Sam Scardino, put a prayer in with the big guy.

[DarrenX33]

Just wanted to give you guys a heads up. Sammy slipped on some black ice last night and tore up his knee pretty good. He's heading into surgery this morning.

[Xplantdad]

Thanks D....we'll say some prayers for Sammy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

[68l30]

This winter sucks....get well.Springs right around the corner.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif

BIG

[mockingbird812]

<span style="font-size: 20pt">We are <span style="text-decoration: underline">ALL</span> pulling for you Sammy! Now get better!!!!!!</span>

[69VN]

Sorry to hear the news. Hope he gets better real soon! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif

SAL

[Born30YrsLate]

I hope it's not the clutch knee!...although pushing in a clutch would probably be good therapy, physical and mental! Sammy get well before driving season gets here.

[COPO CARTEL]

Sammy ...is this what you are doing to get attention these days.....well ....it worked !! All joking aside ....Ohio sends their best wishes . You now have plenty of time to get caught up on your passion ... Drag racing ....your Rehab can be to open up a Racing Tech Line. I hope you are upright soon....and you cannot race the wheel chairs. Take care buddy !! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[TDW]

Oh man Sammy, I hope you make out OK. I know how you feel, really. I did the same thing a little over a month ago. Been to the Chiropractor 6 times, still have a bad pelvic joint and smashed right knee.

[bergy]

Come on Sammy! You have to get healed up to be in Benny's pit crew this Summer!

[MosportGreen66]

Best of luck Sam... Hope everything turns out ok!

Dan

[SuperNovaSS]

Hang in there Sam. You will be power shifting again in no time!

Jason

[PxTx]

Sam, you're in our prayers! Probably the last thing I expected to see posted. I'm also gonna put in a request to the big guy for some better weather you'll approve of.

[Plowman]

Sam get well soon,like he said you will be driving the truck in no time and power shifting your cars. He is in our prayers.

[MrsBillyBobcat]

So sorry to hear this Sam! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif Sending thoughts and prayers!

[m22mike]

Take care Buddy.

Mike

[L72COPO]

Good Luck Sammy!!!!!

[Dave Rifkin]

I hope your surgery goes well and the recovery time is short; good luck.

[kwhizz]

Thank God for Obamacare!!!

[Mr70]

Judges gave Sam a 6.7.....Feel better Sam. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_13_9.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

Just talked to Sam and Vera...he is out of Surgery and all went well! Yes!

He will be in a brace for a month and lots of rehab as well. His &quot;Clutch&quot; foot

was the one that he hurt so the Nova and the Z will need to be exercised

weekly...Any takers to help Sam out? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

Take your time healing Sam and get back with us soon!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[COPO_Anders]

Get better fast Sammy, we need you here !

[Dicky]

Sam. good luck with your healing process.

Mental motivation would be thinking of having to
drive a SLUSH BOX. Or something like this.


Dicky <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[SS427]

Sorry to hear Sammy. Get better my friend. You were sick of winter even before this. Wonder how your attitude is now.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif

[Dave Rifkin]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dicky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sam. good luck with your healing process.

Mental motivation would be thinking of having to
drive a SLUSH BOX. Or something like this.


Dicky <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif </div></div>

Now that's funny

[Tracker1]

Feel better Sammy!!!

[WILMASBOYL78]

Just got home and saw this thread...please get better soon Sammy. I am sending a couple of visiting nurses to help as needed <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9868-nnurse.jpg

[x77-69z28]

Sorry to hear this! Sam get well soon. We are all pulling for you!

[Schonyenko2]

Geez, that just sucks. Been a lot of falls around here too. EMS has been busy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

And hugs from the 1st lady.

[KENNY PASCOE]

get better so i can still see you hobbling around in atlantic city next weekend ... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif KP

[scuncio]

Bummer! Get well soon.

[CC Rider]

Get well soon Sam! Winter sucks (in some areas). <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif

[69 Post Sedan]

This is crappy news. Glad that the surgery went well.....now get better soon as the cars will need to get out and have their legs stretched.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[L78 Fred]

I'm sure Sammy will be very moved by all the well wishes for his speedy recovery!

I will be out to see him in the hospital as well as Nova Boy I'm sure.

Once he gets home he will never be off this site!

Get better soon old buddy!

Fred

[Postsedan]

Knowing that Sammy may miss some seat time......this will surely inspire a quick ET recovery.

I have my money on the left lane, Sam's Lane <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif

Thinking of you Sam.

Dan

[wheelhop]

Sam,
get well soon. Hope you didn't let them put any of that Chinese Hardware in your knee!

[bbbenny]

I talked with sam last night. He might come home, either today or tomorrow. Then the site will pay! The Dutchman <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif

[COPO CARTEL]

Maybe the hardware in his knee will match the same titanium plate in his brain. Lol.

[PeteLeathersac]

Sorry to hear the news Sam and hope you're on the mend!
<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif
~ Pete

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Another casualty of this bitch of a winter.....wishing you a speedy recovery Sammy!

[Kim_Howie]

Kinda hard on a old guy huh. Hope you mend fast. Kim

[John]

....Boy are we in for it now....

..... Sam will have nothing else to do but let us all know now really how he feels... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

.... Have a speedy recovery Sam <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[m22mike]

Gheez, I never gave that athought. A boared Pizan with a key board...we'll see... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

Come on Sammy when you gonna check in here <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif we miss you...a little... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif

Mike

[brent396]

Hurry up Sammy get better <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

I contacted the hospital and asked one of the nurses to get me a photo of Sam so we could see how he is doing...seems there was a little more involved than just the knee. I'm sure he'll be out of there in no time... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

I think the flowers were from Howie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9891-th5cjudnyx.jpg

[COPO CARTEL]

Lmao ...Howie ..&quot;THE REBEL&quot; send flowers or did he take them off someone's porch. Sammy has become a STAR ....might we say &quot;A Living Legend&quot; amongst us. Give us a sign Sammy !!

[67 Nova Boy]

Just talked to Sam and he is in pain right now but doing good. Sending him home tomorrow afternoon...the site will be flooded tomorrow afternoon so watch out!

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[WILMASBOYL78]

It will probably be like that scene from the Godfather when they bring the old man home from the hospital...molto bene

[bashton]

So sorry to hear this, Sammy!

On a somewhat related note, my son Ian tore up his ACL, PCL and some other CL's waterskiing and they told him it would be at least a year before he would be up and running, let alone back on the water. He said &quot;screw that&quot; and was back on the water in 8 months and has been doing great ever since.

We expect the same results from you regardless of how old you may be, especially since MCACN Judging season starts in 8 months...

In fact, as I recall, he suffered his injury in mid July of 2012, and was wobbling around at MCACN 2012 in November!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[enio45]

Sammy - sorry to hear this - hope the operation goes well and you are back on your feet soon......

[67 Nova Boy]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It will probably be like that scene from the Godfather when they bring the old man home from the hospital...molto bene

</div></div>

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

Dave
67 Nova Boy

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sammy is my friend...make sure you treat him with respect <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9898-vito_corleone_115201.jpg

[budnate]

Classic....lmao...I was thinking the Nurses would have thrown him out by now.


<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Sammy is my friend...make sure you treat him with respect <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9898-vito_corleone_115201.jpg
</div></div>

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Sammy is my friend...make sure you treat him with respect <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9898-vito_corleone_115201.jpg



</div></div>


x 1000000

[GTO_DON]

Talked to Vera tonight and its more serious than you think. He can't even walk on that one foot for over a month. She said he will be down for at least 4 months. Going to see him on Monday.

[ss427copo]

Ahhhh managida a Mia! (With my Calabrese draw). Get better, ga-gootz.
Jeff

[John]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just talked to Sam and he is in pain right now but doing good. Sending him home tomorrow afternoon...the site will be flooded tomorrow afternoon so watch out! </div></div>


..... Just Great...... Now he will also be taking PAIN PILLS <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/crazy.gif

..... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Very sorry to hear the news Sammy. Think of the clutch pedal as your therapy.

Verne <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ahhhh managida a Mia! (With my Calabrese draw). Get better, ga-gootz.
Jeff </div></div>


LOL.......Ga-gootz!!!!..........Sammy is now Ga-Gootz Boy.........

[Kim_Howie]

Hey, tuff guy! youll be aright. ya here

[Xplantdad]

Get better there Sammy! You know, you can come out to AZ to recuperate if you want to... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 67 Nova Boy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just talked to Sam and he is in pain right now but doing good. Sending him home tomorrow afternoon...the site will be flooded tomorrow afternoon so watch out!

Dave
67 Nova Boy </div></div>

So....is he out of the hospital yet??...probably be on the 6 o'clock news <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif

[67 Nova Boy]

Sam is home now and resting...he tore the quad muscle off the knee cap and had surgery to repair the damaged knee. He has a brace on the leg to prevent ANY movement of the knee. He will have this on for a minimal of 4 weeks and then lots of rehab to walk again.

I will stop up to see Sam tomorrow and take a few snap shots if I can get past all the goons that are surrounding the compound as I don't want to end up like this guy.

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-8651-9906-images.jpg

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-8651-9907-imagesk2w12mxh.jpg

So I'll have to pay my respects to the big dog...
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-8651-9908-8006478.jpg
...and the one at the door.
http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-8651-9909-039.jpg

[mockingbird812]

Go Sammy Go! Put a computer in front of him and remind him about his buds at sYc. We want to hear from Sammy!!!!! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/laugh.gif

[69VN]

Luca Brasi rules! Poor Paulie...

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-13015-9910-paulie.png

These Godfather scenes are very contagious! Glad your home Sam! Get well soon!

SAL

[WILMASBOYL78]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/02/full-1121-9911-godfather.jpg

[300deluxeL79]

speedy recovery sam!

[Schonyenko2]

Maybe we should start takin up a collection for a 302 powered hoverround in &quot;day 2&quot; trim. Since he can't push the clutch, maybe a pro glide with a trans brake. No chips for the MSD past 3k for the 1st month.

[Nova Jed]

I hope you have a speedy recovery Sam. I will be down to take you for a ride in my Nova this Spring. If it ever stops snowing?

[Salvatore]

Hi guys! Thanks for all the thoughts,prayers and comments. Had trauma in my life before but nothing this bad. Complete quadracept tear and kneecap trauma. Black ice on my driveway that was absolutely dry all day Saturday. My wife has to do everything and I have to try to work along with her. Not really easy for her at all. Pain is in the 4-5 range with meds but I guess I can get thru that. NovaBoy Dave is getting the stuff I sold sent out which is a real big help. Will miss Atlantic City this year which I hate to do. Thanks for all the support and emails. Makes one feel good.

[69 Post Sedan]

Glad to hear from you Sam.

Take it easy and you'll be through this in no time....especially with the help from your wife and friends.

Kurt <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Plowman]

Good to here from you Sam. &quot;Take it easy&quot; and we will keep you in our prayers. Paul

[Mr70]

Feel better Sam.
Just included Tastykake in my stock portfolio.
Looks to be a banner year. http://lovepotion.invisionzone.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smiley-eatdrink020.gif

[kwhizz]

Have Vera make you some Chicken Noodle soup.......That fixes everything..........and ....If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll send you some Portillo's so she can make some Beef Sangwhiches........Good well soon ya big Ga-Gootz

[WILMASBOYL78]

Sammy...with all this free time you should consider writing a book...I have some ideas for a title but, I'd like to hear what others have too. Might as well put your recovery period to good use <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

wilma

[Salvatore]

Not sure I have as much time on my hands as you think but there is alot less time now that I am immobile and can't really even walk around the house. Thankful that 67Nova Boy makes house calls and conducts my business for me. Will have to be more gentle and mellow for awhile till I get back to fighting strength. My 2 cars are driveable and do not see sleeping bags so I guess Jed-I or whoever can come over, can atleast use first and reverse till I can push my clutch in for all 4. Thanks for your comments and concerns guys. Makes me feel better everytime I read them.

[67 Nova Boy]

Ok guys...have the exclusive pictures from the Scardino compound.

First is where Sam slipped...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/009_zps88169e13.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/009_zps88169e13.jpg.html)

Here is where Sam sleeps as steps are out of the question.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/006_zps2ad500c9.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/006_zps2ad500c9.jpg.html)

Sams aide...

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/005_zps06524113.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/005_zps06524113.jpg.html)

The result of the trama...leg brace for 4 weeks

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/004_zpsf6a99c86.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/004_zpsf6a99c86.jpg.html)

Sam checking his post from the site and ALL the well wishers...like them Yellow booties Sam! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/002_zpsbc5f8678.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/002_zpsbc5f8678.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/003_zps9df97504.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/003_zps9df97504.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w7/busbymoran/007_zps86f104bd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/busbymoran/media/007_zps86f104bd.jpg.html)

[WILMASBOYL78]

The support hose looks sexy <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

This has the makings of a new reality TV show....Life with Sam...we get to share in all the little day to day things...very exciting <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/rolleyes.gif

Please leave out the part where Vera gives him a sponge bath <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/shocked.gif

[1969l78]

Get better Sammy!

[Zedder]

Hey Sam...just read this and want to wish you speedy recovery!!! You musta had one helluva fall my friend!

[Salvatore]

worst fall in my life Mark. Worked construction for over 30 years and did not have such tramua. Want to thank Dave for all his work and friendship. I appreciate all you guys!

[PxTx]

Sam, this is a crazy! We'll try to keep you entertained but really the key is having a healthy perspective on life and all the good things you got going for you. That Dave guy truely is a great friend. You keep hanging with him and by the time you are walking there will be 66/67 Nova in you stable. Just ask Andy S.

[Salvatore]

YOU are right about that Paulie. He is a good man and also a couple others are always there for me from the Site but all the support I got and will get is great! Most painful thing that ever happened to me. 6 months they are saying before any clutch cars but maybe I can move that up. I work hard and am very determined. Keep intouch. 6-12 coming.........again!!!

[Schonyenko2]

Maybe Benny will let you drive the East Penn Nova. Gotta T400 in that one.

Go slow, and give it time. I know that's hard, but better to take the time, then have to start over by pushing to hard, to soon.

[Xplantdad]

Sam...you'll be better in no time! Back...and stronger than ever!!

[Stefano]

Just saw this too. Not fun. Wish you a speedy recovery.

[Mr. Chevy]

Sam, get well soon... Sorry to hear about this accident...

Rich

[Salvatore]

thanks for all the support guys. Couldn't do this one without my wife and always great to talk to or read some posts from friends. Don't ever do a complete tare of your quadricep muscle. Darn nova! Should have an electric garage door opener on that garage.

[COPO CARTEL]

Sammy. We are all happy that you are back with us. We need someone to keep the Flying Dutchman in line and you are the man for the job.

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ss427copo</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ahhhh managida a Mia! (With my Calabrese draw). Get better, ga-gootz.
Jeff </div></div>


Sammy..........Being a Midwest guy..........I don't know what Ga Gootz means..........Please explain.......LOL

[69VN]

<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif Being Italian I can tell you right now that ga-gootz is not a word in the Italian language. I think what he might be trying to say is cucuzza. This is a type of zucchini (squash). I hope this helps! And that concludes todays Italian lesson on the cucuzza!

SAL <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 69VN</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif Being Italian I can tell you right now that ga-gootz is not a word in the Italian language. I think what he might be trying to say is cucuzza. This is a type of zucchini (squash). I hope this helps! And that concludes todays Italian lesson on the cucuzza!

SAL <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif </div></div>


So.......If I understand correctly...........Sammy is a Veg-Ah-Tah-Bull..........So.....I guess a Zucchini is better than Arrugala......(My Blue Heaven......Steve Martin)

[Steve Shauger]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">thanks for all the support guys. Couldn't do this one without my wife and always great to talk to or read some posts from friends. Don't ever do a complete tare of your quadricep muscle. Darn nova! Should have an electric garage door opener on that garage. </div></div>

Save yourself pain and sell me that darn survivor Nova. BTW Sammy, glad you are home and being take care of by your wonderful wife. You'll be back on your feet in no time..

[m22mike]

Try this

gagoots

Italian slang word for the vegetable zucchini. Also used to describe a person who is a little &quot;crazy in the head&quot;

I don't know about our Sammy being &quot;Crazy in the head&quot;.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

I thought Gagoots was Italian for&quot;Tasty Cakes&quot; <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif

[WILMASBOYL78]

Just spoke with Sammy...here is his new racing logo for the 2014 season.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/03/full-1121-9976-thgwc3d5y7.jpg

[kwhizz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: WILMASBOYL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just spoke with Sammy...here is his new racing logo for the 2014 season.... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/3gears.gif


http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics/usergals/2014/03/full-1121-9976-thgwc3d5y7.jpg
</div></div>


LOL.........Get Well soon ya big Ga Gootz!!!!!

[Salvatore]

I am trying!

[Charley Lillard]

Can I have that dog ?

[Mr70]

Someone local should Ding Dong Ditch the ga gootz to insure he's getting out of that chair.

[Salvatore]

I have been Rick. Can't sit still. Been walking around the house and doing my exercises faithfully. Hobbled out into the garage yesterday just for some fresh air. 2 more weeks with the full leg cast and then we will see from there. Staples came out Friday. Thanks to all you Members for your prayers and thoughts.

[GaryC]

How are you doing Sam? Sorry to here about your fall. Had Right ACL repaired from some idiot running me off the road on my Lowrider in 1990. Takes time to heal. The exercise/electric therapy was the hard part to deal with but it was worth it. Get well man. Oh yeah, staples suck, but not as bad as it was when the doc pulled the drainage tubes out of my knee.

[1969l78]

How you doing Sammy?