For Anyone Who reads the "imp"........

imp · 11-29-2010, 09:17 PM

Maybe not the usual jive...., but maybe some will find technical merit here. 2 weeks ago, preparing my shop to secure it for a long winter away with my wife and '04 Explorer, I fell off the bench and busted open my damn-fool skull.....got air-lifted to big hospital, the whole ball of wax, I remember none of it, though I never lost consciousness......she brought me home, we continued with "the plan", though Drs. told me not to drive, ......(I did anyway)....

The Expl. got loaded up FULL, all but the kitchen sink, just a skinny "tunnel" through to see out rear-view........our old farmhouse will surely freeze solid in mid-Missouri, all foods, canned goods, home-made wine, EVERYTHING went with us to AZ!

That 4.0L SOHC, 110K, turned in 21mpg overall, used no oil, the work I did on 5R55S (fill-tube w/dipstick) brazed to oil pan, bone-dry!, new solenoid module..... Very happy with this vehicle, it's our 3rd. Expl., '96 automatic 4.0L OHV, then '99 Manual, 4.0L OHV, the '96 had 200K, '99 180K, both still running fine when the '04 presented itself.............

I have "gray" areas in my memory, may get better, or worse, but as you can see (or read), writing is still one of the few things I ever did with little effort...

Realizing this is not a "lonely hearts club" here, but thought I would share.....
Thanks for reading........The "Snowbird" imp.

**Burns** · 11-29-2010, 09:23 PM

Oh my goodness man that is crazy. Im glad you doing better....that sounds like my luck

ragajungle · 11-29-2010, 09:28 PM

x2 on writing skills

did you find the flux capacitor tho?

**Tbars4** · 11-29-2010, 09:35 PM

...I'm still dealing with my head injury from over a year ago...

...Sorry to here about your incident...It took me 3-4 weeks before I started remembering parts of my accident and 6 months later I woke up to dizzy spells...

...Just do your normal stuff and if you start to get foggy or angry, take it easy for a bit and see if you feel better...Good luck with your recuperation in AZ...

*NHarris* · 11-29-2010, 10:07 PM

imp...
Sorry to hear about your incidient.
Glad to hear you're doing better!

*D Hook* · 11-29-2010, 10:11 PM

Keep us posted. You have a good following on this board, that's for sure.

MoonRocky · 11-29-2010, 10:26 PM

Ouch!

Lots of Love in your direction Imp.

*BigRondo* · 11-29-2010, 11:39 PM

Steve, I'm glad you're alright and still got to do the whole snow bird thing. Take care of yourself. At least you won't have to keep stuffing the stove with wood this winter.

my1zamboni · 11-30-2010, 06:18 PM

IMP good luck man, I have enjoyed your posts on here. I hope you have a speedy recovery.
We're dealing with some family issues/tragedy here this month so I haven't been on here too much.
But I do feel like you guys are all like a family here, you have all helped me out in some way with my ex.

*OneLever* · 11-30-2010, 06:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear about that imp. I wish you a complete and quick recovery. Life is too fragile.

imp · 12-01-2010, 09:12 PM

I am truly touched! And I don't mean nuts, either. Rarely have I felt that warm glow one experiences if strangers express concern, especially in a realm as basically "cold" as the Internet.

Thank you all for taking the time..........imp

*wood1* · 12-01-2010, 10:10 PM

Dude, hang in there. One of my best pals smoked a deer on a bike early this summer and experienced a head injury too. He struggled a bit for sure, but he is gradually getting better. Head injuries are scary stuff... all my best wishes for a full recovery.

*BigRondo* · 01-19-2012, 08:57 PM

Steve, I hope all is well. I haven't seen you around much. I imagine at this time of year you are doing the snowbird routine.

Take care,

Rondo

imp · 01-21-2012, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRondo

Steve, I hope all is well. I haven't seen you around much. I imagine at this time of year you are doing the snowbird routine.

Take care,

Rondo

Funny how this thread has come back! OK with me, at least it's all that has haunted me related to busting open my head!

The lure of the desert life has re-called us, I'm afraid. After 20 years in hell (Phoenix), then 12 in beautiful, green, tree-covered (tic-infested, worst biting flies imaginable, crystal-clear year-'round creek, 7 inhabitants per square mile population density [shoot anything you want at any time, no one knows or cares], no zoning, no garbage pick-up, no Health Department, almost no cops, no dog-catcher).............Missouri Ozarks........

We have bought a damn house in Mohave County, Arizona! I am asking myself...."What the hell have we done now?" imp

*wood1* · 01-21-2012, 10:28 PM

Glad to hear your head is all good. Now you need to buy a bike to enjoy all that good weather.

*BigRondo* · 01-21-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imp

Funny how this thread has come back! OK with me, at least it's all that has haunted me related to busting open my head!

The lure of the desert life has re-called us, I'm afraid. After 20 years in hell (Phoenix), then 12 in beautiful, green, tree-covered (tic-infested, worst biting flies imaginable, crystal-clear year-'round creek, 7 inhabitants per square mile population density [shoot anything you want at any time, no one knows or cares], no zoning, no garbage pick-up, no Health Department, almost no cops, no dog-catcher).............Missouri Ozarks........

We have bought a damn house in Mohave County, Arizona! I am asking myself...."What the hell have we done now?" imp

Congrats!! Entering another chapter. At least you won't have to shovel any snow!!

11-29-2010, 09:17 PM	#1
imp Wannabe Elite Explorer Missouri Ozarks 2004 XLT Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,184 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	For Anyone Who reads the "imp"........ Maybe not the usual jive...., but maybe some will find technical merit here. 2 weeks ago, preparing my shop to secure it for a long winter away with my wife and '04 Explorer, I fell off the bench and busted open my damn-fool skull.....got air-lifted to big hospital, the whole ball of wax, I remember none of it, though I never lost consciousness......she brought me home, we continued with "the plan", though Drs. told me not to drive, ......(I did anyway).... The Expl. got loaded up FULL, all but the kitchen sink, just a skinny "tunnel" through to see out rear-view........our old farmhouse will surely freeze solid in mid-Missouri, all foods, canned goods, home-made wine, EVERYTHING went with us to AZ! That 4.0L SOHC, 110K, turned in 21mpg overall, used no oil, the work I did on 5R55S (fill-tube w/dipstick) brazed to oil pan, bone-dry!, new solenoid module..... Very happy with this vehicle, it's our 3rd. Expl., '96 automatic 4.0L OHV, then '99 Manual, 4.0L OHV, the '96 had 200K, '99 180K, both still running fine when the '04 presented itself............. I have "gray" areas in my memory, may get better, or worse, but as you can see (or read), writing is still one of the few things I ever did with little effort... Realizing this is not a "lonely hearts club" here, but thought I would share..... Thanks for reading........The "Snowbird" imp.

11-29-2010, 09:23 PM	#2
Burns EF Late Night Crew Memphis, TN 1991 Explorer/2002 F-250 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 8,923 Vehicle Specs	Oh my goodness man that is crazy. Im glad you doing better....that sounds like my luck __________________ Jonathan Burns Moderator of the Feature Truck Forum Owner of the "Lime" Forum Rules and Usage

11-29-2010, 09:35 PM	#4
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21,868 Vehicle Specs	...I'm still dealing with my head injury from over a year ago... ...Sorry to here about your incident...It took me 3-4 weeks before I started remembering parts of my accident and 6 months later I woke up to dizzy spells... ...Just do your normal stuff and if you start to get foggy or angry, take it easy for a bit and see if you feel better...Good luck with your recuperation in AZ... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

11-29-2010, 10:07 PM	#5
NHarris Hmm.... Jeeps or Fords? Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	imp... Sorry to hear about your incidient. Glad to hear you're doing better! __________________ Nate H 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.SLOW Restoration Project - OEM Restoration with larger than stock tires. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.5" Lift, Quick Disconnects, Rear Locker, Mopar Off Road Package, Gray Moab Wheels, Differential Skid Plates, and much more!

11-29-2010, 10:11 PM	#6
D Hook Elite Explorer Omaha, NE Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 414 Vehicle Specs	Keep us posted. You have a good following on this board, that's for sure. __________________ 2002 XLT 4.0 V-6--DD Purchased 10-'10 w/140K miles. YIKES! 2006 Expedition --wife's DD & boat hauler 1998 Mark VIII LSC--AKA Barca lounge on wheels *Registered Smart Ass in all 57 states

11-29-2010, 09:28 PM	#3
ragajungle Wannabe Elite Explorer Chicago, IL 89 BroncoII & 05 Taurus Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,043 Vehicle Specs	x2 on writing skills did you find the flux capacitor tho?

11-29-2010, 10:26 PM	#7
MoonRocky Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Ozark, Missouri 2002 Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 44 Vehicle Specs	Ouch! Lots of Love in your direction Imp.

11-30-2010, 06:18 PM	#9
my1zamboni Wannabe Elite Explorer Maine 2002 Explorer XLT Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	IMP good luck man, I have enjoyed your posts on here. I hope you have a speedy recovery. We're dealing with some family issues/tragedy here this month so I haven't been on here too much. But I do feel like you guys are all like a family here, you have all helped me out in some way with my ex.

11-30-2010, 06:42 PM	#10
OneLever Elite Explorer 97 Mt. 5.0L AWD Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 777 Vehicle Specs	I'm sorry to hear about that imp. I wish you a complete and quick recovery. Life is too fragile. __________________ There is wisdom to be found in the counsel of many.

12-01-2010, 09:12 PM	#11
imp Wannabe Elite Explorer Missouri Ozarks 2004 XLT Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,184 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	To: All Who Responded, so far: I am truly touched! And I don't mean nuts, either. Rarely have I felt that warm glow one experiences if strangers express concern, especially in a realm as basically "cold" as the Internet. Thank you all for taking the time..........imp

12-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#12
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	Dude, hang in there. One of my best pals smoked a deer on a bike early this summer and experienced a head injury too. He struggled a bit for sure, but he is gradually getting better. Head injuries are scary stuff... all my best wishes for a full recovery. __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads

01-21-2012, 10:28 PM	#15
wood1 Elite Explorer North of Ottawa '93 XLT, Cayman Green RIP Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,042 Vehicle Specs	Glad to hear your head is all good. Now you need to buy a bike to enjoy all that good weather. __________________ Ribs. I had ribs for lunch, that's why I'm doing this. List of useful TTB Threads