Wow! It’s been a really bad week. On Wednesday, I have one close call, and now today, another one. Every day, at lunch, I take the doggies into the back yard. I have to traverse the steps from the deck, down to the yard.
I think we all remember the treacherous descent down the stairs that JT had recounted, ending in an unintentional taste testing of the drywall. Well, the thought occured to me that I was nearly a victim myself.
About 3 steps of the way down, my foot placement was a bit off. I caught myself in time, but I had about 1/4 of my foot hanging off the edge of the step. I was only 6-8 inches away from disaster.
I sat down and recollected my composure before taking on the remainder of the stairway. I’m beginning to think that I may be cursed.
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Trackbacked on Mudville Gazette, Point Five, Samantha Burns
2004–2008
13 responses so far ↓
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jt
// May 12, 2006 at 1:42 pm
Geez…Usually when that stuff happens to me it is spread out a little more. Twice in one week…your lucky to be here…
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fmragtops
// May 12, 2006 at 2:04 pm
Don’t forget his back injury. The man leads a dangerous life.
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FIAR
// May 12, 2006 at 2:17 pm
Lucky, indeed, JT.
You’re right, FM. I hurt my back Monday - Walking. Just casually strolling along. If mere walking is that dangerous, well, I think you can understand just how frightening the other 2 incidences were.
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jt
// May 12, 2006 at 2:24 pm
I remember when I was a kid doing all kinds of stupid stuff on a skateboard and never hurting my back, but now it’s kinda like yours. I can be just fine and then the next thing I know, painagonypain, and wtf is up with my knees? They didn’t always pop and crack like that did they?
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fmragtops
// May 12, 2006 at 2:41 pm
I know what you mean jt. I rode bulls for about six years. During that time, I smashed my face, broke my foot, broke my leg, pulled my groin and hamstrings numerous times, and was knocked out a few times. But the only time I hurt my back was playing beer-league co-ed softball. I tried to spin on an inside pitch, and well, you said it best, painagonypain.
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RichJ
// May 12, 2006 at 5:47 pm
I have a paper cut. Call 911.
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von
// May 12, 2006 at 9:34 pm
Man, Fitch, you should just stay inside from now on. You are really going to hurt yourself badly.
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SeanS
// May 12, 2006 at 11:19 pm
I don’t know that staying inside is enough. I think you need to lie down on the floor and stay there.
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FIAR
// May 13, 2006 at 8:08 am
You, know. Most accidents happen IN THE HOME. I’m not sure that’s the solution, but SeanS might be on to something.
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von
// May 13, 2006 at 10:06 am
I’ve got it!! You need to institutionalize yourself immediately!
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FIAR
// May 13, 2006 at 11:25 am
Oh. But I hate being institutionalized. They’re all like, “You can only go outside if you’re supervised by a family member, and you have to stay on hospital property.” I hate that.
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Insolublog
// May 14, 2006 at 12:59 pm
You know, you might be able to sue yourself for handicap accessibility. Just get J. Edwards on the horn.
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FIAR
// May 14, 2006 at 1:12 pm
I sure have a lot of lawsuits heading my way. I’m supposed to sue the City for the previous close call too. You’re right though, John Edwards should definitely be able to pull me a winner.
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