Been a long eleven days

[Woodchipper]

Had all kinds of plans to turn a few pens and some turnings for Christmas gifts. However, life threw a curve ball and plans went out the window. Series of nose bleeds, ER visits and, finally, treatment at the doctor's office yesterday. Couldn't do anything for fear of starting things over. Doctor told me to take it easy. So this puts me three weeks behind. Best laid plans of mice and men? Fortunately, Dr. Wife has been most supportive and helpful. I guess I made a good choice 53-1/2 years ago.

 

[Sataro]

Hey John, rest up for while. Your health is more important than a few turnings. Hopefully you will be back at it on that catch up schedule soon…

 

[BHuij]

Sounds like your nose could use a break from all those CA fumes Get feeling better soon, the wood will still be there when you're ready.

 

[Woodchipper]

Thanks, Billy. Have followup next Tuesday. Hope to the all clear signal. Do you have any idea how many YouTube videos there are on woodturning and penturning?

 

[leehljp]

Rest is one of the hardest "remedies" that some people can do. I am one. Hope you get your prescribed rest and come back strong!

 

[egnald]

Sorry to hear about your situation. Hope things go great at your follow up next week. I've been on sort of a hiatus from pen turning myself, but I did turn a small oven rack Push-Pull stick for out toaster oven this morning. Follow the doc's orders and take care of yourself! - Dave

 

[duncsuss]

I discovered the part of surgery I most dislike is not being able to turn for the prescribed recuperation period. By the end of the two, or three, or however many, weeks of not lifting, not bending, not standing, meaning not getting my fix of time at the lathe - I start questioning whether I should have agreed to it.

A few weeks later I've generally managed to see the up-side of getting things fixed.

Congratulations on your good sense to say "I do" all those years ago - she's most definitely a keeper.