Thread: Bored. Restricted to recliner, looking for things to do. Whatcha got?

I do like a good chess game. Used to be on the chess club at school years ago.

Originally Posted by Hanr3

I've had hip revision surgery and I'm limited to the recliner for another week. Unfortunately, my fishing season is over until next March. I'm current on my usual websites, and youtube channels. Looking for options. I'm not much for tv shows/series, or movies. I'd rather watch fishing shows, or gear making shows. I'd like to learn more about locating Crappie. Whatcha got?

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I'm in the same situation you are so I tie jigs and Flies for a few minutes at a time! Many tight lines!

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Back in 2012 I was trout fishing below Normandy Dam….stepped down a rock, knee collapsed and I passed out from pain. Knee was gone and I needed a new one as the doctor said. My stupidity kicked in and I scheduled the surgery 6 weeks out telling myself it would get better and all would be OK. Well of course it got no better and all I could do was use a walker to navigate back and forth to the bed and bathroom. My wife…..who was my fiancé at the time…..bought me a bird feeder and placed it so I could see it out my front window from my recliner that I was basically living in. At first I thought what a silly gift…..knowing that was not for me. Of course I had TV and a computer but very quickly became a bird watching nut. I spent the whole 6 weeks watching birds feeding. I found it to be very relaxing. Over the past 10 years I’ve had another knee replacement….a hip replacement. Watching those birds feed was a big part of my recovery. Since then I keep many feeders out…..where I can see them from living….dining…bedrooms and office. Hope you find something to keep you entertained….one just never knows what that might be.


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Thanks. Pretty much what I did today. Watch our cat watch the birds. We got the cat from a shelter and think it was left to fend for itself for a few months this past summer. It's the 2nd hunting cat we have had. She has no interest in going outside, must have been rough for her. She did manage to find a mouse in the garage and promptly brought it in the house. i watched the mouse escape into the basement. that cat hunted it all night long. i assume she ate it. She was meowing pretty proudly about 3am....
Bird's have stopped feeding and are resting someplace. Cat is napping.
We have a big bay window 4'x8' in the living room and the birds fly into the glass a couple times a week. Freaks the cat out. She jumps to kill and gets frustrated when she misses.. I'll look into a bird feeder outside the window. Thanks for the suggestion. that ought to get the cat excited too...

Originally Posted by shipahoy41

You sttated you are "Bored. Restricted to recliner, looking for things to do. Whatcha got?"

My answer is to PUSH your way out of the recliner.


P.U.S.H

You have to push your way through adversity. P.U.S.H. just means Pray Until Something Happens. If nothing else just start telling your wife about all the stories you have in your head about fishing or about how much you appreciate her being by your side. When you finish watching You Tube fishing videos you can try your hand at playing a simple tune on the harmonica or something inexpensive. Think of ways you can fish smarter and start making things you want to fish with. Finally, look at videos of the new trucks you would like to own one day and just dream, and picture yourself driving it.

Praying you soon will be up and about feeling better.

Mike

Hello Ship,
Thanks for the prayers. I made camping reservations for one of my Crappie tournaments next year. I'm already planning. This weekend I make reservations for Memorial weekend. Already started on vacation plans for next year. My challenge is getting the family to understand I make plans 6 months in advance. They want to wait until a week or two before and then make plans. Doesn't work anymore. campgrounds have been filling up sooner and sooner.
My wife isn't really interested in my fishing stories... haha. But she does take interest when I mention spending money on new gear.
About ready to get the lake maps out of the boat so i can study them again. i study them every winter. Plus I made a power supply for my sonar units. I can play with them in my recliner during the winter.
I could

Get well soon


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Dang,, wish you lived closer,,,I need a buddy too after 5 yrs of looking out the windows at birds,,,I need a project manager to help with my projects I got going on,,,,I also always could use help either making jigs or pouring jigheads,,,I used to build custom arrows and tune bows for hunting season but buying a new press isn’t in my budget right now,,,

Originally Posted by SuperDave336

I do like a good chess game. Used to be on the chess club at school years ago.

I would love to play against you on line.

Mike

Get well soon


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