thombat4
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Started not to post this but swallowed my pride and hopefully it'll help some of the newer members and maybe even a few of you more seasoned woodies out there. Anyway, came home from work yesterday with the thought of getting a little wood splitting done b4 sundown. Didn't bother changing into my steel toes like I should have since I figured I'd only be splitting for less than an hour. Big mistake!! I'd gone thru maybe 6 or 7 rounds when I caught the edge of a crotched piece and the momentum carried right on through and I smashed my big toe something fierce with the maul
! I wanted to let out a yell to wake the dead but the pain was so excruciating I just kinda stood there for a few seconds in shock. I looked at my boot expecting to see a huge slice in the leather but amazingly there was none. Nevertheless I just knew I'd busted my toe for sure. Hobbled into the house and immediately my wife asked if I'd hurt myself. Not wanting to stress her out I made it seem like it wasn't that big of a deal. Went to the bedroom to take off my boot in private just in case my white sock was turning crimson but to my surprise and relief there was no blood
! Upon removing the sock there was no nail damage but I could see where the discoloration was beginning to set in. Long story short, I was blessed with just a very bruised toe along with my ego. Haven't felt pain like this in a long time...kept me up for most of the night until I found some Vicodin I had left over from some dental work.
Accidents can and will happen but if you have protective gear and chose not to wear it then you're just inviting disaster. I learned a very painful lesson and you can bet I won't let something like that happen again. Be safe out there guys.
Bryan
! I wanted to let out a yell to wake the dead but the pain was so excruciating I just kinda stood there for a few seconds in shock. I looked at my boot expecting to see a huge slice in the leather but amazingly there was none. Nevertheless I just knew I'd busted my toe for sure. Hobbled into the house and immediately my wife asked if I'd hurt myself. Not wanting to stress her out I made it seem like it wasn't that big of a deal. Went to the bedroom to take off my boot in private just in case my white sock was turning crimson but to my surprise and relief there was no blood! Upon removing the sock there was no nail damage but I could see where the discoloration was beginning to set in. Long story short, I was blessed with just a very bruised toe along with my ego. Haven't felt pain like this in a long time...kept me up for most of the night until I found some Vicodin I had left over from some dental work. Accidents can and will happen but if you have protective gear and chose not to wear it then you're just inviting disaster. I learned a very painful lesson and you can bet I won't let something like that happen again. Be safe out there guys.
Bryan
) . What I heard from upstairs was: "OH NOOO...KEVIN!!!" after she was discovered by mom. After some scrubbing, mom got enough off so it looks decent. I guess my wife and I are still learning...NO more leaving ANY pen, pencil, marker etc. unsecured! I'm sure this is just the beginning. We still love her very much. 
