Bad luck comes in 3's!
sdbilliards said:
Today I tripped carrying slate. I was going backwards carrying a 8-foot, 1" thick piece of slate from a 3 pc slate table. It happened so fast I'm not sure if I didn't see the step or stepped up and didn't get enough of the step, anyways I fell on my ass and the slate came down on my legs bangind my left knee into the tile. I some how managed to keep the slate from hitting the floor. I got pretty luck with only a bruised tail bone, butt cheek and knee. I was able to finish the job but my knee pretty stiff. This has been the only time tripped while carrying slate.
Holy buckets Donny! I fell for the first time
ever last Thursday on a job. The slate was in the guys garage and there was a 2" lip from the main parking area to the raised storage area. I stepped off the lip with my right foot and it rolled off and snapped as I was going down. I thought I broke my ankle but gave it a few minutes and thought it was best to keep moving and finish the job. Good thing I did because it swelled up bigtime that night once I got off of it!
I always send a note of thanks to my customers and this was the email reply I received back on this one:
(Same here, hope your ankle is ok. We played last night, and all seems to be perfect. I told my wife you sacrificed your body to save that slate.....she was so glad you did not get hurt. I am looking forward to many a gathering at this table, and now it has a "history" to share....yes, right down to moving that first piece of slate. As long as you did not get hurt, it makes for a nice talking point......sorry
I do hope that our little holiday bonus will bring a little additional Christmas cheer to you after helping to bring so much cheer to us. Our heirloom table has returned to service, indeed better than ever. I feel like a real "Table Pro" was here in my home, literally! I only wish we needed your services regularly, as it was a pleasure having you in our home. We may have to change felts each year, just to enjoy more of your company.
Thank you again Robin. Happy Holidays to you and yours. You are a true gentleman, and I consider myself lucky for knowing you. Please stay in touch, as I will.)
So.....who's next? They say bad luck comes in threes right?!?!?!?
Robin
