No range report this week, I gotta recover

[Joe L]

I took the P-10C out on Tuesday to shoot at 100 yards after not going for 8 days.  That was enough of a break for me to have a mediocre result--8" five shot sequences instead of 4".  Typical for me if I miss more than 4 or 5 days in a row without picking up the gun.  (yes, some dry fire would help).  So I planned to go back on Thursday morning to shoot some "good" targets. 

Problem is I took a tumble while walking the dog and landed hard on my shooting arm shoulder.  After making sure I hadn't broken my collar bone and that I had some range of motion, we finished our walk and returned home.  I skipped the range session because I couldn't pick up a Diet Dr. Pepper can, much less a loaded P-10C.  Licked my wounds, alternated ice and heat a few times during the day and then hoped I could sleep in the bed instead of in a recliner.  Much better on Friday morning! 

I used to race bicycles when I was younger.  I took a lot of spills and have a list of collar bone, rib, shoulder injuries to show for it.  But I was 20-50 years old then, not 75.  It makes a difference!  I should be ok by Tuesday of next week, so I may just try that dry fire thing with the MantisX over the weekend, maybe while watching the Olympics.  If I have a good day next Tuesday, I may make a video comparing a mediocre day to a good day. 

Another thing I learned--my friends all look taller when I'm moaning lying on my back on the pavement looking up at them. 

Joe L

[Wobbly]

Sad news. Take your time and recover well, my friend.

[Stanseven]

I feel for you.  I also have problems from bicycle crashes when I was younger and dog walking now.  The funniest was walking my 90 lb lab a few years ago in the dark.  He saw a cat and took off with my hand around the lease.  I hit forehead first into a tree, fell down, and was so dazed I looked drunk walking home.

[AZ_CZ]

Take your time and heal all the way. That’s what I’ve learned the hard way. Two years ago I was blowing leaves out of the front yard desert landscaping. Through a combination of bad footwear, a snagged cord and loose rocks I found myself looking at the sky. My wife found a landscaper who comes 2 times a month, does more, does it better and doesn’t fall down. A win-win for everyone.

[Joe L]

Thanks, gentlemen.  Saturday afternoon now, and the shoulder is healing fast.  I have maybe 70% range of motion now but still have some dull pain.  I can't scoop hard frozen ice cream but I can get stuff in and out of the refrigerator OK.  And type, LOL.  I think I'll be fine by Tuesday, will handle the cameras and clean the P-10C today.  Sleeping was a problem the first night, much better on the second. 

Joe L

[Earl Keese]

Hope you’re back to scooping ice cream sooner rather than later. Life without shooting AND ice cream doesn’t sound fun at all. 

[timetofly]

Im very happy you’re on the mend. Being over 65 and face up or face down isn’t near os fun as it once was.  In my case if they found me face up on the ground, I’m sure someone would be requesting that I be locked up for my own good. 

[Joe L]

I'll probably go to the range Wednesday morning, so I'll be starting over after a week off with whatever I decide to shoot.  Not the .308 sniper rifle!  Maybe the Kadet, maybe the P-10C again.  I'll have to check the forecast for wind.  Probably IMI and P-10C, same as last week, maybe a comparison video if I have any good target results compared to last week.

The dog and I have been very careful on our walks over the last few days.  Heading out a little later to have better light and paying attention and calm instead of getting excited and clumsy when seeing our friends out.

Joe L

[M1A4ME]

As the older guys know.  Easier to get hurt.  Longer to heal.  May not get back to where you were.

Good luck, Joe.  Besides, that sounds like some fun Physical Therapy.  Range trips with a variety of guns.  I hear most PT isn't a lot of fun.