Upshur's opposed twin engine

[a41capt]

I spent 20 years with “bone-on-bone” in my right knee, got a replacement, and was able to live again! As a professional firefighter, my life was misery until that replacement, and afterwards I was a new man. Before, everyone waited for me to catch up, and now they have to try and keep up!!!

Congratulations Brian, get well quick, and don’t shortcut your physical therapy.

John W

 

[ShopShoe]

Brian,

Glad to hear it went well.

--ShopShoe

 

[SteamChEng]

Wishing you a speedy recovery, Brian! I'm headed in Monday for another hip replacement. Left was done last winter, now the right. Then back to activities like bike trips again!

 

[Steamchick]

Glad to hear you are getting fixed (back on your feet) Brian. Did you make your own knee joint? - Or use a proprietary item? (I guess the surgeon keeps a stock of them on his shelf so gets a good discount at the medical counter in Walmart?).
You'll be walking the dog & chasing the cat next... or shovelling snow...

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Well, I'm up and hobbling around. Living on pain pills and soup. It's going to be a while before I'm ready to do anything more in my shop. Yes Steamchick, I could actually be shoveling snow, but that's why I have grandsons.

 

[Basil]

Glad to hear your on the mend Brian. The engine will wait! Get well rested.

 

[Steamchick]

Gentle exercise - Good. Strenuous exercise - Probably not! So use the Grandsons! Get well properly. (I usually rush with a Strained Back so have a relapse! - Patience never was my strongpoint!).
K

 

[Allan Ostling]

Brian, It's been over eight months since you started this thread. Will you soon be back in the shop trying to make this engine run?

 

[Brian Rupnow]

Alan--Believe it or not, the engine is still setting right here on my side table. Yes, I do plan on more work to this engine to make it run. My body isn't up to it yet, having had both knees fully replaced surgically within the last 6 months. I currently have three engines that will not run and I don't know why. I feel that by after Christmas I can actually get back into my shop to work o these engine.---Brian

 

[Steamchick]

Hi Brian,
Been watching for news of you.
Just take the time it takes to GET WELL SOON.
Soon you'll be back in the workshop and the engines will have their problems sorted.
I keep telling my Wife... "Patients must be patient".
K2