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Had a coffee with a retired finisher who said he never used knee pads for the first 15 years of his career.
He told me his joints are shot now and he wishes someone had pushed him harder to wear them from day one. Anyone over 40 have similar regrets about gear they skipped early on?
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the_oscar12d ago
Damn, @anthonymurray's uncle story hits hard.
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anthonymurray12d ago
Remember my uncle who framed houses without ear protection. He's in his sixties now and you have to shout for him to hear the TV. Makes you wonder what we're ignoring today that'll bite us later.
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alice_palmer2012d ago
Wasn't there a study about how damage from not wearing safety gear adds up over years? It's like a slow leak you don't notice until the tank is empty. @anthonymurray's story about his uncle is exactly that, just with hearing. My dad has the same bad knees from concrete work and it's a huge reminder. We all skip stuff to save time or feel tough, but future us pays the price.
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