Back In The Game, Thanks Y'all

[F350Platinum]

11 minutes ago, Doc Bach said:

That was a quick recovery 350! I see an xtreme hunter accessory package along with a new pick and no.2 round point shovel in your future.

The Doc was impressed but not surprised, as soon as the shoulder popped back together, it stopped hurting. By Wednesday I could lift my arm to shoulder height, and it was almost pain free today. He was as old and maybe a little older than me, but he was well informed with newer treatment. Told me the sling they give you is old school, that it is better to use it as much as possible as soon as possible. If you're older... But not lifting weights above the shoulder, or playing football or basketball. Digging is a "hunched" procedure, perfectly acceptable.

I'm wondering if there's a fully composite shovel out there that is as strong as it is light. ? Titanium is kinda expensive.

[Doc Bach]

32 minutes ago, F350Platinum said:

The Doc was impressed but not surprised, as soon as the shoulder popped back together, it stopped hurting. By Wednesday I could lift my arm to shoulder height, and it was almost pain free today. He was as old and maybe a little older than me, but he was well informed with newer treatment. Told me the sling they give you is old school, that it is better to use it as much as possible as soon as possible. If you're older... But not lifting weights above the shoulder, or playing football or basketball. Digging is a "hunched" procedure, perfectly acceptable.

I'm wondering if there's a fully composite shovel out there that is as strong as it is light. ? Titanium is kinda expensive.

Not sure about the shovel but it would be a game changer....If you find one let us know. Glad that you are better!

[Valens Legacy]

Glad to see that you are doing much better and I hope that you still do some exercises to strengthen your muscles.

You never know just how much better you will feel when you do.

Nice finds and glad your back, good luck on your next outing.

[strick]

Nice work 350 glad to see your back at it...

strick

[rvpopeye]

14 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

Quite the opposite, the first stuff came from there, some colonial buttons, a few musket balls, and a WW1 service button. ? And a ton of construction crap ?

Cider Vinegar has been my friend for a while now after a long day in the fields or on the beach. That and ibuprofen. ?

I feel better the more I do it, not less ?

 

[Doc Bach]

1 hour ago, rvpopeye said:

 

WTF!!! Did you give up the spinach habit Popeye?

[CPT_GhostLight]

Way to go, F350! I knew it couldn't keep you down long and you're back with a bang! Congrats on the cool new finds, well done!! ?

If you're looking for a lighter shovel, consider this one:

https://a.co/d/j2iWKYg

I got both, Nomad and the Nomad Spade, which they used to market as the Root Slayer Metal Detecting Spade. The Nomad spade is a beast of a dirt cutter, but it weighs 5 lbs, so I used the regular Nomad which weighs only 2.5 lbs and I love it. It's my go to relic shovel and it very tuff. I haven't been able to break it yet and not for lack of trying. ?

Glad you're back, amigo! ?

[kentucky Steve]

Real glad to hear your out swinging again. I know little about the pain with a dislocated shoulder. I'm 68 and used to race Downhill bicycle in the 50+ expert. 

[Chase Goldman]

Bob,

Glad you healed up fast digging buddy.  The rain today is going to further help with your digging ability.  Those fields were turning into concrete.  Congrats on the keyhole escutcheon and IHP.  Not a bad “return” at all.

The problem with a “light” but strong shovel is that you lose the mass of the shovel distributed along the shaft that actually aids in digging because the force of gravity against that mass helps the blade penetrate and move the dirt better without having to exert as much muscle force.  It can also supplement muscle power in leverage.  I typically use all steel shovels for field work as a result.