Post #255,953
5/18/06 10:44:12 PM
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I hate to bring this up when others are dealing with . . .
. . events so much more tragic, but I had to bury my Halloween pumpkin today. He stood proudly on the front porch since mid October but by the end of April was starting to show spots. now by mid May he collapsed into a pile and had to be put to rest. He is survived by a fair number of seeds.
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Post #255,955
5/18/06 10:52:31 PM
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:-)
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #255,974
5/19/06 1:03:37 AM
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*grin*
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Steve
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Post #255,976
5/19/06 1:42:27 AM
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We're going to have to rename this "The Bummer Forum" soon
Could someone post something good once in awhile?
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Post #255,978
5/19/06 1:52:49 AM
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I've got some good news. (new thread)
Created as new thread #255977 titled [link|/forums/render/content/show?contentid=255977|I've got some good news.]
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Post #255,990
5/19/06 9:32:47 AM
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Okay.
True story. And I tell it not to solicit sympathy, but as an example of "see how I am?"
Two days ago I stepped out on the porch to get the mail. I tripped over the doormat, rolled my ankle (which, as you know, is already unstable from multiple past sprains), flew off the porch, and landed on the front walk. My 89 yo neighbor was sitting on his porch across the street and shuffled on over to help me up. The pain hit, I start to vaso vegal, he's trying to hoist me up, I'm sweating and am hoping I dont puke on him. Poor old guy nearly stroked out getting me up. Make a trip to the ER...So now, on top of everything else, I'm hobbling around in an aircast. Thank God I still have my hair.
You know, it's life. Shit happens.
Follow your MOUSE
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Post #255,993
5/19/06 10:07:24 AM
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So the good news is you didn't puke
Yay! Go you.
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Post #256,031
5/19/06 7:03:50 PM
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No, the good news is that
in it's weird way, it signifies a return to normalcy around here. It means I'm still me.
Yay! Go me!
Follow your MOUSE
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Post #256,036
5/19/06 7:40:06 PM
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So you're a klutz? Well welcome to the club!
I have come to believe that idealism without discipline is a quick road to disaster, while discipline without idealism is pointless. -- Aaron Ward (my brother)
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Post #255,994
5/19/06 10:07:55 AM
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:-(
That reminds me of a point in my youth.
I was always twisting my ankles after I had a growth spurt in puberty. A doctor measured my legs and said that one was a little longer than the other. (I had some X-rays taken of my leg and back too, for completeness, but nothing seemed amiss.) We didn't do anything about it, and I eventually developed a much better sense of balance to catch myself if/when I do stumble.
Have you had things like that checked? It may be that there's a biomechanical (or whatever) reason for your apparent propensity for stumbling and maybe different shoes, etc., will help.
Either way, I hope you heal quickly and are up and dancing the jig again soon. Take care! :-)
Cheers,
Scott.
(Yes, I am an engineer. Why do you ask?)
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Post #256,033
5/19/06 7:23:13 PM
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No need for :-(
I tore a tendon in college. Had surgery. It's been loosey goosey ever since. Also had knee surg 2x on the same leg (subluxating patella), which affects my gait, which affects the ankle joint... thus my propensity for falling down.
Follow your MOUSE
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Post #256,023
5/19/06 4:47:14 PM
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Welcome to the pain sufferers
I took yesterday off to work on my boat (which is hauled out in the yard having her fuel tanks cleaned - which necessitated pulling engine...) and climbed aboard to get something. Upon coming back out I found someone had borrowed my ladder and its about 14 feet down to the concrete. There was a scaffold about 4 feet below the deck and so I tried to lower myself to that and hooked my left rib cage on the rail, popping bottom left rib.
Much pain today and nothing for it except a big ace bandage and handful of advil.
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Post #256,026
5/19/06 5:24:51 PM
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Ouch! :-( Hope you heal up quickly, Todd.
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Post #256,032
5/19/06 7:07:03 PM
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At least I have good company.
See? Shit happens.
Feel better, darlin'.
Follow your MOUSE
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Post #255,996
5/19/06 11:01:08 AM
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I got to see Kitty yesterday.
After Susan and I split, I arranged for a friend to take our FIV+ diabetic cat when Susan could no longer keep him. I finally got a chance to drop by and give him a good skritching yesterday.
It's the first time I've seen him since I left.
When somebody asks you to trade your freedoms for security, it isn't your security they're talking about.
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Post #256,003
5/19/06 11:35:36 AM
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*smile*
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #256,009
5/19/06 12:07:30 PM
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Yeah, it was right before I came home and read your blog. :(
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Post #256,018
5/19/06 4:16:21 PM
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I believe that's called a compost pile. :)
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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