I have been sick the last week or so, but im getting better

[Moparal]

I didnt take the time to go to the doctor, and went through 2 near death occurances a couple of days ago. I almost didnt make it.  One in particular was I was 50 ft in the air, harnessed up to a 3000 lbs machine, I had asked for a firewatch since there was a 100% chance I would start a fire. Well, they didnt take me serious enough and I was trapped up on my machine encased in a 30 ft flame and had to pass through it to climb down and extinguish the fire myself.  I was already in pain from being sick, feeling knumb when bent over,and could hardly breath as it was. It took me close to 45 minutes. I was sick and very sore, I had a fever of over 102 all day. After the last flame was out, the plant had saw they had left me alone and started giving me more attention and the last few days gave me all the help I needed. But for about 3 minutes of that one particular time, I thought I may be seeing the last of my life in front of me.  I am starting to feel better today now and eating again to. I had been really sick


I am sorry if I have seemed a bit edgy and nippy here. Believe me, it was not intentional. A fever had me delirious and confused and I could not stop to get myself right.  I am known to live on the maximum of endurance. Age is a factor I am learning to deal with as time ticks by


I have some things here I have to ship to you guys that have been waiting for. I have to go out of the country oct 5 for a few days, but if I can find time, I will get these things out to you.  I have been wound tight on my schedule for many weeks in a row, im hoping things slow down to a normal soon.

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[The Cuda Guy]

Alan,

Hey man sorry to hear you have been so sick and stressed.  Maybe you should go to the doctor and see about some help with some of the smaller things that have you hindered.  Hang in there bro we love ya!

Don

[bb71challenger]

Glad to hear you came through the fire alright. It is sort of depressing to realize you cannot do all that you could at a younger age. People who say age is a state of mind dont have to do heavy manual labor. Take care of yourself and if the break does not come soon enough, make one for yourself. I know your company needs and values you so they will understand it if you wag that middle finger at them from time to time   

[Oldschool]

Fire is nothing to fool around with...       High fever isn't either...       
Glad you are on the rebound Al....           

[426HEMI]

I am glad you are starting to feel better.  Hope it continues to improve for you.  I agree neither thing is something to ignor or fool around with     Please take better care of yourself for all of us. 

[Topcat]

Glad you're Ok Al.

 

I almost didnt make it.  One in particular was I was 50 ft in the air, harnessed up to a 3000 lbs machine, I had asked for a firewatch since there was a 100% chance I would start a fire. Well, they didnt take me serious enough and I was trapped up on my machine encased in a 30 ft flame and had to pass through it to climb down and extinguish the fire myself.

I would say next time this type of similiar situation somewhere else, is to give the management of what might happen based from this experience. Your life is nothing to take lightly.

[dutch]

glad you start feeling better Alan.   You burn your fingers one way or another when working sick... 
take care

[moparmaniac59]

Wow Alan
It seems that you had some similar experiences last summer in regards to safety and near fatal accidents. Weren't you nearly crushed by some falling equipment?? Sounds to me like a call to OSHA. I've seen a few things in my time including a man having his legs severed by a mooring line that snapped. Please be careful. If the company can't meet your safety demands, then I would report it and walk away. Life is too precious and too short! I am glad you are safe and feeling better. Take this near death accident serious and look out for No. 1 as no one else may do it!! Life is job one!! Safety first!! We want you around to run Mopar Alan's parts garage!! We luv ya Alan and I know miss Peggy wants you around much longer!!

                                                  Matt B.

[sleepychallenger]

Alan,

Good to know that you are still up and kicken, but take it easy too.

[moparniac]

Get well alan...... 

[Alaskan_TA]

Hey Al,
Get well soon bud.

Also, be aware of stubborness, it is a disease that can kill. Know when to back away & say "no", wisdom is the best antidote.   

Barry

[hemiken]

Wow Alan, this must of been right after i called you the morning before it happened ? Where was your offsider ? it should be mandatory to have someone spotting when you are so high in the air with a high risk evaluation made.  I hope you start to realize that this is real and you only get one shot at life, start demanding that you need at least one person by your side at all times mate, that is the least the company can do.  And hope you are truely feeling better than when we talked my friend. Kenny.

[cudadave72]

Sorry to hear that Alan. Get well soon!!!

[Moparal]

I had to work without my helper this trip. Peggy and I just got back in a few mins ago. We went to find the next job around bullitt99's area.  I am thinking about making up a will now. But havent told peggy yet.  Im hoping I feel better by tomorrow. Today wasnt bad and I didnt work either.

[brads70]

Alan maybe it's time to wind down a bit? Get your speed shop going and cut back on the old job maybe? It's an outside view I have of course but brother ya never see a U-Haul behind a Hearst! TAKE IT EASY!  It ain't worth it! That job is going to kill you! Work to live, not live to work!  Sorry if I'm out of line but sheesh you are stubourn!
God Bless brother!
  Brad