It's easy to get caught up in every day life and worrying about oneself....one reason I love this forum so much is for the great guys we have here. We certainly have an extended family across these great states, Canada and now even over seas.

Through my injury I want to thank you all for your support. It's been a long time healing as you have read and particularly as GR8att2d has lived. Bob (GR8) ruptured his Achilles about a month prior to mine and Bob and I've talked over the phone, email and PM on how my process will go. Bob's been very forth coming and generous with his information and support.

I got my cast off Wednesday and the doc sent me out of the office in nothing more than my sneakers. I was suprised as I wasn't suppose to put anything more than 25 % of my body weight on that leg. I started PT Friday and I will gradually put 50% and then 75% etc...meaning I would be in crutches for another 3 / 4 weeks. That's unacceptable.

In the mail today I received Bob's (GR8)'s Walking Boot from his injury. He said with it I would not need my crutches and he's right. I opened the box and put it on and walked pretty freely for the first time without crutches. I'll be able to help the wife, work on the garage etc a little more with my new freedoms.

I want to publically thank Bob as well as the rest of you for your support.

Bob didn't have to send his boot to me. It's a wonderful gesture.

Thank you Bob.