Be careful out there!

[RVTECH]

When walking on ice, hard frozen snow etc!

3 days ago I took a bad fall on my driveway in front of my shop. My feet went out from under me and I came down on the left side of my back, kinda below my shoulder on my ribs. Smacked my right hand as well but thats not as bad.

Well, it knocked the 'wind' outta me for a few seconds and I managed to get up, made sure there was nothing sticking out, no blood and everything seemed in place.

Anyway the next morning I could hardly get up due to the pain (probably tight muscles) but once up it was fairly normal, but bending over or getting up was very painful.

Well, after some cold packs, and some ibuprofen and a couple days of a bit of rest it's getting better but still a bit painful getting up and down but this morning the muscles feel a bit looser and hopefully I am on the mend!

Stay safe out there!

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[Knobgoblin]

Different footwear for different chores in different seasons..
The gum type soles on my XtraTuff boat shoes seem to grip better than anything. Good stuff for the freezer floor, but never tried walking around on a frozen driveway. Also, they offer no insulation from the cold whatsoever.
Some of my warmest boots have almost put me on my a$$ trying to simply walk on frozen surfaces before.
Sole is way too stiff, and material has no grip.
Glad you're doing better. Rum might help ease any remaining pain.

 

[Member 45541]

Glad it wasn't worse, and you are getting better! I have a disability, and balance is a big issue with me. I've had a few good falls and even chipped a bone in my right ankle on one of them. This time of year finds me going more cautious every outing. Yes, stay safe and aware out there folks!

 

[RVTECH]

but never tried walking around on a frozen driveway.

Well, I've done it nearly all my life but recently we had a few inches of snow, then warming and some rain for the last few days which melted the remaining snow on my driveway and then freezing at night has left me with about 1" of solid ice on the area i normally clear in front of my shop.

Typically if the weather stays cold, and no rain the snow stays pretty crunchy and loose so it's relatively safe to walk on but the unusual warm weather & winter rain has made it an ice rink!

 

[Cavedweller]

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[Knobgoblin]

Well, I've done it nearly all my life but recently we had a few inches of snow, then warming and some rain for the last few days which melted the remaining snow on my driveway and then freezing at night has left me with about 1" of solid ice on the area i normally clear in front of my shop.

Typically if the weather stays cold, and no rain the snow stays pretty crunchy and loose so it's relatively safe to walk on but the unusual warm weather & winter rain has made it an ice rink!

It's rare over here.
My one trip into Lake county Illinois in February made my aware of how bad ice can be.
The lady we stayed with had no more expiosed driveway, and that particular sheet of ice had frozen her garage door shut for the season. Everyone there was pretty blase' about it.

 

[jbett98]

The last ice storm we had in East Portland, I took some of those small hex head self tapping sheet metal screws the HVAC guys use and installed a bunch all over the lug soles of my old Dannner hiking boots.
The threads are only 1/4" long and the hex heads gripped the ice amazingly.

 

[Dozer99]

There is a saying here in the frozen north- "on ice, we walk like a penguin" Everyone thinks it's a funny saying until they bite it on an ice sheet. Then it just sticks in your head for ever.

 

[RVTECH]

"on ice, we walk like a penguin"

Or 'duck walk' is another !

Yea, mostly my own fault. Normally when there is a lot of ice I will walk to the concrete walkway between my house and shop and enter in by the 'man door' at the back to avoid the driveway but this time I was a bit in hurry, and was trying to step on a few bare spots to avoid the ice but my mistake!

 

[Alexx1401]

When walking on ice, hard frozen snow etc!

3 days ago I took a bad fall on my driveway in front of my shop. My feet went out from under me and I came down on the left side of my back, kinda below my shoulder on my ribs. Smacked my right hand as well but thats not as bad.

Well, it knocked the 'wind' outta me for a few seconds and I managed to get up, made sure there was nothing sticking out, no blood and everything seemed in place.

Anyway the next morning I could hardly get up due to the pain (probably tight muscles) but once up it was fairly normal, but bending over or getting up was very painful.

Well, after some cold packs, and some ibuprofen and a couple days of a bit of rest it's getting better but still a bit painful getting up and down but this morning the muscles feel a bit looser and hopefully I am on the mend!

Stay safe out there!

As people age falls can be VERY, VERY, dangerous. Since I see a lot of the bad effects first hand I find myself being far more careful about watching out for things and paying more attention at things like stairs, Wife took a simple fall in the kitchen over a month ago. I heard her yell and go down. As soon as I looked at her wrist I said you need the ER, do you want me to drive you or medics? She at first did not want to go so let me drive her. It helped knowing the people in Triage because as soon as they saw her she was given Fentanyl. Then Morphine for the trip home. The conversation on the way home was quite a laugh and she remembers none of it.
Broke both bones in one wrist though and its still quite painful. A constant reminder that as we age things no longer heal like they did when we were young.

 

[Provincial]

Last month I slipped on a skim of mud on the surface of hard ground. One leg stayed under me when I went down on my back, which left the knee bent as far closed as it would go. The joint stretched, and I limped around for a few hours, but with no lasting damage.

It sure happened fast!

 

[Caveman Jim]

I'm still feeling the affects of a fall on black ice from Christmas 2023.
Knee swole up like a grapefruit, Dr said I have nerve damage.
Have a follow up appointment next Monday, the VA HC system is verryyy slow.

 

[Nosferatu]

I have a pair of studded logging boots that I wear mostly for icy conditions now. Work great.

If you're still in pain or having any kind of breathing pains in a couple days, I'd strongly suggest getting x-rayed.

Glad it wasn't bad and you didn't smack your head. Hope you heal up quickly.

 

[Knobgoblin]

I'm still feeling the affects of a fall on black ice from Christmas 2023.
Knee swole up like a grapefruit, Dr said I have nerve damage.
Have a follow up appointment next Monday, the VA HC system is verryyy slow.

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Hey Jim.
Next time you stop by the shop, I can clean that up with the band saw.
I'll even get you a stick to bite down on while we work.

Merry Christmas you Neanderthal you!

 

[Camelfilter]

Be careful out there!

When walking on ice, hard frozen snow etc!...

Yah, nice reminder for all. 'Tis the season!

A few weeks back took a slide down part of our drive on all 4's. 20' or so.

Came home to glare ice from fog on roads & our drive. Parked the truck (studded snows) then decided to rock salt our drive. Did the flat portion just fine, then started on the hill without tossing it ahead (beside) me. Durrrp!

Felt my feet sliding & in a fraction of second "decided" it would be better to be closer to the ground --intentionally-- than try & fight a slide. Went to hands & knees with a slap, -and no snaps. Thankfully. Slid down the hill side of our drive. Lucky.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Yah, nice reminder for all. 'Tis the season!

A few weeks back took a slide down part of our drive on all 4's. 20' or so.

Came home to glare ice from fog on roads & our drive. Parked the truck (studded snows) then decided to rock salt our drive. Did the flat portion just fine, then started on the hill without tossing it ahead (beside) me. Durrrp!

Felt my feet sliding & in a fraction of second "decided" it would be better to be closer to the ground --intentionally-- than try & fight a slide. Went to hands & knees with a slap, -and no snaps. Thankfully. Slid down the hill side of our drive. Lucky.

You charge admission to that ride?

 

[Camelfilter]

You charge admission to that ride?

Nah, put on a free show for the neighbors!

 

[Nosferatu]

Nah, put on a free show for the neighbors!

I hope you at least wrap yourself in tinsel and Christmas lights.

 

[Member 45541]

I hope you at least wrap yourself in tinsel and Christmas lights.

That's right! With the proper Santa suit, you could even make it look jolly!

 

[Caveman Jim]

Hey Jim.
Next time you stop by the shop, I can clean that up with the band saw.
I'll even get you a stick to bite down on while we work.

Merry Christmas you Neanderthal you!

Dr. Knob, I would definitely trust you in that endeavor, but the swelling only lasted four days and was back to normal. Thank God, I was gonna take a hot awl to it.
I would probably still be seeing the effects of that gusher on the walls, carpet and furniture .