wonder if they make a kreeper........
that stands up like the lift recliners???????? just finished up changing rotors and pads on the truck, nice weather so figured open the garage and get em done. well I could get down after some slow bending and twisting, but getting up had to be like watching a turtle try to flip over after someone put them on their back. my chest is killing me from pulling on those rusty bolts holding the caliper and frame on, had to get 2ft breaker bar to bust em loose. though the mind is still willing the body just doesn't seem to go along anymore......though I have just about given it up, this may take a few beers to get moving again out of the recliner
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I hear you, hillbillie! I have the same problem. Maybe a creeper with a cattle p-r-o-d built in would help us get up quicker!
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Marines......................................🤔
Whiners......................................😬
*Just kidding, Brother. MAD Respect for Marines. 👍
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Marines......................................🤔
Whiners......................................😬
*Just kidding, Brother. MAD Respect for Marines. 👍
Huh??? I don't get it.
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Maybe he’s been hitting the sauce again……
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I started repairing and modifying cats trucks when I was 16
Always enjoyed it did soany free repairs for friends and family just because I liked the challenge and feeling of accomplishment when finished
I still do my own work but like you crawling in out and under twisting my arms like a pretzel
Int takes me several days to recover after most repairs any more but being stubborn I just keep plugging along at a 10x slower speed Any more
I am about to finish up a small shed I have been chipping away at since early summer frustrating for sure but I can't toss in the towel
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i thought it was just me with the same thing i found a small chair like in a kindergarden school that i use to get up with of the garage floor i think its time to stock some of grannys XXX joint juice
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Getting old hurts!
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montanajoe: 29981693256347/comments/29981701913627
https://forums.gunbroker.com/discussion/comment/11423812#Comment_11423812
Huh??? I don't get it.
Just messing with my buddy, hillbille.
It's that Marine/Army rivalry thing.
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love2shoot: 29981693256347/comments/29981687832091
Getting old hurts!
reminds me of the song Love Hurts
Old Hurts
too
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I've found it easier to use a piece of cardboard rather than a creeper. I have to roll over onto my left side to get up due to bad right shoulder and hip. Just easier for me to do this w/o having to shift around on the creeper.
Plan B is the overhead hoist???
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Something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mamv1T0lSc
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RossoRacer: 29981693256347/comments/29981702162715
Something like this? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mamv1T0lSc
I think moma would leave me flopping on the floor before spending what they would want for that...........
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I made a deal with a local mechanic. I will do machining projects for him if he will do auto repair stuff. So far so good. I do not have to roll around on the ground.
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Hah! Wait until you get REALLY old! If I fall down, I look around to see if there is anything else I need to do while I am down there!
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Alpine I have a local mechanic I went to school with he is good and reasonable, not cheap but he won't rip you off and do extra either. he wanted $300, I got the rotors and pads and pads for my wifes car for $140, I figured I could handle brakes for the extra $160. it has just been so long I can't do anything kneeling or bent over I get short of breath, and laying flat on my back I have lost a lot of upper body strength since my bypass, My brain says I can still do it, but my body is arguing against it..... and for anyone who still does their own work, I had a golf buddy who told me about detroit axle, they are very reasonable and free shipping and 10 year warranty, everything I got looked good and fit great, about half to 2/3 the price of local parts store for same parts....
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Getting down is easy, I can fall down. Getting up has turned very difficult. My wife and I found a handy thing at the hardware store. Itt's a folding knee board that when flipped over makes a handy seat. Whenever I work on anything I have it near me to aid getting up. My upper body strength is still good, my legs are wrecked. With this gadget I can pop up like the Energizer bunny.
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Like this @wundudnee ? I've had one of these for at least 20 years and they are the Bee's Knee's for a lot of stooping work!
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Brookwood: 29981693256347/comments/29981702560667
https://us.v-cdn.net/6031683/uploads/DJ5PMYFGXZ4C/kneeling-or-sitting-bench-for-gardening.jpeg
Like this @wundudnee ? I've had one of these for at least 20 years and they are the Bee's Knee's for a lot of stooping work!
That's it. I highly recommend it for all my old broken down friends. :)
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