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I hope I'm not adding something that's already been discussed but wanted everyone to know that Gas Pump Rob seriously injured himself 3 weeks ago. Apparently, while moving a gas pump, obviously in a hurry, it got away from him and fell on him breaking both of his collar bones. I know he's in a LOT of pain and "not doing great". If this is not a new topic then let's send out our best wishes to him
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Boy, that does not sound good at all. I hope he is doing well.
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I wish him all the best in a speedy recovery. It's not a pleasent though having a gas pump fall on you. Richard
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Remember the question that Rob had about the weight of a G&B 66 ?
That's what pinned him in Round 1.
He is SORE, but sounds good on the phone.
GET WELL SOON Rob, IG is Calling.
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WOW.. Rob I hope you feel better ... your in my prayers. Richard it that from experience? OK I'll confess I had a freshly primered one fall on me... painted it outside and it started raining so I wanted to move it under cover and the darn handtruck got away from me and both ended up on top of me....good thing a friend was over.... I can smile about it now... John
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Hope you're feeling better Rob, and can still make to Iowa!!
Richard
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Rob, If you need anything anytime just call...Frank
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Rob, sorry to hear about your accident. Take it easy and get well, Garry.
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Rob, Sorry to hear about your accident, get well soon. Jack
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Rob, take it easy and hope you get well soon!
all the best,
Claes
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I'VE HAD SOME CLOSE CALLS MYSELF WITH A PUMP ON A HANDTRUCK BUT MANAGED TO SOMEHOW FIND SOME SUPERMAN POWERS AND QUICK RESTRUCTURING OF MY BALANCE IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE JUST TO GET BACK IN LINE! ROB, SORRY TO HEAR THAT THIS HAPPENED. REST UP AND HEAL MY FRIEND! 
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Sorry to hear that Rob, You are lucky in the fact you have youth to help you heal. OUCH
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get better rob,lookin forward to seeing ya again at iowa.mick
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Don't know who you are Gas Pump Rob but I certainly wish you a speedy recovery. Can't tell you how many times a gas pump nearly got away from me. Not a fun experience.
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Hey Chuck. Rob is a skinny little guy. He weighs a lot less than the average gas pump. LOL. Rob, ya goof... Get better!
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...hope you get well soon, Rob...
...had a Tokheim 36B fall on me when a rotten board on the trailer we were loading gave under the weight of one of the wheels on my hand truck...although I couldn't maintain my balance or get out of the way, luckily, it came down slowly enough and in a way that I could brace it with my legs...but I had to get CircaDesigns to help extricate me...I think we were both laughing...
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Get well soon, Rob. Sorry to hear a pump got you down.
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Don't know him either,but hope he feels better & gets back on his feet soon.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Rick
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Dont know Rob but have been in the position of personal safety or dumping the pump (unrestored in my cases)It's a very tough choice. Another dent or some thing broken(on the pump)I never had to use myself as a cushion between the ground and the pump but it seems like the ultimate sacrifice. I bow down to you. Get well soon.
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Get well Rob. Hope to see you at Iowa. We can't have everyone miss it.
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Get well Rob...I had a wayne 70 fall on me a couple of years ago and had me pinned down on my trailer....met Rob at Iowa about 4 years ago for the first time and sold him a MS 70....
The best to you and a speedy recovery.
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Had a visible fall on me while trying to load it in a van by myself. Luckily I was scared more than hurt. Get well soon Rob!!
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Get well soon Rob. See you at Iowa.....
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Thanks Ray for the post and to all that posted kind words!
I have been recovering now for three weeks and getting better day by day. I have not told many about this accident because I think I am mad at myself for letting that pump get a hold of me.
My advice to all never think your invincible to anything, be carefull!!!! I slipped on gravel trying to move that monster tryed to get away but it overpowered me!! (late at night in the dark and tired after wrenching all week at the shop.
Thanks Again for all the nice get well greetings!
Rob
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Since I can't go to IG, I'll do my best to keep ya from Hurting yourself again.
Bet your wife will Help me load ALL the heavy pumps the 1st week of August ! LOL
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I hope you have a speedy recovery and hope you can make it to Iowa Gas otherwise I will see you next year.
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Wow, I had not read this post yet. I hope you feel better quick too. Don't eat the Santa Paula oranges, they already have Mick and DB down. Take care and get well soon.
Thanks, Phil
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Geez, Rob-I had no idea. If you need a hand with anything, I'm a short drive away. Dave Folck
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Thanks again guys!
I am still planning on going to Iowa so hope to see some of you there! May ask for help loading pumps LOL!!
Rob
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Wishing you a speedy recovery Rob!
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I've nearly gotten pump squished a few times, but was lucky enough to get out clean. Be careful and get well soon.
Brian
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Thanks again guys for all the get well greetings!
I went to the doctor today and he said that the bones are healing just fine. Start physical therapy next week and looks like Iowa is going to happen for me Yahoo!!Just won't lift anything too heavy for a while longer.
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I am glad to hear you are getting better Rob. Good luck with the physical therapy.
Mike
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