Pullstart 62,834 #1 Posted June 30, 2021 It’s been a while since I’ve visited here with a story. No flip flops involved here... no shoes at all! We got the girls a new trampoline. It’s got the safety net, so they can’t fly off onto the ground. Yesterday, Rylee shows us her newfound skill of a backflip. Last year, I taught myself how to back flip off a rope swing. I’d never been able to get over the fear of flipping backwards... momentum helping me or not. So, the girls all thought it would be a great idea for me to try on the trampoline too. It wasn’t. First attempt, I landed arm/crooked shoulder first. My right arm is pretty wrecked today. I hope it is just sore, nothing torn. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyredhorse 295 #2 Posted June 30, 2021 Talking to old freind couple days ago.hes working on his house slipped on ladder was holding on to it n pulled his arm out of socket to the hospital put it back in then went home was reaching to get something in kitchen arm comes back out of socket same night.yea getting old sucks:) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #3 Posted June 30, 2021 A trampoline is the last thing you or anyone else should be on. Yes they are fun but it doesn't take much to land the wrong way. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,717 #4 Posted June 30, 2021 You just can't let WHX24 have the "Hold my beer and watch this" lime light...can you?? 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #5 Posted June 30, 2021 @pullstart You are not even beginning to get old , wait tell you hit 7 decades. 2 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #6 Posted June 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @pullstart You are not even beginning to get old , wait tell you hit 7 decades. 70 is the new " crotchety" ! 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #7 Posted June 30, 2021 I’ve been tooling around today. I need to do some silicone work on the inside corners of a shower project but picking my arm up over my head is not working. Good news, I can pull a Wisconsin over with my other wing @squonk! 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #8 Posted June 30, 2021 I agree with ElCamino - you are not old yet. However, you are at the age where your mind is writing checks that your body is refusing to cash. Sooner or later your mind will get tired of the stiff/sore feedback your body is giving. 2 1 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,617 #9 Posted June 30, 2021 I can empathise Kevin, I'm 55 years old and things are creaking as I get older. Things I would take in my stride a few years ago are really taking their toll. And I still have so much stuff left to do! Wrists are aching at present and im doing physio exercises to strengthen them. But of elastic band to put some resistance in, something I used to do with heavy dumbells. Lol. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #10 Posted June 30, 2021 Kevin, Kevin, Kevin, at least you waited until you got home. Sad to see you're back in this forum. Hopefully a few days and you'll be ready for your next adventure 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #11 Posted June 30, 2021 6 hours ago, squonk said: A trampoline is the last thing you or anyone else should be on. Yes they are fun but it doesn't take much to land the wrong way. HAAAA, Mike turned into the old man he said as a teenager he would never be. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #12 Posted June 30, 2021 48 minutes ago, wallfish said: HAAAA, Mike turned into the old man he said as a teenager he would never be. I was old then! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #13 Posted June 30, 2021 So… have the moderators loosened the standards again regarding the absolute need for photographic proof of said exploits…? While I absolutely believe your description, there are standards of decency and etiquette that after all must be maintained… 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,189 #14 Posted June 30, 2021 8 hours ago, pullstart said: Last year, I taught myself how to back flip off a rope swing. So, the girls all thought it would be a great idea for me to try on the trampoline too Water is softer and more forgiving than a trampoline! Hope you feel better soon. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #15 Posted July 1, 2021 Its great to see you having fun and enjoying your time with your daughters. Everyone should be so blessed with your attitude towards life. However, be careful. Some things we do when we are younger that causes us a bit of pain or discomfort come back much later in life to haunt us. But who am I to give that advice? It was also given to me at the time and I basically ignored most of it. Even though now I regret not following it and suffer a bit, in the scheme of things it was part of life and most of it worth it. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #16 Posted July 1, 2021 Thanks Cas, and all the funny comments too After a day of stretching or hanging my arm on something tall when I feel like pushing it a bit, using mostly my left arm, and just puttering around the house, I’m feeling much better. Likely a pulled or strained muscle, luckily not a rotator cuff or something serious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #17 Posted July 1, 2021 Only problem I have with being of a mature age, is my brain thinks I'm still in my twenties. My body is constantly reminding it I'm not. Last year eldest grandson said I was pretty fit for my age. When I said I can't run anymore, he replied, "Why do you want to run?" I answered, "I don't, but I'd like to be able too." 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #18 Posted July 2, 2021 If I run my pants fall down! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,834 #20 Posted July 2, 2021 On 6/30/2021 at 6:30 PM, SylvanLakeWH said: photographic proof Good news, I’m almost healed up! Time to try, try again, right? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #21 Posted July 2, 2021 I do have this fight with myself too, mind it stopped at 20 but my body continues aging.. that‘s not fair... 😂😂😂 Bro, you did the right, blow the wounds and stay healthy 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #22 Posted July 2, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: If I run my pants fall down! Suspenders solve that problem. Believe me I have experience with that problem. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #23 Posted July 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: Suspenders solve that problem. Believe me I have experience with that problem. The last time you ran, Theodore Roosevelt was a Senator! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #24 Posted July 3, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 4:11 PM, squonk said: The last time you ran, Theodore Roosevelt was a Senator! If you be sure you wear trousers before you begin to run - huh 😂😂😂😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
