It's not easy being Beaver

Greetings people!

I'm still going through OT. I've got another 3 weeks scheduled. I might get lucky and not need all of it though. I started the strengthening exercises last week after getting the go ahead from the doctor. I've come a long way in the past month. I can finally touch my shoulder with my hand and I can get my arm out straight. I know it doesn't seem like much but when you can't do those things it's a lot. My new goal is to get my lower arm to rotate the way it's supposed to be. I can't seem to get my palm to face up all the way or all the way down. It's frustrating but I know I'll get there.

Did I mention that I checked out the skate park in Nashua, the one on Bridge Street. It's not as scary as it looks from the street. I went early one morning when nobody was there. As I was walking around I realized I had a stupid grin on my face. I was getting excited about the possibility that I may be able to use the park one day. I'm very anxious to get back on the board and give everything a second try. I'll be starting out slow and easy this time around. I'll focus on push, glide, turn, and stop. I'll leave the bowl and the ramps to the kids for now.

Something I find frustrating, and it's starting to piss me off...the people who give me a hard time about skateboarding because of my age. I know it's kind of weird and yes, I have back problems but just because you choose not to do this sort of thing doesn't mean I can't. If I said I was going to take up skiing or even skydiving I bet I'd get a lot more people being supportive. Sure, they'd think it was a little crazy but I bet they wouldn't be treating me like a 90 year old grandfather who needs to have his license taken away. Most people hear about the skateboard and immediately it's all about me failing. What about the possibility of me not failing? Yes, I fell off the board and I broke my arm. I don't consider that failure. It's a setback but it hasn't scared me away. If I gave up now then I'd say I failed. The fact that I'm doing what most people would only think about doing, but never actually do, means I've succeeded. So to all of you who want to give me a hard time...piss off.

Some exciting news. I'll be going to Georgia in November. I'm hoping to locate a skate shop or two while I'm down there. Not for any important reason, but just to check it out. Maybe if they have store t-shirts I'll pick some up. If you know of any skate shops down that way let me know. I'll be in the Savannah area.

That's all for now.

-Beaver