Well, it finally happened! My wedding band nealy cost me a finger today so I thought I should tell the story. (Please do not ask for the stupid details!) In my Navy flying days the ritual of getting ready started with opening the locker door, taking off all rings and other jewlery, leaving them behind for safe keeping. The process of getting ready to fly starts the with the mental process to avoid injury to oneself. Rings are nortorious for getting caught on machinery and the results are always very ugly. My "near miss" today was a startling reminder of a good habit gone bad. Need I say more? My wedding band stays in the house from now on, and I suggest you all think about doing the same thing. Safety is a mindset. Phil
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Wedding ring
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Bill Grumbine
In Memorium
Hi Phil
SWMBO and I have been married for over 21 years now, but I have not worn my wedding ring for the last seven. I was working in the shop and got it caught on a machine, and lost a sizable chunk of meat out of my finger. I told her that evening that I would willingly die for her if I had to, but I was not going to lose a finger needlessly. She has been fine with that ever since.
Of course, with my boyish good looks and trim figure, I have to drive the women off with a custom turned stick. 😎 And if you believe THAT one...
Bill
SWMBO and I have been married for over 21 years now, but I have not worn my wedding ring for the last seven. I was working in the shop and got it caught on a machine, and lost a sizable chunk of meat out of my finger. I told her that evening that I would willingly die for her if I had to, but I was not going to lose a finger needlessly. She has been fine with that ever since.
Of course, with my boyish good looks and trim figure, I have to drive the women off with a custom turned stick. 😎 And if you believe THAT one...
Bill
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Phil and Bill,
I'm glad that the consequences were no worse than what you described. Half a century ago 😱 😱 a high school classmate was wearing his class ring while working on a car. Somehow it touched the coil and he fried a nice ring around his finger. Later I saw the results and I have been a bit gunshy about rings ever since.
Fortunately SWMBO has always been understanding about this matter. 🙂
I'm glad that the consequences were no worse than what you described. Half a century ago 😱 😱 a high school classmate was wearing his class ring while working on a car. Somehow it touched the coil and he fried a nice ring around his finger. Later I saw the results and I have been a bit gunshy about rings ever since.
Fortunately SWMBO has always been understanding about this matter. 🙂
Thanks for the reminder about rings. Good advice.
How do you fight off the wood nymphs if you are as attractive as Bill and me!
David
How do you fight off the wood nymphs if you are as attractive as Bill and me!
David
Many years ago a friend jumped out of a corn wagon, holding on to the side to slow the fall. Her ring cought on the edge of the wagon. She pulled off the finger. OUCH.
I lost my ring while swimming in the ocean. Have never worn a ring since.
I lost my ring while swimming in the ocean. Have never worn a ring since.
I haven't worn my wedding ring in 25 years (still married) I work construction and could never remember to take it off or put it back on. Finally I said the heck with it and left it off.
Yep, any day now the wood nymphs are gonna start-any day now
Mike
Yep, any day now the wood nymphs are gonna start-any day now
Mike
Glad you are OK !
Rings, and anything that can get caught.
Less obvious:
Loose or too long sleeves
Watches
Hair
and the clincher ....
NECKTIES !
Rings, and anything that can get caught.
Less obvious:
Loose or too long sleeves
Watches
Hair
and the clincher ....
NECKTIES !
Ingrained Habit
Likewise in the Air Force we were always told to remove RINGS and WATCHES before working on electrical equipment. They had a picture in every shop showing someones hand with a fried finger.
I wear mine to work in the office but the minute I walk in the door at home they go into my first segmented bowl on the dresser. (See there is a use for these things). You have to either not wear them or make good habits of when not to.
Vernon who wants to keep his appendages.
Likewise in the Air Force we were always told to remove RINGS and WATCHES before working on electrical equipment. They had a picture in every shop showing someones hand with a fried finger.
I wear mine to work in the office but the minute I walk in the door at home they go into my first segmented bowl on the dresser. (See there is a use for these things). You have to either not wear them or make good habits of when not to.
Vernon who wants to keep his appendages.
Now, since we are all turners here; we have a reason to turn a Ring Holder for our shops!!!!!!!
Who is SWMBO?
Ok, Bill or Ed,
I may have been turning down in the basement too long, but What does SWMBO stand for? She well mighta (been) Better Off? She was much better off? Sweet woman my bedroom objective? What?
B
Ok, Bill or Ed,
I may have been turning down in the basement too long, but What does SWMBO stand for? She well mighta (been) Better Off? She was much better off? Sweet woman my bedroom objective? What?
B
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Swmbo
There was a crusty English barrister named Horace Rumpole who was the main character of "Rumpole of the Bailey", a British show imported and shown on PBS. His wife was a domineering formidable woman who was quietly referred to by Rumpole as "She Who Must Be Obeyed". I am having a hard time remembering, but SWMBO thinks the wife's first name was Hilda.
I believe that some of the more popular items sold by PBS had SWMBO on them.
There was a crusty English barrister named Horace Rumpole who was the main character of "Rumpole of the Bailey", a British show imported and shown on PBS. His wife was a domineering formidable woman who was quietly referred to by Rumpole as "She Who Must Be Obeyed". I am having a hard time remembering, but SWMBO thinks the wife's first name was Hilda.
I believe that some of the more popular items sold by PBS had SWMBO on them.
Swmbo
AAHHHH, that one I know. She Who Must Be Obeyed. My SWMBO and I have been married for 36+ years, have worked together for 33 years and have both not worn our rings that whole time, except on very special occasions. All fingers are still intact.
Aloha, Doug :cool2:
AAHHHH, that one I know. She Who Must Be Obeyed. My SWMBO and I have been married for 36+ years, have worked together for 33 years and have both not worn our rings that whole time, except on very special occasions. All fingers are still intact.
Aloha, Doug :cool2:
SWMBO = Fictional Character
Maybe not! My wild guess is She Who Must Be Obeyed .... 😱
Unfortunately true in many cases. Might denote hidden resentment. Avoided by those like me who are not politically correct.... 🙄
Maybe not! My wild guess is She Who Must Be Obeyed .... 😱
Unfortunately true in many cases. Might denote hidden resentment. Avoided by those like me who are not politically correct.... 🙄
Thanks Fella's. I was really feeling out of touch and unhip. But what do you expect from someone who walks around with shavings in his underwear. (I hate when that happens!).
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