Axing downed trees is fun.
Axing downed trees after slipping on ice and smashing your tailbone is NOT so fun.
I generally prefer the ax to the chainsaw, for no other reason than that the physical act of swinging feels so much more rewarding. My target for today was also still half-buried in ice/snow, despite the fact that the world is melting. Since I couldn't see how far deep I needed to cut, I would have been more comfortable using the ax even if I didn't like it. I needed to make two cuts.
Sadly, on this morning's hike, I slipped on the ice going downhill, soundly slamming directly onto my tailbone.
So glad no one was around. The exclamations of agony rivaled Nancy Kerrigan.
Only a few swings in, I knew I was going to have a rough time. The pain resonating up from my hindquarters after the impact of each blow was almost as bad as falling all over again. I valiantly toiled through one of the planned cuts (of course it had to be a hardwood!!), and then waddled back home to nurse my pride.
I think I'll be finishing the job with the chainsaw.
A short but sweet cautionary tale. Watch out for the ice!
After two disastrous falls on ice, even though I was wearing hiking boots with great treads, I purchased Kahtoola MICROspikes Pocket Traction System. Much better than Yaktraks (more durable, has sharper steel crampons) and great for icy areas. Might be worth purchasing some. I hope your tail bones feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the suggestion! I haven't heard of that brand.
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