Gusman nearly left this world yesterday morning. Driving back to Perth after 12 hour night shift, doing 110 km/hour on cruise control, Gusman fell asleep and hit a tree head on. BANG. I woke up 1 second before hitting the tree and said, Gusman is dead. BANG. Car seemed to start smoking though most likely was steam from the radiator. I thought I had better get out just in case. Door was very hard to open but managed to get out though could not walk because of a broken foot. Within a minute 2 people had stopped to assist and carried me away from the car. It was only 3 degrees and freezing, could not stop shaking because they took my boot and sock of before the foot swelled too much. One of the ladies was a nurse from Moora, the other a physiotherapist from New Norcia. Then a guy pulled up who was an Ambulance driver. What are the odds? Took about 45 minutes for an Ambulance to arrive, being in country Western Australia. 50 km trip to the Hospital. Now here I am, the next morning with a broken foot in plaster, bruised Sternum and whiplash, (very sore neck). Will be having some time off work☺
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Wow, I am in shock as I read your story!!😱 What a terrible experience...it is a miracle you are okay!! I would be heartbroken if something had happened to my Aussie friend!!😯 Thank God you are okay....(((hugs)))🤗😊
Crumple is correct especially when your vehicle hits a tree. Good safety devices.... I have not seen a Saab vehicle in a long time...how popular are they where you live?
@faith2hope4love They went out of production in about 2009. I had three in the UK...Two 9000 and a later 9/3. 9/3 built by GM utter rubbish compared with the 9000s.
@faith2hope4love Yes. The 9000 was a wonderful car. Built like a tank, comfortable enough to drive around the globe. Enough room to pack the street's vacation luggage!
@faith2hope4love Thank you Faithful one. Been talking with the Doctor, he is prepared to let me go home now. I will be home soon, lay down and rest. Put my footsie up. Need to use a walking frame, older before my time.
@HerKing Certainly more tender this morning. Sternum is more painful, left knee has significant bruising, neck is tender, lower back is tender. CT scans show no breaks or fractures in ribs or back. Three broken bones in my left foot. Will have grocery shopping delivered.Not going out in public trying to hobble along with a walking frame.☺
@Gusman Good man..I don't want you making things worse, d'yer here? If you're not alergic to it, ask to get some declofenic prescribed. Take it after meals, really good anti inflammatory.
@Gusman So good to hear from you my friend....you have been through alot in a short time!!😯 Are you in alot of pain with your foot injury? A walking frame will make it easier to get around...you are far from being old!! Please keep me posted on how you are doing...I want to make sure you are okay!!😊 (((Hugs))) 🤗😉
@HerKing Yes, I knew a few people who had a Saab....they certainly loved them. I was saddened to hear they are no longer being produced. We wish our friend Gusman a speedy recovery!!🤗
