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LudwigPastorius

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19. That's a good one.

Sun Nov 3, 2024, 01:04 AM

Nov 3

I broke my ankle in a bizarre Christmas present wrapping accident a few years ago.

The wrapping paper was rolled out on the carpet so I could put the box on it and cut it to size. As I stepped over the paper my foot caught the corner of it which slid out from under me. In order to avoid doing the splits and cracking my pelvis like a Thanksgiving wishbone I shifted my weight to one leg which crumpled under me and SNICK went the ankle.

I can now use it to predict the arrival of cold fronts.

(If 80% of falls happen at home, have you considered moving?)

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Don't forget the clocks tonight. Spring up, fall down. n/t [View all] LuckyCharms Nov 2 OP

Changed clocks in my car and the kitchen no_hypocrisy Nov 2 #1

I usually just leave them alone because it's like a huge weight has been lifted... LuckyCharms Nov 2 #6

Thank you LuckyCharms. I forgot debm55 Nov 2 #2

Spring has sprung, fall backwards. LuckyCharms Nov 2 #3

Aww crapola Niagara Nov 2 #4

. LuckyCharms Nov 2 #5

When you fall, always remember to tuck and roll. multigraincracker Nov 2 #7

Tuck and roll? LuckyCharms Nov 2 #12

The spring is broken Niagara Nov 2 #8

I just turn them back in both the spring and summer... LuckyCharms Nov 2 #9

OMG!!! Niagara Nov 2 #10

I've been doing that for so long now, that LuckyCharms Nov 2 #11

That's nothing, Trump is trying to turn the clock back to 1890 Clash City Rocker Nov 2 #13

When I fall down, I don't spring up. n/t Harker Nov 2 #14

Hardest fall I ever took... LuckyCharms Nov 2 #15

Face down and getting fumed. Harker Nov 2 #16

That was the HARDEST fall... LuckyCharms Nov 2 #17

That's a good one. LudwigPastorius Nov 3 #19

How do you like my clock, Lucky? True Dough Nov 2 #18

My watch is correct again. I can't handle it. Hermit-The-Prog Nov 3 #20