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I don't mind the garage in this weather ( now the door's fixed it's not so breezy in there )
Can't face the Playstation at the moment though, was at 99% on Gran Turismo, when the machine decided it was time to die. If I'm not in the garage, I'm normally watching a repeat of Rosmary and Thyme with the Mrs
Can't face the Playstation at the moment though, was at 99% on Gran Turismo, when the machine decided it was time to die. If I'm not in the garage, I'm normally watching a repeat of Rosmary and Thyme with the Mrs
JBC said:
I don't mind the garage in this weather ( now the door's fixed it's not so breezy in there )
Can't face the Playstation at the moment though, was at 99% on Gran Turismo, when the machine decided it was time to die. If I'm not in the garage, I'm normally watching a repeat of Rosmary and Thyme with the Mrs
Glad to hear the door got fixed... now you just need an iron cross brace behind it incase you get any more errant builders trying to get in Can't face the Playstation at the moment though, was at 99% on Gran Turismo, when the machine decided it was time to die. If I'm not in the garage, I'm normally watching a repeat of Rosmary and Thyme with the Mrs
I'm the same... no probs with working in the garage now I've got a heater. I was in there every day over Xmas finishing off everything that needed done before the dash gets final fitted. Now I just wish it'd hurry up and get back from the trimmers!!
Well since my last post (must have been cathartic), I sent 2 hrs last night splicing and prepping the rear view camera cables.
Tonight I intend to finish that wiring and see if the damn things work...
Unfortunately tomorrow I have to be in to the hospital at 8am for a carpel tunnel operation on my right hand (left one in a few months time), so that is going to scupper my efforts for a while - will be out of action for a week or two - possibly! - we will see!
Anyone else had this done?
Tonight I intend to finish that wiring and see if the damn things work...
Unfortunately tomorrow I have to be in to the hospital at 8am for a carpel tunnel operation on my right hand (left one in a few months time), so that is going to scupper my efforts for a while - will be out of action for a week or two - possibly! - we will see!
Anyone else had this done?
3Dee said:
Unfortunately tomorrow I have to be in to the hospital at 8am for a carpel tunnel operation on my right hand (left one in a few months time), so that is going to scupper my efforts for a while - will be out of action for a week or two - possibly! - we will see!
Anyone else had this done?
Not that specific problem, but over the last 10-15 years years, I have had all my fingers on both hands operated (except thumbs) for trigger fingers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_fingerAnyone else had this done?
I'm sure all will be well for you after. You may have to lay off tinkering on the Ult for a while...
UltimaCH said:
Not that specific problem, but over the last 10-15 years years, I have had all my fingers on both hands operated (except thumbs) for trigger fingers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigger_finger
I'm sure all will be well for you after. You may have to lay off tinkering on the Ult for a while...
Sounds like too much sniper action!I'm sure all will be well for you after. You may have to lay off tinkering on the Ult for a while...
hi 3DEE, also have carple tunnel,just been to hospital today, not for an op tho more an assement of condition of rheumatiod arthritus,have now a physiotherapy course to get thru.have been told about 10/12weeks to see a noticable improvement,so ult on hold for a bit longer,might sneak a few hrs here and there tho.i should have thought it would be longer than a week or 2 for your recovery?.best of luck with your opps
hi again forgot to say also have a rear view camera,was intending fitting to built in sat nav but have a problem with sat nav not going into tv screen mode?.think i have wrong unit tho,have built sat nav into roof lining and it swings down and tucks away after use,witch works reely well 7"screen just the job,i think i need to upgrade to a later better model tho.
jmwram said:
hi again forgot to say also have a rear view camera,was intending fitting to built in sat nav but have a problem with sat nav not going into tv screen mode?.think i have wrong unit tho,have built sat nav into roof lining and it swings down and tucks away after use,witch works reely well 7"screen just the job,i think i need to upgrade to a later better model tho.
just back from hospital, whee a nice man stuck needles into my hand and wrist - then sliced through my palm, deep into the tendon area........ oops!... errum... am I making anyone feel queasy?
..anyhow..hand all numb-like and heavily bandaged...painkillers at the ready! strapped up to my shoulder! Gad!
small prob being my right hand ...typing this is...let's say.... I-n-t-e-r-e-s-t-i-n-g!
already had 'er-indoors start to put the screws on my antics!
btw - it appears that I cannot do anything but light work with my rt hand for 2 MONTHS! ..AAARRRGGH!
ANYHOW - got my twin rear-view cams and monitor mounted. wired and working last night! GREAT!
K
Keith, your hand may pulse for some hours, during the night too, when the pain killers wear out. Try keeping the hand pointing upwards and if possible higher than the heart. That should diminish the throbbing 
A word of warning though.
When you can remove the bandage, try keeping the stitches away from water etc. If you take a shower, wrap your hand in a plastic bag. If you don't protect the wound and stitches, water seeps down through the stitching holes and may start an infection which then has to be treated with antibiotics. I know, I've unfortunately been down that road...
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A word of warning though.
When you can remove the bandage, try keeping the stitches away from water etc. If you take a shower, wrap your hand in a plastic bag. If you don't protect the wound and stitches, water seeps down through the stitching holes and may start an infection which then has to be treated with antibiotics. I know, I've unfortunately been down that road...
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Edited by UltimaCH on Wednesday 30th January 17:49
Keith, take it easy no point setting yourself back even more, another few months won't hurt, look at it this way it gives you more time to think up new mods 
As everyone's chatting about their ops, does anyone want to know about my coronary angioplasty a couple of years ago
Get well soon
Graham
As everyone's chatting about their ops, does anyone want to know about my coronary angioplasty a couple of years ago
Get well soon
Graham
Looking at the threads above it is clear you have to be a decrepit old git to own an Ultima!!!
I suspect it is more a case of having got to a stage where we have the disposable income (once children have left home - two down and one more to go in my case). Thus, our bodies are no longer quite as young and supple as they used to be.
Children (and wives) have a lot to answer for!!!!!
Paul
I suspect it is more a case of having got to a stage where we have the disposable income (once children have left home - two down and one more to go in my case). Thus, our bodies are no longer quite as young and supple as they used to be.
Children (and wives) have a lot to answer for!!!!!
Paul
Storer said:
I suspect it is more a case of having got to a stage where we have the disposable income (once children have left home - two down and one more to go in my case)
I wish that was the case, with a 2yr old daughter, paying nursery fees and feeding a V8 plus 2x 5-pots, while feeding my wife's clothes habit is going to bankrupt me I think!356Speedster said:
Storer said:
I suspect it is more a case of having got to a stage where we have the disposable income (once children have left home - two down and one more to go in my case)
I wish that was the case, with a 2yr old daughter, paying nursery fees and feeding a V8 plus 2x 5-pots, while feeding my wife's clothes habit is going to bankrupt me I think!After that lot running an Ultima seems quite cheap.
Paul
Storer said:
You wait until you are paying school fees of £15K a year each child and the yard fees for 3 horses and all the sundry expenses that go with them (£24K a year I estimate but my wife is good at hiding the expenses as she does our accounts!!!). And a wife with a tech habit - got to have the latest gadgets!!
After that lot running an Ultima seems quite cheap.
Paul
I'm making sure baby is into Lego & cars... I'm telling her horses are evil and not to be trusted After that lot running an Ultima seems quite cheap.
Paul
As for schools.... well state skools nevva did me any 'arm, LOL!UltimaCH said:
Keith, your hand may pulse for some hours, during the night too, when the pain killers wear out. Try keeping the hand pointing upwards and if possible higher than the heart. That should diminish the throbbing
A word of warning though.
When you can remove the bandage, try keeping the stitches away from water etc. If you take a shower, wrap your hand in a plastic bag. If you don't protect the wound and stitches, water seeps down through the stitching holes and may start an infection which then has to be treated with antibiotics. I know, I've unfortunately been down that road...
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Dan, I dumped the Painkillers as soon as I got home - Hate that sort of stuff - rather let any twinges tell me I am overdoing stuff - cos that is what pain is for! Anyhow - pain tells you that you are alive!!!A word of warning though.
When you can remove the bandage, try keeping the stitches away from water etc. If you take a shower, wrap your hand in a plastic bag. If you don't protect the wound and stitches, water seeps down through the stitching holes and may start an infection which then has to be treated with antibiotics. I know, I've unfortunately been down that road...
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Edited by UltimaCH on Wednesday 30th January 17:49
Anyhow, I have always been a bit of a masochist, so nothing new here..
Today it feels much better, and I can type with two hands 'YEAY!' ...but take your point - will be very careful - Mr wait-for-it........ HANDS! Yep! Honest that was my Consultant Surgeon's name... He told me that I must not do anything heavy - even grip hard for at least two months otherwise I might destroy what has been done...
Problem is that we all do this stuff without thinking - especially if there is no pain associated (until it goes TWANG that is!) - Anyone feeling a tad nauseous yet?
..so I am going to have to be extra careful methinks..
...and I take your point Dan, ref the stitches and showers/ infection, yes it is true, had this like you a few years ago when I hade half my guts ripped out! Not nice...
Sorry, I have to smile, this forum is beginning to sound like a geriatric lounge - where there is nothing else to talk about but one-upmanship ailments!!!!!!
Edited by 3Dee on Thursday 31st January 16:09
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