HG "Crash" at HR Yesterday?

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Danny Brotto
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That would be me. I had a bad launch and went through the trees to the right of launch. I did not go to hospital but I did bang myself up pretty good. Banged up one knee and an elbow is pretty sore. Criagin showed up after and retrieved my instrument and most of the battens. I was too sore to help him so I had to leave the glider there. It may be several days before I can climb down and retrieve the glider.
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glider rescue party on the way, ETA 1PM. Craig, Andy, myself, and a buddy of mine who wants some exercise.
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Thanks Mark & gang for helping out!

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Glad you're ok!
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Hi Kelvin,

Hope you heal quickly and that your glider is fixable. Steve Wendt can do amazing things with broken gliders.

Wanna do Cotapaxi and Chimborazo in 2017?

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This fantastic club summarized in two sentences...
It may be several days before I can climb down and retrieve the glider.
glider rescue party on the way
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Jim, you are so right! I feel very fortunate to be part of such a group of fantastic individuals! Everyone has been nothing but positive and very supportive. Many thanks to everyone for your help and well wishes!
Matthew, yes I would love to!
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Add Dave Proctor the glider rescue crew roster.
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Glad you are ok!

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Ya, glad it wasn't worse. When you are ready, an analysis of what happened would be interesting. - Hugh
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