Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Ramblings of a cripple.

Well, I'm back to work for sure. Tonight I believe is the first time I've gotten home before 8 p.m. since being back in the saddle. We've got way more work than we have guys to do it, and the "upper level" bosses basically have let everyone know that it's on us to handle it. Well, there is no way to handle it so I've just told them to do all they can, then go home. It amazes me how this company stays solvent with all the "managers" in the middle trying to justify a job while not giving a damn about the only people that make the company money, the installers. It is quite nice to be back out in the field with the fellas though.

 

I'm nearly walking without a limp now, but my leg is still pretty weak. I tried to do some attic work last Friday, but jumping from joist to joist didn't work out to well so I called in my backup...Al. I'm getting there pretty quick though, and maybe the 100 degree days are close to going away.

 

I can't believe dad sold his bike. I've not talked to him about it yet, and at first I thought it was all about an upgrade to the latest model. Now I'm beginning to wonder. I've still not ordered the last part for mine as a safety net. I figure the day that I think I'm ready to ride, I'll order the taillight thus forcing another week of recovery time for the leg. I could ride now, but I really want my leg closer to 100% in case I get off balance at a light or something. I'd say by the end of next month I should be riding.

 

We had a huge party here on Sunday for Lyndsays birthday. It went very well, and there are lots of pictures sitting on this camera waiting for me to upload them. I won't get into detail since I've got to do another blog for it, but a good time was had by all. 

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nope, no upgrade.  Cliff says his reflexes aren't so great, and it's been bothering him.  If we ever get another Honda, it'll be a trike.

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear from you, as usual.  Happy Bday to the little Monkey.  I know about more work than can get done.  It's frustrating, but you do what you can, then you go home.  Tomorrow?  Yeah, same story.  I can't wait to see the pictures!

Anonymous said...

You are amazing my friend...such a powerhouse and all.   I am so glad to have you close to 100% as I am sure that your family is!  You lend me such inspiration and I hope that you know that!