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Bobby K.

Bobby K.

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Slipping and falling in the winter can be blamed on ice, falling in summer is just plain clumsy . Being of April I slipped on the ice hurt my right shoulder. Was just getting back into the swing of things, when a few days ago I fell outside and separateting my right shoulder , really good this time. It will be awhile before I can tie a clove hitche this time. So it looks like I am stuck doing research for the next while, only stubborn stupidity will get me back in the shipyard now, lol . But, I will be back.

Bobbyk K
 
Bobby K. said:
I am stuck doing research for the next while
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I would word it a little differently and say are lucky you get to spend time doing research. It can be challenging and certainly rewarding. If you really want to have some fun, try transcribing a shipyard contract from the 17th century. You will forget about any physical pain while doing this mental exercise although you might get a mild headache.:rolleyes:
Allan
 
Bobby K. said:
Slipping and falling in the winter can be blamed on ice, falling in summer is just plain clumsy . Being of April I slipped on the ice hurt my right shoulder. Was just getting back into the swing of things, when a few days ago I fell outside and separateting my right shoulder , really good this time. It will be awhile before I can tie a clove hitche this time. So it looks like I am stuck doing research for the next while, only stubborn stupidity will get me back in the shipyard now, lol . But, I will be back.

Bobbyk K
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So.....are you right or left-handed? And which shoulder? When I dislocated my right shoulder while ski racing (and I'm right handed), in the hospital that evening my dinner included peas! Trying to eat peas left-handed insured I'd stay a little hungry....get well soon! (Physical therapy will be fun)
 
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Bobby K. said:
Slipping and falling in the winter can be blamed on ice, falling in summer is just plain clumsy . Being of April I slipped on the ice hurt my right shoulder. Was just getting back into the swing of things, when a few days ago I fell outside and separateting my right shoulder , really good this time. It will be awhile before I can tie a clove hitche this time. So it looks like I am stuck doing research for the next while, only stubborn stupidity will get me back in the shipyard now, lol . But, I will be back.

Bobbyk K
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I pray for your Speedy Recovery!
 
I have a thought on something you might want to consider while you count down the days toward tying clove hitch knots again or loading 12 pound carronades aboard your model.
I would imagine lifting or just opening a book for research would be painful. So why not try listening to books thru the Audible app? Just a thought.
In fact, I just finished an excellent book I would "think" would have complimentary appeal to all modelers, makers even machinist. And if you're a person like me, who likes the bottom of their venetian blinds parallel and sq to grid (LOL), check out "The Prefectionists" by Simon Winchester. It's 11hrs 46mins long. I think is $21.25. That's <$2 bucks an hour of fascinating and very enjoyable entertainment/hr! Plus, when your done, he has a number of other highly acclaimed books he's authored and narrates.

Just sayin'. And Yes. There's even a few nautical related historical parts you might not have known.

Enjoy and thank me later.

Cheers from Michigan. Get well soon!
 
Smithy said:
Ironically, it's actually called The Perfectionists. ROTF

A more mature person than I wouldn't have mentioned it but I can never resist a giggle. Sorry Mitch.
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Thx for the catch Smithy!

BTW - You might be just the type of person who would really enjoy the book.
 
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