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SemperFi · 20 July 2022, 11:38 AM

Took a klutzy spill yesterday while carrying some packages and went shoulder first into a no parking sign pole. End result: two scraped knees and a nondisplaced fracture of the collarbone. Had I hit my head with the same force that I hit the shoulder it could’ve been a lot worse.
Normally I would just ride with it but my wife and I have a scheduled cruise coming up in 10 days and I’m not sure I can make it. If not I stand to lose the entire cruise fare unless the cruise line does me a solid and gives me a credit.
Fortunately the Sub came through the ordeal with flying colors, not a single mark scrape or scratch.

wantonebad · 20 July 2022, 11:57 AM

Heal up man! Looks uncomfortable!!

KathleenL · 20 July 2022, 11:57 AM

Ouch is right! So sorry you went through that, but I am glad that you didn't hit your head.

Are you sure you can't do the cruise? Are you signed up for shore excursions that would be too much for your current physical condition? What would you be doing on the cruise that you don't think you could handle?

I take it you didn't buy travel insurance when you booked the cruise. If you had, you wouldn't have to worry about a refund, so, yeah, you'd be up to the mercy of the cruise line.

SemperFi · 20 July 2022, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Heal up man! Looks uncomfortable!!

Thanks Marc. I’m in for some painful nights.

SemperFi · 20 July 2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KathleenL

Ouch is right! So sorry you went through that, but I am glad that you didn't hit your head.

Are you sure you can't do the cruise? Are you signed up for shore excursions that would be too much for your current physical condition? What would you be doing on the cruise that you don't think you could handle?

I take it you didn't buy travel insurance when you booked the cruise. If you had, you wouldn't have to worry about a refund, so, yeah, you'd be up to the mercy of the cruise line.

No Kathleen, I didn’t buy travel insurance. Although I don’t have any excursions planned it’s really just the normal day to day stuff, trouble bathing, shaving, dressing, handling luggage, etc.
I also happen to be left-handed and of course it’s my left shoulder that’s fractured. The doctor advised me to be very careful or else I could displace the fracture.
I’m going to give it a few days to see if there’s even the slightest bit of improvement. I’m just bummed out right now.

ZOOK · 20 July 2022, 12:17 PM

Sorry to hear this. Heal up quick Angelo.

Atone · 20 July 2022, 12:18 PM

Oooffff sorry to hear man. Hope the cruise line does you right and wishing you a speedy recovery.

swils8610 · 20 July 2022, 12:21 PM

That’s gotta hurt! Feel better soon!

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RichM · 20 July 2022, 12:30 PM

Wow. Sorry to hear you took a spill. Could have been worse. My next door neighbor took a spill in February and he’s still in a wheelchair.

Hopefully in a few days, you’ll feel well enough to take the cruise. The hardest part will be getting to the ship. Once there, you can R&R on the ship.

I’m sure the cruise line will be more than happy to help get you onboard and all set up. Don’t lose the money.

Here’s to a great cruise and a speedy and full recovery.

AzHadEnuf · 20 July 2022, 12:42 PM

Glad you’re okay Angelo. That was some spill. Carrying packages? Would have thought a guy like you would have people for that. Get some rest friend I hope the cruise works out for you and the Mrs.

sickened1 · 20 July 2022, 12:53 PM

Hope you get better soon Angelo.

BNA/LION · 20 July 2022, 01:18 PM

Feel Better Soon.

Rock · 20 July 2022, 02:02 PM

Sorry to hear about your accident, Mate.
The thing is that at 30 years we just bounce off this stuff but post-60 it is a major issue.
A close friend stepped out of his 4WD on to a wet road and put his foot on to the wet white line for the parking space. Went down on his R knee smashing (and I mean smashing) the Patella into about a dozen pieces. Got it all wired up and repaired but took 12 months before he could use it normally again.
I try to tell myself to be a little more careful in my old age but it is difficult if you are otherwise fit (and still 30 in your head)
Good wishes for a quick recovery. Hope they look after you Re your Cruise.

donas · 20 July 2022, 02:19 PM

You can make the cruise, I'm sure - Marine! If I heard it said once, I heard it a thousand times during my time in, suck it up butter cup

(I'm only saying that due to your avatar, anyone else would get sympathy and comforting)

I had the misfortune of tearing a groin muscle and a half completely off the pelvic bone a couple days before a cruise once. It was a rough one to start with, as I couldn't take steps that separated my feet more than 10 inches or so. On the bright side, I got to take advantage of the handicap boarding etc haha.

Good Luck!

Al1969 · 20 July 2022, 03:07 PM

Wish you a speedy recovery Angelo. As donas said, Suck it up Devil Dog!

Best of luck making the cruise. I’m sure they’ve a sick bay on board, just don’t becoming a sick bay “commando”.

Semper Fi,

donas · 20 July 2022, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

I’m sure they’ve a sick bay on board, just don’t becoming a sick bay “commando”.

Semper Fi,

I love it

Al1969 · 20 July 2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by donas

I love it

Semper Fi

Chewbacca · 20 July 2022, 04:01 PM

Rest up Ang!

GradyPhilpott · 21 July 2022, 04:36 AM

Semper Fi, Angelo!

I think you deserve a light-duty chit for this one.

Follow your doctor's advice and make sure that you heal well.

brandrea · 21 July 2022, 04:43 AM

I’m sorry to hear Angelo, I hope you heal up quickly and in time for your cruise

Now be honest … the first thing you checked was to see if your Sub was ok - right?

SemperFi · 21 July 2022, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

Sorry to hear this. Heal up quick Angelo.

Thanks Dave

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Originally Posted by Atone

Oooffff sorry to hear man. Hope the cruise line does you right and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thanks Jesse

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Originally Posted by swils8610

That’s gotta hurt! Feel better soon!

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Thanks Shannon. I am pretty sore.

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Wow. Sorry to hear you took a spill. Could have been worse. My next door neighbor took a spill in February and he’s still in a wheelchair.

Hopefully in a few days, you’ll feel well enough to take the cruise. The hardest part will be getting to the ship. Once there, you can R&R on the ship.

I’m sure the cruise line will be more than happy to help get you onboard and all set up. Don’t lose the money.

Here’s to a great cruise and a speedy and full recovery.

Thanks Richie. I’ll have a cruise update shortly.

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Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Glad you’re okay Angelo. That was some spill. Carrying packages? Would have thought a guy like you would have people for that. Get some rest friend I hope the cruise works out for you and the Mrs.

Haha. Thanks Ralph

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Originally Posted by sickened1

Hope you get better soon Angelo.

Thanks Ed

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Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Feel Better Soon.

Thanks Larry

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Originally Posted by Rock

Sorry to hear about your accident, Mate.
The thing is that at 30 years we just bounce off this stuff but post-60 it is a major issue.
A close friend stepped out of his 4WD on to a wet road and put his foot on to the wet white line for the parking space. Went down on his R knee smashing (and I mean smashing) the Patella into about a dozen pieces. Got it all wired up and repaired but took 12 months before he could use it normally again.
I try to tell myself to be a little more careful in my old age but it is difficult if you are otherwise fit (and still 30 in your head)
Good wishes for a quick recovery. Hope they look after you Re your Cruise.

Thanks Rock

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Originally Posted by donas

You can make the cruise, I'm sure - Marine! If I heard it said once, I heard it a thousand times during my time in, suck it up butter cup

(I'm only saying that due to your avatar, anyone else would get sympathy and comforting)

I had the misfortune of tearing a groin muscle and a half completely off the pelvic bone a couple days before a cruise once. It was a rough one to start with, as I couldn't take steps that separated my feet more than 10 inches or so. On the bright side, I got to take advantage of the handicap boarding etc haha.

Good Luck!

Thanks Wade. Glad your cruise worked out.

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Wish you a speedy recovery Angelo. As donas said, Suck it up Devil Dog!

Best of luck making the cruise. I’m sure they’ve a sick bay on board, just don’t becoming a sick bay “commando”.

Semper Fi,

Haha

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Rest up Ang!

Thanks Chewy. That’s the plan.

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Semper Fi, Angelo!

I think you deserve a light-duty chit for this one.

Follow your doctor's advice and make sure that you heal well.

Definitely light duty Grady until Sept 4th which is our rescheduled cruise date.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m sorry to hear Angelo, I hope you heal up quickly and in time for your cruise

Now be honest … the first thing you checked was to see if your Sub was ok - right?

Thanks Brian. You nailed it. Despite the pain and blood I only had eyes for the Sub. Remarkably, not the slightest bit of damage. It would have been more costly than any doctor bills.

SemperFi · 21 July 2022, 05:38 AM

Okay, so here’s the cruise update.
Two hours on the phone with Royal Caribbean and I was able to reschedule for Sept 4th with about a $200 loss. That’s a clear win as far as I’m concerned since a cancellation this close to the cruise date usually means a complete forfeiture.

I guess they saw that we are loyal to the brand (15 cruises with Royal Caribbean) and I was able to provide them with medical documentation. If push came to shove I would have gone and just struggled through it but my wife insisted that since we were only losing a minimal amount that we just reschedule. I guess she didn’t look forward to catering to me.

By the time Sept 4th comes around I probably won’t be completely healed but certainly much better than I would be 9 days from now. And it would be our first cruise in 9 years after taking care of three elderly parents and a sick brother, all of whom have passed (Mom and my brother within the past 6 months). We used to go on two cruises per year until everyone started getting sick and that’s the main reason we haven’t been able to go. I didn’t want anything to stand in the way of enjoying this one to the max.

brandrea · 21 July 2022, 05:41 AM

Great news Angelo, I’m truly glad this worked out for you

ltmgeller · 21 July 2022, 05:46 AM

Wishing you a speedy recovery

train-time · 21 July 2022, 05:52 AM

Great news Angelo - get well soon!

enjoythemusic · 21 July 2022, 06:11 AM

...you should see the OTHER guy.

Ouch! Get well soon.

colpol · 21 July 2022, 06:16 AM

Could have been a lot worse

Fingers crossed for the cruise

Speedbird-1 · 21 July 2022, 06:59 AM

Hope you heal-up quickly buddy.

Warm, salty bath will help with the scrapes.

Great news with the cruise!

East Bay Rider · 21 July 2022, 07:18 AM

Glad it worked out with the cruise. Now you can concentrate on healing up ASAP.

Beo3 · 21 July 2022, 07:22 AM

Damn Angelo, sorry to hear about the injuries, but glad Royal did right by you.

Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend.

20 July 2022, 11:57 AM	#2
wantonebad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,852	Heal up man! Looks uncomfortable!! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

20 July 2022, 12:18 PM	#7
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	Oooffff sorry to hear man. Hope the cruise line does you right and wishing you a speedy recovery. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

20 July 2022, 12:30 PM	#9
RichM 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,251	Wow. Sorry to hear you took a spill. Could have been worse. My next door neighbor took a spill in February and he’s still in a wheelchair. Hopefully in a few days, you’ll feel well enough to take the cruise. The hardest part will be getting to the ship. Once there, you can R&R on the ship. I’m sure the cruise line will be more than happy to help get you onboard and all set up. Don’t lose the money. Here’s to a great cruise and a speedy and full recovery. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

20 July 2022, 12:42 PM	#10
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Glad you’re okay Angelo. That was some spill. Carrying packages? Would have thought a guy like you would have people for that. Get some rest friend I hope the cruise works out for you and the Mrs. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

20 July 2022, 01:18 PM	#12
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20 July 2022, 11:57 AM	#3
KathleenL 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 999	Ouch is right! So sorry you went through that, but I am glad that you didn't hit your head. Are you sure you can't do the cruise? Are you signed up for shore excursions that would be too much for your current physical condition? What would you be doing on the cruise that you don't think you could handle? I take it you didn't buy travel insurance when you booked the cruise. If you had, you wouldn't have to worry about a refund, so, yeah, you'd be up to the mercy of the cruise line.

20 July 2022, 12:17 PM	#6
ZOOK 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 10,435	Sorry to hear this. Heal up quick Angelo.

20 July 2022, 12:21 PM	#8
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20 July 2022, 12:53 PM	#11
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20 July 2022, 02:02 PM	#13
Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,930	Sorry to hear about your accident, Mate. The thing is that at 30 years we just bounce off this stuff but post-60 it is a major issue. A close friend stepped out of his 4WD on to a wet road and put his foot on to the wet white line for the parking space. Went down on his R knee smashing (and I mean smashing) the Patella into about a dozen pieces. Got it all wired up and repaired but took 12 months before he could use it normally again. I try to tell myself to be a little more careful in my old age but it is difficult if you are otherwise fit (and still 30 in your head) Good wishes for a quick recovery. Hope they look after you Re your Cruise. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

20 July 2022, 02:19 PM	#14
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	You can make the cruise, I'm sure - Marine! If I heard it said once, I heard it a thousand times during my time in, suck it up butter cup (I'm only saying that due to your avatar, anyone else would get sympathy and comforting) I had the misfortune of tearing a groin muscle and a half completely off the pelvic bone a couple days before a cruise once. It was a rough one to start with, as I couldn't take steps that separated my feet more than 10 inches or so. On the bright side, I got to take advantage of the handicap boarding etc haha. Good Luck!

20 July 2022, 03:07 PM	#15
Al1969 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,658	Wish you a speedy recovery Angelo. As donas said, Suck it up Devil Dog! Best of luck making the cruise. I’m sure they’ve a sick bay on board, just don’t becoming a sick bay “commando”. Semper Fi, __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

20 July 2022, 04:01 PM	#18
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21 July 2022, 04:36 AM	#19
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21 July 2022, 04:43 AM	#20
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,859	I’m sorry to hear Angelo, I hope you heal up quickly and in time for your cruise Now be honest … the first thing you checked was to see if your Sub was ok - right?

21 July 2022, 05:38 AM	#22
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	Okay, so here’s the cruise update. Two hours on the phone with Royal Caribbean and I was able to reschedule for Sept 4th with about a $200 loss. That’s a clear win as far as I’m concerned since a cancellation this close to the cruise date usually means a complete forfeiture. I guess they saw that we are loyal to the brand (15 cruises with Royal Caribbean) and I was able to provide them with medical documentation. If push came to shove I would have gone and just struggled through it but my wife insisted that since we were only losing a minimal amount that we just reschedule. I guess she didn’t look forward to catering to me. By the time Sept 4th comes around I probably won’t be completely healed but certainly much better than I would be 9 days from now. And it would be our first cruise in 9 years after taking care of three elderly parents and a sick brother, all of whom have passed (Mom and my brother within the past 6 months). We used to go on two cruises per year until everyone started getting sick and that’s the main reason we haven’t been able to go. I didn’t want anything to stand in the way of enjoying this one to the max. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

21 July 2022, 05:41 AM	#23
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,859	Great news Angelo, I’m truly glad this worked out for you

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21 July 2022, 05:52 AM	#25
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21 July 2022, 06:16 AM	#27
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,910	Could have been a lot worse Fingers crossed for the cruise

21 July 2022, 06:59 AM	#28
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21 July 2022, 07:18 AM	#29
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21 July 2022, 07:22 AM	#30
Beo3 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 19,309	Damn Angelo, sorry to hear about the injuries, but glad Royal did right by you. Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend.

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