The next time you decide to stab me in the back... have the guts to do it to my face.

Mal ,'Ariel'


Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


JenP - Nov 27, 2024 9:51:52 am PST #3674 of 3708

Oh, Steph! Ouch, and also, I empathize. I went through a bad spell of spills last year, so I know both the pain and the embarrassment. Part of it was def balance. Feel better!

Side note: after the really bad fall in the garage where I banged my head and hairline fractured my elbow, I learned that being on a blood thinner gets you whisked into trauma right away. Good to know, if slightly startling.

How is it almost 1p? Yikes. DH is going to brave the store for me, and then I will make mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole to take with us tomorrow. The potatoes will be fine, right? I'm baking the casserole up there, but I can't deal with making the potatoes in the morning, and it'll be too busy up there. One night in the fridge won't be bad, right? Yeah, I eat leftover mashed potatoes all the time, and they're fine. OK, talked myself through it.

Now to make the shopping list...


Steph L. - Nov 27, 2024 10:08:02 am PST #3675 of 3708
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

I learned that being on a blood thinner gets you whisked into trauma right away.

I take low-dose aspirin every day, but no actual anticoagulants like Plavix.

I think my sideboob protected my ribs from the worst of the impact (cast-iron tub, yowch). My boobs are my superpower. I will for sure have bruises from this.


JenP - Nov 27, 2024 10:12:42 am PST #3676 of 3708

You'd got to the ER if you had potential breakage, I hope, yes?


Steph L. - Nov 27, 2024 10:45:41 am PST #3677 of 3708
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Definitely -- I really don't think it's a break, just a bruise. It's sore, but not sharp pain.

My dignity has been fatally wounded, though. (In our group text, my college roommates assured me that I never had any dignity to begin with. This is the danger of being friends with people for 35 years.)


dcp - Nov 27, 2024 10:49:27 am PST #3678 of 3708
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

I slipped and fell

Ouch! Don't do that.

Remember the wise words of Batty Koda: "Oh! Gravity works!"


Steph L. - Nov 27, 2024 10:51:52 am PST #3679 of 3708
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

And the wise words of The Tick: "Gravity is a harsh mistress."


sj - Nov 27, 2024 11:04:18 am PST #3680 of 3708
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Yikes, Teppy. Take care of yourself.


JenP - Nov 27, 2024 11:25:42 am PST #3681 of 3708

(In our group text, my college roommates assured me that I never had any dignity to begin with. This is the danger of being friends with people for 35 years.)

Ha, ha, ha. Yes. Yes, it is.


EpicTangent - Nov 27, 2024 11:48:59 am PST #3682 of 3708
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

Yikes, Steph! I hate when that happens! I've also had two falls in the last couple of months. Definitely no fun. My right knee seems to be where I concentrate my landings and it's still a little sore even though I'm recovered from the rest of the bumps and bruises. Hope ice & ibuprofen have you feeling better ASAP.


Cass - Nov 27, 2024 12:00:12 pm PST #3683 of 3708
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Like, I’m so tired and/or bored I can’t even bring myself to make a list, let alone do any of the things. Or anyway that’s my new entirely made up etymology.

Head cannon accepted.

Glad to see you, Epic!

Tep, are your electrolytes good? Because I was that falling person. I'm still unsteady sometimes but it's useful to know. I understand the embarrassment but we're on your side here. Feel better!