(04-07-2022, 08:54 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(04-06-2022, 06:50 PM)Jags Wrote: So after about 3-1/2 months off I had to go back to work doing the day-by-day stuff.  On the second day I couldn’t do it. Don’t get me wrong, I AM doing it.  But I can’t.  Running that mower after not for close to 4 months has given me tendinitis.  Or at least I think.  I’m not a doctor.  I am self diagnosing.  But it seems the repetitious  movements have messed my crap up after not doing it for so long. I find it to be a bit of bull [BLEEP].  How can I do this for 15 years then work a day and a half and have issues??? I thought the body was more resilient than that.  Whatever.

Getting old is a bear, but the alternative ain't that great, either.

My dad spent his career as a machine rebuilder, heavy machinery like bolt presses, steel fabrication, etc. Seemed that by the time he started approaching 50, the body just started giving out, especially his hands. Squeezing pliers and torquing on ratchets for a couple of decades take their toll. Thankfully he's retired, so now the rest of his body is starting to fall apart.

Maybe keeping those reps up keeps the body on guard. Hope it gets better for ya, but don't hesitate to see someone before drastic measures are needed.

Thanks for well wishes.  Kind of like your dad, perhaps, this job keeps me young but as I age it is taking its toll.  As far as the doctor visits go, it’s all based on whether or not I have the guys available to send them out withou me being there.  I just had a guy resign.  I wouldn’t even say quit.  He did a great job but was trying to swing this and his other job.  He walked away a week after I agreed to pay him close to 40k a year.  If I can’t replace him, and I need to be in, then I won’t have an opportunity until November to see a doctor.  Be it for this, dentist, yearly check up, etc.  that being said, we did start a new guy today.  Hopefully he pans out and shows up daily.  But he needs training!!  Time will tell. It’s gotten pretty tough over the last few years getting decent help. So I’m not holding my breath. 

But my brace I wore helped out tremendously!  Haha, I was excited about that.

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(04-07-2022, 06:39 PM)The Drifter Wrote: With the Post Office "losing" or "Misdirecting" my package yesterday, to the water pipe in the apartment above me bursting and flooding my Bathroom last nigt, with with all the BS I had to handle today..... well...... It's time for a stiff drink....... Southern Comfort 100 Proof with just a splash of Ginger Ale......

I’d say, “when it rains it pours” but it sounds like it’s doing both above you.  Enjoy your drink, man. I’ll raise my tall boy of watered down cat pee towards you (bud light). Cheers!

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