My Mistake

[MasseyWV]

I have an 18' carhauler trailer, and a small 5'x8' landscaping trailer. I had began sandblasting the smaller trailer last summer, but was unable to finish because of other things which needed done, so I stored it on top of the carhauler trailer before putting both of them in the garage for the winter.

Recently I had to move both trailers outside, to make room for my tractor in the garage. This evening, after I was finished mowing grass, I decided to pull the smaller trailer off of the larger one, so I could finish sandblasting it. I was in a hurry, and in a monumental lapse of judgement on my part, I decided to move the smaller trailer by hand.

Needless to say, things didn't go as planned. Now I sit here with a foot that is swollen and very sore, all because of my stupidity.

Lesson learned.

 

[IslandTractor]

I feel for you. Sorry about your foot but glad that is all it was.

I have one of those folding 4x8 HF trailers. To fold it really requires more than one person at least if safety is a consideration. Of course I did it alone and after lifting up the rear leaf to vertical I turned to get some straps to anchor it in place. Needless to say, Newton and the laws of gravity wait for no fool and before you could say crash, the trailer was bashing into the driveway and I was leaping for safety. I made it but it would have been ugly had I been a tad slower.

I've talked myself into owning one of those engine hoist booms to help out with heavy items. I'm thinking that one of the hydraulic lift carts makes a lot of sense too for getting stuff into and out of the SUV or pickup unassisted.

 

[DABSGT]

Sorry about the foot, plenty of ICE keep it elevated if it is bad you might think about an x-ray to be ure nothing is broken.

 

[sam5570]

sorry bout the foot massey take care of it and i second the xray suggestion be careful don't want you laid up all summer

 

[MasseyWV]

Needless to say, Newton and the laws of gravity wait for no fool and before you could say crash, the trailer was bashing into...

The same thing happened to me. Only in my case, one of the smaller trailer's tires came off the carhauler trailer's ramp, causing the smaller trailer's tongue to go crashing straight into the top of my foot.

I had grown accustomed to moving the smaller trailer by hand so I could mow under it, which caused me to lose all perspective of just how heavy that thing really is, so when the time came to move it off the carhauler trailer, I thought nothing of it.

Thankfully, I'm reasonably certain that my foot isn't broken, because I can still walk on it, but it still hurts like the dickens.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

The same thing happened to me. Only in my case, one of the smaller trailer's tires came off the carhauler trailer's ramp, causing the smaller trailer's tongue to go crashing straight into the top of my foot.

I had grown accustomed to moving the smaller trailer by hand so I could mow under it, which caused me to lose all perspective of just how heavy that thing really is, so when the time came to move it off the carhauler trailer, I thought nothing of it.

Thankfully, I'm reasonably certain that my foot isn't broken, because I can still walk on it, but it still hurts like the dickens.

I'm glad you are OK, but go to DR. I let a foot injury go, and it slowly got worse and worse and in 2009 I missed hunting season completely while on CRUTCHES due to foot surgery!

Get some healing brother...
David

 

[vwnotrunning]

SIL was sure her hurt foot was not broken. Walked on it for three weeks before getting it checked. Did more damage and the small fracture moved around the started healing out of alingment causing problems she is still dealing with!

Do wait to long!!

 

[MasseyWV]

SIL was sure her hurt foot was not broken. Walked on it for three weeks before getting it checked. Did more damage and the small fracture moved around the started healing out of alingment causing problems she is still dealing with!

Do wait to long!!

I'm going to give it a few days to see if it gets any better, but if it hasn't I will go and get an x-ray.

After accidentally bumping my hurt foot against the coffee table, causing me to almost cry, I suddenly realized that I had not locked up my garage, the big garage (I have 2), which happens to be next door. I never thought it was very far, until today.

 

[charliepff]

Better off with an early x ray then having the doctor re-break it so it heals right. Been there once. Sorry to hear of your accident. I ended up breaking two dollies and almost taking out a wall with my Mahindra back hoe today. It must be one of those days. I hope it heals fast so you can get back outside.

 

[MasseyWV]

Better off with an early x ray then having the doctor re-break it so it heals right. Been there once. Sorry to hear of your accident. I ended up breaking two dollies and almost taking out a wall with my Mahindra back hoe today. It must be one of those days. I hope it heals fast so you can get back outside.

I agree that it must be one of those days, and sympathize with your tractor mishap. I hadn't mentioned it, but shortly before my little mishap, I nearly flipped the riding mower when I was mowing near the embankment of the road going to my garage and wasn't paying attention to where I was going. In hindsight, it's a good thing my tractor is down for repairs, or who knows what might have happened today. Normally, I am very careful, but today has been... wierd.

I hate going to the doctor, but having to have it re-broken would not be good. That said, I may wait until tomorrow evening before deciding if I need to go. Right now, I'm pretty sure it isn't broken, but anything is possible.

My wife has had a field day kidding me, but I deserve it for being so stupid. Like she said, I'm old enough to know better, yet young enough to do it anyway. At least I'm willing to fess up to my mistakes, and hopefully learn from them.

 

[etcallhome]

Hope the foot isn't broken but better to find out now . I agree it's been one of those days..
Been driving 41-42yrs ,personal and at work ,somewhere around 700,000 miles and till today had never hit a deer .
Around 6:15 am going to work , hit something with a hard thumb. I'm wondering what the heck ,my wife asks me what did I hit.. Had no idea..!!! Went down the road turned around came back down 4 lane to see what I did hit. Found deer lying in medium. Guessing deer came across the east bound lanes jump the center cables and jump into my lane. Hit front of 09 Vibe on frame member just left of hood and driver side fender. Thankfully no one hurt ,,,except deer,,, $4600 damage to Vibe.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Sorry about your foot! It is making me reconsider my idea of storing my utility trailer on my car hauler however...

 

[newbury]

Bad news but DEFINITELY go to the Dr.

I kicked a cement block when I was about 16 and my big toe apparently fractured. I did not go to the Dr. It didn't turn black and blue.

By the time I was 30 it started angling into the second toe, like a bad bunion.

When I brought it to a doctors attention the only solution was to break it again.
Which meant at least a month off being able to walk.

About 50 it was angling in so bad that I had to severely trim the nail.
I didn't want surgery because I traveled all the time.

Last year it started crossing under the second toe. It had gotten painful to even walk. Again the doctor said break it, plan on not using the foot for a couple of months.

Well I've broken several major bones in my body and I know recovery is not pleasant.

So for now I'm wearing a Vibram 5 finger shoe Vibram FiveFingers : Barefoot Sports Shoes : Toe Shoes & Minimalist Shoes, and waiting to drop a log on the toe and have it properly set.

 

[charliepff]

Newburry's mistake sounds almost like mine. I kicked a stair runner one night trying to run up a set of steps. Never thought anything about it until about two months later when I could not walk or climb ladders at work with out being in massive pain. Needless to say it had to be re-broke.

Hopefully the day gets better for everyone.

 

[IslandTractor]

Watch your toes guys, it's a dangerous world out there!

 

[Looking4new]

Sounds to me like it might be a good idea to wear steel toed boots all the time. Would be great if you could find a comfortable pair at a reasonable price.

 

[IslandTractor]

Sounds to me like it might be a good idea to wear steel toed boots all the time. Would be great if you could find a comfortable pair at a reasonable price.

Very good point. I am grateful to a welding class I took last year as they forced me to buy steel toed boots to work in the metal shop. I wasn't interested in forking over $180 or so for top of the line boots but found there were acceptable and comfortable boots available for just under $100. Now my only problem is remembering to put them on when dealing with heavy objects/equipment!

 

[woodlandfarms]

What is you wife's cell number. We will all call her and have her drag you to the doctor. Lots of things to sit and wait on, feet and knees are the ones you have to go ASAP.

 

[IslandTractor]

What is you wife's cell number. We will all call her and have her drag you to the doctor. Lots of things to sit and wait on, feet and knees are the ones you have to go ASAP.

Now that is below the belt! Trying to get him in trouble like some old tattle tale. We guys are all entitled to avoid going to the doctor's office until it is too late. It's in either the Constitution or Bill of Rights I'm quite sure.:laughing:

 

[charliepff]

Now that is below the belt! Trying to get him in trouble like some old tattle tale. We guys are all entitled to avoid going to the doctor's office until it is too late. It's in either the Constitution or Bill of Rights I'm quite sure.:laughing:

HA HA HA, it sounds like something I would tell my wife. I never go when I need to and when I do I am in twice the pain or sickness. Then she makes fun of me for not going right away.