John Bowlin - Posted - 06/24/2016:  20:17:14

I'm sorry to report that my good friend R.D. Lunceford broke his leg and is in a lot of pain.

I know many of you will want to send your best thoughts and wishes to him at this time.

I know it will mean a lot to Ron to hear from you!

Thanks, John Bowlin

Edited by - John Bowlin on 06/24/2016 20:38:09

John Gribble - Posted - 06/24/2016:  20:21:29

Well, Ron, why did you go and do that!! 

Here's hoping for a speedy recovery. 

frailin - Posted - 06/24/2016:  20:24:23

Dang RD!  Sorry for the calamity!  I do hope the pain passes soon. 

JanetB - Posted - 06/24/2016:  21:03:25

So sorry, RD.  Hopefully soon you'll feel good enough to pick and chat with your many friends on BHO.  My prayers are for a speedy recovery. 

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 06/24/2016:  21:09:00

Life throws us all hurdles to get over.
A broken leg is no bowl of cherries, but plenty of
better folks than me have been dealt worse hands.

Thanks for your prayers and best wishes.

bohemian - Posted - 06/24/2016:  21:26:20

R.D.

Very sorry to hear of your plight and best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

From the State of Jefferson

B.Goodman - Posted - 06/24/2016:  22:14:58

Ron,

What a bummer. Will be praying for a complete and speedy recovery. Upside is it won't keep ya from pickin.

Tom Berghan - Posted - 06/24/2016:  22:22:35

RD, I am very sorry to hear about this. Man, that's sucks! I prescribe three ounces of Kentucky Bourbon daily and lots of banjo. Best Wishes, Tom

Chris Berry - Posted - 06/24/2016:  23:51:49

Get better soon!

Chris

RWJonesy - Posted - 06/25/2016:  03:08:57

No sickbay chit for you Leatherneck, we still have a 25 mile hump to go then shower, chow and finally the rack!!! That comment is going to cost me my weekend liberty!! Sorry to hear of your pain and trouble. Your really going to have some serious time to devote to the banjer, some good books and imparting much wisdom to us here on the hangout. I do wish for your full and speedy recovery and I will pray that this becomes a reality sooner than later. Love you brother. Semper Fi.

Edited by - RWJonesy on 06/25/2016 03:14:06

guitarman8491 - Posted - 06/25/2016:  04:11:14

My prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!

maryzcox - Posted - 06/25/2016:  05:32:37

Hey-- ask your Doc for more effective pain drugs . Hope you heal soon :)  This might be a good time to record a new cd-- while you have to sit & pick banjo anyway ?

Best wishes,  Mary Z Cox

raybob - Posted - 06/25/2016:  06:44:58

Sorry to hear this, RD. I hope everything heals nicely and quickly. 

rudy - Posted - 06/25/2016:  06:59:18

R.D.,

I always enjoy reading your thoughts here on BHO and have always appreciated your mild-mannered demeanor.  Once you get a "leg up" on the inconvenience and discomfort here's hoping that you'll be able to utilize your downtime for some quality playing time.

We're all pullin' for ya!

roadkingjimmy - Posted - 06/25/2016:  07:34:30

Hope your feeling better soon R.D.

GrizClaw - Posted - 06/25/2016:  07:42:15

Hope you're doing better RD! Rick

GrizClaw - Posted - 06/25/2016:  07:50:06

PS......John, thanks for letting us know.

Califiddler - Posted - 06/25/2016:  07:52:43

It strikes me that "R.D. Lunceford Broke His Leg" would be a great name for a CH banjo tune.

Heal quickly, R.D.!

banjo bill-e - Posted - 06/25/2016:  08:05:09

Whoa, no more break dancing for you for awhile! Take care of yourself and play some fine banjo music during your down time.

orangikan - Posted - 06/25/2016:  08:13:28

Let me second the motion that you use this downtime to do some recording! I've been revisiting the Drop Thumb recording and that is some hot, driving rhythm!

dbrooks - Posted - 06/25/2016:  08:14:20

Wishing you a swift and complete recovery, R.D.

David

cbcarlisle - Posted - 06/25/2016:  09:54:02

R.D., were you trying some of those Uncle Dave Macon tricks again?

(The song seems to come out, "R.D. Lunceford broke his leg, a-riding on a pony...")

Edited by - cbcarlisle on 06/25/2016 09:54:49

jack_beuthin - Posted - 06/25/2016:  10:38:20

Sorry to hear that.  To paraphrase David, best hopes for s speedy and total recovery!

banjoman56 - Posted - 06/25/2016:  10:42:15

Sorry that this happened R.D. I wish you a complete and speedy recovery.

maryzcox - Posted - 06/25/2016:  11:33:10

Hey Rd--really sorry you broke your leg--but this could be a rainbow on a cloudy day.  This might be the best time to take the Portland busking scene by storm.

Sit out there with your broken leg stuck out--playing your banjo & yes--put out your cds & books & a separate tip jar or can too & write something hilarious on it--maybe 

"my wife broke my leg for playing the banjo around the house and she'll break my other leg if I don't come up with the house payment soon."

And if you happen to have a cast on your leg--take multicolored sharpies to let tippers & cd buyers sign their name on your cast. :)

If you have any pals at the local radio or tv station--ask them out to get a little footage & have your wife or kids or a friend take a little video and get it up on social media. 

Hey--you could come out of this a rich man--there are tens of dollars to be made here!  And I don't remember how old your daughter is now--but if she's cute and has a figure--have her wear short, shorts & a cleavage top & let her sell the cds & books---I guarantee your sales will double :)  

Best wishes,

Mary Z Cox

maryzcox.com

Blue Sky Banjo CD

pernicketylad - Posted - 06/25/2016:  13:57:32

Wishing you a speedy recovery RD.

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 06/25/2016:  14:09:46

quote:

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Originally posted by RWJonesy

 

No sickbay chit for you Leatherneck, we still have a 25 mile hump to go then shower, chow and finally the rack!!! That comment is going to cost me my weekend liberty!!

 Love you brother. Semper Fi.

 

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Yeah, ... gotta hump outta here.  Dust-offs are flying in fog  trying to get to guys hurt worse than me.  Be advised Romeo Whiskey, I heard over the net that the Top was heading over to the Duty NCO to pull your liberty card!!!  Sin Loy, Bro!!!

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Again, thanks everybody.

Edited by - R.D. Lunceford on 06/25/2016 14:16:37

Bill Rogers - Posted - 06/25/2016:  14:25:08

That's a real bummer, R.D.  Hope the pain lessens and you have a speedy recovery.  My best wishes, as always.

cuz - Posted - 06/25/2016:  15:00:15

Ouch, wishing you a speedy recovery RD.

Don Huber - Posted - 06/25/2016:  15:46:28

Thank God for orthopedic surgeons. And as bad as a leg fracture is, at least you will be able play while your leg heals. I'm glad it was not in one of your upper extremities. Mend quickly!

Claude-Hammer - Posted - 06/25/2016:  16:33:41

So sorry to hear about your injury RD, I read your posts so frequently I feel like I know you! Take good care, and I hope you can play a whole bunch of banjo while you are on the mend!

banjosnapper - Posted - 06/25/2016:  17:06:39

Oh man, sorry to hear that. Just like the poor kids when we were little that broke it at the beginning of summer.

Eagleballs - Posted - 06/25/2016:  17:59:16

i broke ma leg once and i couldnt stand the dang thing hurtin like my grannies hot soup in the middle of a georgia fire in the spring.

i feal yur paen sir

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 06/25/2016:  21:58:11

quote:

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Originally posted by cbcarlisle

 

R.D., were you trying some of those Uncle Dave Macon tricks again?

(The song seems to come out, "R.D. Lunceford broke his leg, a-riding on a pony...")

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The doc ran short of old morphine, so he fed him macaroni.

Edited by - R.D. Lunceford on 06/25/2016 21:59:43

oldwoodchuckb - Posted - 06/26/2016:  02:12:56

RD

I'm sorry to hear you have been injured. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

Tony

PS 

My immediate thought for a follow up to "R.D. Lunceford broke his leg" would be "E, I, E, I, O." 

Edited by - oldwoodchuckb on 06/26/2016 02:16:38

BrendanD - Posted - 06/26/2016:  03:16:11

I'm sorry to hear this news, R. D.! I hope that you have a speedy and complete recovery and that the pain subsides soon. Ask for good drugs, as pain actually slows healing. I guess you'll have some down time, hopefully to be filled with music as much as possible! All the best to you.

Edited by - BrendanD on 06/26/2016 03:16:55

GerryH - Posted - 06/26/2016:  04:52:32

Sending prayers and well wishes to you friend. At least you will have some extra time to play your John Bowlin 1865.
GerryH

Wyozark - Posted - 06/26/2016:  06:17:57

Prayers sent for complete healing and speedy recovery.

Haven't broken a bone, but had a hip replaced.

Back in September 1963, (I was 8), my Dad and uncle were riding horses on our farm. As they were heading up the hill towards the barn Dad's horse suddenly spooked and ran. Before Dad could get the horse under control it ran full speed through a gap in the fence, the saddle slipped, and Dad's right femur was crushed against the end post. He was knocked off and my uncle thought he had been killed. He checked that Dad was still alive and conscious. Dad said that though hurt, he had laughed to himself, for my uncle (who was not "athletically built) ran to  his horse, hit the rump with both hands and landed in the saddle going immediately to full gallop to get help. Roy Rogers couldn't have done it any better.

That broken leg changed the course of the rest of Dad's (and Mom's and our family's) life. But Dad was a positive and happy man who loved life and, like you, had a great perspective. That, and the generosity and support of our family, friends, neighbors, and church saw him (and us) through. Dad's right  leg was about two inches shorter and so he his right shoe, whether a dress shoe or cowboy boot, built up. There is a lot more to the story than this, but the bottom line is I never heard Dad complain. That left a deep impression on me.

Again, best wishes.

RWJonesy - Posted - 06/26/2016:  06:29:15

"Be advised Romeo Whiskey, I heard over the net that the Top was heading over to the Duty NCO to pull your liberty card!!! Sin Loy, Bro!!!

I knew it! Ah well, the salty Vets used to say, " Son you ain't a real Marine until you receive a little NJP." I will "field-day" your barracks and spitshine your boots so in your in tip top shape when your back to active duty!

R.D. Lunceford - Posted - 06/26/2016:  12:49:38

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Tom Meisenheimer - Posted - 06/26/2016:  12:54:39

That IS a bummer! As the other well wishers have stated, I hope you recover quickly and that the pain goes away as soon as possible. As mentioned, the good news is your banjo playing parts are OK so my advice is go to it, music can ease pain as good as some meds and music, if it becomes addicting... well that's OK too!

Dogfeathers - Posted - 06/26/2016:  13:35:24

RD,

Have not been visiting the BHO much recently so just got the news. Hope you were not heading on stage for a grand banjo performance and a stage hand said "break a leg",  and you took them seriously! All the best and a speedy recovery.

Dogfeathers

Clawdan - Posted - 06/27/2016:  14:39:34

Heal easy and fast my friend. Guess you'll get that banjo playing time you have been looking for.

bitz - Posted - 06/27/2016:  19:55:52

Here's to a speedy recovery RD. Take care of yourself.

Mike

OT Banjo - Posted - 06/27/2016:  22:13:15

R.D., I hope that you feel better soon and heal quickly and well! 

SawStumped - Posted - 06/28/2016:  09:17:41

Positive vibes heading your way!

jamesd - Posted - 06/28/2016:  11:26:09

RD,   It is always a bummer to break a bone.  Hoping you heal quickly and have  very little pain.  Better days ahead!

pastorharry - Posted - 06/29/2016:  21:06:04

Heal up soon! Maybe more playin' time during recovery? God speed !

Paul Meredith - Posted - 06/30/2016:  19:46:09

R.D.  - Sorry to hear of your injury.  I wish you a full and speedy recovery!

Paul