NA down for the count.

Stay Strong! I know you will!

A job applicant was asked, "What would you consider to be your main strengths and weaknesses?"

"Well," he began, "my main weakness would definitely be my issues with reality—telling what’s real from what’s not."

"Okay," said the interviewer. "And what are your strengths?"

"I’m Batman."

Get well soon

Well said NA and I admire your courage. I have been toying with a trailer design that would fit behind my wheel chair because I want to keep scrapping till the day I die. It might be worth looking into e-scrapping. As much as you have contributed to the forum, I am sure many members might give you the short course. Another idea is to broker scrap. I met a man that does it full time and makes fantastic money. Regardless with your courage, determination, and stubbornness you will out perform most of us here. Good luck and a toast to a speedy recovery. Keep us posted.

gt well and good luck

NA, your determination is an inspiration to me! Thanks for caring about others enough to post so maybe someone can avoid or at least limit the affects of scoliosis. I know several people who are now bent over and it is sad to witness. But the difference is they are no longer mobile. You are, by your own drive.

Have you had spinal blocks done, where theyb put you to sleep and do some sort of block for the pain? People I know have had mixed results, sometimes the pain finds another path, but there are times where the blocks help.

Wishing you all the best and will be thinking about you as I go about my day while scrapping.

Originally Posted by KzScrapper

Even at 5% I would consider it an honor to work with you...Your 5% is better then many people's 100%.

I hope you get back to strength soon or at least get some relief from the pain.

Same here.

I've always admired your drive and determination.

I ride alone most of the time, and tend to stick to the smaller stuff these days, asthma, fibro knocked some of the wind out of my sails a few years back. Every now and then the old man comes along for the ride, but like the Toby Keith song, neither one of us "is as good as we once was" although some days we can still give it he$$.

Scrapping is still kind of a side line that came as a result of picking/fixing/or breaking junk, but one that I love. Escrap, reselling, fixing mowers, computers, etc. There is nothing I won't try to learn if it interests me, unfortunately there probably isn't enough time on this earth to learn all the stuff that does.

Hope you feel better soon NA.
Sending healing thoughts your way.

Thanks for the reminder about staying safe, NA. I have no doubt your drive and determination will get you through this.

Do remember to take it easy from time to time. I used to push myself to the brink too and believe me I'm paying for it now both with back problems and heart problems.

This is a great lesson for newbies as well. Your body will only take so much abuse until it quits.

Originally Posted by miked

You possess the intellect and drive to do the job now change the job to fit your situation. Keep going, Mike.

Ditto. Thanks for the reminder. May u be blessed n a.

NA,

You are an inspiration to us all, with your comments on how you do your jobs, which are usually at full throttle, git-er-dun!! And 9+ hour curbco shopping sprees on a regular basis....wow!

And then it turns out you are working against some personal medical issues that are very serious and painful...and through this obstacle you are doing it better than lots of able-bodied people! I'll bet your forum name comes from something to do with this issue, too!

I hope your latest problem with your hip is at least something that will eventually heal up, unlike your back problems.

What were those "tractor decks" that got you? Never heard that term.

Anyway, please keep on the positive, and you'll get thru this latest setback. My thoughts are with you.

Jon.

My prayers are with you. "When your going through he@# keep on going, maybe you'll get out before the devil even knows your name."

Originally Posted by scrapme

NA, your determination is an inspiration to me! Thanks for caring about others enough to post so maybe someone can avoid or at least limit the affects of scoliosis. I know several people who are now bent over and it is sad to witness. But the difference is they are no longer mobile. You are, by your own drive.

Have you had spinal blocks done, where theyb put you to sleep and do some sort of block for the pain? People I know have had mixed results, sometimes the pain finds another path, but there are times where the blocks help.

Wishing you all the best and will be thinking about you as I go about my day while scrapping.

N.a. I'm in your boat with the scoliosis , born with that and fallen arches . After many car accidents and further damaging my back thru construction, bar backing and numerous stone jobs . After my last accident over a year ago , I have had 2 blocks , neither took . Some days I can't get out of bed as well . I try not to depend on the meds , cause that's just a mask . I'm gonna recommend Epsom salt baths and horse liniment . It's like Ben gays evil twin . It gets super numbing cold and most nights I can't sleep without it. I wish you a speedy recovery , I know how it feels to be off your feet or restricted by light duty . Wish you the best !

Any tack store should have the liniment , it's super strong since it's designed to penetrate a horses coat to relive he muscles after a hard run.