i need a volunteer.....

[TheVTCGuy]

I am typing this one-fingered on my left hand, so it will probably take me a month to finish, but.... I need a volunteer champion to stick up for me and defend my honor from Jocke's VISCIOUS, un warrented, and mostly - NON FUNNY attacks! Now normally, i can take care of myself.... But my typing skills will be severely diminished for a while. At about 2AM this morning, i had emergency surgery to re-attach a finger..... Sigh......

See, i am a middle-aged man that still clings to the delusion that I am young.... and athletic. I still play team sports, hockey and softball even though i should have given those things up years ago. Anway, last night, in my softball game, (i play second base), a very hard line drive was hit right at me. no problem, i lower my glove and free hand to catch it.... well, SOMETHING (still can't figure it out ) went terribly wrong; the ball it me square on the extended middle finger of my right hand. i dropped it, but (this is important ) picked up the ball with my glove and stepped on the base to make the final out of the inning I thought, i had just jammed my finger, started running off the field and looked down at it.

the finger was 90 degrees in the wrong direction, the bone was 90 degrees in the other direction, (fully visable), and the tip was hanging on from some tendons. And, oh by the way, blood ws squirting out like a fire hose. I thought: "Gee, that's peculiar?"

Thank GOD there is a DR on my team. He had his kit in the car, pushed the bone and everything else back in, and stopped the bleeding as much as possible. S00000000000........

Surgery was succesful, i should be fine, BUT, I can't type! (very well ). Will anyone volunteer to stick up for me against Jocke's viscious attacks?

[mtrunner]

Wow Paul that is a pretty serious injury from softball. I really hope you heal up quickly. I fear Jocke is going to unleash on you like there is no tomorrow now that you are completely defenseless. Kind of like a fawn in the middle of bear country. In all seriousness get better buddy.

[Jocke]

I'm not quite sure how I can help you, but I will on something so you will be the first to hear about it.

I've always thought Jock is a nice man who built rooms to people he never met. But I can be wrong.

Speedy recovery my friend but a broken finger is not enough to leave you alone.

[SL1229]

wow!!! Hope you recover soon. I still can't believe u didn't immediately notice your finger being bent back. I would've been screaming in pain....how long is your recovery?

[Tahmid]

Sorry to hear that Paul, must have been the worst pain. Hope you get well soon.

Guessing some photoshops are on their way from Mr. Jocke- "90 degrees that too middle finger". Cheers!

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Tahmid

Sorry to hear that Paul, must have been the worst pain. Hope you get well soon.

Guessing some photoshops are on their way from Mr. Jocke- "90 degrees that too middle finger". Cheers!

I guess Paul will never give me the finger again.

Maybe I will call him Paul Bobbit then.

[Tahmid]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I guess Paul will never give me the finger again.

Maybe I will call him Paul Bobbit then.

And just imagine if he did, who'd it be pointing at?

[Brunotheboxer]

I hope you recover 100% Paul.

Any pics pre surgery? That must have stung a little bit.

[Dr.Brian]

Sorry to read about your injury and surgery! I hope the pain is under control.
Best wishes for a quick and full recovery.
PS Only you could lose a finger playing ball Paul!
PPS I'm not messing with Jocke! You're on your own!

[Esexx]

Ouch!

At least all your body parts are still attached. Get well and no giving the bird or peace signs for a while!

[Explorer 2011]

I'm guessing that you need a 'Right hand' man then Paul?....

Terrible pun...:

Get well soon tho'...

[HL65]

Ouch is right!! Heal up Paul!! Your room awaits you in Sweden!

[theloxmyth]

ONLY YOU, and I mean it in the nicest of ways.

In Jr. High, I was running outta the gym with a pair of gym shorts in my hand and the door slammed shut...on the shorts!

My left ring finger was the only finger that caught on the shorts and it went sideways, sorta like yours, but with no blood.

It's still crooked.

Hope you heal fastly, Pauly.

Craigy

(I'm staying outta between you and Jocke, because I respect yunz both. )

[ally]

Oohh Paul

Hope you make a recovery, But snapping off your own finger hoping it might stop Jocke from stalking you is a bit extreem

[Art161]

Paul, it sounds as though you need a Jocke strap. I wish you a speedy recovery.

[DCgator]

Originally Posted by Art161

Paul, it sounds as though you need a Jocke strap. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Ho oh ho.... I hope your injury heals fast.

[Dan2010]

Give up sports. Drink beer. Thats what I did.

[CoopJr]

Here's to a speedy recovery Paul.

[Dr. Robert]

Bummer....wishing you a speedy recovery.

p.s. it's spelled "VICIOUS"........

[Gagebuilder]

Sorry Paul but as a guy that works in a shop, I'm used to peeps amputating body parts.

But ... Softball? Sorry laughed the whole thread thru.

Maybe it's your name. We're all still giving another Paul S*** for trying to grind his index finger off about 2 months ago. He was back at work the next day, he finally got his cast (yes cast) off 2 weeks ago.

Where's your Rolex? I believe it's safe to play softball with it on, maybe some should start a "Can I play softball and if I get a compound fracture fielding a grounder, do you think I'll scratch my watch?" thread to ask.

Heal quick, THE TEAM NEEDS YOU!!!

[swatty]

Sorry to hear about you injury Paul , as for Jocke , not sure what I can do to help. He seems like a nice man to me , he's even building a room for you to stay in .

[TheVTCGuy]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes, right now it hurts like.... !!!! But I'll live. And I know, leave it to me to have a freak accident and almost lose a finger playing softball!!!!

Only me... These things only happen to me.....

And Jocke! Just you wait!!!! I'll be back to my old self soon and I'll get you! You... You SWEDE you!!!!


You know, if I did lose the finger I was going to put it in a jar and ship it to Jocke :)

[Lisa]

Oh... my... gosh... I'm going to throw up....

What's the outcome expected to be, Paul? Will you regain use of your finger, or is that not known yet?

My husband crushed his right hand in an accident at a steel factory when he was in college working a summer job. Today, three of his fingers are just for decoration... your post brings that all back into focus!

You have our utmost sympathy and wishes for a good outcome. So sorry this happened.

[hdrazor251]

I'd love to help you with Jocke but I know when I'm outmatched so will have to pass on this one. Maybe that lady your stalking from DYI Network will help.

Wishing you a speedy 100% recovery.

[East Bay Rider]

Paul, I give you credit for staying alert. One look at that and I would've passed out cold.
Heal quickly, my friend.

[Rockrolex]

Paul, you have to start living by credo: Exercise is hazardous to your health.

Get well soon, pal. Jocke will be waiting for you.

[Route 66]

Yowch, that had to hurt.

Get well soon Paul.

Jocke is your problem.

[wdalew5]

hey paul, if Lisa kissed it ,would it feel better?

[mpkRolex]

Get well soon Paul! We will take care of Jocke :)

[Chipmunk]

Get well soon Paul.