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This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: guest13 Date: August 19, 2020, 4:46 am
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One early AM last week, I had to get up to answer the call of
nature---walking through the dark house, my left leg completely
failed. I crashed into the corner where the hallway meets the
guitar shop, put a goose egg on my forehead that hasn't gone
away yet. Jacked my shoulder up pretty good too.
Couple days ago I was out in the yard, pulling my garden cart
around, picking up clutter to be put away. Bent over, picking up
some bricks, leg let go and dropped me into the wagon. Bruised
ribs---turning some beautiful colors now---
This morning, walking through the living room, this time it
dropped me onto/across Cinny's La-Z-Boy and onto the floor. Just
a carpet-burned knee, but fer crine out loud!
I use a cane when I'm out and about. I use the Amigos that some
stores offer. I haven't felt the need, before, to use any
devices while at home. Rethinking that now.
My left hand is becoming less and less agile. Hardly able to
play guitar anymore. Dropping things more and more.
Then there's my failing sight.
And my---what do you call it? Oh yeah. MEMORY.
This getting old stuff ain't for wimps.
#Post#: 5640--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: AJ Date: August 19, 2020, 6:50 am
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[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=631.msg5638#msg5638
date=1597830419]
One early AM last week, I had to get up to answer the call of
nature---walking through the dark house, my left leg completely
failed. I crashed into the corner where the hallway meets the
guitar shop, put a goose egg on my forehead that hasn't gone
away yet. Jacked my shoulder up pretty good too.
Couple days ago I was out in the yard, pulling my garden cart
around, picking up clutter to be put away. Bent over, picking up
some bricks, leg let go and dropped me into the wagon. Bruised
ribs---turning some beautiful colors now---
This morning, walking through the living room, this time it
dropped me onto/across Cinny's La-Z-Boy and onto the floor. Just
a carpet-burned knee, but fer crine out loud!
I use a cane when I'm out and about. I use the Amigos that some
stores offer. I haven't felt the need, before, to use any
devices while at home. Rethinking that now.
My left hand is becoming less and less agile. Hardly able to
play guitar anymore. Dropping things more and more.
Then there's my failing sight.
And my---what do you call it? Oh yeah. MEMORY.
This getting old stuff ain't for wimps.
[/quote]
😢😪
#Post#: 5642--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: dinkleburg Date: August 19, 2020, 7:48 pm
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Sorry to hear to your troubles, Dano.
Gettin' old is scaring the crap outta me. :o
#Post#: 5645--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: guest13 Date: August 20, 2020, 12:35 am
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Thanks for listening to me whine, fellas. Needed to vent.
I don't have it so bad, really.
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Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: AJ Date: August 20, 2020, 6:28 am
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[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=631.msg5645#msg5645
date=1597901704]
Thanks for listening to me whine, fellas. Needed to vent.
I don't have it so bad, really.
[/quote]
I’m always here for ya Dano
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Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: guest13 Date: August 20, 2020, 6:47 am
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[quote author=AJ link=topic=631.msg5646#msg5646 date=1597922894]
[quote author=Danocoustic link=topic=631.msg5645#msg5645
date=1597901704]
Thanks for listening to me whine, fellas. Needed to vent.
I don't have it so bad, really.
[/quote]
I’m always here for ya Dano
[/quote]
Thanks brudda.
Ya know, that last stroke coulda killed me.
It didn't.
#Post#: 5673--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: The Dudely Lama Date: August 25, 2020, 12:41 pm
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get up outta that ditch! you aint hurt and that damn mule is
still kickin’! go to tractor supply and get a 60” shepherds
hook. its solid oak, a bit over an inch diameter so it’ll hold
up yer fat ass... i know cause the one i just finished working
on, holds up up my fat ass... find one thats 5” inside the hook
of the horn or as close as ya can... plus, its tactical. i
cut to length and have a 31” oak “tire checker” plus an american
made oak cane for 14.95 (plus a four pack of chair tips). its a
tactical baton that the ADA says you can carry anywhere or
whomever takes it from you is liable if you fall... if i have
to keep plugging along, so do you... straighten the hell up,
theres still folk needin edumactions...
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Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: guest13 Date: August 28, 2020, 5:00 am
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[quote author=The Dudely Lama link=topic=631.msg5673#msg5673
date=1598377293]
get up outta that ditch! you aint hurt and that damn mule is
still kickin’! go to tractor supply and get a 60” shepherds
hook. its solid oak, a bit over an inch diameter so it’ll hold
up yer fat ass... i know cause the one i just finished working
on, holds up up my fat ass... find one thats 5” inside the hook
of the horn or as close as ya can... plus, its tactical. i
cut to length and have a 31” oak “tire checker” plus an american
made oak cane for 14.95 (plus a four pack of chair tips). its a
tactical baton that the ADA says you can carry anywhere or
whomever takes it from you is liable if you fall... if i have
to keep plugging along, so do you... straighten the hell up,
theres still folk needin edumactions...
[/quote]
Not in a ditch, J. Had a moment of self-pity and had a need to
vent. That has passed.
I like your shepherd's hook suggestion. I have a real Irish
blackthorn walking stick that I use sometimes---and I have a bit
of (ancient) experience in Eskrima. Mostly I use a commercial
t-handled cane; just picked up a very solid adjustable metal
cane for $4 at the local Goodwill. Using that one in the house
now. Walking without aid seems to be over. So it goes. There's
still plenty I can do.
#Post#: 5698--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: AJ Date: August 28, 2020, 6:43 am
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I’m glad you feel comfortable enough in here to voice your
frustrations Dano. It’s my fondest wish that all feel they can
come here and feel they can sit on a ratty old couch among
friends, bitch a bit, and feel some empathy.
Your can do attitude is just what I would expect from an old
warrior.👍🏻😎
#Post#: 5699--------------------------------------------------
Re: This is getting outta hand (warning---whining content)
By: The Dudely Lama Date: August 28, 2020, 8:02 am
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ive been off crutches for about two weeks and im getting used to
the idea of this cane being another thing ive got to keep track
of, but thankfully it hooks over my arm or neck, or belt/belt
loop, so its easy to find. yesterday i used it to hook some figs
and scuppernog grapes as well as support my ankle and knee. ive
got the llamas coming in close enough, i could probably snag one
easily with it, but ive waited this long, another couple weeks
wont matter and i kinda want them to “not be caught” but rather
come in on their own. turns out that carla wants me add a
t-handle to the cut off piece... she likes the looks of it as
well as it being an effective tool for defense thats always at
hand.
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