Logan,
Wow! All the hard years of caving and he falls at home. It has been
said many times most accidents happen in the home. Where is the Round
Rock Hospital, address, and what is his room number.
Jim & Mimi Jasek
On Oct 5, 2012, at 9:21 AM, Logan McNatt wrote:
I'm posting this on behalf of Pete Strickland, for those of you who
have not heard the news. Most of you know Pete, and probably have
been in his famous hot tub at Texas caver events and NSS Conventions
over the last several decades.
Pete slipped on his wet bathroom floor last Monday night (Oct 1st),
took a hard fall, and fractured the head of his right femur. He is
in the Round Rock Hospital (just north of Austin) and is scheduled
for at least a week of "excruciating" (his words) physical therapy
before he can go home. His wife Jocie Hooper (a RN) and sons Colin
and Evan are taking turns to be with him. Just talked to Jocie who
said he won't be able to put any weight on the right leg for a
month. When Colin made the announcement on Wed at the UT Grotto
meeting, there was much concern about Pete, most of it regarding the
possibility that he would not be able to bring his hot tub to the
upcoming Texas Caver Reunion Oct 19-21. Although he probably will
not be there, his sons plan to bring the hot tub, and will
appreciate help in setting it up.
Logan
