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Result of a Fall.

Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago to Humor
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Yesterday, I was going out the door to my attached garage when I twisted my foot and fell. Now, it is bad enough when an 81 year old man falls, but to add to the indignity of it I fell into a recycle bin. Was the Universe trying to tell me something? There I was, my ass in the bin and my head and legs hanging over. I couldn't get up. I pressed the red button on my Cricket phone and the nice lady sent out the EMS guys who were there in 5 minutes. I was thankful that no one had a camera. Today I have a swollen ankle, a twisted knee and a couple of bruises. Funny yesterday -- today, not so much.

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  • Posted by Abaco 10 years, 3 months ago
    Wish you had a video of that. I love that stuff.

    Other than that, I'm glad you got through it.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 10 years, 3 months ago
    Glad to see you retained your sense of humor! Who was it that said laughter is the best medicine? Damn there goes the short term memory again. Also where ever I posted it what's her name was Oprah.
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  • Posted by starznbarz 10 years, 3 months ago
    The solution seems obvious, recycling bins must be banned. At the very least, they will require the design and installation of a "de-wedging" device, as well as a waterproof, red (appropriate for a couple reasons) zipper bag that shall contain: an obama phone, a rape whistle,(dont ask) a notepad with safety pen to take notes for the consumer safety protection agency report and the contact info for your obamacare representative. (who you are required to inform) This will, of course, require a slight increase in your recycling pick up costs, but, safety is everyones goal - and responsibility.
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    as Krauthammer said, when it snows in hell ! . I fell once, in a huge
    building at y12, where they were waxing the concrete floor
    and had not put out warning signs ... and it was a friend who
    was doing that area. . I just said, "That never happened." and
    photographed my huge bruise, at home later. . nothing like
    things which never happened!!! -- j
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My son said that since I had a phone on me, why didn't I take a selfie? I told him It'll be a cold day in hell....
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    at least the villains don't have a photo of your fall for their propaganda!!! -- j
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Talk about tossing out the baby with the bath water. Tossing out the old man with the recyclables.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    No wheels.
    Keep the legs strong and keep hiking. The key to not falling is sturdy legs. I was into bicycling. Wife and I went on several scenic bicycle trips.
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  • Posted by Flootus5 10 years, 3 months ago
    Serious issues, the elderly and falling. I have dealt with parents that went through this and now I am heading in that direction at 60. Still hiking rocky trails in rugged mountains so far though.

    Hence the importance of humor. I just picture your outcome had the recycle bin been equipped with wheels! Oh man, I assume I am correct that it doesn't!
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I may be curmudgeon -ish but I do keep a positive outlook. I does piss me off, however, that it looks like the villains are winning.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I'm not new to it. I read Atlas in '58. Been hooked ever since. Met most of the original "collective" at one time or another over the years. It's been a trip.
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  • Posted by Herb7734 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    My wife, will never let me forget it. This weekend we will celebrate our 60th anniversary and I have no doubt she will make a pronouncement of some sort.
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 3 months ago
    wanna hear a hoot? . "g'wan home, yer mudder's callin' ...
    your father just fell in a garbage can!" . courtesy of my
    70-year-old favorite millionaire here -- congratulations!!! -- j
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  • Posted by johnpe1 10 years, 3 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Hey, Herb! . you are our favorite codger! . and we sure need
    a curmudgeon when life gets tough!!! -- j
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