First post re my foot.
Advice to fellow intellectuals who wish to perform physical labor safely.
1. Don't overload a wheelbarrow so it is too heavy for you to manage easily. Especially if you are going to be pushing it up a hill.
2. Don't wear clogs, or other shoes that provide little protection to the the foot and ankle. Wear work boots. Please note:
lrc will be highly annoyed if you disobey this directive. :-)
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Be especially careful if you are pushing a wheelbarrow right next to a concrete drainage ditch or other hazard.
4. Make sure you use the right tools. If your sweetie has hired a contractor to do some yard work, find out if he is going to be bringing earthmoving equipment to shift dirt around. If he is, there probably isn't much point in your digging dirt out with a pick and shovel and pushing it with a wheelbarrow the day before the contractor turns up with a bobcat.
5. Think about safety considerations before plunging in and taking action. A whole bunch of injured people can look back and say "boy was I being stupid when I did that thing that led to my getting hurt."
6. Last but not least, Do as I say, not as I do!
1. Don't overload a wheelbarrow so it is too heavy for you to manage easily. Especially if you are going to be pushing it up a hill.
2. Don't wear clogs, or other shoes that provide little protection to the the foot and ankle. Wear work boots. Please note:
lrc will be highly annoyed if you disobey this directive. :-)
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Be especially careful if you are pushing a wheelbarrow right next to a concrete drainage ditch or other hazard.
4. Make sure you use the right tools. If your sweetie has hired a contractor to do some yard work, find out if he is going to be bringing earthmoving equipment to shift dirt around. If he is, there probably isn't much point in your digging dirt out with a pick and shovel and pushing it with a wheelbarrow the day before the contractor turns up with a bobcat.
5. Think about safety considerations before plunging in and taking action. A whole bunch of injured people can look back and say "boy was I being stupid when I did that thing that led to my getting hurt."
6. Last but not least, Do as I say, not as I do!