oops. ouch.
never sit on a glass coffee table, even on the edge of one, the metal part which looks like it can support your weight that you’ve sat on before and seen others sit on. it will break and you will fall into the glass, deeply cutting your arm so that you’ll have to cancel the first few shows (at least) of the upcoming tour.
which means: i need to see a hand specialist in the next few days and find out what can be done to make my left hand work properly again. i also need to get mr kingham to learn to play all my songs, as i dont think i’ll be able to play guitar for a while. i’ll keep you informed as i know more about the tour and my arm. just to repeat: only the first few shows are currently cancelled. i want to get out and sing for you all as soon as i can
also: special thanks to sean watkins for calling the ambulance, putting a tourniquet on me and reviving me when i passed out from blood loss. he even cleaned up the room. three cheers!
19 Responses to “oops. ouch.”
“Ouch” is right! Sending healing thoughts your way.
Oh Glen! That’s the worst. I thought I was the only one who had odd things like that end up causing injuries. Eek! I second the healing thoughts sent from the first person commenting.
Crime in Italy Glen!! What are ya doing?? I’ll pray for you, you big goof! Just kidding. Get well soon and I’ll see you in December… isn’t that a song? Nope See you in september… see you when the summer’s through… okay enough cheezy songs remembered from my childhood. Take care and get well.
Passed out from blood loss?? How big was that cut?! Hope it heals quickly.
I’m so sorry, Glen!! And your left hand…which sucks for you as a lefty and a guitarist. Take care of yourself and don’t worry about your tour or your fans until you’re feeling well again.
nothin’ but love,
Mandi
Wow. That sucks.
Hope you get better soon. Not for our sake, of course, but for yours.
You’d be amazed at how much blood can come from a little cut. I got a cut above my eyebrow once, and a casual observer could have thought that my whole forehead had been removed.
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oh shit.
Ouch indeed. Sending you good thoughts for a speedy recovery.
double shit.
take care of yourself & I hope that you’re healing well.
sending good vibes your way!
–sara
Yikes. I think the best idea of all is to not own a glass coffee table. A similar thing happened to a friend of my sister…. only he got his rear end diced, hah.
I’m not sure if it’s good or bad that your show this weekend in Ann Arbor is canceled. I wanted to go, but I’ve got studies to tend to, too! (At least I didn’t buy a ticket already)
And get well quick, too!
I’m very sorry to hear that, and I hope you feel alright. my roommate laurence fell through a glass table last year in just the same way. he’s just fine now; now it’s just a bad memory, which I hope yours soon will become.
yes, ouch seems to be the word, although an insufficient word, I’m sure. laurence and I wish you a quick recovery!
Oh, Glen! Feel Better! And don’t worry about us fans! You’re in our thoughts and prayers!
-The sisters
Wow! So sorry to hear this. I can just picture it. Our thoughts are with you and a speedy recovery!!
Take care of those hands! Since I sort of rely on mine for work, I try to be very careful of where I put them. Hope you have a very speedy recovery.
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