepin her for a long time! Guys, like yourself are a rare breed these days and I wish you the best in your new job search.





Keep the coals a cookin,





Trevis

 

[Whiskey]

Dan, good to hear that you are doing OK!

Your new ride looks awesome, nice color. .

Best of Luck
whiskey

 

[Tomeygun]

First off, nice truck!



Glad to see that you are piecing things back together. Based on your past wieght loss you must be a man of strong will, good luck in the future and your career

 

[Ol'TrailDog]

Heck of a way to go about getting a new truck. :-laf



Tis good things are getting better.

 

[Signal73]

God bless you man... Its unreal your able to even talk about the crash no matter get back in a vehicle after that mess.

Its my job to get guys like you out of carnage like that, and Ive seen vehicles with lots less damage take lives im sure you already know YOU ARE ONE LUCKY DUDE! Best of luck to you man.



Jim

 

[DDeputy]

Dan glad to hear you are doing so well. As for work, they are begging for mechanics in nothern Nevada. The gold mines around here are offering 5K sighning bonus and practically anybody that can pull a dip stick starts at 18/hr as and oiler. Needless to say the dealerships are really hurting. Might be something to think about. )I refering to the Winnemucca to Elko area. ) Good luck friend an angel rides your shoulder