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October 05, 2023, 12:36 PM

Loswsmith

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As others have said, Thank God, best wishes and prayers!

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October 05, 2023, 12:38 PM

Pipe Smoker

I may be wrong, but I believe that iPhone 12 Pro and newer detects falls and reports them to emergency services. Using satellite communications if no cellular signal is available. A benefit for senior citizens.

Repeat: I may be wrong.

October 05, 2023, 12:45 PM

armored

Best to you.

October 05, 2023, 12:49 PM

HRK

If you setup the apple health app and you are over 55 it automatically turns on fall detection, the Apple Watch and Phone do this.

Bought my 85 year old dad an Apple Watch for that purpose he's had a couple of tumbles in house in the past. Of course he has to wear it and he's been doing that.

If you are over 65, live alone, subject to being incapable of reaching help, the apple watch is a good thing, and you should get the cell model, for $10 a month on your plan, if you fall away from the phone you have the ability to call 911 or, it can use fall detection to do it..

Flashguys situation is a reminder to all in that group or have parents in the group...

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October 05, 2023, 12:50 PM

arfmel

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

I’ve been making a point of keeping my cell phone on me when I’m not using it, because of the possibility of something like that happening to me.

October 05, 2023, 01:17 PM

Rey HRH

so sorry to hear.

I don't know the right word for it but 3 days hurt just out in your backyard. I guess you don't even have to go far out in the wilderness. I hope for a speedy recovery.

"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.

October 05, 2023, 01:25 PM

rainman64

Thank you USAF buddy for letting us know.

And Flashguy, you are one tough sunofagun.

Speedy recovery my friend.

October 05, 2023, 02:01 PM

JohnCourage

Thats a hell of an ordeal, get well soon.

October 05, 2023, 02:07 PM

BB61

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Thanks for posting and letting us know how he is doing.

October 05, 2023, 03:13 PM

mcrimm

I have taken a few tumbles lately. While I was uninjured, my Apple Watch noticed the event and asked if I was ok. Get one.

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October 05, 2023, 03:28 PM

Snake207

Wow!
Way to hang tough, flashguy!

Glad you're on the mend and hope you are feeling better!

October 05, 2023, 03:42 PM

American Pit Bull

Get well soon!!!

October 05, 2023, 03:50 PM

P-220

Hoping for a speedy and full recovery.

October 05, 2023, 04:08 PM

joel9507

Hang in there - hope you're mended and back with us soon!

October 05, 2023, 04:15 PM

oddball

quote:
Originally posted by JohnCourage:
Thats a hell of an ordeal, get well soon.

It was triple digit heat during that time in Dallas. I'm glad Flashguy made it out alive.

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October 05, 2023, 04:19 PM

V-Tail

I was just thinking about Flashguy this morning, realizing that he hadn't posted for more than a month, and hoping that he was OK.

Best wishes to you, David, for a full and speedy recovery!

We Old Guys really need to be careful about falling.

October 05, 2023, 04:36 PM

12131

And on the third day, God sent his angel to find flashguy. You'll be back on the saddle, soon, my friend.

October 05, 2023, 05:13 PM

MrToad

Oh my! I wish him a quick recovery!

October 05, 2023, 05:15 PM

10X-Shooter

Keep flashing Flashguy!

October 05, 2023, 05:29 PM

irreverent

Jeez. That is fortunate. Happy you are on the road to recovery!

Holy crap. In Dallas, Texas? It’s miserable hot there. Talk about tough as nails.