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jackiedo
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 Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 8:46:41 PM
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my daughter's father in law died today, in the most horrific circumstances.he was cutting logs with his chainsaw when he slipped, fell on the chainsaw and cut his neck, bleeding to death before the ambulance arrived. Horrifically this all happened before his wife and his 13 year old daughter... Her hubby is distraught, I have their son, and I think I will have all the horses to care for over Christmas.. Just makes you think.. however much I complain, how lucky am I? RIP.
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Kharidian
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 9:05:47 PM
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Oh god, that's horrible; how dreadful for those watching and unable to help.
Chainsaws are so lethal - but people regularly "take liberties" - for example my YO holds a log down with a foot while chainsawing into small lengths for his log burner.  It makes me shudder every time.
A friend's partner nearly severed his arm earlier in the year and still has open wounds where they're trying to graft tendons back.
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kathleen
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 9:41:08 PM
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So sorry
Hubby was lucky a few days before i lost Roxy he was cutting down a tree for a friend. He got it wrong the trunk hit him and knocked him out with chain saw still running. He came round to find the saw still going but it had lodged in the fence. He was lucky a 2 inch skull fracture it was to much of a near miss he has not used it since October not even for logs it has really made him think what if, I am just so sorry to hear that it has happened to your family |
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Callisto
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 10:07:27 PM
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| So very sorry for your family's loss, and under such horrific circumstances. Must admit that I have always been phobic about chain saws - so easy for things to go wrong. |
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Goldenmane
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 10:10:10 PM
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| Condolences to all the family. Counting my blessings as well. |
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Meggie-Lu
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 10:38:30 PM
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Pasch
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Posted - 23 Dec 2011 : 10:46:35 PM
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| What a horrible thing to happen!I also think chainsaws should have some sort of security thing so they go off if you are not holding them,like a button you have to keep pressed for it to function...Condolences |
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jackiedo
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England
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 04:19:46 AM
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| I think they do have some safety devise, this one was petrol driven, but realistically they are not going to stop fast enough. Especially with our outdoor hobby, the need to trim back hedges, repair fencing etc leads us to use dangerous equipment. It is important not to become complacent, especially in icy or wet conditions which may cause slips |
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moatside
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garnet
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 11:22:14 AM
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| Heartfelt condolences to you all. What an unbelievably dreadful thing to happen! |
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arabianrio
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 11:24:37 AM
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| So very awful ans so very sad ...my warmest condolences to everyone. |
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barbara.gregory
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 11:41:22 AM
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What a terrible, tragic accident. RIP and condolences to you all; rather put a blight on Christmas for you all. I hope 2012 brings better things.
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Quarabian
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 12:27:39 PM
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| So sorry to hear this. I too am phobic of chainsaws and even electric drills!! My OH is off to find some logs in the field today. I will give him an extra be careful before he goes. |
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lulu
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 12:34:10 PM
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| Nothing to add to above comments. Prayers for you all. |
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LYNDILOU
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 1:00:57 PM
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| OMG how terrible!, what a thing to happen , yet it frequently does with chain saws, I think the odd are quet high of fatalities due to chainsaws , my thoughts are with the family. |
   
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sab2
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 1:07:43 PM
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| Very sad and tragic, my thoughts are with his family at this sad time.What an awful thing for his family to witness, i hope they are going to be ok. I use our chainsaw but only in bone dry calm weather and i only cut dry wood , i have all the safety gear but sadly accidents do happen, they are very dangerous things , even with safety gear on i am sure an accident like this could not be prevented. |
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Offira
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England
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 5:21:16 PM
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| What a horrific accident and so close to Christmas. Sincere condolences to all. |
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Suelin
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 6:07:22 PM
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| Blimey, that is terrible. Sincere condolences to everyone concerned. Poor man. |
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Pheebs
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 6:45:06 PM
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| My thoughts are with you and all the family jackiedo. Big hugs and love in this testing time. xx |
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MinHe
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Posted - 24 Dec 2011 : 10:09:26 PM
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Sincere condolences - this seems to have been a rotten year for many of us...
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doug ault
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Kelly
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Posted - 25 Dec 2011 : 11:02:56 AM
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| I'm so sorry to read this. My thought are with you all. Xx |
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jackiedo
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Posted - 31 Dec 2011 : 08:48:47 AM
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well, it has finally made the search engines and the national press. There are some horrible comments and rumors flying around. I can assure you all that it was a vile, freak and shocking accident, not suicide.
They were a loving family and looking forwards to Christmas
Sometimes I despair about humanity. His wife and daughter are being supported by their immediate family, and he also had 2 other children (grown ups) from a previous relationship. I can't imagine how distressed they are when they read the hurtful comments. |
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Paresh
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Posted - 31 Dec 2011 : 09:10:06 AM
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| just saw this, had also noticed it in the press but havent read the story, the headline was enough to stop me going any further, I am so sorry you know him and feel for you about the rhumours |
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horrific accident today
DOUG.