http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspxI seem to be able to find trouble at the moment. I attended part 1 (3 of 5-days) of a competent crew training course designed to get me on the ladder to bigger and better sailing experience and finally teach me what the wind has to do with sailing. OverenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#12696Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:14:20 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:12696David Overton's Blog<p>I am not one who likes to dwell on things, but the doctors have said I can drive and this is in part</p> <img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12696" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1894Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:59:09 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1894David Overton<p>Had the stitches out, finger looking alive, but might still loose the nail bed. &nbsp;Overall everything is good, except that the pain killers still knock me for six and the doctors, hospital and car insurance people all refuse to take ownership as to when I am allowed to drive again.</p> <p>ttfn</p> <p>David</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1894" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1633Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:53:26 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1633Kevin HarrisBlimey ... wish I'd looked at the pics before I'd had my tea ! Well, it seems youve got yachting nailed, but heres my Top Tip: give these dangerous sports the finger. Don't worry ... I'm only yanking your chain ;-) <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1633" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1259Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:01:53 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1259Tim Long<p>Ouch! I think that is what they call a &quot;character forming experience&quot; ;-) Grace and I have looked at the blood-and-guts photos and I think it looked better before they stitched it up. Look on the bright side - next time we all meet up we'll all be able to compare battle scars. I'm glad it hasn't put you off sailing - that's the spirit! I hope you're getting lots of sympathy from everyone. Go easy and we hope it heals quickly.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1259" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1253Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:59:55 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1253Tim BarrettGlad to hear you're going to keep all your digits. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery mate! :-) -Tim Barrett<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1253" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1245Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:31:33 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1245David OvertonGood news, was at the doctors and hospital today. Finger is looking good, although they do not want me to drive for a few weeks. Once the big pain killer drugs are done, I should be able to think straight again. ttfn David<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1245" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1211Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:06:40 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1211Vijay RiyaitNot nice, I hope you recover okay. But think of the stories you'll be able to tell about your seafaring adventures! Microsoft are going to have to start insuring you! Take it easy. Vijay<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1211" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1208Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:27:40 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1208David Overton<p>Richard,</p> <p>If the top of the finger stays, then then nail should as the nail bed is completely unharmed. &nbsp;If however the top of the finger does not take, then I just loose an inch of the finger - nail, nail bed &amp; all :-)</p> <p>ttfn</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1208" width="1" height="1">http://192.168.2.20/blogs/doverton/archive/2006/08/21/Great-Weekend-sailing-that-ended-with-me-in-A_2600_amp_3B00_E-and-St-Mary_2700_s-Hospital-on-the-Isle-of-Wight.aspx#1207Mon, 21 Aug 2006 17:10:04 GMT72050d9c-4f41-4a16-9f70-ebbf2c98a2c7:1207RichardeThat looks painful David. Having dropped a (rather heavy) wardrobe on my fingers a couple of years ago while moving number 2 son, and ending up in what looks like a similar state, I can sympathise. It does get better! (After losing the nails, but you didin't want to know that). Rich<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://192.168.2.20/aggbug.aspx?PostID=1207" width="1" height="1">