6ANut Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Please older guys ask for help. My dad fell off the ladder yesterday while trying to pick apples, like he did when he was 30. Three cracked ribs, lump on his head and sprained ankle. Getting old is a fact of life becoming stubborn while getting older can get you killed. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Good advice for all of us. 45 is NOT the new 30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted September 16, 2013 New update 9 cracked ribs and a bruised lung an a elk hunt in 2 months...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 16, 2013 +1 Don't be afraid to ask for help.....think of it as making someone feel good by letting them be useful rather than it being a bad thing to need help. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Hope all goes well with pop. Some times I think they think asking for a hand is like waving the white flag. And we should try and make helping as fun as huntin. Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Holy crap 6ANut, that's some serious injuries. Prayers for your dad on a speedy recovery. That's some great advise for us older guys. I'm one who would rather help someone than ask for help myself and I have paid the price. I'll try and think of your dad the next time I feel stubborn. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted September 17, 2013 That's a bummer. Cracked ribs are a painful ordeal. Hope he heals up quickly. 2 years ago in Montana, I was spray sealing a 2 story cabin at the guest ranch, The deck got slippery from the oil based stain, and the the extension ladder slipped out from under me. The ladder slid down the logs and crashed through the patio door, and I got pitched off, and hit the deck hard. I don't bounce as well as I used to. 3 days out of work, and ten trips to the chiropractor over a couple months. I was lucky it wasn't worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Hope your pops recovers fully. My ole man fell off a ladder roughly 15 yrs ago, never been right since. His shoulder and arm was half way down his back, tore up his hand and was out of work 2 years. He went back to work with a 10lb lifting restriction, lifted a gallon of coolant and tore the shoulder out of socket again. He now has a fake shoulder, a fake knee, and one foot bigger than the other from an injury many years ago. We still get out as much as I can get him out lol. I guess the only good thing from this... He got his cross bow card for archers hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Hope your pops recovers fully. My ole man fell off a ladder roughly 15 yrs ago, never been right since. His shoulder and arm was half way down his back, tore up his hand and was out of work 2 years. He went back to work with a 10lb lifting restriction, lifted a gallon of coolant and tore the shoulder out of socket again. He now has a fake shoulder, a fake knee, and one foot bigger than the other from an injury many years ago. We still get out as much as I can get him out lol. I guess the only good thing from this... He got his cross bow card for archers hunts. Oh my gosh!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 17, 2013 How is he doing today??? I know when I was a young'un playing ball, and workin mules. I cracked some ribs, and know how much it hurt, and how tuff it was to breath. Can't imagine his age or mine for that matter. But I know the cure!!!! Keep reminding him of the elk tag!! I'll bet he's a tuff ole bird and will be ready to roll!!! Take care, Willie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6ANut Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Thanks everyone, Willie he should be let out today. They kept him last night due to his oxygen levels being low. I'm sure he will rub some dirt on it and be ready to go for the hunt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted September 17, 2013 Bruised ribs hurt like no other. I can't imagine cracking them! I'm praying for a full and quick recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
massamino Report post Posted September 17, 2013 6ANut- I will be up in 6A on the same elk hunt your dad has. If we can do anything to help out or make him more comfortable just let me know. We will be staying in Munds Park. We would be more than willing to help. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wdenike Report post Posted September 17, 2013 6ANut- I will be up in 6A on the same elk hunt your dad has. If we can do anything to help out or make him more comfortable just let me know. We will be staying in Munds Park. We would be more than willing to help. ALOT of good people on here!!!! Take care, Willie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
