it's cool, it's cool

markem · 02-17-2015, 11:42 AM

So I borrowed a pressure washer from the in-laws. Time to clean the driveway and sidewalk. I have a bad back, but I have a plan, so it's cool. I plan to just clean half and do the rest on Thursday. Good plan, it's cool.

So I spend 1.5 hours on pressure washing - half the driveway, the front sidewalk, and the front steps. No back issues, not really tired, it's cool. But I have a plan, so I stop where I am. I don't want to tweak the back - I have a plan.

I come inside and cool down for a bit. No problems. All is cool.

I go upstairs and take a hot shower. Feeling even better. It's ALL cool.

Come downstairs and do some email. Maybe a half hours worth. No issues. It's cool, it's all cool.

Go to stand up. Not cool. That's so not cool.

Hobble to the kitchen and find the advil. Water. Advil. Rest. It's all cool.

Getting old ain't for sissies.

CigarNut · 02-17-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

So I borrowed a pressure washer from the in-laws. Time to clean the driveway and sidewalk. I have a bad back, but I have a plan, so it's cool. I plan to just clean half and do the rest on Thursday. Good plan, it's cool.

So I spend 1.5 hours on pressure washing - half the driveway, the front sidewalk, and the front steps. No back issues, not really tired, it's cool. But I have a plan, so I stop where I am. I don't want to tweak the back - I have a plan.

I come inside and cool down for a bit. No problems. All is cool.

I go upstairs and take a hot shower. Feeling even better. It's ALL cool.

Come downstairs and do some email. Maybe a half hours worth. No issues. It's cool, it's all cool.

Go to stand up. Not cool. That's so not cool.

Hobble to the kitchen and find the advil. Water. Advil. Rest. It's all cool.

Getting old ain't for sissies.

I remember the last time I did any pressure washing; I ended up in a similar way and now I pay someone else (usually one of my sons) to do it... It's most definitely worth it!

shilala · 02-17-2015, 12:10 PM

Welcome to the suck, eh brother?

Tio Gato · 02-17-2015, 01:10 PM

I feel your pain. I just tried clearing 4 feet of snow off my roof. I had to stop as I didn't want the bride to find me dead in a snow bank. I'm not sure that the wisdom that comes with age is worth the other bad stuff.

DMK · 02-17-2015, 01:56 PM

If we'd known that getting old would of hurt so much, we'd have taken better care of ourselves.... Na... who am I kidding....

Ogre · 02-17-2015, 02:53 PM

I know the feeling, it takes longer to heal the older I get.

massphatness · 02-17-2015, 03:03 PM

This is why I try to avoid any physical exertion. Hope the back gets right with you, Mark
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AdamJoshua · 02-17-2015, 03:27 PM

That's what you get for checking your email, leave that stuff to the youngsters

Hope your back loosens up soon, nothing worse than a back ache.

icehog3 · 02-17-2015, 03:39 PM

Feel better soon, Mr. Mark, and leave ejecting liquids at high pressures to the younguns.

02-17-2015, 11:42 AM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,516 Trading: (47)	it's cool, it's cool So I borrowed a pressure washer from the in-laws. Time to clean the driveway and sidewalk. I have a bad back, but I have a plan, so it's cool. I plan to just clean half and do the rest on Thursday. Good plan, it's cool. So I spend 1.5 hours on pressure washing - half the driveway, the front sidewalk, and the front steps. No back issues, not really tired, it's cool. But I have a plan, so I stop where I am. I don't want to tweak the back - I have a plan. I come inside and cool down for a bit. No problems. All is cool. I go upstairs and take a hot shower. Feeling even better. It's ALL cool. Come downstairs and do some email. Maybe a half hours worth. No issues. It's cool, it's all cool. Go to stand up. Not cool. That's so not cool. Hobble to the kitchen and find the advil. Water. Advil. Rest. It's all cool. Getting old ain't for sissies. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: it's cool, it's cool Welcome to the suck, eh brother? __________________

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Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: it's cool, it's cool I feel your pain. I just tried clearing 4 feet of snow off my roof. I had to stop as I didn't want the bride to find me dead in a snow bank. I'm not sure that the wisdom that comes with age is worth the other bad stuff. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.

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DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,743 Trading: (86)	Re: it's cool, it's cool If we'd known that getting old would of hurt so much, we'd have taken better care of ourselves.... Na... who am I kidding.... __________________ Darryl, SOB...

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Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: it's cool, it's cool I know the feeling, it takes longer to heal the older I get. __________________

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massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: it's cool, it's cool This is why I try to avoid any physical exertion. Hope the back gets right with you, Mark Posted via Mobile Device

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,784 Trading: (40)	Re: it's cool, it's cool That's what you get for checking your email, leave that stuff to the youngsters Hope your back loosens up soon, nothing worse than a back ache.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,543 Trading: (60)	Re: it's cool, it's cool Feel better soon, Mr. Mark, and leave ejecting liquids at high pressures to the younguns. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!