Slow down; don’t do what I did :(

12-04-2009, 10:34 PM

I can be kind of windy so I will try to keep this short.

Last weekend was the holiday weekend and instead of taking time to relax and take a breath I looked at it as an extra chance to get caught up. Thursday we had a nice day of family and food and Friday morning I was one of those fools up at 5:30 to do some shopping. Only spent an hour out but once I got home decided to hit it hard for 3 straight days. It was after midnight before I called it quits for the day and was back at it Sat morning by 8am. A full day building; again pushed it well past midnight. I was feeling a little sluggish Sunday morning but kept on going. I cut the tip of my finger pretty good, nothing serious but the nerves were exposed and it was hurting pretty bad. No worries, I just took some pain killers and wrapped it up. Another late night and now I starting to feel like a hung over sailor after a weekend pass. When I woke up Monday I thought about calling off work but it’s the holidays and I told myself we need the money, so off to work I went. By the end of the day I was a mess and spent more of the next 4 days sleeping than being awake. Pushing myself so hard, cutting my finger and not sleeping lowered my defenses to the point I got the flu and let me tell you that is no fun. I would not wish what I had to even my worst enemy.

Don’t be stupid like me during the flu season and take care of yourself. The time I thought I would save pushing so hard, I just lost not to mention it could have been much worse.

Chas

pnoon · 12-04-2009, 10:35 PM

Hope you're feeling better soon, Chuck.

Your advice to the rest of us is spot on.

Riff Raff · 12-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Chuck, I hope you start feeling better! Wise words for us to heed!

Starscream · 12-04-2009, 10:39 PM

Get well soon, brother.

MedicCook · 12-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Get well soon Chas.

12-04-2009, 10:50 PM

Today is good

I knew better, I know better and the real crappy part is I'm not getting any younger

.

The hardest part is accepting that the body will not do what it did 20 years ago

Chas

pnoon · 12-04-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChasDen

The hardest part is accepting that the body will not do what it did 20 years ago

Chas

Boy. Ain't that the truth?

JaKaacH · 12-04-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChasDen

Today is good

I knew better, I know better and the real crappy part is I'm not getting any younger

.

The hardest part is accepting that the body will not do what it did 20 years ago

Chas

My dad once said: "If you think pushing 50 is bad, try pulling it a few years."
Take care of yourself Chuck..

12-04-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaKaacH

My dad once said: "If you think pushing 50 is bad, try pulling it a few years."
Take care of yourself Chuck..

The good news, since I ate almost nothing for 4 days I have almost 10 lbs less to push around...

for a day or 2, the wife is cooking a big meal Sunday and I sure am hungry

Chas

Skywalker · 12-05-2009, 01:21 AM

Get well soon!!!

longknocker · 12-05-2009, 01:41 AM

Glad To Hear You're Feeling Better, Chas! My Motto Since I've Gotten Older, "Everything In Moderation"!

12-04-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Slow down; don’t do what I did :( I can be kind of windy so I will try to keep this short. Last weekend was the holiday weekend and instead of taking time to relax and take a breath I looked at it as an extra chance to get caught up. Thursday we had a nice day of family and food and Friday morning I was one of those fools up at 5:30 to do some shopping. Only spent an hour out but once I got home decided to hit it hard for 3 straight days. It was after midnight before I called it quits for the day and was back at it Sat morning by 8am. A full day building; again pushed it well past midnight. I was feeling a little sluggish Sunday morning but kept on going. I cut the tip of my finger pretty good, nothing serious but the nerves were exposed and it was hurting pretty bad. No worries, I just took some pain killers and wrapped it up. Another late night and now I starting to feel like a hung over sailor after a weekend pass. When I woke up Monday I thought about calling off work but it’s the holidays and I told myself we need the money, so off to work I went. By the end of the day I was a mess and spent more of the next 4 days sleeping than being awake. Pushing myself so hard, cutting my finger and not sleeping lowered my defenses to the point I got the flu and let me tell you that is no fun. I would not wish what I had to even my worst enemy. Don’t be stupid like me during the flu season and take care of yourself. The time I thought I would save pushing so hard, I just lost not to mention it could have been much worse. Chas

12-04-2009, 10:35 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Hope you're feeling better soon, Chuck. Your advice to the rest of us is spot on. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

12-04-2009, 10:37 PM	#3
Riff Raff Habitual Offender Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 370 Trading: (11)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Chuck, I hope you start feeling better! Wise words for us to heed! __________________ "I am a simple man and enjoy the simple things in life as long as those simple things are the very best." Winston Churchill

12-04-2009, 10:39 PM	#4
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Get well soon, brother. __________________ Insert quote here.

12-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Get well soon Chas. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

12-04-2009, 10:50 PM	#6
ChasDen Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Today is good I knew better, I know better and the real crappy part is I'm not getting any younger . The hardest part is accepting that the body will not do what it did 20 years ago Chas

12-05-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Get well soon!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

12-05-2009, 01:41 AM	#11
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Slow down; don’t do what I did :( Glad To Hear You're Feeling Better, Chas! My Motto Since I've Gotten Older, "Everything In Moderation"!

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