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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:37 pm Post subject: I had my next post all planned... |
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I had it all planned out. Pictures, video and report on shooting my new .458 SOCOM AR. Then Thursday there was something screwy with my left eye. Friday they determined it was a partial retina detachment, and retinal tears in both eyes. Seems to be age related. Saturday was surgery on both eyes (cutting on left and laser on right). The right eye should be OK in a week or so. The left will be at least six weeks. I might have a long "vacation" here as I'm not sure my employer will allow me to return to work without two good eyes. I don't really want to drive with just one good eye either.
They say that the current condition/treatment will cause a cataract and require surgery in 6 to 12 months. I had thought about retiring at the end of the year but I'll have to keep working now (if I can) for the insurance.
So no shooting for at least a few months, at least the bigger bores. Maybe rimfires in a couple months. I believe I still have my daughter's Daisy Avanti 753 around here someplace too. I haven't been fishing for a while...
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9256 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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fishing is good....you look after yourself and LISTEN to what the doc says.......driving or indeed doing anything with single eye becomes challenging as distance perseption is all up the crapper.
take care Mate.
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6398 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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Thats sucks PumpkinMike, I hope the recovery is short and you can get back to the firing line quick.
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slimjim Super Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8314 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:07 am Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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Pkslinger, don't push yourself. Keep us posted.
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Bushmaster Super Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 11393 Location: Ava, Missouri
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:51 am Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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Aah crap!! Now I can't pick on you for being old. Heal quickly.
Another Mike
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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dhc4ever Super Member
Joined: May 26, 2011 Posts: 2944 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Australia
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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You guys aren't making the "golden years" look very appealing.
Good luck with the recovery , get the 8 year old nephew to post your stuff for you.
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9256 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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golden years.....just ask the cat in the hat about them...
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Gil Martin Super Member
Joined: Jan 28, 2005 Posts: 1837 Location: Schnecksville, PA
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Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:08 am Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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I hate it when that happens. Eye problems can require a lot of attention. Hang in there. All the best...
Gil
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member
Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5002 Location: NC foothills
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dhc4ever Super Member
Joined: May 26, 2011 Posts: 2944 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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Looks like the wrong end of a bar fight.
Glad it doesnt feel as bad as it looks.
Hows the vision comming along?
_________________ Pete
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Vince Site Admin
Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15718 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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gelandangan Super Member
Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6398 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2019 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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Yikes !!
Looks scare Pumkin.
Hope you recover quickly mate
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Elvis Super Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9256 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:21 am Post subject: Re: I had my next post all planned... |
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what does the other fella look like???
take care Mate.
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pete4d Super Member
Joined: Nov 27, 2011 Posts: 957 Location: Dixie , Alabama , & Louisiana
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