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Kim Watson

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You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« on: May 19, 2008, 09:25:57 AM »
Hey guys

I have had the week from HELL. thaught I would share.

Im out on tour at the moment with the Xfactor Band Journey south. Its a good show and I'm enjoying the run so far, carring some D&B C4 supplyed by Ultrasonics audio. ML3000 out front and rack of Drawmer. So all is happy and well.

Load in 4 days ago a flight case slipped and the case on top crushed my finger..... Im ok but will loose the nail.

THEN....

2 days ago at load out the case rolled sideways against the door as I went down the ramp crushing my other Hand.

THEN....

Last night I was stood on stage inocently coiling cables..... and a section of the theater stage collapsed below me. Fell through into the Room underneath the stage. I was in shock. but wasnt hurt.

What a week. I have been so Unlucky its crazy. 8 years with only minimal accidents and then 3 major ish accidents in 4 days.

Stay safe out there guys!

Kim
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2008, 09:46:52 AM »
Sounds like you've had a bad spell - fortunately these things are supposed to come in 3's so maybe your run of bad luck is over; just be careful anyway!
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2008, 10:13:08 AM »
I nominate Kim for LAB safety officer.

Be careful out there.

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2008, 10:43:36 AM »
I second her nomination, she would be the labs version of "fire marshall bill" ( Jim carey's charatcer on mad tv)..okay kidssss herssss what not to do.....  Very Happy
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2008, 10:52:00 AM »
Calamity Kim will be my Offical title I think.

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2008, 11:02:21 AM »
Kim Watson wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 06:25

Load in 4 days ago a flight case slipped and the case on top crushed my finger..... Im ok but will loose the nail.

THEN....

2 days ago at load out the case rolled sideways against the door as I went down the ramp crushing my other Hand.


Maybe this will be a helpful suggestion for the future:  When moving cases, I've disciplined myself to always wear a fairly good grade of medium heavy leather gloves (as opposed to cotton or those stretchy rubbery-nylon gloves).  I wear the leather gloves primarily for protection against smashing my fingers.  I still smash my fingers occasionally, but it's doesn't hurt as much nor do as much damage... and... for whatever reason... it seems like I don't smash my fingers as much with the gloves on for the reason that with my "power gloves" on, I seem to be more confident of myself and actually work safer.  I got acquainted with the "power gloves" from an old mechanic who taught me to wear gloves when wrenching in tight spots where there's lot's of knuckle busters in the immediate vicinity.  With the power gloves on, I seem to use the tools with more confidence (since I have a safety net) and more correctly... which leads to considerably fewer mishaps.

I also wear a leather cap (as opposed to a baseball cap) since the leather hat seems to offer significantly better protection against bonking my head into things (like lowered lighting apparatus).
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2008, 11:07:18 AM »
+1 on gloves for load in/load out.  

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2008, 11:59:17 AM »
Kim,

Since bad things come in threes, hopefully you're done for the year. Hang in there ...
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2008, 12:43:50 PM »
Ouch,

You'll have to get a full Neptunic body armour shark suit for your next load-in/load-out.

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2008, 12:49:46 PM »
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Yeah, stay safe! Here's hoping you regain that nail in good order.

"Everybody goes home with all the fingers and toes they arrived with."

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2008, 01:18:28 PM »
HAHAHAHAH Bink you RULE! hahahaha

that was as funny as Kinky Kim with the whip you did a while back! hahaha Thanks!

MWAH!

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2008, 11:57:08 PM »
Shane Presley wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:43

I second her nomination, she would be the labs version of "fire marshall bill" ( Jim carey's charatcer on mad tv)..okay kidssss herssss what not to do.....  Very Happy


Actually, that was a character of his from "In Living Colour", which ran originally on the Fox network in the early 1990's for a few years.  One of my favorites, BTW... I give it two snaps up in a "Z" formation.  Wink Cool

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2008, 05:16:02 AM »
Clarke LaPlante wrote on Tue, 20 May 2008 05:57

Shane Presley wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:43

I second her nomination, she would be the labs version of "fire marshall bill" ( Jim carey's charatcer on mad tv)..okay kidssss herssss what not to do.....  Very Happy


Actually, that was a character of his from "In Living Colour", which ran originally on the Fox network in the early 1990's for a few years.  One of my favorites, BTW... I give it two snaps up in a "Z" formation.  Wink Cool

-Clarke



loved that show.  mad tv couldnt hold a candle to it
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #13 on: May 20, 2008, 06:25:35 PM »
Kim Watson wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 08:25

Hey guys

I have had the week from HELL. thaught I would share.

Im out on tour at the moment with the Xfactor Band Journey south. Its a good show and I'm enjoying the run so far, carring some D&B C4 supplyed by Ultrasonics audio. ML3000 out front and rack of Drawmer. So all is happy and well.

Load in 4 days ago a flight case slipped and the case on top crushed my finger..... Im ok but will loose the nail.

THEN....

2 days ago at load out the case rolled sideways against the door as I went down the ramp crushing my other Hand.

THEN....

Last night I was stood on stage inocently coiling cables..... and a section of the theater stage collapsed below me. Fell through into the Room underneath the stage. I was in shock. but wasnt hurt.

What a week. I have been so Unlucky its crazy. 8 years with only minimal accidents and then 3 major ish accidents in 4 days.

Stay safe out there guys!

Kim
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Commiserations...

I'm busy gigging at the moment and having to limp everywhere due to a 'friend' dropping a 2x18" sub on my left foot and breaking my toe last week!
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2008, 07:17:59 PM »
dave stojan wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 08:46

Sounds like you've had a bad spell - fortunately these things are supposed to come in 3's so maybe your run of bad luck is over; just be careful anyway!


Vince Byrne wrote on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:59

Kim,

Since bad things come in threes, hopefully you're done for the year. Hang in there ...


Bad things do come in threes... as do comments about things coming in threes.  Very Happy

Kim, I hope life gets a little less exciting for you, at least for a while!

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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2008, 10:17:43 PM »
I hope the HSE are involved with a stage collapsing, someone needs to take a slapping for that.

Your employer (which is you if you are (genuinely) freelancing) is obligated by law to provide you with the necessary personal protection equipment for your job, so a set of steelies, earplugs, and appropriate gloves as a minimum...

Talk about a run of bad luck though...
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #16 on: May 21, 2008, 07:57:00 PM »
Not to imply you're the wicked witch of the west, but if you have any ruby red slippers throw them away NOW.
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Re: You couldnt write this in a book because no-one would believe you.
« Reply #17 on: May 22, 2008, 09:51:35 AM »
Clayton Luckie wrote on Tue, 20 May 2008 18:17

Bad things do come in threes... as do comments about things coming in threes.  Very Happy

I can't comment on this. That would be four.   Cool
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