Freak Garden Accident

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  1. NigelJ

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    Yesterday (Sunday) I was working at removing some buried rusty wires when ping one sprang back and straight down the ear canal. instant tintinnabulation, vertigo and nausea. Sat down and was relieved to discover no blood, it gone down and straight out again. Took me an hour to crawl the 50yds to the house and ring for an ambulance. Evening in casualty. kicked out 11.00pm to find a taxi, diagnosed with a pierced ear drum that should heal over the next few months.
     
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      Ouch! That sounds dreadful, and you must feel relieved that the damage was not any worse. Hope you heal fast. :nerd:
       
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        I wouldn't recommend it, but I do realise I had a very lucky escape.
         
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          So sorry Nigel. Not such a fast healing process either. Truly horrible mate.
           
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            My sympathies, Nigel. I had several near misses during the pro years, the worst being a holly leaf in the eye. Luckily, the contact lens took the brunt! Hope everything heals well :grphg: and no lasting ill effects...
             
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              Oh buggger :sad: :grphg:
               
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                :phew::oopss:
                 
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                  Nasty. Hopefully it will heal quickly with no lasting side effects.
                  I reckon almost every gardener could tell tales of accidents like that. I know I have had a few, more or less serious.
                   
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                    Oh Dear! I'm pleased it wasn't more serious but it's a horrible thing to happen. I wish you better quickly.
                     
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                      Ouch. Could have been worse but a nasty thing to happen. Get well soon!
                       
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                        Sounds horrific Nigel. You are a very lucky man though
                        Hope you recover soon :)
                         
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                          Ouch! Hope you're feeling better soon ((hugs))
                           
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                            I am so glad it is something that will heal.

                            I don't know how many ti es I had misses near my eyes of the points/tips of plant supports.Lots of :phew: moments.
                             
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                              Terrible accident Nigel , hope all heals well over the next few weeks.
                               
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                                Hi @NigelJ my friend sorry to hear that,hope it heals quickly and that you feel much better very soon:blue thumb:
                                 
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