Pedxing's "Long Trail" to Recovery

“Since a couple folks suggested that we get onto the "recovery" path along with pedxing by creating a new thread, but it hadn't been done yet, I'll kick it off.

I think this will be a good place to have updates, news about fundraising, and developing that great idea of folks getting out on the Long Trail to fulfill ped's plans, or finding their own trail sections that can be walked in support/honor of our bping comrade.”

“Thanks pekka, maybe madriver will here from ped's girlfriend and get us an update on his improvement tomorrow.”

“What kind of communist sedition is ped-janefonda-xing pushing now?”

“Mutt, I guess you have been away from the board for a bit.

PedXing is in intensive care in hospital with life threatening burns.

He got burned going into a burning building to save 2 children.”

“F*ck, I hadn't realized. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. My sincerest apology for the above comment (never intended to be more than just petty needling), and he'll be in my prayers (yes, I do pray).”

“Take some minutes today and think of Ped, say a prayer or send him a positive thought. Look at the sun or a tree etc... And send him that image!”

“Consider it done, JB!”

“Mutt's a class act.

Any recent news from the Ped family?”

“Please keep us posted.”

“At least Mutt had the nerve to confess his mistake.

Today, as my happy thought, I shall think of how the Rio Grande lazily flows beneath the reaches of the Chisos Mountains. The warm fall sun falling gently on the desert floor bringing life to the stark landscape.”

“I should clarify: I was not using the sarcasm font.”

“I'd be willing to do maybe a 30-40 mile section of the Long Trail for Pedxing. I definately can't take the time to do the whole thing. Lets get some trips planned maybe several to do the whole trail.”

“I will be going thru what we call the "Enchanted Forrest" tomorrow. A very Sweet area near Lake Ontario. Lot of pines and big maples and oaks. The snow is rock hard and packed. It is a favorite of mine. I have a secret hidaway spot, on a high point over looks the lake and a few feilds, with all the snow we have everything will be pristene, I usually take a few Corona's with a lime with me and crack them open and drink em down slowly.
It's is a heavenly spot.
I will think of and say a pray for Pedxing there.

PS...
I may cruise by "Chimney Bluffs" too, this is right near where I grew up and have been on these bluffs many times, it is a natural wonder.....

”

“I'll be camping and skiing in the Sierras this weekend and will be sure to telepathically transmit some images of the scenery to Ped!!”

“Even if I don't get out on a trail this weekend, I'm going to do my best not to complain about petty annoyances -- or those minor aches and pains that will soon set in from snow removal efforts this morning. Dealing with a half foot of snow before coming into work would usually be something to gripe about, but my little twinges in shoulders and knees show me I'm at least able to be out there with the snowblower.

Man, I hope those drugs they have Ped on are really good -- I wish him, literally, no pain in his recovery, though I know there will be much ahead.”

“I really, really, really, really wish that Matt would go back to not allowing pictures to be posted in the threads.”

“???”

“dial-up dilemma, huh twig?”

“it's just getting on my nerves today plus it phucks up the thread

TGIF!”

“~~~~~~~~~~~~~~to pedxing
a continuous om~~~~~~~~~~~~~”

“Hi everyone. I just received an e-mail from Ellen that I will post below. I will also post this on a couple of the other Pedxing threads so that all will see it. It gives information on how/where to donate to David.

"I spoke to a very kind accountant who happily gave me advice for free. He said I should go ahead and set up a savings account on behalf of David, and so if anyone is so inclined, they can send checks to David at 15 Beech Street, Cambridge, MA 02140. Whatever is not used I am expecting will be donated to the Burn Unit at Mass General Hospital, but that will be for David to decide once he is talking.

As for his prognosis, I am not going to give daily updates since this really is a roller coaster ride and whomever one speaks to causes more grief or less, more hope or less. Simply put, he is "touch and go" until he is out of the ICU, the duration of which cannot be predicted. This from his surgeon, one of the best in the country.

I wish I could leave you with some positive news about David's health. I spoke with a local reporter about what a hero he is. She asked if I was surprised; I said no.

Thanks again for all your concern and support.

Ellen"

Bottom line- anyone that would like to make contributions should make them payable to David Vogel and send them to:

David Vogel
15 Beech Street
Cambridge, MA 02140

However you send positive energy to another person and their family, whether it be through thoughts, prayers, chants...whatever...keep them going.”

“Thanks for your efforts, skiracer. When you contact Ellen, give her my best, too, as she must be feeling overwhelmed by the turn of events.”

“These days are probably the toughest fight for David. I keep thoughts of him with me and hope all of our (TT) combined efforts of sending positive energy, etc. somehow help ease his burden a bit.

It is really moving to be a part of TT at times like this, when we all come together and get along (well....mostly) and unify, remembering what's really important in life.

One thing I can say for certain, no matter how much he lost in the fire (material possessions), he will never want for GEAR when this group gets through with him. LOL

>:D

blessed be, David.”

“Blessed be, indeed.”

“can I post the above email on backpacker.com forums? Would you mind?”

“Don't see why not - I posted it on AMC and Alpinezone.”

“hey thanks, I know there were several people over there who were genuinely concerned.”

“Here's a good thought for the kids from another dad.”

“Ped, you're never far from my thoughts. Can't log into TT without hoping I'll see some more good news about your recovery. This is a heck of a way to find yourself "hiking your own hike," but the rest of us will be following your every step and doing whatever we can to smooth the trail and divert the storms.”

“i with pekka on this ped. hoping to see info on your improvement is the only reason i've been checking this place everyday.”

“I'd like to send my modest donation. However, I don't understand - is the address the address for the bank? I'm not comfortable sending my money to a private party. Please clarify.”

“No, the address is pedxing's address. Ellen is going to open a bank account in David's name and deposit the checks there.”

“15 Beech Street is pedxing's home address. His name is David Vogel. The funds go into his account, so the checks would be made out to him.”

“Hey ski, I posted your last update on AMC and Alpinezone. I told fogduo that is was ok to post it on backpacker as well.

But maybe you already read that...”

“What terrible news. I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. I will pray for Ped/David and for his family and his doctors and nurses. What a hero!!!”

“Pedxing~~~~~~have been sending you wavelets of recovery thoughts throughout this entirely beautiful spring weekend. carried you through the carpets of violets and lilies, draped by forsythia, the cardinals chatter and the ever new flow of the river with its continuous om from the south~~~~~~~”

“I've been under the weather for most of the past week. Creek Dancer told me about the accident. I wish you a quick recovery Ped. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”

“David, I have never met you
But I call you a friend.

I cried when I heard about the fire.
I cried for you
And for all who love you.

And I cried for myself,
Because though I am richer
For having known you,
I believe I am poorer
For having not met you.

Yet.

But dammit, David, I still plan
To get out in the woods with you
To struggle to keep up with you
And to get pummeled by you
In some fireside debate.

So don't you ever give up.

Take hope from the generosity
Of so many who are ready to give
To you and your family
In whatever way is appropriate and helpful.

Find strength in yourself (for you are strong)
To fight this personal battle
That almost none of your friends and family
Can understand.

And take comfort from the love
That is being sent your way
From every northeastern state and many others,
And from every hiking board on the net.”

“that was very beautiful, Fritz.”

“Fritz, that was great!

Like a lot of us I am checking this board to see if there is any update. I hope to find some good news soon.”

“That was beautiful Fritz..”

“Beautiful, Fritz. I'm all choked up...again. Pedxing, you're in my thoughts and prayers.”

“As promised, I was mentally transmitting positive thoughts during my winter camping trip over the weekend, especially when viewing the great scenery and when I was flying along through the powder! Hope the thoughts got through....”

“Yeah, what Fritz said!”

“Damn Fritz, I got the chills reading that!

Kind words.”

“Fritz--

Now THAT is something I can believe in.

Holding Ped in my thoughts.

lee”

“Thanks Fritz for putting some of our own feelings into words.....

Prayers & hugs....”

“"News this AM is that David is still stable. We're beginning to get optimistic that the worst of the lung danger is over.
"

great news that he remains stable...after this much time has passed, that is very promising. Nothing is guaranteed, but I am feeling much more positive about his recovery than before.”

“fritz - that was very cool of you to share your feelings. I know we can probably all relate to what you so eloquently said.”

“A day hasn't passed since I first read these threads that I haven't thought about David. And, I will continue to do so. I've got all of the positive energy I can muster going his way.”