Disaster

[kennyp2339]

lol - good family, so it'll just be one more request "dear, can you please get my beer - and lift it to my lips too?" 🍺

Modify the ski helmet to a beer helmet, there's nothing ducktape cant do.

 

[firefighterjake]

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[trucklyhow]

I've got an idea. Any other MA or nearby members want to make a day of it on a weekend and have a splitting/stacking party at @Caw house? I bet we could knock out those 3 cords in a day.

Count me in!

 

[Caw]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone, I truly appreciate it. It helps me get through the day. I managed to reload the stove today with my sling on. It hurt like hell but the kids got my wife sick and she was napping and it's 5 degrees out so I did what I had to do. Ill advised but we are warm. Stove is keeping up nicely.

I have my first apt with the shoulder specialist tomorrow so hopefully it will be good news. Once PT starts in 4-6 weeks I intend to put my head down and work hard for as good as recovery as I can get. I'm still hopeful for 100% until I'm told otherwise.

Mashed potato man made snow is dangerous. I'd rather ski a double black 10 foot cliff in some powder.

Here's how it looks today:

 

[bigealta]

How far are u from Sharon, Ct?

 

[clancey]

Yea that's how mine looked too when I broke my shoulder right below the ball and joint area (lucky)--it missed that area...It went straight across and I had that inside blood and bruising for three weeks about and it did go away gradually--terrible looking like yours too..My bruising covered a much larger area...Sat in my chair for five days and could hardly move but it gets better with each passing day...especially when you discover a comfortable spot for yourself...maybe a bed propped up with pillows or a chair that goes back---my chair saved me because it was "electric" the back went down by a button and I place pillows or cloths under the shoulder to make it more comfortable...so much easier to get out of too because it lifted as well...I feel for you but the time will pass and you will improve each day... Saying prayers for you and yours...clancey

 

[stoveliker]

The resolve is the most important part. Keep that and you'll be ok!

Just look at all that as a temporary tattoo. It went wrong, but it'll go away ;-)

 

[Solarguy3500]

You are too kind, solarguy. I'm genuinely moved. I'm not sure what to say!

It would be fun to meet you and other fellow local wood addicts. And yes I do have power nearby. Perhaps once the snow/ice breaks and I'm not COMPLETELY useless this could be a fun day.

Thank you for your kindness.

Edit - RE skiing you just have to accept it's a dangerous sport and things can happen. I've skied the Swiss alps, the rockies, gone down crazy stuff and the thing that got me was the easy trail at the local mountain with my 6 year old. You just never know. I will say though it's a lot of fun and I intend to get back out there with my kids once healed. Just be smart, wear a helmet, and know your ability!

Happy to help out! If you can round up a buddy or two, and with a few us Hearth.com members, we should be able to make short work of those 3 cords. Maybe a few people stacking while one or two of us is splitting? Should be a lot of fun actually!

Just post on here a little in advance of when you'd like us to come, and I'll be there for sure. Like you said, maybe when the snow clears up.

 

[thewoodlands]

I've gone ahead and done it this time. It's just starting to get very cold, I've got 3 cords of oak rounds in my driveway, holidays are finally over.... and I broke my shoulder:

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I was skiing with my 6 year old in an easy trail at a local mountain and my skis got stuck on a deep patch of fresh snow. It stopped me completely and all my momentum toppled me over into my shoulder/face. The injury is called a proximal humerus fracture. Thankfully they think I can avoid surgery and should recover fully if there is no soft tissue damage (mri in 3 weeks). It's going to be 3-6 months of painful recovery and PT but I'm going to be diligent and work hard to earn that full recovery.

I think this is a good example of why being ahead on wood is so important. It stinks I'm down but all the wife and kids have to do is bring in wood every week or so. It's all ready to go for the year and the stuff in the driveway can wait, it's for 2025. If I were behind we'd be absolutely screwed. I'm using this as a learning opportunity for the whole family to learn the nuances of our stove too.

So, it really stinks but everyone is stepping up and we're getting it done. I'm lucky to have a wonderful family. I expect I'll be on the forums a lot this winter while I'm bored in the recliner!

I've been skiing my whole life in all sorts of situations and the local bunny slope gets me! Life is so funny sometimes.

I hope you make a fast/good recovery.

 

[Grizzerbear]

Ugggh brutal Caw. Glad to see you have such a good attitude and look at the bright side of things. Hope you get well soon.

 

[Caw]

I thought I'd share some updates with you. Here's an xray from today that clearly shows the X shaped fracture and some very colorful bruising!

Good news though. They don't think there is any soft tissue damage and barring something unforseen happening they confirmed I shouldn't need surgery. I should regain 100% function in 3-6 months with PT. I'll be in the sling for 4-6 weeks then start light and work my way up.

 

[enordy]

That's great news!

Supposed to be a dicey weather weekend. Hit the recliner and watch the Bucs with the beer-ski helmet. (you see what I did there, right?)

 

[stoveliker]

That's one pretty break - according to my wife.
You can make a nice Psychedelic movie by taking the same pic of the abstract color painting on your arm each day, and "Gif-fing" them together. Then some Pink Floyd, and @enordy s ski, ahem beer-helmet, and you'll be good to go when the movie is done.

Keep it together in the mean time (literally and figuratively...)

 

[enordy]

That's one pretty break - according to my wife.
You can make a nice Psychedelic movie by taking the same pic of the abstract color painting on your arm each day, and "Gif-fing" them together. Then some Pink Floyd, and @enordy s ski, ahem beer-helmet, and you'll be good to go when the movie is done.

Keep it together in the mean time (literally and figuratively...)

Shine on you crazy diamond......

 

[PaulOinMA]

Hope you heal well.

My wife broke her upper arm the one and only time she put on rollerblades 30 years ago.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Just saw the splitting party. I'm in MA and would help.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Quite the hematoma. Worse than the last time I gave blood and had a bad needle stick. My physician said I should stopping donating.

 

[kvesi122]

What part of MA are you in? I could potentially help out as well.

 

[Caw]

Thanks for all the offers to help everyone. It's truly heartwarming and you're all too kind. I'm near just east of Worcester near 495/9 intersection.

I think if it's something we decide to go ahead with it would be best in the early spring once the weather breaks. It's not safe to go back and forth to my racks from the driveway this time of year, it's a steep slope and very slippery. Last thing we need is another injury. Also by then I'll be well enough to hang out with everyone, even if I can't participate! Right now I'm just a cripple in a recliner lol.

Again I'm so thankful for all the support. I've been feeling down in the dumps as you might expect and this thread helps cheer me up.

PS - Here's today's bruise art. Swelling is going down and I'm turning yellow! The creases in my arm being highlighted by the blood is kind if cool.

 

[PaulOinMA]

... Last thing we need is another injury.

Ever see The Man Who Came to Dinner, a 1942 film with Monty Woolley? A friend had the lead in his high school production of the play (Shelton, CT, 1978).

The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942 film) - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Looks like the play with Nathan Lane is online ...

 

[Caw]

I asked my kids to help bring up wood for the next few days and to tidy to the stove area before the cold snap tomorrow. They did such a nice job, it was really sweet of them. "We'll help because daddy has a broken arm and we have 2 arms". They brought all this upstairs themselves...not bad for 6 and 4!

 

[mcdougy]

Wishing you a speedy recovery

 

[enordy]

I have a 14 y.o. daughter - burning season would be over before I saw that much firewood toted in

Good kids there. You're in good hands.

 

[bigealta]

I asked my kids to help bring up wood for the next few days and to tidy to the stove area before the cold snap tomorrow. They did such a nice job, it was really sweet of them. "We'll help because daddy has a broken arm and we have 2 arms". They brought all this upstairs themselves...not bad for 6 and 4!

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Nice, I already love those kids.

 

[PaulOinMA]

Duh! I just did a search for "Utah, NJ" in Google maps wondering where it was. I lived in NJ, 1986 - 2003, and never heard of it. Must be in south Jersey.

Then it hit me. Duh!