Posted on 12/20/2009 12:39:13 PM PST by big truck
Word to the wise: do NOT stick your hand down the shute of a snowblower to clear an ice jam if the auger is still spinning. I let go of the hand control and thought the auger has stopped. Three broken fingers and two to-the-bone lacerations on my middle finger on my right hand have taught me this lesson today. The ER nurses and docs were very impressed. No work, no driving, great pain meds, lots of antibiotics, and seeing a hand surgeon tomorrow. Dumb, dumb, dumb...
Thanks for your kindness - and you’re right - my dog didn’t do this on purpose! I’m dealing with a death in the family that I’m having a hard time getting over - especially now - at Christmas. I pray next year will be better - for me - and for you with your injury.
Not sure. I *think* that Ace may have it, but I haven’t been able to confirm that. It’ll be good for melting ice in local patches, but not, of course, for snow clearance.
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