Thank you from Terry and Cathy

DRA · Post by **DRA** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:16 am

Terry and I would like to send our a warm thank you for all your support. I am jumping on here, cuz we could use a little help.

We do need some medical stuff. Temporary, we can return in about 3-6 months.
comode with a drop down arm
Bath tub or shower seat.
Every thing has to be purchased and with me not working yet, things are super tight. We're gonna need money for other supplies when he gets home too. bandages, copay up the yang, we have to build a small ramp in the back for the wheel chair. not to mention loss of wages.

We have a few things for sale too if anyone is interested.

7 foot x 3 foot curio cabnet 400.00 paid 900.

xl board shorts with spreader bar and pad 50.00

computer with monitor (monitor size:19") key board Dell dual processor flat screen. I can put this up for raffle or sell. Worth 1500.00

Mens Dennis Kirk Ice point winter wear snowmobile jacket with padding, size: Medium color: black and blue. Brand new, only been worn once for snowboarding. 75.00+

Other wise if anyone wants to donate money, please give to give us a call.
952-288-8936, or call Jon 952-807-3306.. he can help you get ahold of us.

Thank you so much again, your calls visits and everything are so wonderful. God Bless.

Cathy

NJB · Post by **NJB** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:07 am

I'll build the ramp.
I'll call you Cat.

TomG · Post by **TomG** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:42 am

Cathy and Terry,

I hope all is going well. This is an area that I do have some experience in after a 12 day stint in HCMC. Welcome to Minnesota one of the highest taxed and most liberal states in the union. Get with a Social worker. Minnesota has a system called Minn Care. They should be able to help you and or suggest some other originations who can also help. Minnesota has a lot of helpful social programs for this.

Actually Dave I think may have some information he works on some program like this. I’ll give him a call and have him post if he has any info.

Tom

scottchapman · Post by **scottchapman** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:12 am

I will take the xl board shorts with spreader bar and pad 50.00 I'll call you later today.

Terry Dunklee · Post by **Terry Dunklee** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:03 am

Jackson Medical in St Paul carried used equipment in addition to new. It might be worth a call to them. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

jcw · Post by **jcw** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:45 am

Terry and Cathy,

Best of it as you move forward. In my work I've gotten to know some folks who specialize in designing and building ramps that are easy to use and fit well into whatever space is available. The Ramps program of the Metro Center for Independent Living also has a very complete on-line manual. Go to http://www.mcil-mn.org/modules.php?name=RampProject for more detail.

These folks will put together volunteer crews to build the ramps so that the costs are kept to the cost of materials. With their support and a crew of riders, this could probably be done quickly.

Go ahead and e-mail me directly at jerrycwood@comcast.net if you have any questions about this resource.

Jerry W

greg · Post by **greg** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:24 am

On behalf of the Madison crew (Kiteriders forum) I would like to make a donation. I will contact you through the number provided.

Have a speedy recovery.

Nathan B · Post by **Nathan B** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:20 pm

Nick Ill Help you I have a bunch of left over materail from the park we can use for the ramp.
Cathy the American Legion In Waconia has a Loan Closet for Medical Supplys .

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 2:33 pm

I'll help build that ramp as well. I've got assorted power tools.

Let's get er done

chanrider · Post by **chanrider** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 3:27 pm

Mailing it in...

Is there an address where we can send a donation thru the mail?

DRA · Post by **DRA** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:06 pm

I sappose an address would be a good Idea, sorry about that.

1714 Clearwater Rd
Wacoina, MN 55387

thank you so much.

Gary Merhman is a contractor he's willing to help build the ramp. his number is 763-245-8674 to set up a date.

I am unsure if Terry is coming home next week or if Surgery comes first. We won't know until Monday or Tuesday for sure. The swelling has to go down befor they can opertate on the really bad leg.

I will go to the legion, thank you Nathan.

For those that want to know exactly what he broke, it is both heel caps, 1 ankle is split in half, and one tibia is fractured straight up the leg. Non weight baring for 6 months full recovery is about a year.

It can be difficult to post, I will be down at the hospital for the next couple of days. Squirrel and jon will watch posts.

I can't say how much all this means to us. It brings tears to my eyes. thank you sooooooooo much.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:41 pm

Terry has decided to get rid of his kiting gear to help pay for some of his medical costs... here is a list of the gear he has for sale:

KITES:
06 8m naish torch with the shift system bar & lines, no leaks a few pinholes that are covered with tape.

04 12m best nemesis with 05 slingshot bar & lines, it's in great condition and it is a great boosting kite.

05 14m best nemesis with best 55cm bar & lines.

BOARDS:
06 jamie pro 126 (rides like a 135) In Mint condition.

04 slingshot sx 122 fair condition (just cosmetics)

Homemade lightwind/beginer board, the same shape as the glide.

All of the boards come with straps, and pads.

HARNESS:
07 liquidforce luxury harness. Size: Medium, used once.

06 dakine boardshorts 32-34 waist, green and grey
(both with bar & pad)

You can call me @ 952-807-3306 if you are intrested in any of the gear. I will be taking care of this stuf for him since he is in the hospital.

The docters said it will be arround a year before he will be able to kite agin, if at all...

Thanks,
Jon

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:50 pm

I would like to help my dad, and I have a Best snowkite snowboard. It is in mint condition (only been used 2 or 3 times). You can get it with or without the bidndings. If you interested in it, call me at 9525941209.

Squirrel

NJB · Post by **NJB** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:23 pm

So...build the ramp tomorrow.

9am, I will be out at Terry's.

My number: 608dash217dashfive541.

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:35 pm

Njb I think we might have to wait a litle bit... untill we get some meterials and whatnot together

Jon

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:53 pm

Yeah, that was a bit short notice for me as well. Let me know when I can lend a hand. 651 dot 428 dot 4121

BSMITH · Post by **BSMITH** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:20 am

If the Waconia Legion does not have what you are looking for, let me know. I'll check the Richfield Legion tomorrow. I'm not sure what they have on hand anymore. I used to tell people they could borrow the stuff as long as they did not bring it back.

DRA · Post by **DRA** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:20 pm

Thanks to Dennis and Alisha, we now have access via internet at the hospital. You guys are great.

We will post what happened this evening. I am going to type while terry tells me what to say. Have to wait for the meds to wear off a little.

Some have asked about a paypal account.

Terrys paypal account is
terrythefishmaster@hotmail.com
or
cat0271@gmail.com

Thank you again so much.
Cat and Terry

ps THANKS TO THE DOC THAT CAME IN AND SHOWED TERRY THE SITE. THAT WAS SUPER NICE TO. WE FORGOT YOUR NAME, BUT THANK YOU.

jlho · Post by **jlho** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:00 pm

Hey Terry and Cathy,
Katie (the Krazy one) told me about the accident this morning. Just want to let you know my thoughts are with ya and I hope the recovery goes well. From the posts sounds like everyone is rallying around ya. Wouldn't expect anything less.
take care and get well soon man.
john l

(wish a i was around to help out with the ramp building and such but there's a donation in you paypal account for ya)

Stroh · Post by **Stroh** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:38 pm

Terry's last name is Drahosh.

I got a few voice mails but no return Phone #'s... my phone isn't working properly...

Jon

LAKAWA

Thank you from Terry and Cathy

Thank you from Terry and Cathy

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