tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post8522708760011330456..comments2024-03-29T09:24:42.731+00:00Comments on Macro Man: HubrisMacro Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12324967552369915949noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-80554605768944324552009-02-17T22:16:00.000+00:002009-02-17T22:16:00.000+00:00Haha! This is what happens when those above 35 pla...Haha! <BR/><BR/>This is what happens when those above 35 play sports at level beyond the bunny slopes, esp. those that sit on the butts watching the screen all day and at most pushing a pencil and tapping a keyboard. <BR/><BR/>That's why its called Popped-knee-ing, not ski-ing. <BR/><BR/>That's why its called twisted-ankle-ball, not basket-ball,<BR/>etc. <BR/><BR/>Welcome to middle-age! <BR/><BR/>Wow, it cost less than Euro1000! <BR/>If you were in the USA, and had no<BR/>insurance, your total cost would have been more than that triple that. X-ray first, then an MRI, that alone is about $1500. Then you<BR/>get the emergency doctor, the specialist, hopefully the $1500 covers the radiologist but don't be surprised if you get another separate bill from him , $1000 for the doctors. The hospital emergency room, $500 at least. <BR/>I have no idea what a rescue here in the USA would cost, but since there are no doctors involved, its probably much cheaper than the medical system, so call it even w/ Europe at $500. <BR/><BR/>The actual crutch $20 from Walgreens and another $20 for various braces. <BR/><BR/>Financially raped if you are hurt in the USA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-65914418669744444002009-02-17T18:25:00.000+00:002009-02-17T18:25:00.000+00:00In december this year, I have been on the same off...In december this year, I have been on the same off piste, it is appealing, no doubts. One of those lightly snow covered rocks hit me well, helmet saved me. No helmet for RBS, altough they behaved like going trough Val Thorens backward, eyes shut.<BR/><BR/>Enjoying reading your posts, keep up the good work.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/><BR/>Stefan, SerbiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-70038199358563762482009-02-17T16:51:00.000+00:002009-02-17T16:51:00.000+00:00Unfortunatly I forgot to tell you the fate of Diet...Unfortunatly I forgot to tell you the fate of Dieter Althaus before. This German State Premier left a piste earlier this year and ruined the lifes of many: a mother of four was killed, his father died in sorrow and he himself faces a criminal conviction and the end of his career. Media vita in morte sumus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-45927153936697220072009-02-17T15:41:00.000+00:002009-02-17T15:41:00.000+00:00Glad you're alive and it's good to have you back a...Glad you're alive and it's good to have you back as well. So sorry to hear you busted the knee but take heart, I've had three ACL reconstructions and am still plowing forward. It's all about the rehab! Hope you have a speedy recovery.<BR/><BR/>Best regards,<BR/>MiguelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-23946342047851012022009-02-17T14:56:00.000+00:002009-02-17T14:56:00.000+00:00Ah yes the joys of skiing. In my youth I stupidly ...Ah yes the joys of skiing. In my youth I stupidly raced on my college team along with some then Olympic hopefuls. Of our seven man team thew two would be Olympians siffered compund spiral fractures and I managed to blow out an ACL under similar conditions transitioning from packed to loose powder running downhill in their cases and mine going off course in GS.<BR/><BR/>Now at 67 I have had five knee surgeries, three invasive earlier on and two recent arthro procedures to clean out arthritic deposits andassociated "garbage" contained within the joints. <BR/><BR/>Not a tale of woe but rather and hope you avoid a similar fate.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes for a full, swift recuperation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-38464573989591160572009-02-17T10:08:00.000+00:002009-02-17T10:08:00.000+00:00MM, my best wishes for you. Take care.DiegoMM, my best wishes for you. Take care.<BR/><BR/>DiegoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-53136048884684104082009-02-17T09:08:00.000+00:002009-02-17T09:08:00.000+00:00sorry to hear about your mishap on the slopes and ...sorry to hear about your mishap on the slopes and wish you a speedy recovery!<BR/><BR/>a very enjoyable piece.<BR/><BR/>if you want to challenge yourself off piste you need specific skis and preferably a guide so you don't kill yourself the next time.<BR/><BR/>otherwise you run deep, tumble and do what you didAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-69282369378531100292009-02-17T08:59:00.000+00:002009-02-17T08:59:00.000+00:00Get well soon! Just in time, I might add, for the ...Get well soon! Just in time, I might add, for the fireworks in Asia / USD this morning. Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-35600242637041520382009-02-17T01:35:00.000+00:002009-02-17T01:35:00.000+00:00It's said that George Soros makes his best trade e...It's said that George Soros makes his best trade exits when he follows his aching back. <BR/><BR/>Let's hope your gimped knee rings a bell for you at the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-30715507738907173102009-02-17T00:55:00.000+00:002009-02-17T00:55:00.000+00:00I am surprised nobody mentioned that it was the 13...I am surprised nobody mentioned that it was the 13th on Friday... *ducks*<BR/><BR/>Get better soon Mr Macro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-9479481377774854592009-02-16T18:56:00.000+00:002009-02-16T18:56:00.000+00:00Welcome back MM, missed you! Hope your recuperatio...Welcome back MM, missed you! Hope your recuperation is speedy! Look forward to more posts!Rick from Austin, TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176053869017158284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-69179481986561586562009-02-16T18:44:00.000+00:002009-02-16T18:44:00.000+00:00Ouch. Get well.Guess you'll have even more time si...Ouch. Get well.<BR/><BR/>Guess you'll have even more time sitting in front of screens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-33366002211328505112009-02-16T17:57:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:57:00.000+00:00Thanks to all for your kind thoughts. Per Jonatha...Thanks to all for your kind thoughts. Per Jonathan's comment above, I suspect very little about the recovery will be either quick or painless. However, given that one of the reasons that I got the injury to begin with was a constant desire to push and challenge myself, I have to regard the road to recovery as yet another challenge...like the market, the gym, or indeed skiing.Macro Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324967552369915949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-28636540104697736162009-02-16T17:43:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:43:00.000+00:00The rehab is a challenge, believe me, but you will...The rehab is a challenge, believe me, but you will learn things about yourself that will better color the experience.jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372999828751252978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-70994705900799841082009-02-16T17:22:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:22:00.000+00:00Glad you're back, MM. Hope you heal quickly and pa...Glad you're back, MM. Hope you heal quickly and painlessly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-62067326460255104102009-02-16T17:20:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:20:00.000+00:00eastern europe breaking badly. can't belong until...eastern europe breaking badly. can't belong until dax goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-20967542591381928342009-02-16T17:06:00.000+00:002009-02-16T17:06:00.000+00:00Sorry to hear of your mishap, MM. Perhaps your los...Sorry to hear of your mishap, MM. Perhaps your loss is our gain in that we'll get a larger volume of posts from you as you recuperate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-5794315332567180022009-02-16T15:55:00.000+00:002009-02-16T15:55:00.000+00:00Hey, let's not pick on the Cap'n ! One of the worl...Hey, let's not pick on the Cap'n ! One of the world's greatest hackers<BR/>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Draper<BR/><BR/>But as you classicists would know better, "whom the gods wouldst humble...they make prideful"<BR/><BR/>More seriously will anyone re-learn the value of the old, fundamental tried and true principles ?<BR/>1) He who always looks to get the best of it gets taken - Lazarus Long<BR/>2) If you look 'round the table and can't tell who the turkey is, it's you - WarrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-16151348888522946962009-02-16T15:35:00.000+00:002009-02-16T15:35:00.000+00:00I wish you a speedy recoveryI wish you a speedy recoveryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-33043159467092528892009-02-16T15:20:00.000+00:002009-02-16T15:20:00.000+00:00You may have underestimated Captain Crunch. More y...You may have underestimated Captain Crunch. More your side of the pond than mine but didn't the whistles that he gave away in cereal packets give rise to phone phreaking which then forced the move away from side band signalling on the PSTN?<BR/><BR/>JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-27762038319733446672009-02-16T14:54:00.000+00:002009-02-16T14:54:00.000+00:00Get better MM, until then the macro world will not...Get better MM, until then the macro world will not be as safe without you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-67417306956051642112009-02-16T14:16:00.000+00:002009-02-16T14:16:00.000+00:00good luck with your knee man!good luck with your knee man!pejhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10958133367017526690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-92030904129000838652009-02-16T14:00:00.000+00:002009-02-16T14:00:00.000+00:00get wellget wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-27778588508153759652009-02-16T13:24:00.000+00:002009-02-16T13:24:00.000+00:00Those last few paragraphs made me curl up in a fet...Those last few paragraphs made me curl up in a fetal position. I truly empathize.steveplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382824671491849308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34323687.post-47938582374756164422009-02-16T13:13:00.000+00:002009-02-16T13:13:00.000+00:00Get well Macro Man, and keep your great spirit dur...Get well Macro Man, and keep your great spirit during your hopefully fast recovery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com