Thanks for not making us wait more than 24 hours. And I want to know wtf that big d-bag thought he was doing and why! I mean, I can guess both, but only generically.
Jeezo, Ben, that sounds painful. Looking forward to part 2 where hopefully you get upgraded like The Six Million Dollar Man and go all Lee Majors on that bully Adam!
My wife had similar encounter with gravity many years ago now, though that was due to someone not catching her when she was thrown in the air during gymnastics. Dislocated elbow, wrist and a compound fracture.
1. I had my collarbone broken during tackle football around the same age. Because we weren't allowed to play tackle, I didn't say anything and tried to get through class. Ha!
2. I broke 3 fingers on my right hand one time during a fall. I asked to go see the nurse during the next class, and a student asked me to show them my injury. I did and everyone almost threw up.
Andrew wow. #2 -- now that's tough. I'm sorry you had to go through it, but these make for great F. stories. I've since broken both my ankles (basketball and tennis), but none was as surreal as that October day.
Punk rock! Mosh pits! Ankles bite. I broke the first in 1989 (hoops) and UVA's student health didn't suggest PT. I don't even think I knew what that was. I broke the second in 1999 and had really good PT. I can still feel the first every day. The second is perfect.
I won't go within 1/2 a mile of a basketball court without high-tops on. I won't hit a tennis ball without clearing the court of all balls. Ever. I'd rather forfeit a match, which I'm usually losing anyway..
Thanks for not making us wait more than 24 hours. And I want to know wtf that big d-bag thought he was doing and why! I mean, I can guess both, but only generically.
He wasn’t thinking. He just acted. It was really that simple. He was a really angry kid. I happened to be in the receiving end.
I’ll follow his path in part 3. Part 2 will up tomorrow morning. Thanks for all the encouragement, Kate.
Jeezo, Ben, that sounds painful. Looking forward to part 2 where hopefully you get upgraded like The Six Million Dollar Man and go all Lee Majors on that bully Adam!
Daniel, I’m laughing out loud. I’m not going to say .... hopefully tomorrow.
Ooof! Sounds horrible, landing with your arms behind your back!
The second part will go up tomorrow. I hope you enjoy it.
Thanks, Nathan. That was an unfortunate encounter with gravity.
My wife had similar encounter with gravity many years ago now, though that was due to someone not catching her when she was thrown in the air during gymnastics. Dislocated elbow, wrist and a compound fracture.
Ow. Compound is not good at all.
Felt this. Grew up playing touch football, until a 6th grader in my new school hit me so hard I limped home. It’s a battlefield for young boys .
Looking forward to Part 2!
Wonder what that dick Adam is doing today?
Oh, I'll get to that, I promise.
🙏
We’ve all been there, that’s why it’s interesting.
Sandy, I appreciate your words. Yes, we have. And also for the subscription. You are very kind and I appreciate the encouragement.
Thank you for the quick response.
Good lord.
Oh yes. Although I don’t think that was on my mind at the time !
1. I had my collarbone broken during tackle football around the same age. Because we weren't allowed to play tackle, I didn't say anything and tried to get through class. Ha!
2. I broke 3 fingers on my right hand one time during a fall. I asked to go see the nurse during the next class, and a student asked me to show them my injury. I did and everyone almost threw up.
Andrew wow. #2 -- now that's tough. I'm sorry you had to go through it, but these make for great F. stories. I've since broken both my ankles (basketball and tennis), but none was as surreal as that October day.
I sincerely have no idea how many bones I've broken, largely thanks to jiu jitsu, judo, wrestling, and punk rock, but it's probably a large number.
Those do make for some really good stories, though! Ankles suck.
Punk rock! Mosh pits! Ankles bite. I broke the first in 1989 (hoops) and UVA's student health didn't suggest PT. I don't even think I knew what that was. I broke the second in 1999 and had really good PT. I can still feel the first every day. The second is perfect.
There's a hidden moral somewhere in there.
I'm gonna go ahead and conclude that it's: don't break your ankles.
I won't go within 1/2 a mile of a basketball court without high-tops on. I won't hit a tennis ball without clearing the court of all balls. Ever. I'd rather forfeit a match, which I'm usually losing anyway..
My arms hurt just reading this bit 😬
Mine too, Sandy ! :)
I’m riveted.
You’re very kind. Thank you for reading.