New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Well I'm out of my cast for a week now. Bob (GR8) sent me his walking boot and I thoroughly enjoyed it while working around the garage. I've worn it a couple times since.

I don't however where it hunting. In my rubber boots, I have support and I can actually walk without crutches. I shouldn't but I can. Yesterday I walked the 1/4 mile into my stand in the dark. It was difficult and slow (which is good) but tiresome. When we left the stand I radioed Kurt and said if he gets back to the truck, grab my crutches and meet me. He made it half way to my stand before I made it halfway out. I was tired.

Last night I got to thinking about it and I know this is nothing new and it's been discussed many times across these boards.....

I wonder if I can use the mountain bike. It's a field access road I'm on....why not. I tried it last night and sure enough, no pull on the Achilles, no pull on my incision or scar tissue and it's quick, quiet and clean.

This morning I mountain biked into and out of my stand without incident. I know will be able to hunt alone when Kurt goes home and there will be almost no days when I won't get afield from now to the end of the season. We are headed out now.....good luck guys.

When I write my field journal this weekend I will include photos and expound on the issue. Thanks all, see you after dark. ;)

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Good luck, ROb (and Kurt).

Call me if you have a story.

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Glad to hear you're still making progress. I'm heading out the door right now too. Good luck.

BTW: You haven't happened upon any deer hunter smileys have you?:D

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Well be careful, we don't need you wiping out on a bike;)

Best of luck

Will you be wearing the boot while riding?

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

:DWhere theres a Will theres a Way!
Got a kick out of the smilie on the bike too:D

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Glad to hear your getting around, Just take it easy.

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Heal quickly!

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Do you just park the bike at the base of your tree?

Glad to hear you are healing quickly.

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

Good Luck Rob! By the way the smilie is awesome!

RE: New Found Freedom (Injury update)
 

good luck man i use an old mountain bike to get to my stands down the street it works like a charm:eek:[8D]