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etexbill Lindale, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 13, 2003

Talk about a rude awakening! I was at the farm yesterday, where I have a couple of hammocks between trees. I had just settled down with a good book, when BAM, I didn't know what hit me. The rope had broken and I landed on the back of my head and my back. I blacked out for a few seconds I guess. When I came to my senses, I thought, can I get up and walk. Luckily, I did.
No broken bones or concussion, but I am sore all over today. Always check and replace the ropes on hammocks often. Or replace them with chains as I am doing today.
Bill

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flowox Newark, OH(Zone 5a) Aug 13, 2003

Oh Bill, I'm so glad to know you are alright. That could have turned real ugly real quick. You take care of yourself and don't go laying in any unsafe places ;)

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Aimee Georgetown, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 13, 2003

Sounds like you had about the same kind of day as SkinnyKenny, except without the horse. You guys are becoming accident prone, aren't you? Do be careful, we need you here.

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elsie Aug 13, 2003

Bill, I hope your aches and pains go away real soon.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Aug 13, 2003

I've been considering a hammock - but will bear your experience in mind and watch the fixings!!
So glad you're OK :)

What's this about SkinnyKenny Aimee? I must go thread humting!

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MaryE Baker City, OR(Zone 5b) Aug 13, 2003

Philomel, the story about SkinnyKenny is on the farm forum under Check Your Saddles.

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philomel Castelnau RB Pyrenée, France(Zone 8a) Aug 13, 2003

Cheers Mary :) Sounds scary - I'll go and look

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lupinelover Grove City, OH(Zone 6a) Aug 13, 2003

Bill, I refuse to make the old joke about landing on the softest part. I am glad you are OK: ditto about being careful -- we need y'all here! ((( Bill )))

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flowox Newark, OH(Zone 5a) Aug 18, 2003

You never let us know if you're alright :)
hope the soreness is gone

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etexbill Lindale, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 18, 2003

Thanks, flow: Yep, I'm alright, Still a little soreness in my neck, almost like whip-lash. Could have been a lot worse.

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flowox Newark, OH(Zone 5a) Aug 18, 2003

that it could have been and I'm glad that it wasn't though. Make sure to put some ice on that neck every so often

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