I guess now is the time and place - I got shot the other night

[Taverner]

In the leg - and luckily its healing up nicely

I was so freaked out, never having been shot before.

Basically I was in Oakland after a flight. Being tired I ended up getting lost looking for the 580 entrance from the Airport. I pull over at a convenience store, and from no where I hear this "POP! POP!" and suddenly I feel this warm, slightly painful sensation in my thigh. I look down and there's this blood stain on my left leg, on the side. Luckily I could still walk to my car, grab a towel and drive home. Honestly, I don't think I was thinking right.

So I arrive home, and the wife proceeds to freak out. I haven't lost that much blood - but my jeans are soaked in it. The car is OK.

Anyway, long story short, flesh wounds aren't as fun as they are cracked up to be.

[XemaSab]

1. Oh shit!

:o

[Taverner]

3. Yeah, that's what I said later that night

I honestly think I wasn't the one being shot at, especially since the shot came from the side.

Also, it didn't go too deep. It was only a 22, and although IT FUCKING HURT, I could still walk and drive.

[JVS]

2. Did you get medical attention?

[Taverner]

5. Yes, and I'm glad for that

Otherwise the bullet would still be in me

But my first inclination was to just go home and fall asleep

Crazy that

[malta blue]

4. Really?

I'm glad you are okay, but :wow: that is scary :scared:

[Taverner]

6. It is, and I still don't think I have fully realized what happened

To me, its just a sore leg with a bandage on it. And an excuse to take Vicodin (YIPEEE!!!!)

[malta blue]

10. Yarch - I was hoping you were joking or something

:(

Did you see a Dr?

:hug:

[Taverner]

15. Yes, went to the ER after I got home

I have no idea what I was thinking - it was like "Oh, well this will heal"

:shrug:

[malta blue]

21. well I am so glad you are ok

:hug:

[Taverner]

26. So am I thanks!

It didn't go too far in

[Eurobabe]

68. That is fucking unreal

Hope you heal quickly.

[mnhtnbb]

80. Watch out for that

Vicodin. That stuff will really put you in la-la land.

[livetohike]

7. I was hoping this was going to be a joke

I hope you heal quickly. That's terrible....I hope the people who did this got caught.

[Taverner]

9. I am healing quickly - luckily it was only a 22 slug

and didn't penetrate very far

Honestly, I don't think the person who shot me intended to do so - granted I'm a bit more worried for whomever they were aiming for.

[redqueen]

8. Did you eventually report it to the police?

Was anyone else hurt?

:scared:

[Taverner]

12. The hospital did. I have no idea if anyone else was.

I hope not...

I had to talk to a cop, who was (1) flabbergasted that I drove home and THEN went to the doc and (2) in the end, happy I did, because chances are I might have bled to death at the convenience store in Oakland. Cops don't always respond as quickly out there.

[redqueen]

14. Yeah you must've been in shock...

driving home like that.

Still, farily hard core yeah? :7

[Taverner]

16. Fuck yeah

The funny thing is I distinctly remember rocking out to "reckoner" on the way home

[redqueen]

20. Nice one.

:thumbsup:

[CreekDog]

71. Near Hegenberger?

the area west of the Coliseum is the worst part of Oakland for shootings and murders. it sounds like you were right over there if you were looking for 580.

[LeftyMom]

11. That's Oakland for ya.

:shrug:

Glad you're doing okay.

[Taverner]

13. Ahhh not just Oakland

SOUTH Oakland, as in near the coliseum

North Oakland is fine


Thanks :hug:

Wifey just about shat a brick when she saw me

[LeftyMom]

18. You should probably get a GPS or something.

Getting lost in sketchy neighborhoods isn't a good habit to get into. :scared:

[Taverner]

23. Yes - and it seems I do this for a living

Yet - it is my home that I get shot

Should I be mad at this point?

The funny thing is that I'm not - probably because I have no idea who shot me, and didn't see their face

And, of course, because it did not hit bone, didn't damage the muscle much, just embedded itself with a burning sensation

That was just fucking WEIRD!

[madinmaryland]

17. Hi Plaxico!

Anyway, sorry to hear about your leg. Best wishes in your recovery.

[Shakespeare]

19. Damn, dude. That's hardcore.

Glad you're okay. What brew will you choose to celebrate your okay-ness? :hi: :7

[Taverner]

22. Oh I'm drinking it now

Samuel Adams Hallertau Imperial Pilsner

Save the Vicodin for some time I need it :)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

24. meh...a mere flesh wound. Pour beer on it...You'll live. --

~~healing vibes~~

[Taverner]

25. Yup!

:thumbsup:

I haven't seen it, but since its just a numb spot with soreness, I assume all is good

[Tuesday Afternoon]

27. :-) Feel better soon

:toast: :hug: :fistbump:

[grannylib]

28. Dear God...what a horrid thing! So glad you weren't seriously

hurt - I can imagine I would be freaking out too, just like your wife *lol*
Take care of yourself!! :hug:

[Xipe Totec]

29. Is light to moderate ground fire a common weather pattern in Oakland?

:scared:

[elleng]

63. Glad he didn't have to call

his 'Cousin Vinny!'

[Kali]

30. Did ya keep the bullet?

(yes I know, I'm sick, but I would have tried to make them give it to me - hell I probably would have tried to dig it out myself if it wasn't too deep)

Kali (who is impressed and secretly jealous of your badassness)

[Taverner]

32. Yes I did!

it was small

really small

I'm not sure how badass it was, since I've had glass cuts that were worse.

[Kali]

33. cool!

oh it is badass. The "cause" is what makes it so, not the size of the injury.

[Taverner]

47. At least I wasn't shot just to watch me die

:)

[Schema Thing]

62. Zoiksgad!

sorry this happened, but glad you're ok.

[Callalily]

31. How very scary. Yes, I too

think you were in shock, driving home and all. Glad to hear that you're on the mend.

[Deja Q]

34. Oh jeez.

:(

Did you go to the ER?

Either way, I hope you recover fast.

:hug:

[Taverner]

39. I did, but it really wasn't that deep

Just a flesh wound! I'll bite your kneecaps off!

[krispos42]

67. .22s are known for travelling up arteries and veins and lodging in vital organs

Like the heart, say.

:scared:


Glad you're okay. :hug:






I would guess the shooter was mabye 100-150 yards away and shot at somebody and missed. A .22 bullet fired level from chest height would drop a couple-three feet by the time it was a hundred or so yards out. Would also explain the last of penetration.


I know from personal experience that a .22 fired from a pistol will pentrate one side of a 55-gallon drum at point-blank range, so your shooter was not close.


Jeez.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

35. Holy.

Glad as hell you're still here with us is all Taverner.

Hope you heal up soon.

:hug: :pals:

[YankeyMCC]

36. Damn! So glad you're ok

you seem a lot calmer than I would be about that.

[Taverner]

45. I guess its because I wasn't hurt bad?

But like I told GOPisEvil, I'm trying not to entertain the "what if" scenarios.

[littlebit]

37. I shouldn't have read this post.

Damn man i'm glad you are ok. I have to go to Oakland tomorrow to pick up a load. Now I don't want to go.

[Taverner]

41. Stay away from the Colesium

Hang around Lake Shore Ave - its nice there

[CreekDog]

72. agreed on the Coliseum

but there have been shootings in the Lake Shore area and Lake Merritt area lately too. it sucks. about the only part of Oakland I feel safe in at night anymore are the hills and College Ave.

[CreekDog]

73. you never hear about truckers going to the port getting shot

even though West Oakland is pretty rough.

[JohnnyLib2]

38. Well, damnit.

I'm glad you are okay (basically), but...............jeez. Sorry.

[Taverner]

43. Yeah its kind of freaky, given the possibilities

[GOPisEvil]

40. Holy fucking shit!!

I'm glad you're ok, but holy fucking shit!!!!

[Taverner]

42. Yeah! Kinda what I'm thinking

I'm trying not to entertain the "what if the bullet was 2 feet closer to my heart" kind of shit

[Taverner]

48. Holy Shit - you just got me thinking

1 foot to the right diagonal, and my balls would have been shot off

:scared:

[Jackpine Radical]

44. Been 41 years since I was last shot.

That's when I decided to give up the habit. I decided it was more hassle that it was worth.

[Taverner]

46. Why does it burn so much?

Even after all has been extracted and everything?

I mean, I can't feel around the wound, but it still burns?!?!?!

[Jackpine Radical]

49. They were loading me on a helicopter with my head about the size of a basketball

from swelling & bandages, and my arm was in a sling because of an AK bullet embedded near my shoulder blade. One of the chopper crew says "What happened to you?" I said, "I was shot." He said, "I always wondered. What did it feel like?" I asked him if he had ever been stung by a hornet. He said "Yes." I said, "Well, it doesn't feel anything at all like that."

[Taverner]

51. Fuuuuuck you win badass award

Mine wasn't that painful, but it did take a chunk out of me.

I am guessing the sudden loss of nerves that once were there is what's causing the burning...

[elleng]

65. Its prolly the healing process

thats causing burning; nerves that aren't there DON'T FEEL!

Did they tell you to keep it clean, or see a Doc to do so?

[lightningandsnow]

50. Damn!

Glad you're okay. Hope the leg feels better soon. :hug:

[UTUSN]

52. Purple Heart!1 n/t

[MissMillie]

53. WTF????!!!!!!

holy moley!!!!!


I'm glad to hear you're ok, but




DAYUM!

[applegrove]

54. That's awful. Why didn't you go right to the hospital? You must have been in shock.

[Taverner]

55. I don't know why - at the time I thought I felt fine

Just a little blood...

Then when wifey saw me she freaked...

[applegrove]

58. No kidding. I would have freaked too.

[Connonym]

61. if you were in a movie

you'd have been able to get right up and run after the perp, get shot again and then finally take him down and then get kissed by the gorgeous woman you've been secretly longing for.

Seriously though, that's some freaky shit. I'm glad you're okay. I would have pissed myself.

[LeftyFingerPop]

56. I'm glad to hear you are ok! n/t

[pokerfan]

57. What the hell?

Uh, let the healing begin...

Good thing it didn't nick an artery.

[MilesColtrane]

59. You'll have to be popped eight more times to catch up with Fifty Cent.

I guess we'll have to call you 5.55 Cent now.

(Seriously, glad you're OK.)

[crim son]

60. Are you serious?

I mean, I've always heard that fleshwounds are a blast!

So sorry; that's a nightmare of mine. I hope you heal up quickly.

[ThomCat]

64. Damn! I'm glad you're healing and okay.

:hug:

That is an experience I hope you never, ever have again. :(

[amitten]

66. That is terrible and I'm so sorry but I'm glad you're okay!

:hug:

[Wetzelbill]

69. Glad to see you're ok

I have a brother who has been shot a few different times, more serious than what you had, but either way it has to suck. You're lucky though, shudder to think if it hit you in a more serious spot. At least you have a cool story to tell. :)

[CreekDog]

70. what exit were you at when you got shot?

I hate how Oakland is a death trap. I'm glad you are okay. I have friends all over Oakland and I worry about all of them. It used to be if you stayed away from East Oakland and the Coliseum area you were okay, but not any longer.

[Taverner]

82. This was the Coliseum area

Instead of getting on 880 on the way back from the airport, I tried to find 580 and got lost

[SarahB]

74. Holy shit, Mark!

You worried me enough to make me post on DU! Lots of healing vibes for you. Take it easy, ok. :hug:

[underpants]

75. Geez

sorry to hear that

You got SHOT??!?!? :wow:

[lost-in-nj]

76. wow

Glad your ok and that it was "just" a flesh wound.....


lost

[seemunkee]

77. Holy Crap, glad your OK

I'm reading a book right now on survival and how people often choose the wrong response to life threatening situations when they should know what they are doing is wrong. I would put yours right up there.
Enjoy your brews and watch mixing them with the Vicodin.

[1gobluedem]

78. Yikes!

Is random gunfire normal in that area? You sound so blase about it. But I'm so glad you're all right.

[mnhtnbb]

79. Geez, Taverner, you're lucky you didn't bleed out sitting in damn traffic!

OMG. Did you have a cell phone? Did you think to call 911 to come get you? Yikes!

Glad you are ok.

:hug:

[Taverner]

81. I probably should have, but I wasn't thinking

Still I wasn't bleeding that much...

[BarenakedLady]

83. Oh my!

I'm so glad you are ok. How scary!

:hug:

[HEyHEY]

84. I got shot once... doesn't hurt as much as you'd think... does it?

Did you call the cops? Were you targetted?

[skygazer]

85. Well, that has to win the crazy story award

Glad you're okay and now you have a terrific conversation starter. :wow: