Well, yesterday turned out to be a terrible day even if it started out great. I've been going more and more without using cane nor crutch and have been outside working, but mainly in the barns. I was waiting for a carpenter to show up yesterday around mid day and decided to take down a tarp that we hang every winter by the porch. We hang it there because that is where we keep some wood and like to keep the snow off. Anyway, even climbing the step ladder all went very well. I finished and took the ladder back to the barn and then got hold of the tarp to pull it out to where it would get some sunshine to dry the part that was wet.
Then is when it happened. I was pulling the tarp as I was walking forward...and then when my left foot hit the ground one time, there was ice and I slipped. To say it hurt would be an understatement. Well, I had this guy coming any moment so had the wife get my crutches and I toughed it out with the help of some pain meds. After he left I spent the rest of the day at the computer.
Pretty sore yet this morning but I think the back is worse than the hip or leg. More pain meds today it appears as I have some things to do. For example, I intended to go to the Board of Review yesterday afternoon but couldn't. Today is the last day so I have to go this afternoon or tonight. I have someone coming at 2:00 so we'll see.
btw, I also had got on the bike (on the trainer) early yesterday and that was pain free!
So, our plans on cutting that dead elm today is going to have to take a back seat. Same with cutting that pin oak. Some day, we hope to be ice free around here.... Hopefully by the weekend that will be the case.
Then is when it happened. I was pulling the tarp as I was walking forward...and then when my left foot hit the ground one time, there was ice and I slipped. To say it hurt would be an understatement. Well, I had this guy coming any moment so had the wife get my crutches and I toughed it out with the help of some pain meds. After he left I spent the rest of the day at the computer.
Pretty sore yet this morning but I think the back is worse than the hip or leg. More pain meds today it appears as I have some things to do. For example, I intended to go to the Board of Review yesterday afternoon but couldn't. Today is the last day so I have to go this afternoon or tonight. I have someone coming at 2:00 so we'll see.
btw, I also had got on the bike (on the trainer) early yesterday and that was pain free!
So, our plans on cutting that dead elm today is going to have to take a back seat. Same with cutting that pin oak. Some day, we hope to be ice free around here.... Hopefully by the weekend that will be the case.
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