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Some ask why, some ask how Truth is all I know, it’s making sense to me and mine That it’s time to hit the road So I try. And I wait Something’s got to give and something has got to break I’ve waited for this moment, nothing left to give I’m closi...
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On broken wings I'm falling And it won't be long The skin on me is burning By the fires of the sun On skinned knees I'm bleeding And it won't be long I've got to find that meaning I'll search for so long "Broken Wings" (Alter Bridge) I'd original...
September 9
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"I don't know how else to put this. It's taking me so long to do this. I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight. My muscles feel like a melee, My body's curled in a U-shape. I put on my best, but I'm still afraid. I get to go home in one week...
August 29

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Home Town
In Utah
Home DZ
Skydive Utah
Favorite discipline in Skydiving?
Wingsuit, Camera Flying
Date of birth:
January 1, 1900
Number of skydives:
1400
Number of BASE Jumps:
approximately none
Tunnel time:
Few minutes here and there
About Me:
I'm a video geek, musician, motorcycle rider, and lazy bum. Sorta retired.
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Favorite Music:
Anything but my own. Very into Ten Man Push lately. Heavy metal, pop metal, rock, Native American, AJC, Leo Kottke, NAC.
Favorite TV Shows & Movies:
To Kill a Mockingbird
M*A*S*H*
Andy Griffith
Flyboys
Willing to Fly
Benny and Joon
Whatever you would like to say:
What you do, just do with feeling, so you always know the meaning...
Your favorite one liner:
"Dissatisfaction is a catalyst for change"

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Near the End of Recovery Road....

Some ask why, some ask how
Truth is all I know, it’s making sense to me and mine
That it’s time to hit the road
So I try. And I wait
Something’s got to give and something has got to break
I’ve waited for this moment, nothing left to give
I’m closing in on the footsteps outside almost in
I've waited for this moment...

"Moment"-Midnight to Twelve

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Posted on September 18, 2009 at 2:00am —

Douglas Spotted Eagle

Recovery Road

On broken wings I'm falling
And it won't be long
The skin on me is burning
By the fires of the sun
On skinned knees
I'm bleeding
And it won't be long
I've got to find that meaning
I'll search for so long

"Broken Wings" (Alter Bridge)

I'd originally planned on saying nothing more about my recovery, but the past week has been nothing short of miracles. I had my first visits with a new physical therapist, who measured me at the outset as having 8 degrees of extension and 40 degrees o… Continue

Posted on September 9, 2009 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

Douglas Spotted Eagle

No Regrets-Part Three

"I don't know how else to put this.
It's taking me so long to do this.
I'm falling asleep and I can't see straight.

My muscles feel like a melee,
My body's curled in a U-shape.
I put on my best, but I'm still afraid.

I get to go home in one week.
But I'm leaving home in three weeks.
They throw me a bone just to pick me dry.

I'm following suit and directions.
I crawl up inside for protection.
I'm told what to do and I don't know why."

(Zzyxx Road-Stone Sour)… Continue

Posted on August 29, 2009 at 2:00am —

Douglas Spotted Eagle

"Live Life With No Regrets" Part Two

If I could just go back in time
Wouldn't change a damn thing in my life
Love the dumb things we do when we're young
But the best is yet to come..

(Hinder)


An ambulance was used to transport me from the Intermountain Medical Center to the HealthSouth rehabilitation facility. The biggest challenge was getting the arms off the wheelchair. My scrotum had swollen after the accident, to the point that it was the size of a cantelope. The arms on the wheelchair forced my legs together, which re… Continue

Posted on August 24, 2009 at 6:00am —

Douglas Spotted Eagle

"Live Life With No Regrets" Part One

"Go for it, run for it, dive in head first, live life with no regrets,
Put your heart out there, you might be scared, but it all works out in the end,
Because the best is yet to come
..."

(Hinder)


My normal landing position


June 8, 2009, my life changeContinue

Posted on August 20, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

I don't know why I skydive. I know how I feel when I don't skydive. b>

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At 3:34pm on September 4, 2009, Rodger Lee said…
Thanks for the welcome Spot. The puppy is doing great and we have lots of fun with her.
I read all three parts of your blog. What a saga to hell and back. May there be days of bliss ahead my friend.
At 3:06am on August 29, 2009, Alfred "MIKE" Fischer said…
Best Wishes. Skydivers heal faster (quote) Jim Stoyas
At 2:53am on August 29, 2009, Alfred "MIKE" Fischer said…
Good news about going home soon. A good friend (Jim Stoyas) who we lost in 82 once told me that skydivers seem to recover faster than most people.

Mike Fischer
At 12:23am on August 13, 2009, Melody Scarborough said…
Ooo, they must be good drugs..
Almost missed this message.
Take care of you, ok?
At 11:43pm on August 12, 2009, Melody Scarborough said…
Damn, only hardware thank the Gods,,, Douglas in hardware, humm, got any pic's of that :) kidding. Seriously you are fortunate..
When did this happen?
And the post-traumatic, what can be said about that, body memory and nervous system, a different kind of healing.
Thanks for telling me.
Please keep me posted.
Glad you enjoyed the pic's.
Heal well.
At 10:20pm on August 8, 2009, Douglas Spotted Eagle said…
Bad landing, lost a toggle at the end of a small swoop. Open-booked my pelvis, and then later developed some post-traumatic problems. I'm full of hardware. Between rodeo, motocross, and skydiving....I've got my share of titanium.
Looks like you're getting some good travel time in; good for you! Some of your photos are very inspiring!
As far as projects; we did a quickie BMW thing out on the Salt Flats, and outside of that...I'm mostly in bed with lots of ice, good pills, and sleeps.
At 10:29pm on August 6, 2009, Melody Scarborough said…
I have been out of the loop. Not skydiving? Are you working on a project or is it an injury? I am taking care of buisness near Jerome then going north of Flagstaff tomarrow with the egg to get away from the heat and get some star time near some ruins up there.
How have you been?
It could happen, see you outside the fish bowl sometime..
Melody
At 6:26am on June 19, 2009, Lysa and Billy Adams said…
Heard you got hurt and are on the journey of healing... May it be a speedy and full recovery! Sending Healing and positive thoughts and vibes your way.
Glad you are here to tell us all the story!
Love and light your way
Lysa and Billy Adams
At 2:27pm on February 3, 2009, Scotty Burns said…
Ya gotta love them dirty Worms.....
At 11:04pm on November 17, 2008, Amanda Wallentine said…
hidi hoo daddio!
 
 

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