tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post6076753619101221778..comments2024-03-18T00:30:20.188-04:00Comments on My Multiple Myeloma Journey: The Incredible Stupidity of BeingBill O'Halloranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601120572341459383noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-5414198675982312112012-06-13T18:43:27.056-04:002012-06-13T18:43:27.056-04:00The chain saw simply idles without the blade turni...The chain saw simply idles without the blade turning when the trigger is released. Fortunately, I did drop the chain saw as I fell (the only good decision I made around that time).Bill O'Halloranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601120572341459383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-62672819771892890272012-06-13T11:35:40.058-04:002012-06-13T11:35:40.058-04:00I think that you better get a new chainsaw with a ...I think that you better get a new chainsaw with a deadman's (no pun intended) switch so that it shuts off when you drop it. Either that or admit that you are getting too old for that shit and hire a foolish young person to risk his life.<br /><br />OCRMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-43308285276702894572012-06-12T20:42:24.288-04:002012-06-12T20:42:24.288-04:00Thanks, Mike. Yeah, my excuses with my wife are r...Thanks, Mike. Yeah, my excuses with my wife are running out too. I think I'd better turn over a new leaf.Bill O'Halloranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601120572341459383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-76089862451612424752012-06-12T20:40:56.545-04:002012-06-12T20:40:56.545-04:00Thanks, Linda. I'm pretty sore today, so I fe...Thanks, Linda. I'm pretty sore today, so I feel like I'm paying penance for my indiscretion.Bill O'Halloranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601120572341459383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-69545539885959582372012-06-12T07:14:08.051-04:002012-06-12T07:14:08.051-04:00All things considered, you are lucky. No major bre...All things considered, you are lucky. No major breaks and since the saw chain was still running you could had really inflicted terrible damages. I know its hard to stay away from your normal routine but... Enough said. These days when I do something foolish I always blame it on chemo. However, my wife doesn't buy this excuse anymore.<br />Good luck. <br /><br />Michael WMike Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300820043701005339.post-30476703343701543522012-06-12T01:33:53.360-04:002012-06-12T01:33:53.360-04:00I truly think you dodged a bullet and I'm afra...I truly think you dodged a bullet and I'm afraid if it were Big EZ on that ladder I would be a tad bit upset. It's hard to refrain from doing "normal" jobs around the house though, especially when you don't anticipate a problem. Best wishes for quick healing on that finger!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624367358276749264noreply@blogger.com