Thursday, September 16, 2010

Laid up

I went to the doc for a sore and swollen leg and found that I have a DVT. Thus, I will be off of work for at least several weeks and am not allowed to do much. Not that I feel like doing much anyway, the only position of comfort is on my back with my leg elevated.

As a result, my posts might be a little weak or off topic for a while. I just hope this clears up soon and I can get back to work. That and get back to shooting pictures.

Thanks for your patience,
Schmoe

15 comments:

  1. Take care, I hope you feel better soon.

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  2. Schmoe, I hope you're back on your feet soon enough that you don't go bat-guano crazy from boredom.

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  3. Cap,

    Best wishes and get well soon. This aging thing sucks, but it beats the alternative.

    I just went to the doctor today. My Marine Reserve unit ran our Combat Fitness Test saturday. (You can see a CFT here-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuw7fh4zfck)-I ran it 20 seconds faster than the kid in the video. While seeking to demonstrate leadership by example and some motivation can seem like a good idea, I'm finding that my body disagrees. Turns out I just tweeked some things, no major damage, but a wake up call.

    Since you've got some time and are looking for some motivation to write, please forgive me for making a request:

    How about a few of your thoughts on leadership? I've gotten the impression from many of your posts that you have a lot to share, especially on the subject of micromanagement;-) Not the Generation X/Y concepts or any of the feel good mantras that they teach at the community college, but experience based common sense stuff. I don't know how many aspiring FFs, company officers, or chiefs read your blog, but I'm sure there's a few of us who are always looking for some leadership tricks of the trade.

    If you're not in the mood, so to speak, feel free to edit/not post this comment.

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  4. Get well soon Captain!

    Brgds,
    YYC (Aviation) Dispatcher

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  5. DVT :(!!! Not good. I hope it clears up quickly!

    Feel better!

    XX
    Jaxs

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  6. Cap,

    I hope you have a speedy recovery. I'm sure we'll all give you some slack for lackluster posts... for a little while, anyway.
    Get back to it soon, I know your boys are going to miss you around the station!

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  7. Thanks for the kind words folks, they are good to hear.

    John - No promises, but I just might do that.

    Thanks again

    Schmoe

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  8. Capt. Schmoe:
    Well, I add my prayers for your quick recovery! They send you home with Lovonox? If so, who gets to poke you--The Saint?

    The Observer

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  9. Actually Observer, I have the privilege of poking myself. Sub-q in the abdomen X 10. Frankly, although it's no big deal, I do find it a little creepy!

    Thanks again all.

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  10. Capt,

    Sorry to hear that. Get well soon!

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  11. I second John's request for your thoughts on leadership.

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  12. Sorry to hear about you Capt, hope you get back to work soon and while you are off try to enjoy poking yourself in the rear! I bet their are some guys at your station that would like to give you that shot w/ a bigger needle...haha j/k, take care,
    Beans RFD

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  13. Thanks again all for the comments.

    Beans - My engineer told me that the medics throughout the district were on a sign-up list to come and stick Schmoe. I had to decline the offer.

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