[fromtheforty]

Just a little reminder for those of you, like me, that sometimes skimp on the safety gear. I wasn't wearing a helmet with a safety screen in front. I was hit a sapling under tension that was hidden by the branches of a white cedar tree when I was limbing. It really hurt by the way. It could have been way worse. I was lucky. I still have my eyes and I didn't break my nose. Needless to say, my new helmet is on its way. Be safe!

Geoff

 

[adot45]

Ouch, I'll bet that hurt. Glad it wasn't worse and glad you have safety gear coming. I didn't bother with it till I had a close call too.

 

[jimmy mc]

That makes my face hurt just looking at it. I never wore safety gear till I saw some of the post on the forums, and talked to the loggers that cut the trees on my farm. It made a believer out of me. I am glad to see your injuries are not permanent. Take two beers and post us in the morning.

 

[NetDoc]

At least you don't have a face that will stop a train... or even tried to stop one!

I say it about diving caves all the time: there is nothing in there worth dying for. Don't go in unless you have the right gear and the skills/training to use them.

 

[Burb]

When I first saw the picture, my first thought was "how bad does the other guy look?"

Glad to hear you are all right. And yup, safety gear is always a good idea, but often an after thought. As a 24+ year safety guy! I see it a lot.

Mark

 

[cuerodoc]

Glad you're ok. My experience last summer was was walking out to trim a fence line. I got swiped in the face by a bush and had immediate pain and tearing. ER Doc got a splinter out of my eye, then off to the eye specialist-- had to wear a special contact lens for a day/two.. Now I wear safety glasses when out in the woods. Lots of plants/shrubs with thorns.
After all ya only get one set of eyes & one close call is enough.