I had some surgery to my right arm recently, nothing serious (I’ll be fine), but I do have strict instructions from my doctor not to do any lifting or anything strenuous. Brushing my teeth holding a toothbrush in my left hand is hilarious, it’s awkward and annoying not being able to use my right arm properly, not being able to do much in the garden is the most annoying of all.
Vintage onion hoe
I had a potter around yesterday, looking for things that I could do without over exerting myself. It didn’t take long to find a potential job, I spotted some weeds waving at me from the onion bed so I got to work on them using my onion hand hoe - in a left-handed-awkward-hoeing-motion, sort of way.
It felt good to be doing something again, once my stitches are out I can do a lot more. Yay!
Lauren Scheuer
/ August 5, 2012Your left-handed photo-shooting is awesome. Such lush photos. I’m glad you’re healing. Be well.
Karen
/ August 5, 2012Thank you!
Jo Ann
/ August 5, 2012Working outside is a healing thing for me, too. Hope you’re 100% soon!
Flighty
/ August 5, 2012It’s so awkward not being to use your usual hand isn’t it. They’re good looking onions by the way. Take care. xx
Anna
/ August 5, 2012Oh dear, that must be so frustrating. Well done persevering though it and I hope you heal soon.
Karen
/ August 5, 2012Thanks Anna, it is very frustrating! Oh well, got to get on with it.
Karen
/ August 5, 2012It is, Flighty. I didn’t realise just how use my right arm gets! First time growing Hercules, nice large bulbs.
Karen
/ August 5, 2012Thank you, Jo Ann. When the weather allows I’m enjoying a few light tasks.