Detroit

Hey Lang, it's going to prob need surgery. I can't move forwards on that yet, buy getting closer to being able to.

Missed you all!

Hey Detroit! So glad you're doing okay and the leg is beginning to heal.

Racoons are aggressive bandits. I think all of them want to be Zorro, or at least the scarlet pimpernel.

One ranger seemed quite traumatized by them,to the nervous tick, the racoons are out to get me, don't feed em, shuddering stage.

I heard tales of tents being torn up, belongings strewn and general banditry.

On the plus side, the Nats won the baseball world series,big win for the little guys. I love baseball with a passion. Ill be twiddling my thumbs until spring training now. I keep trying to get into hockey, but it's just not the same.

I saw a beautiful buck up there too. Gorgeous creature, huge antlers. I've no idea how anyone kills them.

A couple of tiny chips to the bone/small fractures which didn't go all the way through. I left it too long, walked on it, and messed it up. When I can I'll get it treated, in the meantime I'll be careful and use a cane. I don't believe the doom and gloom. I had no idea you could walk on a fracture.

I'm absolutely fine. The ulcer was due to bad circulation.

Lovely nurse, treated me very kindly.

I'm ok. Really. I just would like a bit of distraction.

Cross posted. And I don't know what to say other than I am so fucking furious to think that's the choice facing you.

I’m glad you’re ok as well. Raccoons sound quite exotic from where I’m sat in a damp north of England town! They do look cute but I can imagine they’re annoying when they’re trying to steal everything in sight.

Mumsnet usually just say don't give more than you can spare IIRC, so it's not verboten. And things can be delivered to pick up addresses rather than, eg, campsites. Would be very happy to feel you had some extra comfort or necessities.

I have no raccoons, best we can do is the neighbourhood cat making rounds every morning and mewing on the doorstep to have his ears tickled

Am off to bed now but will check in tomorrow to see how the recovery is progressing.

I'm not good with people fussing. I get a bit overwhelmed and scared. I might pretend to be tough, but I'm just stubborn.

I'm trying to come to terms with going into a shelter with male bodies people and run by handmaidens who believe these MEN have a right to be there. But I need my leg fixed. So any help coming to terms with it is appreciated.

I'm sure mumsnet looks down on that kinda thing, and I've no address currently. Really really I'm ok. Leg needs a bit of work, but I'm on my way to resolving it. I do enjoy a chat, if you want to talk racoons and deer with me. Thank you for caring.

Detroit it's really good to see you're ok.

Is there anything we can do for you? Can understand you'd not want to share your name or details, but would you accept an Amazon gift code if one could be pm'd, or similar? Please?

I stayed in a camp recently that had a really awful racoon problem. The young ranger warned me that the racoons we're bad this year. They sure were! They were so many of them, and they were stealing everything in sight. They would have stolen the picnic tables if they weren't tied down.

Hello, how are you? I got some help.

Im ok.

Detroit

Helllloooo. Wondering how you are doing. I hope your leg is healing.

Thinking of you. Best thoughts and wishes

Detroit

Hey lady!! Weather is bizarre and fascinating - 87° sunny and magically picturesque one moment rainy and brooding but equally magical in its own right the next moment. We're all good, I love all of the weather here - mother nature has her way of keeping us in check (thankfully cold and snow aren't part of that equation here).

You are in my thoughts often, the supportive messages/thoughts are few in actual communication but many in existence.

How are you feeling? Sending you positive vibes...

Getting medical attention for Detroit has proven to be fairly complicated for a number of reasons. I'm worried about her. Please keep her in your thoughts and send a few prayers or good energy her way!

Look after yourself please please please

Please seek medical attention for your leg. Sepsis can get a grip very quickly. When I was in hospital I met a woman who had gone to the ER 24 hours after symptoms started. She's the sort who never needs a doctor and was reluctant to go. She was told if she'd held off another 24 she would have died.

Hey Stop! Are you ok with that weather you are having down there!

I really appreciate the supportive messages.

George Fayne is helping me find a doctor, so there's some light at the end of that tunnel.

Hey, Mamello, glad you are housed!

I'm going to go shower and try to feel less shitty. Another spider bite is the least awful possibility.

Missed you guys!

Hi Detroit. Have been thinking of you often as I've been on the move too but am lucky enough to have a roof over my head. Please get that leg looked at. Really important. And yes this is about class and also money - those who have it and those who don't.

Trying to get some realistic options to see a doctor.

The last thing I want is to worry anyone!

It's not spreading or streaking. Promise.

Just wanted to say hello Detroit, so good to hear from you but please have your leg looked at??

Keep yourself safe and healthy, Detroit, and keep us updated

I pmd George.

I'm so sorry to worry anyone. I'm fine really, just a nagging injury.

I agree you are likely not septic, but I am concerned that a bone infection could easily "seed" your bloodstream and progress to sepsis--if, indeed, that's what's going on.

Legally, you cannot be turned away from the ER, and honestly, they see a lot of things LESS worrisome than your leg. That said, there is a chance they might want to admit you for IV antibiotics if you have osteomyelitis, just to forewarn you.

I do suspect it will be difficult to stay anonymous. A "free" clinic may be less likely to require ID than the ER.