: hello everyone!
: last night i was jonesn' to go and play some hockey. it was great, untill i
: went and seperated my shoulder:( . i got in from th e.r. at 1:00 this
: a.m.. what fun. i've got to go see an orthopedic dr. at 11:15, i can't
: hardly wait.
: the doc will be able to answer any of my questions, but i'd though i'd mosey
: up to the electric front porch (goofy brace and all) to see what you
: people think.]
: how long before i can paddle? will this have long term effects on pressure on
: my shoulder? (ie paddling my kayak) will this injury ever go away?
: a newly converted lefty,
: brett the hitman hart

Howdy Bret

Sorry to hear of your calamity and the seperation. ??? I don't know that from a hill-a-beans, so just listen to the ole doc and they'll have ya up and paddlin' in no time. From a few folks I've known in the past, they are a bit painful, but, you knew that already I'm sure. Well, if your therapist's name is Griselda or Bruce you are really in for it. I hear they like hurting you in the name of excersize and therapy. Have fun!!

On a lighter note: Welcome to the Left (proper) side of life. Being a lefty is a bit..... ,to some. Personally, I feel we were all born right handed, but a select few of us get over it. You may have to go buy a whole new set of tools for left-handers. And believe me, some are very hard to find. Just try to find a left handed drill or bits. Or...uh.. I've never been able to locate a good quality left-handed hammer. I personally have the only left-handed Pair of Tin Snips known to mankind. Unfortunately for me... I learned to enjoy woodworking much more that sheet metal. I went to the local labor commission and the EEOC on several occassions and got little sympathy from the folks there. They always think they are "Right".

How about it you " Left-Handers " out there? Any of you experience the same difficulties I have???

Good luck on your recovery Bret and don't stop working on your boats just because you got an owwie!! Just learn to be creative and enjoy all the free time you have to be productive.

Rehd