Saw the Dr. today, gave me a purple fiberglass wrap cast....
Orders are : no work for 2 months...cast change every two weeks...can't walk on it, only balance myself on crutches with it.
(It's the 5th metatarsal, not 1st as i thought.) the x-ray the deck where I went through and...my tootsie after they took off the splint today
So...I'm in a wheelchair...bored silly....trying to keep from being depressed....weather outside is gorgeous...cool breezes, sunny skies...and me stuck indoors with daytime tv.....
Mass Mayhem is totally out of the question.. ..Dream weavers..?..dunno yet, but not likely I can stay on my feet painting all day....I can sit and shout orders though!!!
Trying to keep things in perspective...it could have been worse, way worse.
Thanks for all your kind words..at least I still have my computer and this BB! (Much better than daytime tv)
A:)
[ April 11, 2002, 07:15 PM: Message edited by: AdrienneMorgan ]
Posted by Robert Beverly (Member # 1907) on :
Adrienne
Take the time to conceptualize all those cool things you aspire to do...nothin like a sketch book to keep the blood flowing..or you could just make a bunch of tiles..paint em up and put em all together after your up on your feet!..
You will manage...although I would hate to be the BF right now...LOL
Get better...gotta get ya a bullhorn I guess!..just in case!
Posted by Signs By Sam (Member # 425) on :
Cheeze wizz...OWCCHHH!!!
Get well soon Adrienne....I know it'll be hard but take a well needed breather....We'll be praying for your speedy recovery!
[ April 11, 2002, 07:25 PM: Message edited by: Signs By Sam ]
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
Ouch! Know the feeling, been there done that! No fun! Get that wheel chair going and go for a roll what the heck...
Posted by Kookaburra (Member # 254) on :
Get well, hon!!!!!
Posted by Airbrush Bobby (Member # 5) on :
aaaaawwwww sorry about that A! Looks like it hurt! One good thing though.... your nails look nice clean and trim!!! My mother always told me "before I go out..." ah never mind..... ok ok This little piggy went to the market.... This little piggy stayed home... This little piggy had strawberry wine.. and this little piggy had none... so this little piggy went weeee weeeee weeeeee all the way home! ;o)
Posted by Rob Larkham (Member # 2105) on :
Adrienne- here's what you do. Think of that wheel chair as a tool. If you get it on a downward slope and hold a striping brush at the right height, you could stripe a car in no time flat.ZOOOOOOMMMM!
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
I hope your landlord is "foot'n" the bill.
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Looks sore Hope you feel better soon. Catch up on your reading. Learn a new program? Learn to carve?
Hang in there or we may flood you with some jokes.
Debbie
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Now you have time to read KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL!
Get better soon!!!
Posted by Steve Barba (Member # 431) on :
Whoa- Momma- For a guy with a foot fetish, you've made my day!
I'M KIDDING! I broke my foot once in Texas, dam thing turned as black as yer boot! Spent my days eatin percadans and watchin baseball playoffs, (now that I think of it, I wish it would happen again).
Take care Adrienne
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Oh Adrienne, that does look painful! Sorry to hear!
Hey, do you think you could rent a bucket wheel chair and get those kitchen cupboards painted up? No excuse for lack of time now.
Wishing you many daytime reruns of the 'room for a pony' show for you!
[ April 12, 2002, 01:37 AM: Message edited by: Donna in BC ]
Posted by The Moon (Member # 452) on :
Wow A, you do it right and no half way about it.
Pop on here for a quick look at how the gang's fairing and BAM~ A's down for the count. Good thing ya didn't need pins nails and needles to put it back together! Besides the chip it looks like a clean break, eh?
However- it sounds like the pain killers could induce a new branch of art themes for ya? Back to painting on canvas... maybe space scenes with flying cows? Purple Frogs and Orange Lily pads? And I never did LSD... could you imagine what I'd see if I DID? Yikes!
Hope it mends well for the Micro Meet! If Doc still has you in the chair for that meet can we stripe your wheels?
The wishing you well side of the Moon
Posted by Stephen Deveau (Member # 1305) on :
Adrienne
I thought mine hurt when it happened.
You by far outbeat me!
Hope you recover in speedy time.
Should we now call you "Ms.Limp Along" or "Ms. Gimp Along"?
Take Care.
[ April 12, 2002, 06:00 PM: Message edited by: Stephen Deveau ]
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
That sure looks like its intended to slow you down. Can you drive? Could you travel? Looks like time for some water colors painted laptop style. Everything is budding and blossoming and it's a nice time for Grand Canyon. Make little paintings to sell at street fairs. You could really use this as an opportunity. Convalesce gently.
PS. if you need help with any sign stuff you've already committed to, please allow us to help.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Looks nasty-A little story;I did renos.a while back and my son and I were handing out flyers.There was a house with a bad looking porch,so my son went up to knock and fell threw the stairs.No more to say we got the job and didn't have to ssssue.Keep your foot up and the classics playing. Posted by Robin Sharrard (Member # 388) on :
Best wishes for ya! Sounds like a great time to experiment with all those cool effects in your favorite program, for those customer presentations. See ya...Robin
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
it could be worse but i am glad that it's just a broken bone in your foot & not your hand or a busted skull. get well soon.
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Thanks everyone....the new cast makes it a little easier to get around the house...
I'm not in a lot of pain, just uncomfortable.(why does it itch so??)
And since I'm supposed to keep it elevated as much as possible, it makes it difficult to sit and paint or do paperwork, let alone computer stuff.
Aaron Haynes of Aaron's signs in Napa has offered to help me with the signs I've already got a commitment on...that's a big help..thanks Aaron
Ooops!Gotta go! I'm missing Martha Stewart!!
A:)
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Hay Hay A!
Since you're in a wheelchair, let me offer my services as a Professional Wheelchair Wheelie Coach. We used to rent medical equipment so I do know the proper techniques & can offer both basic & advanced instruction.
We'll start ya off easy with the basic wheelie and in no time at all you'll be able to start & stop in both forward & reverse, turn right or left on the fly & even do spins while never touchin' those front wheels on the ground. The only time you'll have to set 'em down is when ya get in & out. That's right, you too can amaze yer friends & neighbors just like the pros. I'll even show you how to avoid the dangers of a high-speed rollover in an off-camber turn (ask me how I know)
[ April 12, 2002, 04:23 PM: Message edited by: Chris Elliott ]
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
Ouch...
Eat healthy and stay off that sucker...looks like you shouldn't have much trouble getting those medical bills taken care of.
Geet well soon!
Posted by Rob Clark (Member # 787) on :
Cheer up A',
recovery is immenant!!
RobC
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
sorry to hear one of my favorite people hurting.
adrienne, bubba hopes you feel better soon.
mark
Posted by LEE ATTEWELL (Member # 2407) on :
Have you stuffed the landlord's head down that hole yet? I hope he's peeling grapes and fanning you with osterich feathers to make you feel better.
Get well soon
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
He called the other day to say he turned it into his insurance......he even admitted the deck was bad.......
I havn't heard from any insurance people yet....you'd think they would rush to try to keep me from getting a Lawyer.....
the x-ray
the deck where I went through
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..Dream weavers..?..dunno yet, but not likely I can stay on my feet painting all day....I can sit and shout orders though!!! ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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