Whats up folks?

[Gunny1371]

Well I've had a helluva time since I last posted. I'm all healed up from the wounds I received in Afghanistan well except for the scar on my face and I'm still deaf in my right ear. Back In December had to go to the hospital for abdominal pain. Only took 4 trips to the emergency room before they found out I had somehow perforated my large intestine and had to have surgery to remove a portion of it. On my 5th trip to the ER they discovered I had developed blood clots in my lungs.
So needless to say I haven't been doing much riding since I've been home which is a shame because I picked this up the day before I got sick
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02766-Copy.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02764-Copy.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02763-Copy.jpg

2004 Big Dog Ridgeback with a 107 ci S&S motor and Baker 6 speed. I about flew off the thing the first time I took it out. I was only able to put about a 100 miles on it before I got really sick and wasn't able to ride.

I've still got the Spirit for now, however it will go up for sale here in a couple months. Not much has changed on it except due to Base Regs here I had to reinstall the chainguard, install a front fender and I added a Scootmods sidemount. I'm also going to install some turn sig mirrors since the same gay ass regs say my front sigs are too close together.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/bike1.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/bike2.jpg

[mcvierh]

Damn Gunny, I don't know whether to congratulate you on the new scooter or tell you how bad I feel for how fucked up the war left you. Either or I suppose. Sure glad your still with us though.

[Gunny1371]

Congrats will do. Like I said my hearing is the biggest loss from the war, good thing I have 2 ears. This shit with my guts isn't related, as a matter of fact my docs are baffled because this doesn't normally happen to guys my age. Anyway I'll make a full recovery just gonna take some time that's all. Believe me not a day has gone by that I'm not thankful to still be here.

[bubbanezz]

Congrats on the new ride there Gunny and thanks a bunch for your service. Get well soon!!! And, when you're all healed up, enjoy the ridgeback.

[Ghost Shadow]

Hay Letherneck... sorry to hear about the battle damage "We get the purple medal for being in the wrong fucking place at the wrong fucking time." You were not one of the guys that were hit near Fire Base Munoz almost a year ago were you?

Hay Brother.... get copies of avery bit of your medical paperwork you can get your hands on, and get a VFW or DAV rep to help with your VA claim when the time comes... TRUST ME.

AND ... get well soon... be nice to see that BDC at Rolling Thunder this year.

[Fireball22]

Gunny, you have my respect and gratitude. :usa:

[Gunny1371]

Hay Letherneck... sorry to hear about the battle damage "We get the purple medal for being in the wrong fucking place at the wrong fucking time." You were not one of the guys that were hit near Fire Base Munoz almost a year ago were you?

Hay Brother.... get copies of avery bit of your medical paperwork you can get your hands on, and get a VFW or DAV rep to help with your VA claim when the time comes... TRUST ME.

AND ... get well soon... be nice to see that BDC at Rolling Thunder this year.

I was in Helmand in the Garmsir district, this happened in Oct 09.

Trust me I've got quite the collection of of medical paperwork. Right now its looking like I get to stay in and retire. 5 more years.

[Gunny1371]

Thanks for the respect Bubba and FB!

[Dcfam]

Thanks for serving. We appreciate the freedoms you fight for. Hope your up and riding soon.

[DAD22153]

Well I've had a helluva time since I last posted. I'm all healed up from the wounds I received in Afghanistan well except for the scar on my face and I'm still deaf in my right ear. Back In December had to go to the hospital for abdominal pain. Only took 4 trips to the emergency room before they found out I had somehow perforated my large intestine and had to have surgery to remove a portion of it. On my 5th trip to the ER they discovered I had developed blood clots in my lungs.
So needless to say I haven't been doing much riding since I've been home which is a shame because I picked this up the day before I got sick
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02766-Copy.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02764-Copy.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/DSC02763-Copy.jpg

2004 Big Dog Ridgeback with a 107 ci S&S motor and Baker 6 speed. I about flew off the thing the first time I took it out. I was only able to put about a 100 miles on it before I got really sick and wasn't able to ride.

I've still got the Spirit for now, however it will go up for sale here in a couple months. Not much has changed on it except due to Base Regs here I had to reinstall the chainguard, install a front fender and I added a Scootmods sidemount. I'm also going to install some turn sig mirrors since the same gay ass regs say my front sigs are too close together.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/bike1.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g271/gutbolt74/bike2.jpg

Damn Gunny,
I'm so sorry that you are going through all that shit...What a sacrifice to make for me and all americans....my heartfelt thanks.

I hope you recover soon, and enjoy your new ride! You more than deserve it!

[simpleman77]

Sweet ride, Gunny. Thanks so much for your service and hope that you heal up soon so you can get out on that awsome bike.

Eric

[shepp1691]

Get well soon, those are both a couple extremely nice looking bikes.

[Romparoo]

Thanks for the update, I hope it continues to get better for you and your family.

Nice new chopper, congrats on that. That is one big motor, I would love to have one with that kind of power some day!

[Gunny1371]

Thanks everyone, after what happened in Afghanistan I said fuck it lifes too short and bought the Big Dog. wanted on for awhile and finally took the plunge. Thought about getting another bike to mod just don't have the time here that I had while I was stationed in Kentucky. I should be out riding here within a month or 2 though.

[Metalhead]

Gunny welcome back. It has been a while. A great big THANK YOU is in order for your sacrifices for our country. No false flag wavin BS here. Sincere gratitude. I always have and always will support any and all our military for what they do. Good to hear you're ok. Now get out there and ride that BIG ASS DOG!!! nice!!

[tntchitwood]

Glad you made it out bro, now get back to livin'

[Gojo]

God bless ya Gunny. Sweet Ride. I stand and salute you. Godspeed on a complete recovery.

[YA RLY]

Congrats on the new ride bruddah. How long do you get to stay in couchistan before they try to send you back? I got lucky and don't have to do anything big for at least 12 months.

[Gunny1371]

Thanks everyone!

[Ghost Shadow]

Hummm maybe a new thread "Shadow Vets" I see a number of us around here. Any PGR in here as well?

[Gunny1371]

Congrats on the new ride bruddah. How long do you get to stay in couchistan before they try to send you back? I got lucky and don't have to do anything big for at least 12 months.


Indefinitely right now, I'm in a non deployable status due to my health. Looks like my unit is heading back around Oct though. We'll see.