On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:50:29 -0700, wrote:

On Fri, 26 Oct 2018 06:38:09 -0500, gray_wolf
wrote:

On 10/24/2018 8:02 AM, Tom Gardner wrote:
Well, I find myself more unstable on my feet now so I need to be careful!* I
have big "C"- clamps tightened on the edges and corners of my workbench and on
shelving units and on other things like my drill press.* So anywhere I walk in
the shop there is a nearby handhold readily available.* In some places I have
clamped a short length of 2x4 in place.* All this has saved me a tumble or two.
sucks to get old and deteriorate!

I'm there too these days. A few of my falls were me just not paying attention.
I've had some face plants on concrete and haven't broke anything yet. knock on
wood

I recently came across this on some tip on getting back on your feet after a fall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ETgQD8QhZs.
I hafta get a walking stick. I'm thinking one of those collapsible ski
pole looking types. I've had vertigo for over 30 years but it has
gotten worse the last few years and I did a good face plant about a
month ago.
Eric

There are good ones..and very bad ones. Do NOT get a walking stick
that uses a collet to grip the sliding lower section. If you must..get
a stick or a can that has the little metal tit that sticks out of a
series of holes in the side and can be adjusted for height. They can
be had on Ebay for very very little money.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carex-Desig...e/352384928669

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...sticks&_sop=12

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rugged-Terr...s/252961394715
Id be careful with these..redwood isnt all that strong)

Very strong..very light:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Natural...y/263134460053

Over the years...with all my various dings and divots..Ive had to use
a cane or a stick on more than a few occasions. At 6 ft 3 inches
tall...when I go down..its a long ways down. So I tend to keep STRONG
ones around. Typically Hickory or ash sticks/canes

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Brazos-Walk...5/142704688488

I have used the twin to this one a lot..both for walking and for
bashing a ******* who tried to steal my wallet. Busted his elbow quite
nicely...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sig...t/173591876399

These are very...very..very good canes and staffs. Pricey...but very
useful in many ways...

http://www.canemasters.com/

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"Poor widdle Wudy...mentally ill, lies constantly, doesnt know who he is, or even what gender "he" is.

No more pathetic creature has ever walked the earth. But...he is locked into a mental hospital for the safety of the public.

Which is a very good thing."

Asun rauhassa, valmistaudun sotaan.


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