12 weeks off, boo

« **on:** January 17, 2010, 06:21:12 pm »

Looks like another 12 week off to go with the 4 i have already had, got knocked down on friday, broken leg in 2 places, think i will get some accident cover after this epsiode

Mark

« **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2010, 06:26:34 pm »

Hi Mark,

sorry to hear that...not a very good start of the new year for you then!

I think i would get that insurance after that mate!

Regards Gary

« **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2010, 06:29:07 pm »

That make's my sciatica pale into insignificance..... Hope you mend real soon Mark...!

« **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2010, 06:37:43 pm »

Thats awful news Mark - I wish you a speedy recovery.

Steve

« **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2010, 06:42:16 pm »

Ouch Mark, Sorry to hear that.

Pete

« **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2010, 07:56:20 pm »

Colin

if your sciatica gets to bad give me a shout ,i will give you a hand if I can .

Mark

Id give you a hand as well but a 800 mile round trip is just a bit too far .

Neil

Neil

« **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:01:41 pm »

Bummer

This time next year weal be millionaires pick a good solicitor claims for u advertise a lot on TV.

Len

« **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:04:06 pm »

Sorry to hear of your problems Mark. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

Speaking of which, here's some advice from an old codger who's been there, done that and watched others fall by the wayside :

Listen to your doctors!!! They have told you that you need 12 weeks recovery. This isn't a figure plucked from the sky. You will probably feel good after a lot less time than that and think you can just rush back in early and start to earn some much needed cash again. Understandable, but don't do it. Healing takes time, even when we can't see it and the pain is neglibable. Too much too soon and the two weeks you think you will save now will cost you another 12 weeks later. Treat your recovery as a job with a schedule of gradually increasing exercise worked out with your physio. When I was off work for three months (twice), I had observed the errors of others rushing through recovery. I definately had the last laugh

Safe and happy healing

The Ken

« **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:06:54 pm »

Hi mark

I'm very sorry to hear this.

Have you got a local cleaner or two you could pass on work to on a commission basis, at least it will give you some income.

Cheers

Doug

« **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:07:31 pm »

Cheers Neil.... I did my back in on Friday when some idiot had parked too near the back of my van opposite "The Bell". I had to man handle the machine and then a gentleman joined in, but he sort of got in the way and my back just went..... I've moved all jobs to next week but I will be in touch if I can't do the jobs myself..... Thanks again....

What are you like at cleaning ovens?

« **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:09:07 pm »

Cheers for the support guys, its greatly appreciated
Mark

« **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:12:36 pm »

Got some big commercials booked in for Feb, which i am handing to Shaun, at least i know they are gonna get done right and i can drop back on them next feb, yearly cleans.
Going to get a mortgage holiday, never had one so shouldnt be a prob.
Cheers Mark

« **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:19:08 pm »

Nothing any of us says can make it better for you or get you back to work earlier.
Doug stole my idea of subbying out some of your work so you could still get some income.
Other than that, are there any courses you could still do whilst plastered up, ie leather cleaning/repair or the like.
But all the best.

« **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:23:57 pm »

Sorry to hear that Mark,I wouldn't have mithered you with the texts had I known.

Hope you have a speedy recovery

« **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:28:35 pm »

Very sorry to hear that Mark. I hope your back on your feet soon.

keep your chin up, I'm not a million miles away so give us a call if you need any help or your bored ****less.

Paul

« **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2010, 08:59:30 pm »

Hi Mark,
shocking !!!!! get well soon.

Ben.

« **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:06:39 pm »

Mark

Check there insurance ;)you don’t need another claim

I hate stress, do as the Doctor advises

Len

« **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2010, 09:10:23 pm »

hope you get well soon buddy there is plenty of help out there financialy for situations like this . all the best

« **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2010, 10:22:58 pm »

Quote from: wayne zabel on January 17, 2010, 08:23:57 pm

Sorry to hear that Mark,I wouldn't have mithered you with the texts had I known.

Hope you have a speedy recovery

Text me as much as you want mate, i will be bored s**tless.
How did the jobs go this weekend?
Mark

« **Reply #19 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:17:08 pm »

take it easy m8 dont drink to much bear and to much simpsons

« **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2010, 07:38:05 am »

Sorry to hear that Mark, speedy recovery but as Ken says - dont rush things.

« **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2010, 08:15:07 am »

Sorry to hear of your accident.

I have been moaning to all and sundry about the fact that I got stuck in the snow last week whilst doing a rental property and a builder in his van, shovels etc that lives near me went past me 5 times, 5 bl@@dy times, and saw me struggling byself.

I had to use my carpet rake and my wand to shovel and break the ice and snow away,there was nothing else I could use. My wand is nearly ruined now, the mouth is like a hacksaw blade!!!!!!!!!!!!

In the end a granny looking Grandma Giles came out of her house and offered me hers after I had been knocking on peoples doors to borrow one, no answer, all at work I suppose.So I dug myself out and did her path as a courtesy, I have manners.

I will have a word with him about it when I see him it doesnt take a minute to help someone especially when they look at you and see you struggling in the snow and I will point out that our gutters have now started to leak and no he wont be asked to quote to do the work.

After that rant Mark, my problems are nothing to yours mate so good luck with it.

And oh by the way there is a job for a moderator going on here. Well as youve nothing to do for 12 weeks you might as well apply for it eh.

Good luck

Murky

« **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2010, 08:36:28 am »

Sorry to hear that Mark. Hope you have a good recovery. As im a nosey git and knowone else has asked i will.......I know you said you got knocked down but what happened?

Richie.

« **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2010, 08:52:47 am »

Hi mark

Well that not good news mark just hope you can kep yourself focused for the initial period.

I will give you a ring sometime,where is your number

cheers clinton

« **Reply #24 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:30:38 am »

Get well soon mark, very sorry to hear this.

Can sypathysies with you a bit as broke my ankle last year and didnt have insurance to cover any illness or injury (thinking of it i still aint which i will do this week!). Always think its would be fine but these things sadly do happen.

Dont worry mate time will pass soon enough, i used the time to 're-evaluate' my business and made some changes and plans for when i was better.

As for income you will be able to get some allowance, contact job centre or go on there website - some is better than nothing. You could also be elegiable for a grant when you start back, not alot but all helps.

In meantime these forums will hopefully help you get through things.

All the best.

J

« **Reply #25 on:** January 18, 2010, 09:33:57 am »

Yea get better soon Mark, put your feet up and rest.
Maybe concentrate on some marketing or something, keep
the mind busy if nowt else.

Andrew

« **Reply #26 on:** January 18, 2010, 10:27:47 am »

Mark, so you're not an actor then? (You know what they say amongst themselves.)

Just think. You'll be able to catch up on all those sedentary jobs you've been promising to do.

Actually, when I had my spinal tumour removed I still took loads of phone calls and the vast majority of them (albeit in most cases being existing customers) when told of my situation said something like "well you get better Roger. Phone us when you're ready to come back to work. Our carpets will wait until you can come and clean them". I didn't know how long I would be off work-at least you have a definite timescale.

At least it's happened at the (relatively) quietest time of the year.

Chin up and I hope all works out for you.

Roger

« **Reply #27 on:** January 18, 2010, 10:52:12 am »

Sorry to hear about that,take care!

Chris

« **Reply #28 on:** January 18, 2010, 11:55:54 am »

Bugger sorry to hear that Mark can you claim of the person who knocked you down ??

Regards Tony

« **Reply #29 on:** January 18, 2010, 12:21:19 pm »

Hope it recovers well ,, and that you can make a living out of subbing and marketing. Also that it is not too much pain.

« **Reply #30 on:** January 18, 2010, 12:22:52 pm »

Sorry to hear of you problem, get well soon .

My son has now had 3mths off through a knee ligament gone. had his reconstruction surgery 4 weeks ago but now he has an infection in the screws they put in so now he has to go through it all again

Regards

Daryl

« **Reply #31 on:** January 18, 2010, 01:30:34 pm »

And there's me feeling sorry for myself with a bit of cold.

Get well soon Mark.

Get anything needs doing over this end of the woods give us a bell.

John

« **Reply #32 on:** January 18, 2010, 02:08:48 pm »

Bad news, know how your feeling.
Laid up for 8 weeks a few years back with a broken ankle. Bored out of my mind and mainly housebound as the missus still had to work.
Add in a cheeky git of a son who would wind me up, then as soon as I get up to deal with him would run off with my crutches and you have one "andry dad".

As already said make sure it recovers fully, was hobbling around on mine as soon as I could (obviously too soon) and years later I still get trouble from it.
That said, hope its a speedy recovery.

« **Reply #33 on:** January 18, 2010, 05:10:08 pm »

Get well soon oh no Uncle Ken has told you to take the 12 weeks.

Regards

Ian

« **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2010, 06:51:57 pm »

All the best Mark wishing you a speedy recovery.
Dave.

« **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2010, 07:04:28 pm »

Quote from: markpowell on January 17, 2010, 10:22:58 pm

Quote from: wayne zabel on January 17, 2010, 08:23:57 pm
Sorry to hear that Mark,I wouldn't have mithered you with the texts had I known.

Hope you have a speedy recovery

Text me as much as you want mate, i will be bored s**tless.
How did the jobs go this weekend?
Mark

Thanks mate.
They went great apart from nearly knocking myself out when cleaning a carpet in a loft conversion.I forgot that the roof gets smaller near the edges and walked into a wall!!

I still hope to be a full time CC one day soon.

« **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2010, 07:32:46 pm »

Hope you get well soon mark.

YOUR SOON BE OFF THE CRUTCHES & BACK OUT WITH THAT WAND.
phone your customer let them no your out of action for the moment but you will be back soon might stir them for when your fit.

« **Reply #37 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:25:23 am »

Sorry to hear that Mark

Get well soon!!

Paul

P&N Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

« **Reply #38 on:** January 21, 2010, 11:41:44 pm »

MAny thanks for all your posts and support