This past Monday Gary Ellis had a nasty spill while at a Hare Scramble at Casey, IL. The result was a dislocated knee and a night in the hospital. He's home now but may need further work on his MCL. Please join me in praying for a speedy recovery. Thanks.
Dave Withrow
Thank You Dave for letting us know! Gary is a fine man and I will have him in my prayers. Please keep us up to date on his progress.
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
Thanks Dave.
Lew Mayer
Dang! Gary, praying for a speedy and full recovery. Get well! -EP
Ernie P.
Chattanooga, TN
Thanks for the update and as fast as Gary rides it probably was a nasty spill. He will be in my Prayers. Please keep us updated.
Ron Carbaugh
Gary is one of the nicest and knowledgeable Penton/KTM enthusiasts that I know, and will be in my prayers for a speedy recovery. I know that he pops in on the message board frequently and I am sure that he appreciates everyones support and prayers. Mike
Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1980 KTM 175-400'S
Get well soon Gary. You'll be in our prayers.
Dale
Thanks for the message, Dave, and Gary, now maybe I can beat you ;) Get well with a speedy recovery, and see you soon!
Mick
Get well soon my friend.
Since Big Dave lives closest to you I nominate him to cut your grass on my behalf.
Dennis Jones
hey gary get well soon one of the very best got my 175 from him not long ago if you need anything holler dave when in doubt gas it
Haven't met, but you've always been helpful and a major asset to the Penton cause. Get well soon Gary!
Jon McLean
Lake Grove, OR
If Gary heals like he rides, it'lL be FAST![8D]
Lew Mayer
First of all thanks to Big DAVE, what a friend!!! Thanks for all of the prayers, I will need alot of them. Here is the out look, dislocated my right knee. It is back in place thats good, Torn ACL,PCL,torn trough the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. In short its is not good,will get diagnostic report in 2 weeks from the doctor. Thanks again Gary
Gary, I just happened onto the message board late this evening before calling it a night and find out you are out there bugering yourself up over the weekend! No fun to be had going that direction. Please take care of yourself and get better soon! Your friend, Bob
Gary,
Darn the bad luck. So sorry to hear about your predicament Gary. I haven't had time to box my engine up and get it out to you yet but still planning on doing so. Get well first though; that's what's important!
Phast Phil
Gary,
We are going to the Race this weekend Ho noring Dane. We will keep you in our Prayers and you keep the reports coming.
Ron Carbaugh
Gary,
Sorry to hear about your mishap. Enjoyed catching up with you at Marion. I guess this means you won't be at the Casey CC on your new KTM 125 in a few weeks? Anyways, heal up fast and I'll see you on the trail.
Joe Cartwright
"Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Joe thanks, no I don't think I will make Casey. If you want I have the KTM 125 ready to ride if you would like to ride it. It runs great I know you would make it fly. Later Gary
Any update on the damage, Gary?
Lew Mayer
Speedy recovery, Gary!!!!
Larry Seale
I choose to ride...slower and slower all the time
I went to see the Doctor today. I am having MCL surgery on Wednesday of next week. Not going to do anything on my ACL or PCL for now. The Doc told me, it is going to be a hard and long recovery. Might be able to go to MId-Ohio but will need a golf cart. Thanks Gary
Oh NO! You and Carbaugh hoppin' up golf carts. I can just see it coming.[:0]
Keep us posted on your progress.
Lew Mayer
Thanks for all the prayers, back at home after surgery MCL is fixed. Monday I am going PT, the knee is doing 100% better. Thanks to all Later Gary
Great to hear. Keep us posted Gary.
Lew Mayer
Gary,
I think we need to just build one Cart....you drive and I will hold on. Glad to hear you are doing better. Call me if you get bored and as always our Prayers are with you.
Ron Carbaugh
Gary, glad to hear all is going well, hope to see you in ohio. Glenn
Glenn Berry
Gary, It is good to hear you are getting better!
Ron, You will need to paint the golf cart orange like his 200!![:p]
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
Thomas,
Good idea on the Orange.....that was our boat racing colors.
Ron Carbaugh
Ron, It would look cool with your # on it and all of the lettering and you could get one of those trailer hitches that has a boat prop on it.[:p]
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
I don't know about being a "monkey" on a golf cart with Gary driving.
You BETTER hold on.:D
Lew Mayer
Lew,I can see Ron now with his straw hat and shades on hanging it out!! You know he would be styling!! You know this could be a new type of racing! Put one of Ron's go cart racing motors in and who knows....With all of the people brother Ron knows maybe he and Gary could run a few hot laps around the Mid-Ohio course.:D
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
Gary now wants triple engines......will this ever end.
Ron Carbaugh
SWEET:D
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler
Well I am doing better each day. Will go to see the PT on Monday. I think I will be able to go to Mid-Ohio if Big Dave will let me ride along. CAN'T WAIT TO DRIVE THE NEW GOLF CART. Thanks Gary Ellis
Godspeed on your recovery Gary. Stay strong and stay the coarse! Get it behind you and move on! There is a brighter day awaiting you.
Bob
Thanks for everybodys prayers, I had my staples removed on Wed, Back to work on July the 7. Worked out on a bike on Thursday at the PT. Should be back in good shape in 2 or 3 months. Will be at Mid-Ohio watching this year. Later and thanks Gary
Gary,
Glad to hear you are doing better and soon will be riding again.
Thomas Carmichael
1970 125 Six Day
1976 250 Hare Scrambler