I am not having a good year

I am not talking about orders as they are as good as ever, maybe better, but have had some trouble with my shoulder. Had a Xray a few weeks back then then an MRI and today I didn't even hear all the things that are wrong with it, but I did hear massive Rotator Cuff tear. I have had a bad shoulder for a long time, but several weeks ago this huge bump came out of no where and was big on top my shoulder. Led to all this. Don't know what I am going to do, but maybe just deal with it and keep doing what I do.

Only other big thing is my darn boat got stuck in the slings when the lake dropped and now can't get it out. Am working on a way to pull it over the bulkhead and get it out like that, but not sure I can.

Sucks big time though and that I do know!

Sorry for the vent, but needed it.

Skip

Skip, sorry to hear all of that but I'm with you. Got a pin in one shoulder and torn cartlidge in the other. My worst times are when the weather is changing. I can feel it before it starts. Wish I had an answer for you but, like you, I'm just living with it. I own stock in Advil and Motrin just to recoup some of my money. If you find a good answer please let me know. FWIW James Andrews of Birmingham (Alabama) Sports Medicine did the pin in my shoulder and I cannot recommend his organization highly enough. It seems he is only seeing pro athletes nowdays but it might be worth a shot should you need surgery.

Dan

Skip Was hopeing that the shoulder would have gotten better. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for you and that troubles will be short lived and life will be back to normal very quickly.

Redman

Got a bad shoulder myself, but not near what yours is. Godspeed a remedy for you. Wish I lived closer, things like the boat i like to figure out and take care of. Talk to the coach of the wrestling team at the high school, I bet he can fix you up with some manpower and trade for a fishing trip.

Prayers going up for a speedy recovery! Haven't seen you around lately, been wondering what was up. Get better soon! Good fishing is coming!

Smooth I have just been so busy tying orders I only drop by and check stuff here and get back tying. I can't keep up. I post some, but not near as much as I use to, but that is more just being busy than anything else. I check in here a number of times each day just to make sure things are alright and help when I can.

Thanks,

Skip

Skip i do the same!!!! Jigheads are going like crazy just got around 23000 hooks in yesterday to re supply...

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Smooth I have just been so busy tying orders I only drop by and check stuff here and get back tying. I can't keep up. I post some, but not near as much as I use to, but that is more just being busy than anything else. I check in here a number of times each day just to make sure things are alright and help when I can.

Thanks,

Skip

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Same here. February was crazy! But I enjoy it at least. :)

Guys it's fun and good for a while, but it's been like this for 2 1/2 years and at times you just have to take a few days break and then feel guilty that you didn't tie any, LOL!

Skip

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Originally Posted by skiptomylu

Guys it's fun and good for a while, but it's been like this for 2 1/2 years and at times you just have to take a few days break and then feel guilty that you didn't tie any, LOL!

Skip

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Lol! I'm doing that this morning, taking my dad out to lunch then heading back to the tying bench!

Almost had some beagle jigs for sale after she tore up a pack of purple marabou and yellow chart hackle everyyyyyyyywhere.

Be thankful it was just marabou. One of my Cockers got hold of one of my dry fly skins from Conranch and I maen the whole rooster, cape, saddle and even wings. Thing cost me like $150.00 and lucky that I caught him before he ruined much. It's a beautiful bird in med barred ginger.

Here is that bird after I took it from him...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...s/DSC04841.jpg

Skip

Yikes! She didn't tear much just knocked the sewing loose and spread the feathers everywhere lol!

Hey one thing I love about buying skins like this from Denny is he leaves all the soft hackle on them too where all the others just sell the cape or saddle and sell the soft hackle separate to make more money. I have a good many of his hens too and they have some great soft hackle for collars and palmering. However he doesn't sell low end stuff and all his roosters and hens are first class and even the stems are oval and not round to they don't roll on the hook. So if anyone wants some they better get their bank account ready, LOL!

Cool huh?

Here is my Cree skin...
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1.../DSC05089C.jpg

Skip

Love that color!

skip I have a bump on my shoulder like you it is not cancer. It's been there for quite a few years. I do not pay any attention to it. I'm sorry to hear that you had so much problems going on . I hope that things will get better for you coming up this I have to take my brother tomorrow for chemo yes we do have cancer in our family with me. I have heart problems and nerve damage to my leg also lots of arthritis. So now you know if you my aches and pains. I think it's all part of getting old skip hang in there, just keep on tying the jigs up. That's what I do. Skip to keep my mind occupied and give G3 in ship a bad time.

Buddy if you can't vent to your buds who can you vent to LOL. Take care of the shoulder best you can and listen to the Docs.

Don't worry we're all here when you need to let off steam

Sorry to hear this my family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If I was down your way I would help you with the boat or what you needed done. I hope you feel better soon, you have contributed alot to jig tying forum.

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Sorry to hear this my family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. If I was down your way I would help you with the boat or what you needed done. I hope you feel better soon, you have contributed alot to jig tying forum.

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Still here and not going any place, but maybe tie slower a bit, LOL! Still can and will help anyone that needs it. They just need help them selves too. I enjoy this board and I love tying!

Skip

I feel your pain I had two surgerys in a year for a frozen shoulder. I think he got it the last time its been a year. Hope you get it fixed.

Big picture. Faith and the will presented to you will come through in your time of need.
My father just had a torn rotator cuff surgery after I asked him if he thought it would be better not to have it. Being respectful, yet following my ears. I'm still out on my opinion since he is still in the rehab procedure. I've been operating with a grimace for a while, believe it to be tendonitis, and have seen people stop in their tracks after surgeries. If you can bear it, it may be better. Thats what I'm gonna do, mostly b/c I have no other option... But a dr. will tell you otherwise. Ask around and pray on it.
best of wish with healing.

Adam

Sorry to hear about the shoulder Skip. I've had 2 surgeries on my right one and I have a titanium one now. Good for tying jigs with. LOL I remember you telling me about the bump. I'm glad you had that checked out. Hang in there buddy.

Scott