I feel I am allowed to make fun of myself. So, what dumb thing did I manage to do this time? As I was getting out of my lovely new hot tub, the steps slipped and I went with them. Falling about 3 and half feet to the concrete. Let’s see I had a baseball on the back of my head, the underneath part of my arm is black and blue, about a soccer ball sized bruise on my left side rib cage and and equally sized one on my backside. Also sprained
a wrist and black and blue right kneecap (not sure how that one happened everything else was left side). Needless to say, everything hurts. Thank god it was dark out. I imagine it was quite a site. Of course my cell phone went flying so I had to crawl to it to call Kev for some help. He spent the rest of the night checking on me to make sure I did not have a concussion. Well, I am pretty sure this will take a bit of time to recover. Thank God I did not break my arm or wrist. It would have seriously impacted my projects. Whew.
So, when I am not falling down, I seem to be wandering form project to project, not doing what I really should be doing. These baby bibs have been laying on my sewing cabinet unfinished for months, so I picked them up and finished them. I will put them in the cedar chest for my one-day grandchild. They are up-cycled from my jeans. I need to be working on my one monthly goal and my quarterly goals, but of course I am doing something else.
This weekend I am supposed to be attending Quilt Wars with my Quilt Guild, however, given my current condition, I am not sure I am going to make it. I am uncomfortable sitting, laying basically anything. The only place I am not uncomfortable is in the hot tub and that is what started the whole mess in the first place. Ugh.
Happy Sewing
Happy Quilting
oh Lori — I’m so sorry! Take it easy for a few days, OK?
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Thanks, I will try.
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Jeeze, I’m sorry to hear of your fall. I hope you feel better soon.
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Oh no! Glad you are not seriously wounded, we have similar steps and they are tricky! I love the bibs, what a great idea to use old jeans.
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LORI – I am so sorry – Not good at all! Please keep in touch! I do like your hot tub set up and so sorry this has happened. It is no fun to hurt and have a sprained wrist! You can purchase some carpeting and glue it down on the steps so that the next time you will not slip on that surface. Just a suggestion!
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Kevin is already at work with a solution.
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Oh my goodness ! That sounds awful, poor you. Don’t beat yourself up about your projects, you need to heal yourself first. Take care and best wishes.
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Thank you.
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Yow! Take care of yourself! Sending super fast healing wishes your way!
Cheers,
Trish
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Thanks Trish!
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When you fall off a horse they say you have to get straight back on, so maybe you should get right back in that hot tub! Maybe have a rail or post or something that you can hold on to when you come down those stairs. I hope you feel better soon.
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Oh ouch! I do hope you mend quickly. Love the bibs.
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Thanks Deb!
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Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your accident. Please give yourself time to heal.
The bibs are adorable.
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Ouch! Take care of yourself!
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Thanks Gail!
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Oh Lori, OWWW! I wonder though, if someone is around to help you in and out, the hot tub may actually helps things heal more rapidly? Take care of your self, glad Kevin is working out a permanent solution for you. The bibs are adorable, but don’t over do!
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Thanks Kathy. Hot tub makes it feel better. If i could sleep in there I would be perfect!
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That’s awful, I can’t believe they didn’t secure the steps in some way. This could have been really bad in so many ways. Speedy recovery.
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Thanks Denise!
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Oh, Lori, So sorry to read about your fall. Praying for speedy healing. Glad you are still able to get around and do some sewing. The bibs are sweet. Your future grandbaby will love them.
Diane
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Thanks Diane!
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Well, get those steps made less slippery and enjoy your hot tub anyway. You could do worse than sitting in it recovering while thinking up fun things to do later on. Feel better soon!
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Oh, no, ouch (big time): hope the bruises start to hurt less soon
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Oh dear I hope you recover fast 😞 sending you good vibes 😘 and don’t worry about the projects, aren’t we all like that? 😅
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So sorry to read about your fall — hope you recover quickly! Enjoy your time resting and thinking of new projects 🙂
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Thank you.
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Ouch!! wow, sounds like you really did a number on yourself…I hope you heal & feel better soon 😦
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Thanks Sharon
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So sorry to read about your injury. The baby bibs are sweet and hope you feel up to some sewing, or just relax and recover!
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Hi Lori. I’m glad you didn’t get hurt worse, but I’m sure you will be stiff. I don’t know how old you are, but I just turned 66 and have fallen too many times in the last few years. I read an article that older adults are more prone to loosing balance and falling. I’m thinking you need a banister next to that hot tub!! Love the baby bibs. I’m pretty sure you’ll be sewing before you know it.
xx, Carol
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Oh my, sounds scary. May I suggest you get some of that rubbery rug gripper to put under the steps to keep them from moving …. I have a handrail for my hot tub that is free standing and slide slightly under the tub. Hope you heal quickly
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Kevin went out and got them next day. Thanks!
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Ouch! I’m glad you weren’t seriously hurt! Hope your aches and pains don’t linger for too long.
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Thanks!
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That doesn’t sound like fun, at all! Take care.
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THanks!
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I’m behind and trying to catch up but this one surprised me. I’m glad you didn’t break anything too. Bruising takes a while to heal as well. Glad to hear the man is working on a solution for those stairs. We don’t bend the way we used to. Glad you got to the group anyway.
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Thanks 🙂
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That sounds painful, so I hope the pain is gone now.
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Still bruised but much better, thanks
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