David P Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I suppose I should be posting in the "Just for Laughs" forum. I'm still feeling rather silly for being such a CLUTZ and falling off the ladder last week to what could have very well have been my swan song -- larger punture from the broken rib...??? Thank you all for your well wishes and advice over the past week. I should be back to work by Wednesday. And yes, I will stay off ladders for a while. Lessons learned from this: don't get too comfortable and familiar with things that can still pose life threatening dangers; take things a bit slower; think before you step; and don't wear your cell phone directly on your hip, because if you fall from a ladder and land on it, you'll smash it and get a huge bruise on your hip. Thanks again. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David , glad to see you back! Did they have to give you a chest tube? or was is "small" enough that they just were going to watch. Back to work , wow, hope that is not too soon. Take Care . Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David, So glad you are on the mend..I'll remember your advice next time I am on a ladder.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David, its great to see you posting and hear you are doing well. I told my hubby the cell phone thing, he wears his on his hip. He says he will remember that for sure lol. Don't overdo now that you are feeling some better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David... I think you meant "putz" Glad you're feeling better and will be back to work soon. Remember no laughing with those broken ribs so stay out of the "Just For Laughs" forum. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Glad your back..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close to the edge Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 so glad your ok take it easy did you need to buy a new cell phone??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Glad to have you BACK you wonderful clutz YOU!! My primary doctor feel out of a tree last year and was off of work for 5 months. He's still having some problems, but is on the mend. Glad your not climbing tree's!!!!!! Like I said to you in the card I sent you, Maurie offered to put Handlebars on your Ladders for you!! He said he could mount peddles too! He's very handy!!! There are things us ONE LUNGERS just have to learn we can't do anymore!!! So glad your doing better Buddy!! ((((((DAVID))))))) Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David! David! David! No more ladders, please. Glad you are mending and getting back to some normalcy. Take care, good friend. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 David, Its so good to see you posting! Please be careful!! I'm sure your students missed you. Take care Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 Thanks for the laugh Ry - it hurt - but you're right. I am a PUTZ -- at least I still feel like a fool or an idiot (ouch). No Donna, the doctor decided a chest tube would be too risky with the location of the pnemothorax being in the confined space under my clavical, and me with only one puffer to begin with, he didn't want to miss and re-puncture. Said the air would re absorb at 1% per day, and the collapsed portion of the lung would then expand again. The cell phone wasn't mine Ann - it belonged to my school. I had it because I was going on a mountain bike ride with the kids in my school bike club right after I finished work that morning. It was for emergencies And Connie, I'm still laughing at the image of a ladder with handle bars and pedals (ouch). Don my friend, your advice continues to be the most difficult NOT to listen to. I've heard that my students do miss me Laurie, and that's always nice to hear. Thanks again for all the well wishes everyone, and I guess I'm kind of glad in a way I could offer some of you an amusing distraction in your daily routines. I'll keep trying. Take care. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 It's nice to have you back, Mr. Putz Clutz. Sounds like Connie has a good thing going, who know, maybe she'll get rich off this Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Welcome back, David P. Those cell phones can be dangerous! Hope you are well and truly on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I am so glad you are on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 David, It's good to see you back posting again and I'm glad you're on the mend! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 David, Nice to hear you are on the mend. I am sure your students missed you and will glad to see that bald head back again on Wed. I guess by now it isn't totally bald any more. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 David, I love your new animated pic. Does this mean you have been relegated to the tricycle since you fell off the ladder? LOL! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Yes Don, that's exactly what it means. The doctor said four to five weeks before I can ride again - and then, only on flat stuff! But I was at my sister's place the other day and snuck a few minutes on her stationary bike. Sure felt good. Thanks Don. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hi David P.. I am sorry that I missed this one... Glad that you are okay. I like your new bike but I miss your smile. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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