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HarroldM

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Gertruda unterwegs
« on: February 27, 2024, 19:27:11 »
We had a break in the snow cycle this weekend so I took Gertruda to Cafe Leo in Woodland Park Colorado.  That is Pikes Peak in the background

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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2024, 19:48:16 »
Beautiful.  I wait ages for a break in the weather to take the Pagoda out, and what happens? i break my arm!

I have learnt how to type with my left hand though, albeit very slowly
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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2024, 21:27:16 »
Oh no!  Quick recovery, Bob!  Hope it's a 'simple' break.
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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2024, 23:23:06 »
My in-laws are in Northeast Lincolnshire, and we regularly visit them, so I know your pain Bob.  I hope you heal quickly!

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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2024, 23:36:13 »
Harrold,

What are the paint & upholstery colors of your car?  Looks nice!
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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2024, 14:35:06 »
Gertruda is white. Gernold installed green leather seat covers a few years ago.  The original green seat covers were tex.  Gernold also put new green carpet in on Gertruda’s last visit.  I got the carpet from KHM in Stuttgart when i was stationed there.  I also got a new green soft top from them that Gernold installed about 15 years ago. 

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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #6 on: February 29, 2024, 18:34:58 »
Wow, top down as well !!!

Hope the arm heals up soon Bob.

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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2024, 22:01:18 »
Beautiful.  I wait ages for a break in the weather to take the Pagoda out, and what happens? i break my arm!

I have learnt how to type with my left hand though, albeit very slowly

Get well soon Bob... your efforts on the Technical Manual are much appreciated.

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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2024, 22:08:24 »
That is very impressive!
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2024, 07:35:08 »
Thanks everyone for the kind words, i shattered my humerus (nothing funny about that!) at the shoulder ball socket, excruciating!

No cast required, just gravity and exercise to pull everything back into alignment, only 3 weeks later and everything is looking almost normal, although the bone has still to knit together, so no strength in the arm yet, it just hangs there like a loose sleeve

Hope to be back driving and arm wrestling soon!
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Re: Gertruda unterwegs
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2024, 06:42:26 »
Gertruda looks cold......she has a bit of a blue look to her.