On 9/18/2017 7:40 AM, John H wrote:
On Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:50:59 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/17/2017 12:24 PM, Bill wrote:
True North wrote:
On Sunday, 17 September 2017 09:50:07 UTC-3, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough
lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the
ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up
the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and
will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!


Say what?
Anyone with a lick of sense knows that you place the ladder feet 1 foot
out for every 4 feet high.

I had my smaller 20' extension ladder up against a tree yesterday with
the feet on soft dirt. Needed to replace a snapped clothes line.
No problem.


The ladder should be tied off. Not depending on lean. Especially on dirt,
where the ladder can sink in at a differential rate between the two legs.



70 something year-olds don't belong on ladders. Period. :-)

I am not quite 70 yet but I get dizzy on the second rung.

I just knew someone was going to say that!

I've been thinking of ways to clean off the tops of the slides. The only way to do it without a
separate ladder is to use the trailer ladder, mounted on the trailer, to climb on the roof and walk
around with the broom. But, the trailer ladder is mounted right over the picture window in the back
of the rig. Messes up the view of the river, doncha know. I had cotton socks wrapped over the ends
of the ladder to protect the finish on the rig. Might have to rethink that. I've got an old
motorcycle tire inner tube that may do a good job of protecting and not be as slippery.

And, of course, quit trying to cheat on the lean angle of the ladder!



Or hire a 18 year old flexible flyer to clean it for you. :-)

On Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:40:31 -0400, John H
wrote:

And, of course, quit trying to cheat on the lean angle of the ladder!

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That's the big one right there. Also, use a sturdy plank under the
ladder if the ground shows any sign of softness. Check again part way
up with your full weight on the ladder. Last but not least, tie the
ladder off if at all possible.

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On Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:40:31 -0400, John H
wrote:

On Sun, 17 Sep 2017 15:50:59 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/17/2017 12:24 PM, Bill wrote:
True North wrote:
On Sunday, 17 September 2017 09:50:07 UTC-3, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough
lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the
ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up
the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and
will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!


Say what?
Anyone with a lick of sense knows that you place the ladder feet 1 foot
out for every 4 feet high.

I had my smaller 20' extension ladder up against a tree yesterday with
the feet on soft dirt. Needed to replace a snapped clothes line.
No problem.


The ladder should be tied off. Not depending on lean. Especially on dirt,
where the ladder can sink in at a differential rate between the two legs.



70 something year-olds don't belong on ladders. Period. :-)

I am not quite 70 yet but I get dizzy on the second rung.

I just knew someone was going to say that!

I've been thinking of ways to clean off the tops of the slides. The only way to do it without a
separate ladder is to use the trailer ladder, mounted on the trailer, to climb on the roof and walk
around with the broom. But, the trailer ladder is mounted right over the picture window in the back
of the rig. Messes up the view of the river, doncha know. I had cotton socks wrapped over the ends
of the ladder to protect the finish on the rig. Might have to rethink that. I've got an old
motorcycle tire inner tube that may do a good job of protecting and not be as slippery.

And, of course, quit trying to cheat on the lean angle of the ladder!

I have been doing Flying Wallenda tricks on a ladder the last few
days, rolling in new screen panels. Where are the screen monkeys when
you need one? ;-)

On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!



Ouch! Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.

"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!8



Ouch! Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.
You obviously haven't seen a snapshot of Harry.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.




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On Sun, 17 Sep 2017 12:04:03 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:

"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!
8



Ouch! Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.
You obviously haven't seen a snapshot of Harry.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.



I'm thinking that even on crutches I'd probably outdistance him.

On Sun, 17 Sep 2017 11:25:27 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof' lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered' and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!



Ouch! Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.

That got a laugh! I'll keep my fingers crossed.

On 9/17/17 11:25 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof'
lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough
lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the
ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up
the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered'
and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!



Ouch!Â* Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.


The only event involving Herring which I would gladly attend is his
funeral, and then only to see how many folks from minority groups pee on
his grave.

I know someone who "shattered" his heel bone. All cases are different,
of course, but it took him quite a while to recover. Next time he should
fall on his head, as Calif Bill did...

On Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:56:02 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 9/17/17 11:25 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof'
lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough
lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the
ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up
the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered'
and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!



Ouch!* Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.


The only event involving Herring which I would gladly attend is his
funeral, and then only to see how many folks from minority groups pee on
his grave.

I know someone who "shattered" his heel bone. All cases are different,
of course, but it took him quite a while to recover. Next time he should
fall on his head, as Calif Bill did...

I suppose it would be hard to take me out on your 'imaginary' boat.

Keyser Soze Wrote in message:
On 9/17/17 11:25 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 9/17/2017 8:50 AM, John H wrote:
This should detract Harry and Donnee from their 'falling from a roof'
lies about you.

Friday I leaned a ladder against the trailer, with not nearly enough
lean. Got up to the top,
started to sweep debris off the roof of the bedroom slide, and the
ladder slipped. Down I went,
landing squarely on my right heel on the concrete driveway. Crawled up
the driveway and into the
house to call 911. ER doc says heel bone (calcaneus) is 'shattered'
and will require surgery.

And all I'd had to drink was coffee!



Ouch! Hope the surgery and healing goes well and quickly. Just think.

Harry might take you up on your walking the golf course challenge now.


The only event involving Herring which I would gladly attend is his
funeral, and then only to see how many folks from minority groups pee on
his grave.

I know someone who "shattered" his heel bone. All cases are different,
of course, but it took him quite a while to recover. Next time he should
fall on his head, as Calif Bill did...


You are quite the asshole Mr. Blubber.
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