Doug Robinson Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just saying hi--about 13 days ago, i stepped on a tile in an unfinished house's second floor and went right through it, almost 12 feet. Hit hard, broke my left shoulder in 7 places and my left wrist. When i can type with both hands i'll share some details because it was fascinating, in addition to being scary and painful. long story short, a brilliant surgeon here put me together with pins and wires and side part of my body feels better every day. coxsis got smashed and skin torn but no break. How lucky am I? No nerve damage, death, spine, head, internal organs, fingers or toes or feet...amazing really. it was one week before a two night music event i was producing where i was playing with 6 different acts and tickets were selling briskly. Had to cancel--lots of people letting me donate the money to the charity i had in mind anyway. That was going top be my final concert for at least 6 months, as i hhave a lot of material i want ti record in mexico city with these hot young players i've been getting to know. interestingly, its the most left-hand intensive writing I've in a while. Anyway, that's on hold too. pain has been profound and awful and still can be if i do the wrong thing, but now a steady 2-4 which i can handle. arm is in a sling and wrist in a brace, and wife is a saint. i'll pop in as i can but typing is a drag right now. take care of each other, and see you soon. screws and p[lates are forever, pins come out in 4 weeks. Doug Robinson Doug Robinson www.dougrobinson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsetto Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 man. take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 OUCH! Get better, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Take care and have a speedy recovery! Wishing you the best. I work in large capital projects, and familiar with these risks. Construction safety is always the priority. . We can get hurt very quickly, very easily and very seriously... Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatoboy Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Feel Better. Really, that's a very hard fall! CP-50, YC 73, FP-80, PX5-S, NE-5d61, Kurzweil SP6, XK-3, CX-3, Hammond XK-3, Yamaha YUX Upright, '66 B3/Leslie 145/122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephonic Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Get well! gear list.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Ay chihuahua! Mejorate pronto! Don "Yes, on occasion I do talk to myself, sometimes I need an expert's opinion." Alesis DG8, ARP(Korg)Odyssey Mk.1, Roland JU-06 & Keystation61. Stratocaster if I get tired of sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wow, Doug. Recover quick. Glad you're OK. Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Crap! Get better! Was there any sub floor under that tile, or just a hole? Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Yikes. Best wishes for a quick recovery, brother Doug! dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dboomer Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Will your curveball come back? I mean will you be able to play Curveball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Gosh Doug, what a story. Glad you are on the mend, and especially that you are still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hey Doug, What an ordeal. I'm glad to hear you're on the mend. Best wishes! ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRollins Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Cringe worthy. I've got sympathy pains all up and down my body. How was it that there was only a tile, with no sub floor, etc? Grey I'm not interested in someone's ability to program. I'm interested in their ability to compose and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wow Doug. I saw your FB posts about being injured and canceling the gig, but not the cause. Holy smokes - 12 feet? Glad you're on the mend and mendable. I am looking forward to the full story, though. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 That's a hell of a fall! Take it easy and get better. "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbg Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Heal up quickly and DO YOUR THERAPY - NO SKIPPING. My damage wasn't nearly as severe as yours, but you can only help yourself get better by following the routine and sticking with it. Stay Strong. Jake 1967 B-3 w/(2) 122's, Nord C1w/Leslie 2101 top, Nord PedalKeys 27, Nord Electro 4D, IK B3X, QSC K12.2, Yamaha reface YC+CS+CP "It needs a Hammond" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyNQ Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wishing you a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Shit, Doug! I hope you have a fast recovery. I so sorry to read this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusker Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Oh crap. That's a really tough situation, but so glad you are working through it. I hope you pull out of this quickly. Let us know how you are doing whenever it makes sense to do so. We'll be here thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Damn- your courage and outlook are inspirational Doug. I wish you all the best toward a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Quinn Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Wow Doug, that's rough. Wishing you a quick and complete recovery. https://alquinn.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 highly unfortunate turn of events! sucks. hope you're back to your old self ASAP. in the meanwhile, take it easy and enjoy the break. think positive! Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Feel better soon. Will keep you in our prayers!! Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 How was it that there was only a tile, with no sub floor, etc? Joe moonlights as a carpenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Wow, Doug.. Sorry to hear that. Wishing you a quick and thorough recovery. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 My condolences on your fall, Doug, and compliments on your positive attitude about what happened. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Jake's advice about therapy is worth taking to heart. Best, Geoff My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pa Gherkin Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Add my voice to those wishing you a quick and complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Wow. Best wishes on a speedy recovery, Doug. Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Robinson Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Thanks, all! No wonder Ive been sleeping so soundly, all these lovely healing beams sent my way. I think it was actually a ceiling tile for the first floor, and the second floor above it hadn't been laid down yet. don't really know, though. Regardless, working on a new song with a chorus that starts: No I wont be back this way again And I won't take back what I need to say again Recovery Recover me... Doug Robinson www.dougrobinson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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