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  1. 12-20-2007, 10:28 PM #1
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    Gloat with a very sad ending.............

    Woodcraft called this afternoon and told me that my Jet 1642 2 HP was sitting there and was ready for me to swing by with my trailer and pick it up. (insert gloat here ) A little later, I called the hospital and was informed that my knee surgery is scheduled for 6 am tomorrow, 12/21. (insert sad part here ) As there isn't much point in hauling the box home to look at it for a few weeks, I told Woodcraft that I would be by in mid-January to pick it up. (insert sad ending ) At least the knee surgery is work related and completely paid for. I might even end up with a nice little settlement and trade that 1642 in for a 3520b. (insert future gloat )

    And for the picture police, I don't actually have the 1642 in my possession, so here is the next best thing!

    Talk to you in a few days. Ya'll have a merry Christmas!
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    Robert.....Good luck with the surgery! Heal well!
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  4. 12-20-2007, 10:35 PM #3
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    Robert heal well and hope things go well. Good luck.
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    Hope your surgery goes well! Speedy recovery - the lathe will wait for you!
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  6. 12-20-2007, 10:40 PM #5
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    Brings new meaning to photos of join(t)ery...

    (Hope the surgery goes well and the recovery is fast!)
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    Good luck Robert. Cartiledge, tendon or ligament? I've had 3 knee surgeries. They ain't fun. If you havn't had any, be patient. Do the rehab: get your range of motion back, then work on strength.

    You'll lose muscle mass. You will get it back quickly if you do the rehab. Listen to the PT.

    Did I mention do the rehab?

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  8. 12-20-2007, 11:21 PM #7
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    Robert,
    That's a nice offset turning. What kind of wood is it (willow)? It looks a little fuzzy so you may want to sand it some more before you apply any finish.

    Seriously though...good luck with the surgery. I'm sure you'll be back out there taking care of business real soon!
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  9. 12-20-2007, 11:33 PM #8
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    Knee's

    Had an ACL replacment 6 years ago, Forget I ever had surgery (most of the time)

    Good luck and mustard dreams

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Cooper2 View Post
    Had an ACL replacment 6 years ago, Forget I ever had surgery (most of the time)

    Good luck and mustard dreams

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    Robert---Hope your surgery goes well, and you have a speedy recovery. Good luck with the mustard upgrade.

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    Good luck with the surgery Robert and as has been said do the rehab/exercises at least as often as they say if not more.

    Surgery usually works well and brings almost immediate relif.

    I should know I have had 6 ops on my left knee and 7 on my right over a space of 22years, the last one on each was for total replacements. If the NHS was funded properlly I would have had the replacements within the first 3 years but they werent allowed to do it.

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    Well wishes to you Robert for a successful surgery and quick healing. Maybe time for the younger folks to do those foot chases?

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    Hope your surgery goes well and you have a fast recovery.
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    Thinking of you this morning Robert! How long before you'll be back on that bike?
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    Hey Robert good luck on your knee surgery. I had mine yesterday at 2:00PM and today I sit here with a knee that squishes each time I flex it.
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