My uncle fell down the stairs...
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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That's nasty. I hope he has a swift and complete recovery.
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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Best regards to him. In March I was walking my dog and she caught me off balance. I fell awkwardly (on the kerb) and was taken to hospital with what I thought was really bad bruising. Turns out I'd broken the neck of my femur and needed screws in it. Still a bit tender where the screw heads are, but at least I didn't need a hip replacement, which was one option being considered.
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Best regards to him. In March I was walking my dog and she caught me off balance. I fell awkwardly (on the kerb) and was taken to hospital with what I thought was really bad bruising. Turns out I'd broken the neck of my femur and needed screws in it. Still a bit tender where the screw heads are, but at least I didn't need a hip replacement, which was one option being considered.
So I guess you could say you're... screwed :cool: (you must've heard this one a gazillion times by now ;p) I had a customer who fell off his bike, shoulder to kerb. He was out of it for months. One bad fall...
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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Ouch, that's tough. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and better luck. Your uncle's story reminded me of a Country music-based TV show back in the 70's called Hee Haw, with mixed comedy and music. One of the standard and repeated joke songs was a few fellows down on their luck singing, "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all, gloom, despair, and agony on me."
There are no solutions, only trade-offs.
- Thomas SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
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So I guess you could say you're... screwed :cool: (you must've heard this one a gazillion times by now ;p) I had a customer who fell off his bike, shoulder to kerb. He was out of it for months. One bad fall...
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Ha! TBH this is the worst break I've had, including (relatively) minor 'bike accidents (broken ribs, broken wrist, chipped elbow) and a skateboarding accident (broken wrist).
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So I guess you could say you're... screwed :cool: (you must've heard this one a gazillion times by now ;p) I had a customer who fell off his bike, shoulder to kerb. He was out of it for months. One bad fall...
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My uncle fell off his bike, no more uncle :( . WEAR YOUR HELMETS!!!
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So I guess you could say you're... screwed :cool: (you must've heard this one a gazillion times by now ;p) I had a customer who fell off his bike, shoulder to kerb. He was out of it for months. One bad fall...
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Sander Rossel wrote:
I had a customer who fell off his bike, shoulder to kerb. He was out of it for months. One bad fall...
A friend of mine back at home / high school time fell from bike hit the border of the walkway with the back of the head... never got up again.
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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Sander Rossel wrote:
but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it).
Coworker with lever transplantation was complaining that he wasn't allowed to lift more than 10 kilos after a year... Wife told him: Would the alternative have been better? He never complained again. And I was trying my father to change some habits during / after corona, he told me "I prefer to live 2 years than to survive 5", I never complained again.
M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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Ouch, that's tough. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and better luck. Your uncle's story reminded me of a Country music-based TV show back in the 70's called Hee Haw, with mixed comedy and music. One of the standard and repeated joke songs was a few fellows down on their luck singing, "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all, gloom, despair, and agony on me."
There are no solutions, only trade-offs.
- Thomas SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)TNCaver wrote:
"If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all, gloom, despair, and agony on me."
My old man used to have tears in his eyes watching that show. Another classic tune. :)
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I searched the world over, And thought I found true love. You met another and Pfft! you were gone.
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Ouch, that's tough. I hope he has a speedy recovery, and better luck. Your uncle's story reminded me of a Country music-based TV show back in the 70's called Hee Haw, with mixed comedy and music. One of the standard and repeated joke songs was a few fellows down on their luck singing, "If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all, gloom, despair, and agony on me."
There are no solutions, only trade-offs.
- Thomas SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)TNCaver wrote:
TV show back in the 70's called Hee Haw
Yes, that show ran at prime-time on Saturday nights. I have memories of viewing this show, propped up on my elbows on the floor watching the cigarette smoke swirling around the ceiling of my grandpa's house. :) I remember the song in that skit, but I really remember the scantily clad hillbilly chicks! :-D On a serious note though, that show was great even if was corny! :thumbsup: Lawrence Welk was another great musical themed show of that era.
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse "Hope is contagious"
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I wish it were another joke, but it isn't. Broke an eye socket, a few ribs, collarbone and his shoulder bone. Must hurt like hell and he doesn't remember what happened. He was on vacation in Germany so he's in a German hospital. He just had long covid and prostate cancer (which may or may not come back, they're monitoring). Guy has been sick at home for three or four years and I guess he just got himself an extra year... I don't know if there's such a thing as "luck", but my uncle certainly isn't having any of it (although he could be dead three times over, is another way of looking at it). A former coworker got tripped by his cat and all he had were some bruised arms. Reminds me of our local bicycle repairman about fifteen years ago, just after his retirement he lost an eye, got cancer and broke his pelvis (and got an iron plate) all in three years time. And after all that he still fixed my bike!
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I have a theory that ladder's and stairs are swore enemies of human beings. Always remember that when using them.
"A little time, a little trouble, your better day" Badfinger
Yep - Fell from a 6 foot step ladder while hanging Christmas lights about 20 years ago resulting in 7 broken ribs, broken wrist, collapsed lung. Of course I was acting immortal (being STUPID) and standing on the "Do not stand on this step" very top step and reaching up at the time.... My side still aches occasionally to remind me that I am not, in fact, immortal. I'm still pretty stupid tho... Best wishes everyone - Craig
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Note to self: never be Sander's uncle. Sorry to hear that. Apparently your uncles are luckless.
"In testa che avete, Signor di Ceprano?" -- Rigoletto
Yeah, one nearly died of two collapsed lungs, one is in the hospital with his second cancer, two already died, one lost his son in an accident... And that's only counting the brothers of my parents :omg: The one that fell down the stairs is "only" uncle by marriage (but much more fun than most of my other uncles).
CPallini wrote:
Note to self: never be Sander's uncle.
I think you're good, uncle Pallini :laugh:
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My uncle fell off his bike, no more uncle :( . WEAR YOUR HELMETS!!!
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment "Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst "I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
Sorry to hear. Also, we'll die before we'll wear helmets over in the Netherlands. On the other hand, we have some of the best roads for cycling in the world (dedicated bike lanes, etc.). I've cycled tens of thousands of km's in my life (probably even in the hundreds), never ever have I even thought about wearing a helmet. Over here, you can spot tourists because they wear helmets.
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TNCaver wrote:
TV show back in the 70's called Hee Haw
Yes, that show ran at prime-time on Saturday nights. I have memories of viewing this show, propped up on my elbows on the floor watching the cigarette smoke swirling around the ceiling of my grandpa's house. :) I remember the song in that skit, but I really remember the scantily clad hillbilly chicks! :-D On a serious note though, that show was great even if was corny! :thumbsup: Lawrence Welk was another great musical themed show of that era.
"Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse "Hope is contagious"
kmoorevs wrote:
Lawrence Welk...
My parents loved watching that show. I could almost tolerate it, sometimes. :-D
There are no solutions, only trade-offs.
- Thomas SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes) -
Sorry to hear. Also, we'll die before we'll wear helmets over in the Netherlands. On the other hand, we have some of the best roads for cycling in the world (dedicated bike lanes, etc.). I've cycled tens of thousands of km's in my life (probably even in the hundreds), never ever have I even thought about wearing a helmet. Over here, you can spot tourists because they wear helmets.
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My uncle lived in Sweden, I'm guessing helmets are not used there either. :( In the states it ought to be mandatory given some of the idiotic moves both drivers AND bicyclists make.
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