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Title: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Joanie on September 04, 2012, 05:36:42 PM
We was falling a pine tree, the boss miss judged the lean, pinched the saw. He went to get the dozer to push, I got the saw out, and was running, Bam down came a limb. My left sholder is so sore. I bet it will be black and blue later.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: isawlogs on September 04, 2012, 05:43:52 PM
 Never good to hear of anyone having an injury, sure happy that it did not get you on the nuggin', A friend of mine got hit similar to that but the limb got him on the back side across the neck.  Play safe out there!!!
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: POSTON WIDEHEAD on September 04, 2012, 05:47:23 PM
WILD TURKEY might do you some good now......it'll make you forget the pain. :)
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Magicman on September 04, 2012, 05:47:55 PM
Sorry Joanie.  It seems that even if we are careful, stuff still happens. 
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Joanie on September 04, 2012, 06:08:33 PM
I think if the boss would have stoped pushing as I was getting out of the way, I wouldn't  have got hit. Your right Magicman you can be Captin Carefull and still get hurt. I'm alternating with ice the heat. One good thing I have class tomorrow so that will give me more time to heal up a bit.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: customsawyer on September 04, 2012, 06:42:54 PM
Great that you are okay.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: PC-Urban-Sawyer on September 04, 2012, 06:44:39 PM
I suspect you could use a medicinal dose of Southern Comfort tonight...

Be Careful!

Herb
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Joanie on September 04, 2012, 07:19:23 PM
Quote from: customsawyer on September 04, 2012, 06:42:54 PM
Great that you are okay.
I know it hit my hard hat, and knocked me off my feet. It's amazing what a small 2"xabout 2ft limb can do.
Quote from: PC-Urban-Sawyer on September 04, 2012, 06:44:39 PM
I suspect you could use a medicinal dose of Southern Comfort tonight...

Be Careful!

Herb

I wish I had some. ;D
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Sixacresand on September 04, 2012, 07:38:39 PM
Hope you feel better. 
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: beenthere on September 04, 2012, 07:42:09 PM
That was a close one.... maybe was a good time to be using a wedge? or two?

Am guessing the boss is feeling a bit guilty for that.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: WDH on September 04, 2012, 08:27:50 PM
Good that you were wearing a hard hat.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Dan_Shade on September 04, 2012, 08:45:20 PM
when I get a saw stuck that could get smashed while cutting it free, I remove it from the bar.  I'd rather bend up a bar than smash a powerhead.
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Bill Gaiche on September 04, 2012, 08:59:16 PM
Glad that it was that small and your ok. When pushing over a tree like that you must push real slow and easy for you can shake those old limbs down on you. bg
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Red Clay Hound on September 04, 2012, 09:08:20 PM
Good advice Dan-Shade.   Glad you're ok Joanie! smiley_sweat_drop
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Delawhere Jack on September 04, 2012, 09:28:13 PM
Glad you're ok Joanie. Jamieson's.......in small doses..... Wild turkeys hate the stuff!
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Al_Smith on September 04, 2012, 10:40:23 PM
Oh let me tell you "Wild Turkey " get me too about 40 years ago and I haven't touched the stuff since .
Title: Re: Wild turkey got me today
Post by: Joanie on September 05, 2012, 06:32:01 PM
I feel better today. My shoulder is swollen, but I can move my arm a little more today.