Featured NA miniature birch bark canoe redux

A few years ago I knew a man who had both knees replaced, and he was doing great. Is that not typical?

 

I am currently having a flare up with my arthritis. I have osteo arthritis and my right leg is really hurting bad. I empathize with everyone.

Can't help with canoe, but I can kvetch about pain.
:-(

 

Pat - they say the doctors now want to do both knees at once.

 

Many Dr.s are saying wait as long as you can stand to.
Although great strides have been made in the surgery, it still is not like a hip that will probably last 10 to 20 years.
And, it is very important to make sure you don't get some old "stuck in his ways" surgeon.

 

Thanks for the info, Bev and Messi.

Only one of his knees is really bad... virtually no cartilage left... so he wouldn't need both knees done. The surgeon he'd probably set up an appointment with took care of a torn meniscus he had 7 or 8 years ago, and we liked the doc and the surgery went well. Sounds like we should read up on the latest procedures to know what to ask and look for.

He's been on methotrexate for quite a while, plus has just finished a long course of low-dose prednisone. The meds have made a huge difference and stopped anything else from getting worse. Unfortunately, his knee was too far gone for the meds to help. I hate seeing how much pain he experiences constantly from it.

One thing that's helped both of us with joint pain and inflammation is avoiding sugars and processed carbs. I don't know why they're a problem, but the difference in both of us has been really clear. It may simply be what researchers said a few years ago about sugar causing inflammation... not sure.

 

My mother had one knee replaced and flat out refuses to do the other.She says the pain never really went away after replacement,just lessened. She said she'd rather go through childbirth again than knee surgery . Unfortunately she was one of the 3% it didn't seem to help. I really feel for caretakers now,I had no idea what they went through till I had to tend to her,and that was WITH a nurse 4 times a week!

 

and not to make light of anyone's pain......but where'd the canoe go ?

 

Sounds like your mom had a rough time, Johnny. She was lucky to have you as a caretaker.

 

It's here, carrying us along the river of our stories...

 

I am beginning to wonder that myself.

Do I need any off the wall info to be able to list it on eBay?
I know the NA stuff can be tricky, and there are bigger sellers just waiting to jump on any tiny infraction of the rules.

 

For all you know it was made by some men in a shed. so just list it as a miniature canoe with decent pictures and description of the construction and omit the Indian tribes stuff altogether. Then no one can jump on your listing.

 

But . . . but . . . that's so bland! LOL

 

Bland doesn't get its head shot off. It is usually standing behind 'outstanding'.

 

Love that canoe! Send to real auction IMHO.

Sorta OT but since we're talking new parts for old bodies: Just had total knee replacement on right knee. Two weeks, no cane, no walker, no pain. Mobility already significantly improved, surprisingly simple overall. On my own for a week, should be able to drive in a few weeks. I honestly had NOTHING left on the knee, and surgeon didn't know how I even walked. I think this will work out fine, really limited my activities and I skipped the last two months' antique shows. Don't know if I want to go skiing, but will settle for a run through a flea market....

 

So glad that you are recovering so easily and that the surgery was successful. And very glad that you are on the road to enjoying life again!

 

Birgittaw, I'm so glad for you, too! The deterioration you experienced sounds just like my husband's and I know how difficult it is for him.

Thanks for posting the success of your replacement. I'll share it with DH and know hearing it will be encouraging to him.

 

Messi, sorry for diverting the thread!

 

This is an Ancient Algonquin / Ojibwe ( ojibwa, ojibway.) style canoe ( it can be referred to a Great Lakes style..) , typical of what would have been seen from the Ottawa River to Lake Champlain, throughout the Great Lakes and all the way to Wisconsin and the Minnesota border. This is the style most likely seen coming down the rivers into the Ohio Valley and used by early explorers.

Your canoe , to the best of my knowledge is modeled after this one, and was made in the late 1800's of birch bark , wood, spruce root binding and porcupine quills.

I'm sure Cowans would love a crack at it , as they don't come up for sale often.

The damage will lower the value , but not deter a sale.

 

The high prow was used to break the waves ....

 

Oooo For real??!!
Thank you!
I will contact them and see if they are interested.
I'm not in a rush for any money, so if it would take some time, that's ok with me.