Thanks, everybody. I got the full cast today - from my elbow to the tips of my ring and pinky fingers!
The good news is that they will take it off in a month and check it. If all is going well, I can get a soft cast at that point.
Jackalope said that you all are being mighty dang free offering up his services! (Actually, I am having a glass of wine while he cooks dinner.
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At some point "One-Handed Josie Wales" is going to start sounding pretty attractive.
AM