Paralyzed Off Road Recovery!
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- Опубліковано 23 бер 2024
- Thank you all for for watching. This has been something in the back of my mind for many years and the timing felt right. It may be a bit long and I could have cut out a ton of stuff but wanted to take you through the whole process. Hope you enjoy watching me struggle! You guys are sick.
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I’m gonna buy you a sled and a grappling hook
Without video proof of the personal delivery it did never happen! 🫣
You 2 are not allowed to play in the snow together, between his legs and your poop bag something bad is bound to happen
"I HATE CASSIE LaDELLE" LOL
Actually Casey, a plastic sled is really a good idea.for him to keep in the jeep just in case....
So... Casey. When are you going to try this challenge.
Get him some recovery boards while you're at it. He can use them to 'recover' himself back into the jeep. Tie a line to the boards and pull them in.
I had a massive stroke when i was only 36 years old and i thought my life was over. It left me without the use of my right arm and minimal use of my right leg. After 5 years of rehabilitation i went out and bought a jeep and i put a 2.5” lift kit on it one armed and change my brakes, my oil, my transmission fluid, etc….but Bruce you just gave me so much inspiration watching you winch yourself out of that snow all by yourself. I get down every so often but i wont get down anymore. Thanks!!!
Wow, scary stuff! Just proves you really never know when something can happen - regardless of age. Love to hear you’re carrying on and getting out there 🤘🏼🤘🏼
I know what you're going thru, my mom had a massive stroke aswell and is exactly the same as you, reduced use of her right leg and almost no movement on her right arm. Shits tuff but hang on there man, keep going youre still here for a reason. My best wishes for you.
@@Toxic2T im watching ai sponge what are these comments about
@@AARONLT25 strokes lol
Bruce! You inspire all of us in more ways than you can imagine 😎
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So is that a yes on the Bluetooth soft shackle?
@@pumpthebrakess100% 😎
@@BruceCookfmx You are an amazing person.. KUDOS TO YOU!!
What about putting a small ATV winch on a swing out on the roof, to pull you up, into the jeep easier?
He’s definitely an inspiration even to those who know him well. Never a dull moment with Bruce
"Step one. No pun intended." absolutely love your attitude!
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That's the sense of humor you get in a chair. He eats crippled critters for breakfast. OK, maybe he is to young for that one. Told to me by a guy in a chair.
I have full mobility if all my limbs and watching you roll around in the snow made me wanna go do it with you. I live on a sailboat so I’m quite aware of how screwed I’d be if I lost mobility for whatever reason. But seeing you tough through it by choice made me feel inspired. Kudos man
Your level of sarcasm with these comments is just 🤌👌 chefs kiss
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And today's adjective, boys and girls, is "stupid". Stupid rope, stupid drone, stupid tree, and so on and so forth. lol
One of the sketchiest, most entertaining videos I've ever seen on UA-cam! Well done.
The taking things for granted hit me pretty hard. Definitely taking note of that lesson.
It’s an easy thing to forget! 👍🏻🍻
I keep a sled in my vehicle for hooking up for recovery… works in mud, snow, and even pokey fields. A cheap, plastic sled or a roll up SKED (emergency stretcher) is always a useful item. I also keep a yoga mat for laying on when under a vehicle. Either of those things could help you out with dragging yourself across the ground. As for your idea of snow shoes on your hands, awesome call.
I was thinking the same thing about the plastic sled and maybe some custom made trekking poles for the deep and soft snow.
I was thinking he needed one of those giant hamster balls but your idea is much, much better.
A cheap plastic sled with some ski touring skins and you could surf paddle pretty effectively through the snow even uphill
Thanks Bruce. Blue tooth soft shackles are a fun idea, but in the mean time look into snap shackles that are used on sailboats. With a light string attached you can use it as a remote release mechanism so that you could have retrieved the tree strap once you got back into your jeep.
As a quad I really appreciated this! You and Casey are stand up dudes. I'm glad he pointed us in your direction!! Great content!
Stephanie, you forgot "no pun intended'.
Stand up dudes….😂😂
@@captaincripple7218 ROFL!! I even say things about this myself. An example, "I'll just run and grab it..."
@@xxlxpman lol, I guess you right!
Thank you for giving us a glimpse of your world. Glad Casey told us to come over and heckle you😁😁
That was awesome. I'm glad Casey mentioned something about you. You're very inspirational. I have all functionability of my body My problem is is I have anxiety and depression real bad but I still learn a few things but watching you and what you said or how you it say it. That was some good work very hard
Your outlook is awesome and humor is appreciated, thanks for doing these videos!
I knew you could do it because you're Bruce Cook. Your drive and determination is certainly an inspiration to all. You are right that we should have nothing to complain about regardless of our situation. There were a couple of times I about pulled a hammy leaning in as you pulled yourself into the Jeep
Bruce you got nothing to prove...❤ your more of a man than me, you got balls doing what you're doing 😮 stay strong brother 💪
Bruce, not really sure what to say except you have the inner strength to do what you do. You are awesome
Hey Bruce awesome video My brother is in a wheelchair and has been since 1978 and i know that your Solo recovories are for real me and my brother still four wheel and My brother was in the wheelchair games and won Gold medals in the Solomon My spelling is not great but keep on keeping on you are a awesome dude
OMG... two arrows... and the serious black ones... lol - Seriously, I don't think anyone subscribed and familiar with your 'back' story (see what I did there?!) enjoys watching you struggle... we tune in to see you overcome and succeed... and you never disappoint...
Who doesn't love a big black co....., I mean, arrow?
♡ these videos you overcome. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED.
you Make Lemonade snow!
2 reasons I watch your videos #1, you remind me that overcoming roadblocks is a state of mind #2,you are freekin awesome
Wow! You are amazing! You're right, we do take things for granted. I can't imagine how tired and exhausted you were after all that and still came out with a good attitude.
Great shirt I mean rags to warm up!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
A documentary on THE PERSISTENCE OF EXISTENCE !
Admire your determination and sense of humor😎
I don’t know if it was Casey LaDelle’s intent to bring viewers to your channel or not, but I am here because of him. I am 83 and still get out in the country but worry about going on my own. You are an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the good work!
Oh yes he had some intent... , Theese two gentlemen are playing the algorithm as virtuoses!
I'd guarantee that was Casey's intent, and I think it has worked.
It was exactly his intent.
Love to hear you still get out. The mountains is a great medicine and also my therapy 👍🏻
Such a good message there Bruce.. I like to try and remember that "It could always be worse" as well. It's so easy to focus on the negatives, and take for granted all the positives that we have in our lives. Being reminded of that is always good and incredibly inspiring hearing it from you. You also made me laugh many times in this video, so thank you! 🤣🤘
It’s an easy thing to forget for sure. 🤣Glad you enjoyed 🍻
Skipped going to the gym for the last… 6 & 1/2 Years. 🤣❤️ All the hilarity this episode provided aside, your weariness showed by the end. I never cease to be impressed with everything you do that I know I couldn’t, even with two working legs. Thanks for all the effort you put into entertaining us with this one, and I hope it provided you with a tremendous sense of accomplishment, and I also hope you had some heating pads and a large Hot Toddy to ward off the chills.
As cheesey as it sounds. You truly inspire me to live my life to the fullest. Thanks Bruce.
Love that. Thanks 🍻
Right on! We all need this kick in the pants every once in awhile.
Your sense of humour is absolutely unmatched. Thanks for constantly feeding us such entertaining videos!
I think solo recovery needs to be an internet challenge, like tide pods but less poison.
I betcha Casey Ladelle couldn't have done what you just did.
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Man, bad luck follows me around like a lonely junk yard dog. I understand.
Much love Bruce!!!
You get it 🤣
Perspective.... Mad respect man! I'm a master carpenter with over 43 yrs experience. I've been dealing with 3 herniated discs, 5 degenerative at last check, have 2 bad knees and shoulders and arthritis in almost every joint and piss and moan every day at work about how much everything hurts. But I've got no choice and have to continue working to survive. Your positive attitude and determination is truly inspiring. When I put things in perspective I guess I need to bitch less and be grateful I can still do the things I can. Love the videos. Now go get warm and dry! Peace!
Best video I have watched in a while. I could be biased. As a T4-5 who has made some questionable decisions in my 38 years in a chair, and had to self recover more than I will ever admit, I really appreciate your wiliness to get out and prove to yourself that you can do it. Thanks for the content. And like you I hate Casey LaDelle. Thinking he can tell someone in a chair to get out and run the recovery outside the vehicle.....Gosh!!!! Seriously, the dynamic between you two makes me laugh so hard. I thank you and Casey for not being politically correct and being able to laugh at life. That is the attitude this country is missing and you two are openly bringing it back. Keep up the great content and doing the work you do. You rock!
You sir have nothing to prove to us! You are amazing! 👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
A good part of it was also proving it to himself.
Your thumbnail was promising; Bruce laying down on the job. :p
Jokes aside; Big respect to you, brother.
Tips: The Yankum Snatch ring, to take the winch line back to the Jeep, so you could unhook the line to retract the line and free the Jeep. You might be in a situation where the best option is to leave the rigging gear.
Maybe have some plastic peace to slide on, that is strong enough to attach the winch line onto.
On the driver door side; Have some pulley system to ease your body into the car from such low points. Even a tiny winch??
Love you oil rag.
I didn't think it could get better then the I hate Casey video. You nailed it.
You don't have anything to prove to anyone, but you constantly have to prove it to yourself. Kudos to you
I for one am the few that will openly admit that I enjoy seeing people struggle (yep, it's certainly entertaining). I enjoy rooting for the underdog. People have said that I'm sick in the head that I enjoy watching the struggle, but the thing is, its all about seeing someone overcome the struggle, with no excuses, just for transparency!!! So, Bruce, from me to you, keep struggling and I'll keep rooting and respecting the hell out of you!!! BTW, I couldn't even think of doing what you actually do, if I was in your situation, hence my appreciation and respect for you and your attitude - especially super appreciative that you spared us the boredom by editing out, at least some of the process you go through, because, damn, you're super slow dude!
🤣🤣 Thank you. I appreciate the comment 👊🏻
Hey Bruce I have a spinal cord injury myself and I did 100 mile race today attitude is extremely important and working towards positive progress but I think you're awesome man never give up best way to be .
I've done a little mechanical design and construction of labor-saving things in my time and watching you build the ice throne got me thinking about a little helper someone could build for you: A gusseted swinging arm, off the top of the Jeep (folds back tightly against the back door until needed), with a couple of pulleys, rope, a small winch, and a platform to sit on, for those times when there's no throne building material laying about. Maybe you already thought about something like that and dismissed it but, I thought I'd mention it anyway. Take care and ditto to what YankumRopes commented.
Way to go Bruce
And your comments about gratitude are dead on. 😊
I thought the drone landing in the way was a slap in the face. Until you opened the door and got a real slap in the face! Go Bruce! And I hate Casey Ladelle! 😂😂❤
Bruce, loving your videos. Not just a "can do" attitude. "WILL DO". I also appreciate the level of planning and/or problem solving that goes into each exercise. Both skills are great, even for uprights. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you 🍻
My father and I drove through BC in September of 1970. Up as far north as Williams Lake and then southeast to Okanagan. Beautiful countryside. Need to visit again.
We’re pretty fortunate to live here. Trails 10 minutes from our door 👍🏼
That looked like a walk in the park...
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Man I probably won’t have gone out that bad by myself.
You are a great inspiration Bruce.
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Thank you for sharing this 😊
This is the mom in me, but i sure hope you let someone know where you’re headed when you are out and about. I still go out trail riding (on a horse @ 64) if i go out alone i always let a friend know my route. You are awesome! :)
Always a good idea regardless of age or ability. Great that you are still out riding.
100%. As Doug said, always a good idea! Also with an expected return time (I also carry a satellite texter just in case)
Bravo Bruce👍👍😎...What a great example of determination & positive thinking.So very true..We all take our days of daily living for granted.I liked your example of the flu..I work in healthcare & got a nasty bug that kicked my ass for 48hrs..When the worst part was over I felt so grateful.Your videos like this will surely inspire other's...To appreciate the simples of life & encourage others who have physical disabilities to keep pushing forward towards the best of their capabilities..You sir are truely amazing..Keep on keepin on👍😎🤗
Even the thoughess men still let know someone, such as their wife of kid when they go in nature like this.
Bad things can always happen. A crash or a rollover for example could get you stuck or incapacitated. A breakdown could have you stranded.
Tough drone! Im impressed! I was rooting for it to make it out ok! For you Bruce, i had no doubt, the strength and depth of your soul and commitment to postive attitude.
Never let go of that gift of "being thankful". It will continue to carry you through. It has to come from within.
I know from my own experience that when people tell me I should be thankful when I'm feeling sorry for myself, it tends to piss me off.
Thank you, Bruce, for your wonderful positive philosophy - thankful for the little things in life - we all should apply that in our lives! Joseph (Cape Town, South Africa)
Thanks for watching Joseph! My camera guy for quite a few of these videos (obviously not this one) is from South Africa. I’ve got a few words learned 😅🍻
Keep doing what your doing bruce. Proving we have disabilities but that doesn't stop us.
Awesome video! I think you need one of those big “Easy” buttons…😮
I’ll take a few! 🤣👌🏻
this is the first time im watching any of your videos, your spirit is amazing! the charm and humor you have during this ordeal is inspiring. you make me feel grateful to breath and hear the birds. keep going man, you're incredible
Thanks Alex! Much appreciated 🍻
Loved this Bruce and props to ya for facing a challenge that no one would ever take on you’re a beast! 👌🤘🤘🤘🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Individuals with new spinal cord injuries should watch you for inspiration. Love the videos.
Love your teachings on life and off-roading!
Bruce are an amazing inspiration! Keep on with sharing!❤
Things are looking up!... You are a hero Bruce..
You are an inspiration beyond compare...
How about an ATV/mini winch inside the jeep on the roof that you could drop a line to pull yourself in..
Great video you’re an inspiration I went wheeling in the snow a couple weeks ago and had to hike up a about a 10 foot embankment in hip deep snow to get to a tree and I was bitching about that. I guess I got no room to be whining after seeing what you have to go through on something that would be so simple for somebody not in your situation. Keep up the great work and attitude.
Something small and compact like a crazy carpet would work perfect for this if you needed to stow it under a seat. When I worked construction we used the poly sheets to stack garbage on and would just drag it over the snow to the rest of the trash. The stuffs wayy durable and super slick. People used to make waterslides out of them when I was a kid, poke some holes in a hose. set it going down it and cover the thing in a gallon of soap.
Never thought how hard rolling over with no legs would be till now, damn I love dudes like you.
Awesome job
Definitely not lazy Casey! Way to go Bruce and welcome advice to appreciate things we take for granted. Cheers!
This is full of valuable information for anyone interested in off-roading. Problem solving has so many potential solutions that aren’t realized until you’ve done it a few times
I definitely don't subscribe to watch you struggle. Because I know struggle is an everyday thing for you, however, in this case we were all hoping that you would at least have a camera person, but that was not to be. You continue to amaze me, and I watch all your videos
OH man, seeing you struggle, then winching yourself back to the Jeep, that winching was fantastic. :D
Absolutely inspiring.
Thanks for encouraging us to be grateful in all things.
As many have said you are an inspiration to a lot of people! The humour is spot on, keep up the great content!
Omg your attitude is truly top shelf...ain't been to gym in 6 1/2 years in good shape.
The drone had me in stitches...then was thinking ..🤔 would a prusik allow you to grab the rope and drag your self along.
Your positive energy is infectious.
Hope to meet you soon.
Great attitude and great video. That put a smile on my face!
Wish I could hit the like button every time I lol while watching!! Your commentary is hilarious!! Great quality video!!
I knew you could do it. Good job
Such an inspiration man.
I paused it and made popcorn, this could be good 😎 I still believe it’s Casey LaDelle’s fault
Of course it is!
Craziest recovery on UA-cam
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I'm almost 67 years old and every morning I get up and my joints are all stiff and achy. I shuffle to the kitchen just like the Dolly Parton song, I grab my cup of coffee and not until that caffeine starts running through my vein do I start to limber up. I'm not going to complain anymore after watching you. BTW, that T-shirt you put was quite appropriate and what you did was anything but lazy!
Step number 3 or 25. Love your sense of humor dude! Such a great attitude!
You are simply AMAZING!!! Love the attitude and the snarky comments that always makes laugh through the struggle 😅 and I guess there goes part 1 of the recovery tutorial 101 I wanted LOL
DUDE!! this is the first video of yours I have watched. From me, a bi-lateral amputee with surgically reconstructed hands, to you, a paraplegic, THANK YOU! I greatly appreciate watching your struggle! I am constantly doing things I ought not be doing, such as camping, overlanding, fishing, and swinging a hammer. Years ago I tried the whole filming and posting, but you are very correct; Capturing you own footage is exponentially more difficult than having a camera person! I greatly admire your ambition to show others, even when the struggle is real, anything can be completed when determined to do so! even when taking the small things in life for granted NEVER stop appreciating the one life we are given!! lol I do everyday with each step I am still able to make. I cannot express enough how much this one video inspires me!!
Thanks buddy, I appreciate that and happy to hear you’re still out there living to the fullest 🤘🏼🍻🍻
Even an upright would be heading for a sauna or hottub after that cold exposure to warm up... hope you have access to either...
Mr Cook, your nuts. Love the content !
Bruce you're a rockstar!! You have an awesome outlook & a wicked sense of humor!! As someone who doesn't have the best health, I find a lot of inspiration from others that push through & try to see the best in shitty situations. You truly are an inspiration!! Keep smiling!! 😊
Attitude is everything!!! Love your content Bruce, thanks for doing what you do!
You sir, are an incredible human being. Thank you for the great content.
Thank you and thank you for watching! 🍻
That was incredible.
Bruce… you are inspiring. Thank you
Thank you!
What an inspiration! 🎉
If I may give you a suggestion, I would pack a ropeladder and fix it at your roof. That led to making it so much easier to dismount.
Never the less, what an awesome recovery!!💪 I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you so much.❤
Hard work, determination, and knowhow. Good stuff man
You have to admit, Casey did a great job with the camera.
Survival kit build for days like this. 1 tank of helium, 1 large spool of string, 1 corded fan, float to the tree and back in the chair.
I saw a cartoon like that back in the day, it was a long time ago so I don't remember the ending, but it looked like fun for sure.
Bruce to see how you did this recovery, was top notch in my book, and a life lesson from you to boot. That is why you rock, and why we watch.
Truly an inspiration. It makes me see that I have no excuse to not live my life to the fullest.
That’s the goal! Thanks for watching 🍻🍻
Much love and respect.
Cassey mentioned you an I've watched a video or two of you. This one intrigued me an because of the inspirational content I have now subscribed! 😊
Thanks Daniel, much appreciated 🍻
You need to have a little winch inside your Jeep you might have to make up a row bar in the center there and then what you do is bring it over to your door row bar and have and have it connect to a small snatch block then it drops straight down by your door frame at the bottom and then you can put it between your legs and hoist yourself up and it could also drop you straight down drop you straight down
New tech intense video idea!! Combine this little winch idea with the sled and grappling hook promised by Casey. It will be "soo easy". Throwing the hook attached to the little winch line in the direction of the tree, dragging himself on the sled to the hook, re-throwing the hook and when tree saver and big winch line is secured, it is time to engage little winch to just sled back to and hoist back in the jeep.
Just like Batman. lol@@upkpoxer
Subscribed!!! I’m sad I haven’t seen you sooner. What a true inspiration to many! I hope your life and channel continues to thrive and show others when life gets you down to keep on going…. No matter how stuck your jeep is lol
😅 thanks! I appreciate you
First timer here. Loved your video. Loved your personality. I'll be back for sure!
Thanks, much appreciated 🍻🍻
Dude, you are amazing! found you from this and instantly had to sub, your are so awesome. Its interesting to see how different it is when you cant do something others can, but its amazing to see how you adapt and work through it all regardless!!! You are awesome!
Thank you 🍻
Thanks for putting things into prospective of every day thing most of take for granted. Your attitude is assume. Some times you do have to prove something to yourself. Thanks for sharing!
I have bought a jeep about two years ago and I have Spina Bifida. I can walk for small periods of time so a video like this was very helpful if I ever get stuck by myself here in Northern Michigan. I am sure at some point I will need hand controls and I was wondering if you could make a video discussing your setup you have or direct me to a video you may have already done. Also the challenges of using hand controls in the different conditions you encounter while out on the trails.
Thanks for the inspiration! You were practically doing cartwheels going back for the soft shackle. Would it have been easier to winch tbe jeep another couple meters to get in on the road instead of the ditch. Im sure it is Casey Ladelle's fault either way. Another great video Bruce!
I was wondering if it would be easier to roll across, then I see you rolling across the road 😊, your one resourceful person, never,seen a free spool on a cordless remote 😮 definitely should save you going back and forth, to release it,excellent job, certainly makes me feel lazy 😂 and dragging yourself with the winch made me smile, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones