quote:Originally posted by sofatater: I spent 3 weeks on crutches and another 2 weeks with a cane after boogering up my left ankle and knee. I was draping a tarp over a load of pipe when a gust of wind snatched me and the tarp off of the truck and dropped us about eight feet to a frozen parking lot.
OUCH!! sounds like it hurt. During my injury it can get regretable looking back on the accident and how a mionor (or a few minor) precautions could've avoided this injury and long recovery period. Oh well it's a lesson learnt......the hard way I guess
Yeah. Don't wanna do that again. It happened in Philadelphia and I had to drive for two days to Orlando to make the delivery and go home. Shifting a 10 speed transmission up and down, then hobbling around to untarp the load in Orlando and roll and stow the tarps then drive home. But, you do what ya gotta do to put food on the table.
Like we said in the business "Quit yer bitchin'. Truckin' aint fer sissy's."
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^^Good on you sofa, I'm useless at the mo. Just moved to Oz and no insurance only the missus source of income and just under budget slowly sinking into a financial hole... "Break out the violins...."...lol
Anyhoo, just got the cast off yesterday and they've placed me in a robocop looking boot support for the next 6 weeks. I know there's alot more people worse off than us so greatful for what I have
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No insurance? I can relate. Luckily I've been in good health these past few years. I hope things get better for you soon, bro.
After 2 years and eight months of being unemployed, spending all of my savings, cashing in my 401k, selling anything and everything I could, I was finally blessed and got a job today.
I've been submitting an average of 9 applications per week since Dec. of 2007, and I've been called for only four interviews. I got my state Security license last Sept.(11 months ago) and I just got hired today. I start working on Monday. So, I'm gonna get hammered tonight to celebrate!!
Here's to better luck for everybody at Wu's...
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