Joe Ward's Crash Video

[Capt.Doug Metko]

We're eating them now

[quote=Tom Foley;1260078]Doug .......wheres the cookies from yesterday ???????????????????????/quote]

[GINGER&GARY]

Thanks Doug for posting the video. Joe let us know how to find it. Youtube does suck.

[Pro300x24LD]

We got 16 or 17 boats on the shore of the river, must be some sort of racing situation or something....

I hope joe is making a full recovery. I also hope the authorities in the end were happy with the safety precautions taken by those attending and the quick actions to report the accident as well as work with the authorities.

[flabum1017]

I hope joe is making a full recovery. I also hope the authorities in the end were happy with the safety precautions taken by those attending and the quick actions to report the accident as well as work with the authorities.

Unfortunately, history shows the "authorities" don't look at it that way....they see it as there needing to be more restrictive laws.

The response time to this accident by the fellow boaters was extremely fast and no doubt saved Joe's life. The safety equipment definately played a huge role as did the incredible amount of common sense did. Hopefully the "authorities" will see this and not push for more restrictive laws.

[THE HOGG]

Its Real Hard For Me To Post About This Without Getting Alittle Teary Eye'd!! But God Bless Folks Like Sarge,euro Scott And All Of The Others Who Helped Out And Came To The Help Of A Fellow Boater Without Any Thoughts Of Anything But To Help A Friend In Need!!! On This Day Of Thanks I Feel Truly Blessed To Consider Them My Friends!! Thank You All For Turning A Potentially Horrific Situation Into A Not So Bad Situation Considering The Circumstances..... Congrats Joe On A Great Recovery And Sarge Asked Me To Say Thank You So Much For Calling Him On Thanksgiving!!!! Merry Christmas To All From The Blossey Palace:d

[THE HOGG]

I JUST WATCHED THE VIDEOS,,, I SURE WISH MY SHIZNIT WOULD HAVE BEEN RUNNIN THAT WEEKEND SO THAT WE COULD HAVE HAD ONE OF THOSE "RACE TYPE BOATS" INSTEAD OF LISTENING TO FATRALLYSPORT TELLIN US ABOUT HIS RACE BOAT THAT WE WERE UNABLE TO GET HIM OUT OF BECUZ HIS PADS WERE NORMAL AND NOT EQUIPPED WITH WINGS THE OL' IF YOU CANT RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS THEN STAY IN THE YARD TOOK ON A WHOLE NEW MEENING HERE!! HE STAYED IN DA BOAT BUT,,, DROVE MY THANKFUL DRUNK ASS AS WELL AS MY THANKFUL DRUNK FRIENDS BEHIND(SG) BACK TO PARKER CENTRAL, WHOOPS, I MEANT PARTY CENTRAL AND WE DROWNED OUR TEARS AND PRAYED FOR JOE THE REST OF THE NIGHT. THANKS TO ALL!!!! (IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY WE PUT LIL MISS SHANNA TO BED THIS A.M. )

[brotherxb03]

Too much boat traffic for me. Also to narrow a canal to run wide open in.

[Fish]

Good job to the first guy on scene there...didn't leave his boat to help. That's the best choice if possible.

Actually Keith, there were two people in the first boat to the scene; euro scott who was making a pass the other direction at the time, and he had Sarge, Hogg's friend with him. as Scott slowed, Sarge dove over and pulled Joe up. Split second action in an event where seconds really mattered.

BTW, I spoke with Joe yesterday and he is doing well. He is close too getting off the steroids, and otherwise feeling pretty good... just looking forward to getting back on the water more often. He wanted me to pass along his thanks to everyone and best wishes during the holidays.

[GINGER&GARY]

Seasons Greetings To Everyone. My Name Is Gary,i Live On Tarpon Lake, I Have Known Joe For Quite Some Time.joe Called Me To Tell Me About The Video. My Wife And I Went To See Joe Easter Sunday When He Was In The Trauma Ward.when We Left We Had Tears In Our Eyes, We Didnt Think We Would See Him Again. Well Thank God ,everyone That Helped Him And Joes Will To Live.its Go0d To Have Him Back.!!! Hope To Meet Some Of You This Upcoming Year ,trying To Get My Boat Done But Temp.sidelined W/ Rotor Cup Surgery. HOPE EVERYONE HAS A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR. GARY

[Wile E. Coyote]

Too much boat traffic for me. Also to narrow a canal to run wide open in.

I'm not real sure what you mean by this.All the boats that where not running ,where sitting on the beach . The river there is at least 100 yrd. wide,with a natural bank .All the boat traffic you see from the helicotor is after the fact ,not while we are running . Rich Martin 018

[PARKER RABE]

I Heard People Say He Cant Wait To Get Back On The Water??? If I Was Him I Would Never Get In A Boat Again ! I Would Be "shocked" If He Got Back In That Allison !!!!!!

[baja200merk]

I Heard People Say He Cant Wait To Get Back On The Water??? If I Was Him I Would Never Get In A Boat Again ! I Would Be "shocked" If He Got Back In That Allison !!!!!!

allison is almost ready to go and form what i hear he cannot wait

i cant wait till hes on the lake i need some one to ride around with!

Kevin

[GINGER&GARY]

Hey Parker Babe!! Be Prepared To Be Schocked Because Joe Will Be Back! I Know For A Fact The Allison Is Almost Ready.the Lake Is Not The Same Without Him.when I Get My Flatty Done I"ll Have Company On The Lake Again Gary

[DCI]

Talked to him several times lately and he's coming out as soon as that alison is ready

[baja200merk]

Hey Parker Babe!! Be Prepared To Be Schocked Because Joe Will Be Back! I Know For A Fact The Allison Is Almost Ready.the Lake Is Not The Same Without Him.when I Get My Flatty Done I"ll Have Company On The Lake Again Gary

hey gary didnt know u were on here, u want an action

kevin