A Funny Thing Happened On My Way to the Mega

[loudives]

Wow Marg,

That beats the broken Toe I got in Jan when my big A-- broke one of Barracuda's plastic chairs.

Anyway Glad everything worked out for you. Hope the ladder or your elbow didn't crack any of that nice floor tile you have. We are so lucky to have dive ops that are also friends that will do whatever is needed for us. When you brought Jeremy to the dinner 4 years ago I knew right away he was a good guy. He helped me out a year ago in a small way but it saved my 4 days of diving by working with my reg. op so I could dive.

Thanks to all our friends in Cozumel for all their help!

 

[1KWIK_69]

Sorry to hear about your accident. I'm glad it turned out as well as it did. Sounds like you have some good friends. I'm a little impressed that you were able to type that large of a post with one hand!

Get well soon!

 

[Diver Lori]

Yes, what Marg said! Make sure you have the funds, etc to pay for medical care when you are out of the country. Your insurance won't pay until you get home and present them with receipts.

I broke my ankle on a liveaboard in the Inside Passage of British Columbia back in 2001 on a Tuesday, made it to a hospital in Vancouver on a Friday, no one on staff to set my leg until the following Tuesday. They put me in a splint, handed me crutches and told me to get my ankle fixed when I got home to the US since it would be faster than waiting for someone in Canada.

Got upgraded to first class for free on the way home which was cool! Got to ride the beeping cart through customs too.

 

[MMM]

I'm a little impressed that you were able to type that large of a post with one hand!

It took almost one afternoon!

 

[firstdive2005]

Thats the only fear I have about being hurt on Coz., doing it myself. Dive chicks are tough you'll be back in no time. I wish you a fun recovery. kev

 

[MMM]

An update for my Cozumel friends...(including Prairie Boy, who is that humble co-worker)...

My cast is off and I've started physiotherapy 2x a week (and exercises 3x per day although I am trying to do so more frequently - like when watching TV or reading briefing notes). I wish I had more mobility but since it's been less than 2 weeks since it came off I shouldn't complain. It's just that by nature, I want everything done yesterday and to be able to do everything now.

My bionic elbow ALONE is worth $20,000 (titanium and cobalt don't come cheap), nevermind the titanium brace/screws in my forearm, orthapedic surgeon costs, anaesthetist, week in hospital, physio. Thank God for our "socialist" health care system.

I've started back to work partial days (I'm generally fading around 3 pm). Thank goodness I have a superior staff and a very understanding boss...

My husband asked me why, after 26 years of marriage, never having climbed a lader to change a light bulb previously, what on earth possesed me to do so by myself in Mexico.

"It was bugging me."

Bad idea. Don't try this on you own. Physiotherapist tells me it could take up to 6 months before I see significant recovery in range of motion. I guess it could have been worse.

PS I've lost at least 10 lbs. And my one-handed typing is getting pretty darn good. Always look on the bright side... ;^)

 

[billindenver]

I would hate to see such a thing happen to anyone else...so I will selflessly make the following offer.

I assert, and can produce a resume as a General Contractor to prove, that I am qualified to change any lightbulb ever devised by man. In exchange for the airfare and housing necessary for completing the 'project', I will personally come and oversee the changing of any lightbulbs necessary in ScubaBoard members homes on the island. Naturally, several days of observation after the project is completed are needed in order to insure that the 'fix' is relatively permanent. Should I, or some fictitious other person, happen to accidentally unscrew said bulb prior to the end of the multiday 'lifetest'....said test will need to be repeated.

During 'lifetest' duration....I could be located in the mornings aboard an Aldora or Living Underwater boat and in the afternoons will be searching the island for any light bulbs that are being improperly cared for. In the event that two clients require light bulbs changed within the same trip, one can pay for the airfare while the other picks up housing. I think that is fair.

No need to thank me, it is all part of the sacrifices we make in order to keep our clients happy. No really, no need to click the Thanks button below and to the right....the one all the way to the right, next to Q-REPLY. No need at all....seriously.

 

[MMM]

BillinDenver - are you affiliated with Mike Holmes? After this experience I only want the best...in everything...

 

[billindenver]

BillinDenver - are you affiliated with Mike Holmes? After this experience I only want the best...in everything...

Holmes is a pretty boy TV amateur. We build projects with complexity and schedule demands that would make Mike Holmes curl up and cry like a baby.:babycrawl:

Please take this as my hope for you to heal well, which is not always the same as heal quickly. Take your time, listen to the specialists but don't be afraid to have another pair of expert eyes take a look. And remember, next time you need a bulb changed, or want to construct your very own bank or high rise in cozumel...I work for bubbles.