50 (very careful) years without a scratch - and then...

[RodKirby]

stretching around the guard, to pull a thin strip thru - bang

I have lost the first joint in my right thumb . Spent the night in the ER, in lots of pain now. Fortunately I'm left handed.

More when I can concentrate...

[Tom Slick]

Did you just say you cut the end of your thumb off? OUCH!! I hope you are okay!

[chopnhack]

speedy recovery Rod. God see you well again.

[Uncle Cracker]

Danm! I hate to hear that...

Goes to show just how quick things can happen. Hope your recovery is quick and painless. I promise not to make with the jokes and ribbing until at least then... Please keep us posted.

[shoottx]

Dang (I was going to say something stronger) I am so very sorry you were injured.

Recover quickly and let us know how you are doing! And I hope it does not affect your moped skills.

[LCHIEN]

Rod, sorry to hear your saw got the best of you, a key reminder to all of us to be ever vigilant.

Hope it heals quickly and doesn't become a handicap. Hate to hear what Carole had to say...

[cgallery]

I'm so sorry, Rod. I hope you recover quickly.

[gary]

Rod, hang in there. I'll be praying for you.

Based on experience, holding your hand on top of your head helps the pain.

[cabinetman]

You have a lot of sympathy from me. You're lucky, it could have been worse. I've had many close call nicks and stitches, and will clue you to keep it elevated as best you can. Happy pills for a few days helps too.
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[crokett]

Wow Rod. Sorry to hear that. I hope it heals quickly.

[SARGE..g-47]

Ouch... speedy recovery..

[BerniePA]

Rod, this has been a long day, and I hope that when I wake in the morning, I will find that I read this wrong and you really didn't cut off your thumb. In case I'm wrong, sorry about that and I hope you recover quickly.

[Daryl]

Reading that sent the southern parts northward for a bit. Sorry for your pain and I am sure it isn't in vain as we, or at least I, will remember to use a bit more caution while using power tools. Speedy recovery.

[herb fellows]

That's terrible! So sorry. It just goes to show if it can happen to an icon like you, we had all better be even more vigilant.

Hope all goes as well as it can from here on out. Speedy recovery.

[Mr__Bill]

Sorry for your loss. It hurts just to think about it.


Bill, over here on the other side of the big pond