I just wanted to take a few and let everyone know what has been going on in the last 2 months. Some of you know I went under the knife for shoulder surgery on February 28. I had been dealing with shoulder pain due to an unruly horse jerking my arm off during a shoeing. I had suffered for three years with nothing showing on the MRI. They finally went in and found I had partially torn my bicep tendon and I also had a few bone spurs that where fraying some other tendons. They fixed me up but it's been rough.
I have been lying low and have not really posted much on TG. The main reason for this is I have had a difficult time dealing with being rendered useless. I have a very hard time saying no, and not being able to work has been hard on me. So I figured it best to disappear for a while. I had a few projects that I was unable to complete before surgery and these customers have been very understanding. I want to thank them for giving me a break. Your number one now that I am getting back on my feet.
I never had what I would call horrible pain from the surgery. I could not sit at the computer long or hold a phone to my face for I would cramp up. But it was not too bad never really took much pain meds. Therapy was going good also. But then last week I had about the worst so far. They gave me the ok to start doing some things and I think I over did it. I also tripped and grabbed the rail as I was going down the stairs with my bad arm which is my right and I am right handed. Any way you can imagine what that was like that was four days ago and I am just starting to feel better.
I was going to go to the PBS banquette which was two weeks after my surgery. My wife said I was crazy and the Doc was skeptical. Well I tell you what you're a different person when you can't even button your pants or cut your steak. You know I like Barry Wensel and I get along great with Mike Mitten and even Joe Lasch was great having next to my booth at Denton Hill. But I still would not feel real comfortable asking them to button my paints or cut my steak! I am also sure the feeling would be mutual. So I missed out on a great time.
I had several things going before I got laid up. One was to get 3 under ring tabs and add layered tab to the lineup. They are coming and I know I said April but again I thought I would be further along. Wrong! I can't swing the maul to knock them out so it will be a bit yet. I will post when they are ready.
I do have a Leather Top Quiver I was working on. It is a replica of the old Bear leather top that is even today so popular. I was hesitant to post pictures off it for fear of the interest it might spark but now that I am starting to feel better I can no longer hold back I have to show you guys so look for it I am very excited.
I will be offering Selway quivers with leather hoods. Gordy Mickens who owns Selway was kind enough to sell me the parts so I could add a leather hood. I will offer them with a plain hood and tooled. The plain hoods will be about the same price as what the original Selway's sell for. Tooled ones obviously a little more. I will post pictures of these towards the end of the week.
I would also like to ask anyone who has one of my armguards or tabs if you could please go to the 3 Rivers website and post a review. 3 Rivers is doing well with my product. In fact I had to let them know I was going to be down for 10 weeks so they stocked up. 4 weeks later they sold out on most of the models. Randy Burtis gave me the first review thanks Rrandy! So if you guys get the chance I sure would appreciate it.
Again thanks to the few of you who have been patient and also thanks to everyone who has purchased from me. It means a bunch! I got about 3 more weeks before I can pull a bow back I can't wait! :bigsmyl:
Thanks Scott Teaschner
I'm glad your doing much better. I'm always looking forward to seeing your creations.
Believe me, I know how healing sucks. I'm starting my 3rd week of bed rest with no weight bearing on my foot/leg. One more month till I can walk fully, then I'm getting my right side done right afterwards. I can honestly say without a great woman, I don't think I could have made it.
Don't rush recovery, it's not worth the relapse. In due time, you'll be right back in the swing of things like nothing ever happened. Keep up the creative work.
Get well and do your therapy religiously. Glad to hear you're healing up. I was looking forward to meeting you in Portland - maybe at another event.
Get well and take care of that arm.
PM sent. Take care!
Marco
Keep up the good work Scott. Don't rush it.
Take care of that shoulder Scott.
You do such great work with that leather!
Thanks Guys!
Glad to hear your doing better. I will be contacting you about a quiver soon.
It's great to hear from you! Take care buddy!
Aloha!
Ryan
Scott,i am glad to hear you are back full time and healing.Your projects look to be very interesting.I look forward to see the pics.
Good luck.
Scott, just take care! The tendons will be fine ,just time and patience. All the best,Maxx.
Glad to hear you're on the mend Scott. Best of luck getting back into the thick of your business....sounds like your new offerings should sell really well. Good Luck.
All the best to you Scott :)
Great to hear man!!! I know you have been having a tough time dealing with your hiatus just from our conversations off of TradGang. Sounds like you will be back to your normal routine soon enough. Don't rush it, we can all wait. ;)
Glad to hear your on the mend..!
Can't wait to see those new quivers.
Hang in there Scott
Bob
Glad to hear you're doing better Scott. I'll be up in August and hope to drop in and visit.
Glad you are back! I've had shoulder surgery too so I can relate to the "inconveniences".
Scott,
I am glad that you are back!!! I will continue to pray for you as you recover.
Charlie
Scott,
Glad to hear you are on the mend. Sent you a PM
Jamie
Hang in there Scott, but not by your arm. Pain in the shoulder is no fun. I had an impinged Rotator Cuff and went through six months of therapy. It really helped. Maybe they can give you some exercises, that will strengthen the muscles that have not had much use during your recovery. Ask about Stretch Bands it helped me.
I have noticed it takes longer to mend, the older I get; guess patience really is virtue.
I'm looking forward to seeing the "tooled" quivers along with the 3 under tabs!!
Welcome back Scott :wavey: May you have a SPEEEEEDY recovery :archer:
Glad to hear you're on the mend Scott.
Thanks alot Scott, I didn't know you were down for awhile. I'v had a few surgeries. Its hard for me to sit still and allow others to help me. I look forward to meeting you in June at clinic. Thanks alot for hosting this clinic.
I hope your shoulder is comimg along well. I get an MRI on my shoulder this Thursday. So I may be at Denton Hill relaxing and watching everyone else shoot. But that's OK as long as it's healed for my KS hunts this fall.
Good luck Keith. See you at DH. Thanks Scott
Tore my bicep tendon right off, now I look like popeye. Hope you feel better soon.
Sorry you are still having problems, Scott. It takes a long time to heal. I'm still not convinced on open surgery in these days of arthroscopes, but you will eventually figure out if that was the best procedure. Hope you are feeling good very soon.
I'll try to post some good reviews on 3Rivers. I love both the armguard and the tab, although I didn't buy them through 3Rivers, as you know. The leather care products I got from you also work very well.
Allan
Sorry you are still having problems, Scott. It takes a long time to heal. I'm still not convinced on open surgery in these days of arthroscopes, but you will eventually figure out if that was the best procedure. Hope you are feeling good very soon.
I'll try to post some good reviews on 3Rivers. I love both the armguard and the tab, although I didn't buy them through 3Rivers, as you know. The leather care products I got from you also work very well.
Allan
Thanks Allan and all who have posted or PM'd me. I really appreciate it. This is such a great place.
Got the go-ahead to work and then over did it. Man, that sounds familiar.
Your work is incredible, take the time to heal and THEN overdo it! We'll be waiting for you.