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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 9:42:09 GMT -5
jamespHey Jim! How are you feeling? Praying for you. By 10am this morning after 3.5 days of continuous and/or jolting pain I finally got a brake. Euphoric is the best description. It has been a heck of a way to go on a diet ! Looking frail and about 10 years older. No worries, will get back to working order as soon as able. Please continue your prayers Ashley as I am improving. Another week or two. Thank you.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 10:08:35 GMT -5
Seen that show before Randy. Those guys get to have too much fun but also flirt with too much danger. I sure hope you will have full recoveries and will get back to your routine. More and more of us older RTH members are facing rebuilds and medical issues. Such an 'incarceration' may be one of the most humbling experiences we can have. Especially for a fellow that has miles of rock treasures to hunt down. No big deal for the average couch potato, a near death sentence for lovers of activity. I was hoping to see some more field trip photos of the septic fields ! It's a good thing you stock piled so many specimens. Perfect. That made the day. Thanks Randy. If I were there I'd be on site with the sun and leaving with the sun. Just the early and late sun is worth the trip. Of all the things this world has to offer collecting beautiful rocks at a location like that in your photos would be top choice. Your truck looks stout and able to carry a heavy load of treasures. Perfect setup. You are so fortunate to have those resources at your disposal. I sure helps to be half mountain goat out there. Photos don't show steepness. That site looks super steep. Hopefully you have healed and are ready to get back out in the field. Any idea when you will be back to collecting again ? I had an opportunity to go hog hunting with some true mountain boys for several wintertime hunts when in my 40's. A day hunt covering 20 to 25 miles across the choppy +/-2500 el. Cohutta Wilderness. Within 20 minutes we were in t-shirts in sub-zero temps. An older fellow in his mid 60's would often go with this bunch. That man made us look real bad. A lifetime spent in those steep hills had turned him into a mountain goat with giant lungs. That man's sitting pulse rate was still in the 40's in his early 80's. I can't imagine being 4000 to 5000 feet higher in elevation and dealing with that lower oxygen.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 10:11:14 GMT -5
So glad you made it with only broken ribs, not that those are a walk in the park or anything! I hope you heal quickly as nd without too much frustration. Just thankful to be alive Lucy. The pain and entrapment is nothing compared to the elation of having survived. Thanks for you thoughts of concern. I'll be back !!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 10:17:13 GMT -5
Something to watch - Rescue of the Golden Nugget You can't find these anymore Dave. They are in such demand. Makes sense to rescue it. Floridians had bought most of them in the SE US. They do so well in sand country.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 10:26:31 GMT -5
Hope you're feeling somewhat better, Jim. I know it takes a good long while for ribs to knit. Still sending healing prayers up for you. Just remember to have that pillow handy and in place before you read any of Jason's posts! Having my first near painfree morning Robin. The prayers are paying off and I really appreciate them. Jason does have a way with torture. No worries, his wife can make him pay. You know she has his number. Bet she keeps a noose on him. One of those spike collars with the spikes turned inward is one suggestion
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 15, 2022 10:35:43 GMT -5
Hope you're feeling somewhat better, Jim. I know it takes a good long while for ribs to knit. Still sending healing prayers up for you. Just remember to have that pillow handy and in place before you read any of Jason's posts! Having my first near painfree morning Robin. The prayers are paying off and I really appreciate them. Jason does have a way with torture. No worries, his wife can make him pay. You know she has his number. Bet she keeps a noose on him. One of those spike collars with the spikes turned inward is one suggestion LOL! He has a way, doesn't he? Glad to hear you're feeling better. Just don't push it. Let yourself heal completely before you start doing stuff again.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 10:37:12 GMT -5
Glad you were quick witted enough to position yourself before being completely crushed. This could have ended so much worse. Wishing you a speedy recovery. I hope to never have to use those same witts again quartzilla. Betcha that will be the last time I take any chances on a tractor. Thanks for the well wishes. Oughta be back in the groove in a few weeks. Gotta get in shape for some more rock collecting trips(great motivation to heal !) Funny thing, I had joined a club to workout to get into shape for a Texas trip in Sept/Oct. Got the first workout in the day before the accident which probably helped my awareness and sharpness. With all this attention I'll be nursed back to health in no time. Hell yea I am sucking it up ! Thanks again.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 15, 2022 10:56:24 GMT -5
jamesp are you going to get that chunk of iron back on his/her wheels for one last ride on the horse that bucked you off before positioning for yard art or passing on to a collector? The newer ones have a lot wider stance. Elizabeth humors my desire for a tractor, but we also agree that with one acre the nice full sized unit doesn't make sense. One of those things that will only happen if I find one at less than half the normal sales price, I can be a cheap SOB.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 11:10:32 GMT -5
Having my first near painfree morning Robin. The prayers are paying off and I really appreciate them. Jason does have a way with torture. No worries, his wife can make him pay. You know she has his number. Bet she keeps a noose on him. One of those spike collars with the spikes turned inward is one suggestion LOL! He has a way, doesn't he? South Dakota must have great water or good air. Jason's a special dude. World could use a bunch just like him. By the way I was sorting thru the glass arrowheads and thinking about getting the glass shop going in the new basement. Tons of unused space and new receptacles. Lots of new shelving. Really a cool space for the glass shop. Let me go down there and take a photo or two. Done We really only needed the basement to increase the first floor size. So it sits unused... I did have presence of mind to have the contractors build the store bought shelves and install 48" led lighting. and the electrician to install needed 50 and 60 amp receptacles. Needs tables/benches... The 1st spot was in a small dark dungeon. The first order of business will be casting the 6" x 2" x 11" bricks which would convert the large amount of 30" x 30" x 1/8" glass plates into sawable entities for most any application. Best done during cold season for keeping house heated !
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Post by jamesp on Jul 15, 2022 11:28:52 GMT -5
jamesp are you going to get that chunk of iron back on his/her wheels for one last ride on the horse that bucked you off before positioning for yard art or passing on to a collector? The newer ones have a lot wider stance. Elizabeth humors my desire for a tractor, but we also agree that with one acre the nice full sized unit doesn't make sense. One of those things that will only happen if I find one at less than half the normal sales price, I can be a cheap SOB. Lee, I spent 1000's of hours on that tractor clearing land, terracing/plowing, making roads, grading for buildings/greenhouses, etc. Most of that work was just that - work ! About 5 years ago I had made a decision that I never cared to get on a tractor again. Now only by necessity. The thrill wore off so to speak. Get you a tractor. You will love it. It will take decades before you get burned out on it. It is very rewarding to work with the ground. A nice garden alone justifies its purchase. Those small Kubota diesels are fine machines with great resale. You can buy it used and probably sell it for more than you paid. I may just list that tractor on Facebook Market Place and sell it as it sits for a cheap price. Paid $3900 and got easily $40,000 worth of service from it. I doubt the ball bearing type screw steering system survived the impact meaning that it is probably a parts tractor at this point. Doubt parts are available. It was the last David Brown made in 1972. Fitted with the common 3 cylinder Perkins diesel. I only changed the clutch and water pump after extreme hard duty. The David Brown company also made the DB series Aston Martins ! Yep, you should treat yourself to a nice diesel unit. People will hire you too if that is of interest.
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Post by 1dave on Jul 15, 2022 13:21:09 GMT -5
Something to watch - Rescue of the Golden Nugget You can't find these anymore Dave. They are in such demand. Makes sense to rescue it. Floridians had bought most of them in the SE US. They do so well in sand country. I finally found the first part - How They Got There
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Post by RickB on Jul 15, 2022 13:47:01 GMT -5
jamespHey Jim! How are you feeling? Praying for you. By 10am this morning after 3.5 days of continuous and/or jolting pain I finally got a brake. Euphoric is the best description. It has been a heck of a way to go on a diet ! Looking frail and about 10 years older. No worries, will get back to working order as soon as able. Please continue your prayers Ashley as I am improving. Another week or two. Thank you. James, glad you're starting to feel better. Selfie on the way soon?
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 15, 2022 14:29:31 GMT -5
Hope you're feeling somewhat better, Jim. I know it takes a good long while for ribs to knit. Still sending healing prayers up for you. Just remember to have that pillow handy and in place before you read any of Jason's posts! Having my first near painfree morning Robin. The prayers are paying off and I really appreciate them. Jason does have a way with torture. No worries, his wife can make him pay. You know she has his number. Bet she keeps a noose on him. One of those spike collars with the spikes turned inward is one suggestion I saw this this morning...and immediately thought it applied to me and this thread! LOL (Jim...don't read this until you heal a little more! There...I put a caveat on my post! LOL)
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jul 15, 2022 14:56:42 GMT -5
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Post by saxplayer on Jul 15, 2022 16:44:20 GMT -5
Holy crap man, I'm sorry to hear this, but incredibly glad you weren't seriously injured or worse! Hang in there!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2022 18:58:25 GMT -5
Having my first near painfree morning Robin. The prayers are paying off and I really appreciate them. Jason does have a way with torture. No worries, his wife can make him pay. You know she has his number. Bet she keeps a noose on him. One of those spike collars with the spikes turned inward is one suggestion I saw this this morning...and immediately thought it applied to me and this thread! LOL (Jim...don't read this until you heal a little more! There...I put a caveat on my post! LOL) There’s always a remedy for that Jason!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 15, 2022 20:54:54 GMT -5
LOL! He has a way, doesn't he? South Dakota must have great water or good air. Jason's a special dude. World could use a bunch just like him. By the way I was sorting thru the glass arrowheads and thinking about getting the glass shop going in the new basement. Tons of unused space and new receptacles. Lots of new shelving. Really a cool space for the glass shop. Let me go down there and take a photo or two. Done We really only needed the basement to increase the first floor size. So it sits unused... I did have presence of mind to have the contractors build the store bought shelves and install 48" led lighting. and the electrician to install needed 50 and 60 amp receptacles. Needs tables/benches... The 1st spot was in a small dark dungeon. The first order of business will be casting the 6" x 2" x 11" bricks which would convert the large amount of 30" x 30" x 1/8" glass plates into sawable entities for most any application. Best done during cold season for keeping house heated ! What a great space for a studio/shop! Bet is stays cool down there in the summer. I'm kind of surprised Denise hasn't claimed already it for her studio.
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Post by jamesp on Jul 16, 2022 6:13:35 GMT -5
This goes double for you if you are old and just had a 6000 lb tractor roll over on you, lol. Jim, I know your legs don't look like this woman's, but look - She is hugging a pillow! She must be trying not to sneeze, too!! jasoninsd must be sending humorized posts to her too ! She has prepared herself well(rather sensuously at that). ashley - Advice for Jason from an old school hell-raiser back in the day when a typical weekend was a 12 beer DUI and knuckle busting fight and a whole night in jail to rest up for the next weekend. Back in the day, all looks good: And the results - an over-the-hill gang:
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 16, 2022 6:23:19 GMT -5
This goes double for you if you are old and just had a 6000 lb tractor roll over on you, lol. Jim, I know your legs don't look like this woman's, but look - She is hugging a pillow! She must be trying not to sneeze, too!! jasoninsd must be sending humorized posts to her too ! She has prepared herself well(rather sensuously at that). ashley - Advice for Jason from an old school hell-raiser back in the day when a typical weekend was a 12 beer DUI and knuckle busting fight and a whole night in jail with the other hell raisers of the era. I love that song Jim! I think this song should be (will be) played at my memorial service...when the time comes! Oh...and I think we had the same type of lifestyle "back in the day"!
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Post by jamesp on Jul 16, 2022 7:01:37 GMT -5
"Oh...and I think we had the same type of lifestyle "back in the day"! " That comes as no surprise. I'm sure you were accomplished Jason. Ever notice how a wife will put a stop to that activity ? Negotiating kitchen passes ain't no fun !
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