Withdrawal From The Ggc

[David Horne]

I’m sad to have to announce that I will not be coming to the GGC. A few have known that I have been fighting a finger injury that’s been there for about 3 weeks, but which has got a lot worse in the last week. The injury has meant that I cannot straighten my finger.

I have had my finger strapped all the time, and have been to the docs, and she said that I have sprained the finger, or maybe that the finger has a state of Trigger Finger, as it's not straightening and is locking up.

If the injury had have been on any other body part I would have competed, as I have in the past (sometimes with disastrous results). But this is my first finger injury prior to a comp and it just negates your hand strength massively. Believe me when your biggest pinch suddenly becomes 72.9k as it did today!!

I am on strong painkillers and anti-inflams. This is my year all over contest wise. I will just be the referee at my own bending event.

I took every competitor seriously for this event, and started training for this on 23rd April. The programme yielded great results (which don’t mean anything now), but this is what I thought was needed to beat the quality of the guys in this contest. I had never trained so hard for a comp ever. I am absolutely gutted, I have trained for 16 weeks for this, and my strength was the best ever. But such is life!

Unfortunately the flight has been booked ever since I got the kind sponsorship. The ticket is non transferable, so the money is lost. I feel terrible about this, and have had a word with Steve Gardener. I will contact all of you individually through a pm, but I want to give you the money back out of my own money. This will take a little time as I will have to get it together.

To my friends Jedd and Smitty, I’m so sorry this hasn’t worked out, and I tried my hardest today – it was disheartening and embarrassing! Thank you for your great kindness!

Sorry for the let down guys!

David

[pdfk20]

Sorry to hear about the injury David, but you're definately doing the right thing. Hope you recover well.

[mobsterone]

I spoke to David via MSN and on the phone in the last few days and his frustration is obvious and palpable - he is such a fierce competitor - so it is as he says more gutting that it might be for many. I've already told Dave that as far as I'm concerned the money is not an issue for me. He then kindly donated some towards my charity pulls on the 1st and 8th of September - much appreciated.

Time to rest and heal.

[GetAGrip87]

Sorry to hear that David.

Heal up fast.

[burkhardmacht]

David, that are some bad news indeed. I hope You recover quickly from Your injury to come back for the next GGC.

In the meantime perhaps Mob could compete in the GGC this year - so the ticket would not be wasted.

[David Horne]

I have sent everyone a pm except Andy C. I can't find his username. Please get in touch Andy.

Burkhard,

The ticket is non transferable.

David

[Jedd Johnson]

You've got my support, David. It sounds like a bad injury for sure.

I hope it heals quickly and perhaps you can come another day.

-Jedd-

[The Mac]

Live to fight another day and all that - hope you recover soon.

[mobsterone]

David, that are some bad news indeed. I hope You recover quickly from Your injury to come back for the next GGC.

In the meantime perhaps Mob could compete in the GGC this year - so the ticket would not be wasted.

A nice thought but even if I could I have two events and publicity for them lined up over the next three weeks and have not used a Rolling Thunder for months nor down any serious bending for longer - but cheers just the same.

[Autolupus]

Take care and heal up David.

[anson]

Terrible news David, take care of that finger.

[smitty]

I knew of the injury and was hoping it would get better, but you can't rush these things.

Very sorry I don't get a chance this year to meet you, but we will soon. Thanks for all of your efforts getting better and trying to still come - I know it has been hard.

Thanks again,

Smitty

[FrankyBoy]

Sad news indeed, David.

Knowing you in person I can imagine how disappointing that must be for you.

Now heal up quickly!

[FrankyBoy]

I have sent everyone a pm except Andy C. I can't find his username. Please get in touch Andy.

I think his username is just Andy:

http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?showuser=687

[climber511]

I am so sorry! I looked forward to meeting you and having the chance to compete against you but these things happen and competing injured is just asking to make it much worse. I know it would be hard to justify the expense but as you have the ticket - I'm sure we'd be honored to have you judge the contest - might as well have a short vacation to the states at least.

[egg_uk]

sorry to hear that, hope it heals up soon

[David Horne]

Guys,

Thanks for your kind pm's and posts.

I'm glad I got through today's try without it snapping. Although I now have even more pain in the finger and deep in the forearm. I've done the 'not listening to my body' before and on a couple of notable occasions it ended up with surgery. So maybe I've learned something, or lucky enough to have stopped now.

Chris,

Of course I wanted to meet all you guys, but I have to be arriving as a competitive athlete! It's just the way I am. I love competing, and put a 100% into it.

Anyway, I wish everyone all the best. Break records, lift well and be safe!

David

[egg_uk]

why dont you just go for the experience, and to meet everyone, you could record stuff and/or help as a judge. if its all paid for, why not, everyone likes a holiday.

[Wes]

Sorry to hear that David, I wish you luck with recovery

[pklidaras]

only met you briefly at the IG in May at the Whey, but it was pretty cool none the less....hope you get well soon, there are many more records in your future, i'm sure of that!

[wscorpion]

I'm very sorry to hear that David, I hope your finger / hand heals soon and without any permanent damage.

Take care,

- Mark

[CoC#3]

Sorry to hear this David. All the best, and i hope you recover soon.

[mobsterone]

why dont you just go for the experience, and to meet everyone, you could record stuff and/or help as a judge. if its all paid for, why not, everyone likes a holiday.

I said the same but David's reply, as it is here, was one of 'I'd need to have a go and I'd only injure myself more'.

[madss]

sorry to hear Dave, I was looking forward to competing against you. Maybe someday! heal up my friend.

[boland magyar]

sorry to hear this david......but i hope you come back stronger when you heal

boland