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Old 08-11-2008, 09:38 PM
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I pulled a good stunt the other day and it sure made me wake up and realize that a person can get to comfortable. I was going down the basement stairs in which there are thirteen of. It is a common practice of blind people to count stairs so they can tell where they are at. Well I must have been thinking of something else because when I thought I was on thirteen I was on ten going down. So needless to say the last three I went head first. Colin probably felt the after shock in Canada because I landed hard. Fortunately the only thing hurt was my pride and good ole Lou came to the rescue and licked my face then layed on me. I also thought the other day that I would go and get the mail when I heard the mailman so out the garage I went. Normally when I am out side I use my cane if Lou is not harnessed up but noo!! not me I knew my way to the mail box and back(I thought ). I ended up in the neighbors yard headed North instaed of West. Luckly the mailman saw me and helped me get redirected talk about embarrasing to get lost in my own yard. The few of you that have seen me in my shop know how I move around without my cane not no more I found my bandsaw with my shin . It's like my compass is screwed up or something but the point is don't get too comfortable at least I know I don't bounce as good as I used to.
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:57 PM
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Well, dont feel too bad, Ron...I see pretty well and still manged to walk THROUGH the screen door to the patio on Friday. Told the guys at the hardware store I haven't been that drunk in a long time> hehehehe
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Old 08-11-2008, 10:05 PM
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Take care Ron... I pulled some stunts like that but it's usually when my minds pre-occupied and I'm zigging when I should be zagging!
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Glad you didn't hurt yourself and thank goodness for a good neighbor!

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Hey Ron don't feel bad I put my box of cereal in the frig and couldn't find it till I went in there looking for a screw driver, lol

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I, too, found out about "mental wanderings". Bush hogging is a pleasurable activity. Just sit there and drive the tractor. Let the mind wander to whatever is its desire.

But.......did you know that a wife's angry voice, turned to full volume, easily pierces the impressive roar of a diesel tractor.....when it is passing over a row of peonies?

Pay attention? Yep. And not just when carving!
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Don't worry Ron, when ones mind gets old and worn out, one is easily distracted......at least that's what Kenny tells me
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Glade your OK,just a seinor moment and we all have those.
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Hey, I resemble that Dave!!!!!!

Ron, Glad you are ok. Understand the mind thing. Well I use to when I had one. Hang in there buddy.
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Hi Ron, geez fella, just wasn't your day! Glad to hear you are OK and you have such a loyal and faithful doggie pal. Take care,
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