Sorry to report that Gail, aka "shotgun" fell today on the rail trail in Dexter. Pat just called to say she has a fractured hip and will be operated on tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with them both so that she has a speedy and complete recovery.

Sorry to report that Gail, aka "shotgun" fell today on the rail trail in Dexter. Pat just called to say she has a fractured hip and will be operated on tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with them both so that she has a speedy and complete recovery.

Oh my, I am so sorry to hear this news! Where is she, what hospital? Horrid news and this coming from the crashing queen. Certainly prayers and if there is anything we can do - either contact some of us - or post here! God Speed Gail - prayers are with you both!

Sorry to report that Gail, aka "shotgun" fell today on the rail trail in Dexter. Pat just called to say she has a fractured hip and will be operated on tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with them both so that she has a speedy and complete recovery.

Wow! That is bad news. If good wishes help in any way then she is on her way to a speedy and complete recovery.

Not sure if Pat and Gail need or will appreciate all the attention, but Gail is scheduled for a half hip replacement tomorrow afternoon. Pat seems good and Gail is comfortable in room 373 at Maine General in Augusta. I guess she just stepped on a small rock the wrong way, usually the type we say "ouch" and move along, but she lost her balance and landed right on her hip socket. Amazing, because last weekend we did the Rally in the rain and every wet root had the potential for a serious fall and none of us, including Gail had any issues.

No need to overdo the attention at this point. Gail is a quiet lady, but tough as nails. Pat will keep her laughing for sure! I'll post updates tomorrow.

pat,gail our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery are with you.

pat i will call you soon to see if there is anything i can do to help out.

Get well soon!

Dan, thanks for the news and the resulting update. Of course, Gail is in my thoughts as well as Pat. She will need him as she recovers. The last thing on Pat's mind is this forum.....please send along all of our comments.



Sorry to report that Gail, aka "shotgun" fell today on the rail trail in Dexter. Pat just called to say she has a fractured hip and will be operated on tomorrow morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with them both so that she has a speedy and complete recovery.

Pat and Gail, I am so sorry that this has happened on your geocaching trip, and hope your pain Gail is under control and send our best wishes as you undergo your surgery . Please keep us updated Pat on how things are going when you can.

Warm thoughts your way. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Hope all goes well and you're back up quickly!

That's terrible. Guess they're going to have to move geocaching up on the most dangerous sports lists, right next to cheerleading! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Sheesh! I read the thread title and thought that Mapachi had been shot.

Here's wishing you the best. You two have had a bit of bad luck lately.

Wishing you and Gail the best and a speedy recovery.With Pat at home a little more he will have time to create more caches!

Gail and Pat will be in my thought today as well.

The surgery is this afternoon, hip replacement on one side. Di and I will visit later this afternoon if she's up to it. We'll keep you all posted. Just bad luck because we cache with them both a lot and neither are clumsy by any stretch, just bad luck that I guess could happen to any of us. Pat was able to drive his toyota down the rail trail to her after the incident.

Sending healing energy your way......

Sorry to hear the bad news. I hope all goes well today and wish for a good recovery.

Get well soon Gail.

Although we've never met it seems I know both of you through these forums. Praying for a speedy recovery.

Pat just called to say that the surgery went well and most importantly her doctor says she will need to get walking on rail trails as soon as she's able. To me that means "Go caching, doctor's orders!" She's a focused lady, has to be having lived with Pat all those years, so I'm betting on her to have a complete recovery. I"m sure Pat will chime in in a few days after Gail comes home.

Glad to hear that all went well with surgery. Now on to recovery...

Thanks for the updates We're thinking of her.

Thanks, Dan.

Great news - now on to the recovery mode.

Thanks for the update, I'm glad the surgery went well! Hopefully the recovery period will go as smoothly.