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He's has escaped the hospital and managed to celebrate xmas at home :)
Thanks for all the advice!
Trent

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Hi Guys

I'm the silly bugger who cut off his thumb with a circular saw, a pretty poor showing from a professional carpenter!
The replies have really lifted my spirits. Initially I was far more concerned about my inability to paddle rather than my inability
to earn a living-maybe I have my priorities screwed up! Anyway, things are looking up, the surgeons have managed to give
me a reasonable stump and I have had my first physio session, so hopefully it won't be too long before I get back on to the water and the jobsite.

Matt