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So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:48 am
by dusty
Well, actually I can work in the shop. I have weight restrictions imposed by my doctors and some mobility restrictions caused by my knees but I can get around.
What I am up to is simple to answer. I have spent more time this past 9 months either in the doctors office or going to and from same than anyone should ever experience.
Today I see my pacemaker technician, the cardiologist and the heart surgeon. If all goes as I hope, I'll be making sawdust within the month. I would like to say within the week but ....well, I'm hoping.
I am just thankful, given all that has happened this past year, that I am here complaining about it.
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 9:53 am
by reubenjames
You are at least vicariously woodworking through all the diligent advice you provide us here!

Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:36 am
by roy_okc
Dusty,
Glad that you can get out at least a little and that you are recovering.
Roy
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:56 am
by rjent
Keep your chin up. You will back in the saddle soon. Glad you are still here ....
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:12 am
by Gene Howe
Here's hoping for a quick medical solution and you're back at it full bore real soon.
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:24 am
by joedw00
Hope all turns out good today.
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:49 am
by JPG
Hope you are soon 'really' back in the shop and riding/driving in the front seat.
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:04 pm
by silenthope
Dusty,
I know I'm new to this forum and we've never met, but I wish you the best and a full recovery. In the meantime...I'm only 30 minutes away,if you need anything just PM me...sincerely!
God Bless,
Terry
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:21 pm
by jsburger
Best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
Re: So What Am I Up To (since I can't work in the shop)
Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:26 pm
by robinson46176
Remember that whittling and carving are woodworking too right along with scroll sawing etc.
I'm at the point that lack of time is my woodshop enemy rather than my former medical limits. That sounds funny from someone who is supposed to be retired.
I'm still working "on" the woodshop and the farm shop both more than "in" them but I'm pretty happy with it. I can't help it, I'm a tool-hugger.
A number of years of shop neglect during the whole health down-slide, bypass and other problems sat me back on my goals but since none of it is income producing I can enjoy doing stuff regardless of where I am at in my "schedule" of things.
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