Well this is good news, very good news, I think of you and pray for you often.
It sounds like you are on the mend, and that sounds good.
Sam
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Well this is good news, very good news, I think of you and pray for you often.
It sounds like you are on the mend, and that sounds good.
Sam
I like the sound of this! Less work for you while you heal but not letting you get bored/nutty. We don't need another nutty professor! [grin]
Above all, get well!
I like the sound of this! Less work for you while you heal but not letting you get bored/nutty. We don't need another nutty professor! [grin]
Above all, get well!
Glad to hear that you are doing better. "Work smart not hard" is my motto.
Glad to hear you're feeling better, Keith!
When you have a teacher that knows how to teach, and a student that wants to learn, great things can happen!
I might point out that #1 is a 50ish guy, he's no wet nose kid. He has a lot of common sense and a good general technical background, he just needs to learn the finer points of the machinist's trade.
He knows that if things work out between us we could do as much business and work about as many hours as either of us want. I have a lot of contacts and a pretty good rep locally for doing small lot production of subcontract work. I've held off taking on too much in the past because I didn't have a CNC mill and I was working a professor's gig full time, but both those things will change in another year.
I have also decided that after I retire I want to teach part time, but I will only teach industry training classes and not regular university credit type courses. I like teaching, I just want to teach people who appreciate what I have to offer and are motivated to learn.
Maybe all this is TMI, but I've had nothing else to do for the last six months besides lay around and think, and that's dangerous...
God works in mysterious and wonderful ways, or as some say when one door closes, another opens. Glad to hear of the progress and to know that you have the fortitude to keep pushing. My better half can't seem to understand that you have to keep trying, do what you can, and let the rest go. Keep us posted. GW
Wooo hooo sir... That is so awesome... Been praying for ya to get going again... Prayer works....
I am very excited for ya...
AG
Glad to hear your condition is improving ! I have a had a couple major injuries and understand the frustration that can come with the recoveries. I had a hard time with being ready to get back at it but the body and doc said no way. So it is great to hear your making a come back and in good spirits. FB
Sounds like my prayers for the best possible outcome have come true! Congratulations to you both.
Good news. Glad to have you back, just take care of yourself and don't "over do". I agree with your teaching. It is very rewarding to teach, guide someone who wants to learn what you have to teach. Still got elk steak too, if you need some. JW
Well, I still have a couple of severe wounds to my left foot that are slowly healing, and I'm mobile but that's about it. And amputation is still not entirely out of the picture should I have a setback. But my doctor agrees that a happy patient heals better than a depressed patient, so sitting in the shop with my foot propped up while mentoring #1 makes me a lot happier than sitting on the couch with my foot propped up watching Matlock reruns. My foot doesn't know the difference. I just have to fight the temptation to do anything physical. And I can cast again as I have always done that sitting down.
Once #1 is up to speed it should make it easier when I have another health crisis, he can work w/o supervision for a while. I know I will be down for a couple of weeks later when I get a skin graft over one wound, and if I do need an amputation I'd be down for three months.
Over the years I've had various friends want to start a business with me as a partner or co-owner and I've turned them down; always thought that was a good way to screw up a good friendship. But I have worked for many of my friends on a job by job or short term basis. #1 understands that it is my business and my equipment, he doesn't want to be a partner, co-owner, or investor. I can afford to compensate him fairly and still make enough to cover my equipment and shop costs while retaining overall control of my shop.
I have followed your problems over the past several months and am sure glad to hear you are doing better. An active mind trapped in a body that just can't quite do what you want is hard, but sounds like with help of others, you can get at it again!
Keep "on the mend"! Someday you will be there!
Take care and God Bless!
bangerjim
Great news to hear of your continued healing, and mental attitude is every bit as important as physical healing.
Good to hear you are improving! Sounds like the perfect win for you and for your nephew. That is
wonderful news. Having something to look forward to has apparently already been good for you, and
will probably work wonders in the future.
Bill
Absolutely don't undo the healing that you've accomplished thus far.
Wish I lived within shoutin' distance of Evansville. 98% of my machining background is with conventional machines, the remainder with conversational input NC (Bridgeport EZ TRAK). Not interested in going into business, but would happily pay or trade labor to get some informal instruction in writing G and M code.
Sure glad things are improving for you.
smokeywolf
Glad to hear your getting back on your feet(foot at least). Very happy to hear your #1 has shown an interest in your work. The hours the two of you will spend in the shop will heal more than your foot.
Take care and don't overdo it.
Very glad you are healing as you are, Keith. Don't do anything to prevent that, and please change your lifestyle so it doesn't happen again if you haven't already. I assume you are on a med that rebuilds blood vessels, if not talk to your MD about this.
If your nephew likes making things as much as you do he will be surprised at how many hours he puts in without noticing it.
Well it looks unanimous Keith. We have all been following your progress and hoping and praying for you. Great news!!! I have noticed one thing over the years. Those who retire without a good hobby end up in a chair for a few years and then die. Those with a good hobby stay busy and live a happy and useful life. Casting and machine work is great for a hobby or a part time job. It is always better to do what we like on our own schedules rather than on a deadline. I'm happy for you.