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So, how was YOUR day?

6 years ago

So, I had an eventful day which could have been much much worse.

UPS came and delivered a package on the front steps. Did not put shoes on, just had my socks. I stepped on the door threshold, and with my sock, it was slippery...

yeah, you guessed it.

the next thing I know, my right foot went down hard and slipped between the four-step pre-cast [heavy] solid cement steps and the house. I was stuck, and thought I broke my ankle, or even my leg.

I was wedged in a space my foot normally would not have fit into, much narrower than the two bones [maliars] that stick out on both sides of the ankle. The more I moved, the deeper my right leg went in, to just above the shin.

I ended up having to call 911.

I won't tell you about the S T U P I D dispatcher. I told them what happened and told them to bring a come-along or the jaws of life [ to help move the cement steps].

The cops came, the ambulance came, a firetruck came. Everyone in town has a scanner. So there were the drive-by folks.

They showed up with nothing except a pry bar. Four guys couldn't budge the steps with the bar.

I told them where my pry bar was and then, between the two bars, and five guys, and my sand shovel, they managed to nudge the cement step about a half inch forward, and I was able to be extracted.

SO a bumpy ambulance ride and some downtime in the ER later, finally got an x-ray/s and determined nothing was broken. I do have a massive bruise on the inside of my right shin where I was wedged against the cement, and some scrapes and cuts on the outside of my right leg where I scraped against the metal siding of the house.

Of course, being the semi-retired former editor of the local paper and getting wedged between his front steps and the house is a REAL ego booster.

I can just imagine the next coffee break at the cop shop, the ambulance garage and the firehouse.

This is gonna take a while to heal ... I mean live down.

And my leg still hurts, but at least it isn't broke. It should look lovely tomorrow.

So, how was YOUR DAY?

*bruised ego bragu*

... and I still don't like red wine.

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bragu_DSM 5
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6 years ago

I made some Boston baked beans with a CI recipe I found on line ... an all-day affair started with the overnight soak.... cooked through ... "the occurrence" ... and were pretty darn good for ... lupper..

I think it was the top 25 cast iron recipes

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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
6 years ago
So sorry!

And this is about the worst time to need EMS too.

Glad there were no broken bones - hope you heal quickly.
amylou321
6 years ago
Oh no! Mine is much better than yours! No excitement! I hope you feel better soon!

I don't like wine at all.
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Better to be nattered about than forgotten!

So sorry about your fall, Dave, and so glad it wasn't worse. Ice helps with swelling and leaking blood vessels. Movement helps circulation to clear out the dead cells. Take care of yourself, be careful, and get that gap filled!!

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ediej1209 AL Zn 7
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Bragu, I was going to whine about my day but I think you have me beat. Thank goodness nothing was broken, Someone was watching out for you. But yes, you will be sore for a while. Cold compresses and acetaminophen might help, unless they gave you something stronger. No wine sounds like is not going to be a problem but no other potent potables either, sorry. Hope you get feeling better in a couple of days.
John Liu
6 years ago
Yow, that could have been bad indeed. Lucky that it was just embarassing. And painful. Switch to white wine!
annie1992
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Dave, even if you liked wine I don't think it would have helped that. I'm glad your ankle isn't broken, and at least the people have someone to talk about, keep them occupied during this unusual time.

Yes, indeed, although you are semi-retired, your name will live on in infamy, LOL.

I agree, ice and time, but you are going to be sore tomorrow, I think, if you are not already.

Baked beans sound good, I'd have those for breakfast with toast! I hope you heal up quickly.

My day? Completely uneventful, thank goodness!

Annie
plllog
6 years ago
See, it was a GOOD day! It ended with pretty darned good beans!
Islay Corbel
6 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your fall, but take comfort in that you've made a lot of people laugh. Get better soon!
lindac92
6 years ago
Hmmm former editor of a local paper....I probably should know who you really are.
Broken ankles can lay you up for a long time....you had a really good day....even if a bit alarming!
foodonastump
6 years ago
My day was unremarkable but clearly better than yours. Hope it’s feeling a bit better today! I’m also hoping there was no damage to your steps.
colleenoz
6 years ago
Sounds like you had a painful day, bragu. Pity the fire department didn’t bring the jaws of life as you suggested. Hope your bruises clear up soon.
Jasdip
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Oh no! Thank heavens nothing was broken.....just a bruised ego for sure. Being famous, you'll be the talk of the town for sure; perhaps some will take pity and leave some baking on the doorstep!
chas045
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Maybe Ricky has a recipe for baked beans?
dcarch7 d c f l a s h 7 @ y a h o o . c o m
6 years ago
Bad news, good news?

Bad news- what happened to you.

Good news - now you know you need to fix the problem, so the same thing will not happen to someone else. A liability lawyer's dream case.

Get well soon. You will be doing your social distancing for a while for sure.

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CA Kate z9
6 years ago
There is no way my 'yesterday' could compete with yours... Thank God!

Take it easy, ice, and get better soon.

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Gooster
6 years ago
Take it easy and I hope you heal up soon!
chloebud
6 years ago
So sorry! We had sort of the opposite here a few weeks ago. The UPS guy fell on our front steps as he was running back to his truck. He was able to get up but hobbled back to the truck. He sat there a long time before driving off.

I'm not a red wine fan, but give me Pinot Grigio and I'm happy. :-)
Solsthumper
6 years ago
It took a village.

Can’t say I’ve ever had a day like yours. But I once helped my father-in-law set up a Gmail account, so don’t tell me I don’t know pain.

In any case, Bragu, I’m certainly glad you’re on the mend. As for the Village People, embrace their gossip—for you’ll be the center of their world, for a while.

Sol ~ can’t get Y.M.C.A. out of my head
l pinkmountain
6 years ago
Look on the bright side. You can stay inside and away from people while you heal and live down the embarrassment. When the pandemic is over you can emerge healed and it all will be forgotten. You won't have to attend any parties where you have to explain why you are limping or how you got that bruise.

On a serious note, I am glad you are at least sort of ok, could have been worse you could have hit your head, and I'm sending a hug and healing thoughts out to you from MI.
wintercat_gw
6 years ago
Another red wine hater here. How about drowning your sorrows in beer?
ratherbesewing
6 years ago
I can't believe nobody asked what was in the UPS package?
bragu_DSM 5
Original Author
6 years ago
it was my wife's new monitor for her stay=at-home work station [laptop screen is too small for all the online stuff]

Linda: think 'the Duke' and covered bridges ...
annie1992
6 years ago
Oh my gosh, you're really John Wayne??? Oh, wait. He's dead. I got all excited for a minute there, LOL.

Sol, I'd rather break my leg than set up an email account for Mother, whew. I hope you and all your family are safe and healthy!

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bragu_DSM 5
Original Author
6 years ago
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Annie:

No, LOL but this is where he is from. Had to cancel his annual birthday bash this year [corona]. So sad. They are always a hoot.
annie1992
6 years ago
Cancel John Wayne's Birthday? It's come to this? (sigh) The Duke is turning over in his grave. You're going to have to celebrate twice as hard next year, you know.

Annie
party_music50
6 years ago
wow, bragu, glad you didn't break anything -- including the new monitor! I had concrete steps like that at my front porch and got rid of them as soon as I was able. I'm with dcarch in saying you'd better get that hazard corrected ASAP!
sleevendog (5a NY 6aNYC NL CA)
6 years ago
Thankful you survived without a break.

Good thing you were wearing pants.

I stepped out front early yesterday morning, barefoot, no pants, about 6am. DH still in bed. The door shut behind me. I froze. 2 second panic. The only thing to make a skirt are the stack of Misfit paper liners. BC, (Before Covid), the door would have locked behind me....it was not locked. The first week home we were locking ourselves out daily. Took a bit to break the habit.
Solsthumper
6 years ago
Sleeve, that visual is gonna leave an indelible mark on my juvenile brain.

Hey there Annie B., the struggle is real, but we’re okay. Keep yourself and your babies well!

Sol
skibby (zone 4 Vermont)
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
The wine will grow on you - keep trying.

ETA - No more getting the mail. Ever. Get recovered fast!

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