[TheForge] Fw: Frosty's New Student: Self Introduction (& Re: Hammer Arm Exercises)

[Jerry Frost]

I'm FWDing this for Lindsey, the list spamblocker bounced it on her.

Dave B.

If you're back with us could you see if you can help Lindsey on this?

Thanks,

Frosty
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If it ain't forged
it ain't real.
Wrought iron is.
The FrostWorks

Meadow Lakes, AK.

>
> >  -----Original Message-----
> > From: M. Lindsey Hackman [mailto:mlh6a@virginia.edu]
> > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 12:18 PM
> > To: Forge
> > Subject: Frosty's New Student: Self Introduction (& Re: Hammer Arm
> > Exercises)
> >
> >
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > Frosty recommended I check out The Forge so that I can fill the ol'
noggin
> > with more smithing factoids .  So, here I am to introduce myself.  I'm a
> > graduate student from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
> > working on my masters in Speech-Language Pathology.  I have finished my
> > classes and am now completing the practical portion of my coursework.  I
> > decided to make a giant leap over to Alaska this summer to avoid the
> > Virginia heat and humidity and to complete my medical externship at a
> > rehab center in Anchorage.  In looking for a weekend hobby I thought of
> > blacksmithing and was fortunate enough to stumble upon Frosty's email
> > address.  The rest is history and I'm dreading leaving AK solely for the
> > reason that I won't be able to play in the shop with Frosty when I go.
> > When I do leave <sob>  I'll end up going to Northern Virginia outside of
> > Washington, D.C. to complete my final internship.   Frosty mentioned
> > finding contacts for me in the DC metro area and I thought that knowing
my
> > general whereabouts would help.  He's already sent some to me.  I'll
> > probably be spending a lot of my weekends near Lynchburg or
> > Charlottesville, VA since I was taking hang gliding lessons on the
> > weekends near those places before coming to AK.  As of yet my idea is to
> > contact the ABANA chapters in central and northern VA and then get in
> > touch with individual contacts.  Any other suggestions are welcome!
> >
> > As for the note regarding hammer arm exercises.  I have done a little
bit
> > of rock climbing and that sport has been fantastic for creating some
> > wrist, hand, and forearm strengtheners.  If you go to almost any big
> > sports store such as REI or EMS you should be able to find these items
in
> > the rock climbing section. You can go to REI online and look under
> > climbing, accessories, hand strengtheners to see a list of these items .
> > I got the 'Metolius Grip Saver Plus.'  This specific squeeze ball type
> > hand strengthener is also useful for problems related to computer mouse
> > use.  What makes it unique is the rubber resistance band that goes
through
> > the middle of the hand strengthening ball, providing resistance when you
> > open your hand and spread your fingers apart.  It's a bit more expensive
> > than I think it should be but it's worth it if you consider the benefits
> > of injury prevention and strength training. I work with physical
> > therapists at the rehab center so I could probably ask about other
> > exercises to strengthen the hammer arm if people are interested.   If
you
> > have any other questions about this topic please let me know.
> >
> > Happy Smithing,
> > Lindsey
> >
> > "Never give up until you have released your unused capacities for
service
> > and shared your gifts with others.  One enkindled spirit can set
hundreds
> > on fire."
> > ~ William H. Danforth
> >
>