Random Thought Thread

Big DJ said:
So about a week ago I took a bad step off of a ladder. The result was a dislocated knee, a torn ACL and a severed quadriceps tendon. I had surgery on Thursday and came home yesterday afternoon. This will be my view for a few days.
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It could be worse.
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Damn.
Sorry this happened Big DJ Big DJ !
I hope you heal up well and fast.


Blues Blues , hope the missus does well, with no surgery necessary
 
Crag the Brewer said:
Is this real...?
Or are you just being funny
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That tree was falling over after hurricane Helene and threatening the power. It needed some emergency trimming.

It was a really great tree. I didn't like cutting it. ☹️

As I get older, I am starting to think about spending less time on ladders and up high in general. Not as bouncy as I used to be.
 
Murphjd25 said:
Nathan the Machinist Nathan the Machinist This Archoil might be legit. The same trip we take every weekend, about 90 miles one way, my truck would add 30% to my DPF filter every trip one way, and today it only added 10% soot load each way. 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻
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I like it.

Supposedly it helps protect the CP4 fuel pump too, adding the lubrication that American diesel fuel lacks. That's really the biggest reason to use it.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
...As I get older, I am starting to think about spending less time on ladders and up high in general. Not as bouncy as I used to be.
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My Dad (*RIP) has been gone for almost 13 years.

Many years ago, I went to visit him and Mom at their house. I noticed that Dad had a considerable limp. He was in his 60's at the time, and I quickly learned that he missed the last rung on a ladder (while he was all alone out at the "Ranch", no less), wrenched his leg pretty good, and hit the deck pretty hard. As many of you may know, as your Parents age, you pretty quickly become the "adult", and your Parents become the "kids". I immediately asked him if he'd learned anything, in my best condescending/"Parent" voice.


My thoughts on "ladders"...

When it comes to ladders, your unsteady 50's should serve as a warning. By your 60's, you have ABSOLUTELY NO f*<k!n' business on ladders...of ANY sort.


Just my very humble opinion. Your mileage may vary. Flame away...
 
Alone said:
My Dad (*RIP) has been gone for almost 13 years.

Many years ago, I went to visit him and Mom at their house. I noticed that Dad had a considerable limp. He was in his 60's at the time, and I quickly learned that he missed the last rung on a ladder (while he was all alone out at the "Ranch", no less), wrenched his leg pretty good, and hit the deck pretty hard. As many of you may know, as your Parents age, you pretty quickly become the "adult", and your Parents become the "kids". I immediately asked him if he'd learned anything, in my best condescending/"Parent" voice.


My thoughts on "ladders"...

When it comes to ladders, your unsteady 50's should serve as a warning. By your 60's, you have ABSOLUTELY NO f*<k!n' business on ladders...of ANY sort.


Just my very humble opinion. Your mileage may vary. Flame away...
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Yeah that's another thing...I don't go up on the extension ladder anymore unless the wife is home. Her cousin fell off a ladder last year and luckily his wife was home. He would've died otherwise. The X-Ray of his broken spine was ridiculous. Like take a pic of a spine and cut it in half. Then move the top half to the left an inch, and move the bottom half to the right an inch. Yeah, ridiculous. Somehow he's walking again.
 
beeinak said:
Being afraid keeps you safe! Too many people take safety for granted with power tools, ladders, roofs, trees, guns (or combinations).
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...or sharp instruments. Amen.

That's why I prefer large knives to "camp hatchets" and "sportsman's axes".


For me, large knives are much safer and precise. Axes and hatchets are "All inertia, No conscience".

Your mileage may vary.
 
EMCEE said:
I’m afraid of heights….and electricity. Go figure. 😀🤣🤣
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Smart man.

I was a rock climber for about 15 years, and always had a healthy fear of heights. I just dealt with it.

Funny story.

I was going for my first parachute jump in Marana, AZ on the other side of our training base which was run by a three letter "company". Two other agents were with me who were also doing their first jumps. Solo, 3,000' AGL (above ground level).

I told my mates that I had to be first out of the Cessna because if I had to watch them go first it would make me nervous.

One of them says, "But you're a climber!".

I said "Yeah, but when we get to the top we don't jump off!".

True story. I loved it but I was scared until the canopy deployed. ☺️
 
Blues said:
Smart man.

I was a rock climber for about 15 years, and always had a healthy fear of heights. I just dealt with it.

Funny story.

I was going for my first parachute jump in Marana, AZ on the side of our training base run by a three letter "company". Two other agents were with me who were also doing their first jumps. Solo, 3,000 AGL (above ground level).

I told my mates that I had to be first out of the Cessna because if I had to watch them go first it would make me nervous.

One of them says, "But you're a climber!".

I said "Yeah, but when we get to the top we don't jump off!".

True story. I loved it but I was scared until the canopy deployed. ☺️
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It’s not the height you need to worry about, E. It’s the sudden stop.
 
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