Working on the drill rig.
Lifting a 10 foot length of 6 in dia bore casing.
When nearly vertical.
The cap came out.
And down it came.
Boss yelled look out.
I looked up.
Saw it just as it hit me.
Across the chest.
Knocked me A over into the cane.
Back about 4 feet.
Ended up on my back.
Winded.
Lay there for a coupla minutes.
Couldn't move.
Owww!!!
Boss just stood there, looking at me.
Trying to die on the ground!
You wanna help me up?
Been useless the rest of the day.
Gee I'm sore.
Having broken plenty of ribs.
In assorted bike/car prangs.
I know the feeling.
I have it now.
Had it all day.
My sternum is real sore.
As if the blow on my right breast.
Has tried to cave in my chest.
In the middle.
Owww!!!
Tried medicinal alcohol tonite.
Apply internally.
Afterall that's where it hurts.
It's helping.
But I'll be Black and Blue.
In the morning.
This is not a cry for help.
Nor an invitation for a sympathy card.
But it does point out to me.
That the old job.Office Equip/ IT.
Never saw me come home.
As beat up as this.
Cheers All, Rusty.
Be careful.
Btw: I hate busted ribs!
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