I guess I'll have more time for skinning now...dammit
Thursday, October 25, 2001 by Dangeruss | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
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Just got our of casualty (ER). Had a bit of a shunt while biking. Spectacular over the bars get-off while negotiating a 4 foot drop. Got a touch 'nose heavy' and did a superman over the handlebars and landed on my head and shoulders.
Tally: One broken collarbone.
About a dozen scrapes and bruises. An excuse to buy a new helmet and about 8 weeks off bike.
Dammit. >
So, I've got this 'backpack' style brace that does precious little to relieve the pressure and pain. Big problem is that there's not much to do with this type of fracture other than try to support it and keep it as immobile as possible. Kinda like broken ribs. Not much to do, but hurts like hell.
I've found a comfortable position for right now. This will last about 10 minutes and then I'll have to look for another. I'll try wotking tomorrow and see how that goes. Good thing I've got a cushy desk job
So, much to my chagrin, I'll be faced with a lot more available time for other pursuits, skinning being one. It'll take a while before I feel much like moving a mouse much, this typing is easier than I thought, but still no picnic.
Thanks for reading my tale of woe. If you hear a sharp scream from the Southwestern US, that'll be me taking this T-shirt off
Just got our of casualty (ER). Had a bit of a shunt while biking. Spectacular over the bars get-off while negotiating a 4 foot drop. Got a touch 'nose heavy' and did a superman over the handlebars and landed on my head and shoulders.
Tally: One broken collarbone.
About a dozen scrapes and bruises. An excuse to buy a new helmet and about 8 weeks off bike.Dammit. >
So, I've got this 'backpack' style brace that does precious little to relieve the pressure and pain. Big problem is that there's not much to do with this type of fracture other than try to support it and keep it as immobile as possible. Kinda like broken ribs. Not much to do, but hurts like hell.
I've found a comfortable position for right now. This will last about 10 minutes and then I'll have to look for another. I'll try wotking tomorrow and see how that goes. Good thing I've got a cushy desk job
So, much to my chagrin, I'll be faced with a lot more available time for other pursuits, skinning being one. It'll take a while before I feel much like moving a mouse much, this typing is easier than I thought, but still no picnic.
Thanks for reading my tale of woe. If you hear a sharp scream from the Southwestern US, that'll be me taking this T-shirt off
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DavidK
Reply #3 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:18 AM
Reply #3 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:18 AM
yikes!
I'm old enough that I don't get in those situations anymore... I remember the pain well enough I finally became a bit more 'careful'.
Good luck Russ, take lots of Vicodins... I hope your recovery is as swift and as painfree as possible...
I'm old enough that I don't get in those situations anymore... I remember the pain well enough I finally became a bit more 'careful'.
Good luck Russ, take lots of Vicodins... I hope your recovery is as swift and as painfree as possible...
treetog
Reply #4 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:20 AM
Reply #4 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:20 AM
Hey Russ!
I can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?
I hope to see you get well soon, my friend
I can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?
I hope to see you get well soon, my friend
Firestorm
Reply #5 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:30 AM
Reply #5 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:30 AM
Whoa! That was one hell of a fall!
Hope the pain subsides soon
I've been there, and I know what a pain in the ass the mythical "Quest for the Sweet Spot" can be...
Hope the pain subsides soon
I've been there, and I know what a pain in the ass the mythical "Quest for the Sweet Spot" can be...
XX
Reply #6 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:39 AM
Reply #6 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:39 AM
ouch! i never had a major bone breakage but i understand kinda the "sweet place" i remember i was really ill and like 98% of places makes me feel worse. ah i was very happy when i found good places
hope you'll get better soon.
hope you'll get better soon.
Sugaree
Reply #8 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:43 AM
Yeeeouch! Sorry to hear that Russ
But atleast your off that bike & in front of your pc again
Make us something
Reply #8 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:43 AM
Yeeeouch! Sorry to hear that Russ But atleast your off that bike & in front of your pc again
Make us something
Jafo
Reply #9 Thursday, October 25, 2001 2:30 AM
Reply #9 Thursday, October 25, 2001 2:30 AM
Ah....MB wimps....come on, Russ....for collar bones, my score is:-
Bike 3...Me 0
Concussion...Bike 4...Me 0
Fingers...Bike 1...Me 0
Toes... Bike 1...Me 0
Stitches... Bike 7...Me 0
Hospital admissions... Bike 2...Me 0
Parked cars... Bike 1...Me 0
A brain... Bike 1...Me 0....
Bike 3...Me 0
Concussion...Bike 4...Me 0
Fingers...Bike 1...Me 0
Toes... Bike 1...Me 0
Stitches... Bike 7...Me 0
Hospital admissions... Bike 2...Me 0
Parked cars... Bike 1...Me 0
A brain... Bike 1...Me 0....
Valhalla
Reply #10 Thursday, October 25, 2001 3:38 AM
Reply #10 Thursday, October 25, 2001 3:38 AM
Sorry to hear about your fall, Russ.
Take it easy and get well soon.
And if you happen to go near a graphics package......
Take it easy and get well soon.
And if you happen to go near a graphics package......
Transmutate
Reply #11 Thursday, October 25, 2001 7:11 AM
Reply #11 Thursday, October 25, 2001 7:11 AM
*ouch* jafo......sounds like we should go for a spin one day 
fearoffours
Reply #12 Thursday, October 25, 2001 7:20 AM
Reply #12 Thursday, October 25, 2001 7:20 AM
yowser. hmmm I've always wanted a bike, but I fear I'm just not responsible enough. my eyesights terrible....
anyhow, get better soon Russ, glad it wasn't anymore serious.
anyhow, get better soon Russ, glad it wasn't anymore serious.
migellito
Reply #13 Thursday, October 25, 2001 9:42 AM
Reply #13 Thursday, October 25, 2001 9:42 AM
sounds like it's time to try out a split keyboard and a trackball [?]
get well!
get well!
feline
Reply #15 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:29 PM
Reply #15 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:29 PM
*eek*
feline concludes that outside sounds dangerious
i perscribe lots of chocolate ice cream to take your mind off of things
feline concludes that outside sounds dangerious
i perscribe lots of chocolate ice cream to take your mind off of things
treetog
Reply #16 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:01 PM
Reply #16 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:01 PM
Damn me!
Did I say "I can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?" ?
Sorry, my intention was to say "YOU can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?"
It seems that my typos works on a invert way, the most that I practice the worse I become. =/
Did I say "I can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?" ?
Sorry, my intention was to say "YOU can make jokes even when you are completly "out of order" huh?"
It seems that my typos works on a invert way, the most that I practice the worse I become. =/
treetog
Reply #17 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:04 PM
Reply #17 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:04 PM
hmmm... it seems that my typos problem is contagious 
Dangeruss
Reply #18 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:42 PM
Reply #18 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:42 PM
'tog - I figured you meant as much
Sleeping last night went better than I expected. I'm sure the drugs helped some. I'm off them today while at work, so it's rather uncomfortable feeling those loose nubbins grinding around in there.
John or 'tog - my email is all fakked up here at work (can receive, but not reply or send) Would one of you tell Thibaud to check this thread out? Thanks.
Sleeping last night went better than I expected. I'm sure the drugs helped some. I'm off them today while at work, so it's rather uncomfortable feeling those loose nubbins grinding around in there.
John or 'tog - my email is all fakked up here at work (can receive, but not reply or send) Would one of you tell Thibaud to check this thread out? Thanks.
Doreen
Reply #19 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:54 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, October 25, 2001 1:54 PM
hehe sorry
but you did a superman over the handlebars? okay... hehe
I hope you feel better Russ
and like crae said maybe this "is" divine intervention?
looking forward to what you make!
(Think "Bold & Colorful" whilst your at it!) hehe
but you did a superman over the handlebars? okay... hehe
I hope you feel better Russ
and like crae said maybe this "is" divine intervention?
looking forward to what you make!
(Think "Bold & Colorful" whilst your at it!) hehe
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Reply #1 Thursday, October 25, 2001 12:12 AM
About 3 months ago I had an accident while mountian biking too (downhill/rough terrain/very fast).....broken collarbone AND a broken rib...*ouch*
Take care of yourself mate