Just FYI, there probably won't be any new Notch 6 podcasts for a few months. Apparently Derek had a domestic accident leading to fractures in his right leg and left arm and is largely immobile at present, although home from the hospital. Details on his Facebook page. I'm sure he'd appreciate some good wishes as he recuperates.
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Get well soon Derek.
Yes a good friend for several years, GET WELL SOON!
Wife found out about those undisclosed train purchases? Only kidding. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Landsteiner posted:Just FYI, there probably won't be any new Notch 6 podcasts for a few months. Apparently Derek had a domestic accident leading to fractures in his right leg and left arm and is largely immobile at present, although home from the hospital. Details on his Facebook page. I'm sure he'd appreciate some good wishes as he recuperates.
Recuperate quickly, Derek!
Thanks guys! Long story short tried to fly off a ladder in my new shop and took a 13 foot fall and landed on the concrete. Dislocated left shoulder, shattered left elbow, fractured right and left hip, and broken rib. I was VERY lucky. This could have been much worse. Earned myself some new titanium hardware in my elbow and hip.
Keeping this on a train related topic, Notch 6 will NOT miss any shows like I originally thought. We got out a super short Christmas show on Christmas Eve. They literally drug me upstairs to the studio. I talked to Ryan at Lionel today and we have a plan in place for 2019 V1 catalog show in January and as soon as I can do stairs on my own, we'll pick back up with Jack (Hotwater) as planned.
Thanks again for the warm wishes. It's been an interesting few weeks, but I'm on the mend.
Get better soon Derek.
Oh my, so sorry to hear this. Get well soon. I enjoy your work The interview with Jack was very interesting and enjoyable and I would be interested in hearing more in a follow up interview.
Sorry to hear. Always look forward to your podcasts! Hope you feel better soon.
Get well soon Derek. Take it easy.
Nick
Man oh man, that hurt just reading what happen to you. Get well soon.
Gravity sucks sometimes, hope you heal up 100%.
Ben
Wow, sorry to hear about the fall. As a fellow member of the "sure could have been worse" ladder club, I feel your pain. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
You were lucky,indeed, Derek. Despite all the serious trauma, you survived and could be put back together!
Best wishes for a quick and thorough recovery.
Notch 6 posted:Thanks guys! Long story short tried to fly off a ladder in my new shop and took a 13 foot fall and landed on the concrete. Dislocated left shoulder, shattered left elbow, fractured right and left hip, and broken rib. I was VERY lucky. This could have been much worse. Earned myself some new titanium hardware in my elbow and hip.
Keeping this on a train related topic, Notch 6 will NOT miss any shows like I originally thought. We got out a super short Christmas show on Christmas Eve. They literally drug me upstairs to the studio. I talked to Ryan at Lionel today and we have a plan in place for 2019 V1 catalog show in January and as soon as I can do stairs on my own, we'll pick back up with Jack (Hotwater) as planned.
Thanks again for the warm wishes. It's been an interesting few weeks, but I'm on the mend.
Derek,
Do get well, in addition to your new "titanium" parts, have your doctors install a "legacy chip." Just think, your body will be able to operate via the remote or even with the popular "Lionchief Bluetooth APP."
das boot posted:Derek,
Do get well, in addition to your new "titanium" parts, have your doctors install a "legacy chip." Just think, your body will be able to operate via the remote or even with the popular "Lionchief Bluetooth APP."
Only if Dave and Jon will program it with quillable yelling for use with my kids. 
Oh man, a 13 foot fall, that's a long way down! As bad as I'm sure it is, like you said, it could be a lot worse. Could have landed on your head. We are all rooting for a fast a good recovery for you.
Derek get well soon! Count your blessings, that is a very serious fall.
Glad to hear you'll recover fully. Best wishes for a quick recovery.
-Greg
Wow Derek. The pain must have been horrible and probably still is. Watch those pain pills don't hook ya. All the best and I hope you recover quickly without any life long issues.
"Dislocated left shoulder, shattered left elbow, fractured right and left hip, and broken rib..."
Holy shmoly, what's left?! Here's to a complete and fast recovery, friend!
Always enjoy your podcasts, hope you get better quick, but get some rest....the show can wait....glad your gonna be ok......Pat
Hey Derek you have done so much for the o-gauge hobby.....Take care of yourself and get better soon. You are in my prayers for a quick recovery. Hope to talk to you soon!
Hello Mr. Thomas: I follow your podcasts regularly and really enjoy them. Sorry to hear about your accident. Wishing you quick recovery.
Derek that was a nasty collection of injuries. Thank goodness for that concrete floor to break your fall! 
Glad you’re on the mend. Take it easy for awhile.
Here is to you getting better.We have all had bad things happen to us.Take it easy and let things heal up.Do not rush it just work on getting better.
Prayers going out for a rapid, complete, and lasting recovery.
In addition to your train videos, you will become able to make weather forecasts, probably more accurate ones than the Weather Channel!
Feel better, Derek!
Peter
Prayers for you and your care givers.
superwarp1 posted:Man oh man, that hurt just reading what happen to you. Get well soon.
Wow, ditto. Think I'll stay on the carpet with trains instead of tending to the "honey do" list. Best wishes for a fast and full recovery.
OUCH. Get well soon.
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