Jesse James 07-15-06
Ouchy!
Well, First day in Duala, Cameroon did not go quite as well as expected for me.
While docking I was handling the bow spring ling on the gypsyhead, a sudden surge pulled the line just as I was about add a 4th wrap on the gypsy head. The surge caused the line to pull tight towards offshore side, the wraps reversed themselves on the gypsy head pulling my arm and hand with it. I let go b4 my hand could get caught but the action seems to have sprained my right wrist and pulled something or other in my hand. So lucky me the first sight of the town I get is through an ambulance passenger seat. It is defiantly a town I would have liked visiting.
Anyway I got to the doctors office. I was a little nervous when the Doctor had me select a chicken for ritual slaughter but I soon got over that, it was the chanting that really was scary......
Just kidding, the doctor was a good guy, but only sprayed ether all over my hand then wrapped it in a bandage, no x-ray. My wrist hurts pretty badly, but hoping it will be better tomorrow or the next day. It would have been nice had the Dr. prescribed some pain killers, but no luck there. Well, since I missed the big shopping excursion for the trip, I am now holding out for the evening, I guess there is a casino in town serving free drinks LOL, that should dull the pain. ;) I am fine, just a bit of pain so nothing to worry about, just thought I'd share my African adventures :) Well take care and I'll write again soon.
Jesse
I don't think my emails are getting to everyone, but I keep sending them anyway, oh well.....
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