Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 In a message dated 3/6/2000 8:47:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, fieldmi@... writes: << Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! >> To funny . So who made dinner after that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 In a message dated 3/6/2000 8:47:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, fieldmi@... writes: << Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! >> To funny . So who made dinner after that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 I have slight foot droop and usually fall forward when a toe catches. Generally I catch myself but sometimes the message from the brain doesn't get to the feet in time! One fall was particularly memorable - I was grilling dinner for the family and was walking into the house with a plate of chicken in one hand and a plate of hot dogs in the other when my foot caught the top step sending me falling forward. I thought about breaking my fall with my hands but didn't want to drop the china plates or their contents and so fell hard on my knees before sprawling face down on the kitchen floor with a tremendous thud and clatter of plates. I was in so much pain I couldn't move and just lay there as my family rushed over to see what was the matter. Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! > > In a message dated 2/25/00 9:55:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, > liliwigg@... > > writes: > > > > << Hello everyone. I am just wondering...when you fall, do you > usually fall > > frontwards or backwards? I was thinking about times I have fallen, > and > > usually they are backwards, so I was just wondering about everyone > else. > > > > Gretchen > > >> > > I fall backward with my legs behind me. I cracked my tail bone once > by doing > > this. > > OHH the pain. I hate falling backward. At least front falling you > can try to > > catch yourself with your arms. > > > > > I usually fall frontwards and catch myself with my hands. I am > always spraining my wrists and hands!..I am surprised after all of > these years of injuring them that they still work as well as they do! > I can go for months without falling and then fall two or three times > within a week or a day. There is one thing I have to say > though....everyone tells me they have never seen anyone fall so > gracefully! Sometimes when I slip with one foot on something wet I > look like an ice skater gliding in on one foot for her final bow. But > oh my poor knee! > > Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 I have slight foot droop and usually fall forward when a toe catches. Generally I catch myself but sometimes the message from the brain doesn't get to the feet in time! One fall was particularly memorable - I was grilling dinner for the family and was walking into the house with a plate of chicken in one hand and a plate of hot dogs in the other when my foot caught the top step sending me falling forward. I thought about breaking my fall with my hands but didn't want to drop the china plates or their contents and so fell hard on my knees before sprawling face down on the kitchen floor with a tremendous thud and clatter of plates. I was in so much pain I couldn't move and just lay there as my family rushed over to see what was the matter. Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! > > In a message dated 2/25/00 9:55:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, > liliwigg@... > > writes: > > > > << Hello everyone. I am just wondering...when you fall, do you > usually fall > > frontwards or backwards? I was thinking about times I have fallen, > and > > usually they are backwards, so I was just wondering about everyone > else. > > > > Gretchen > > >> > > I fall backward with my legs behind me. I cracked my tail bone once > by doing > > this. > > OHH the pain. I hate falling backward. At least front falling you > can try to > > catch yourself with your arms. > > > > > I usually fall frontwards and catch myself with my hands. I am > always spraining my wrists and hands!..I am surprised after all of > these years of injuring them that they still work as well as they do! > I can go for months without falling and then fall two or three times > within a week or a day. There is one thing I have to say > though....everyone tells me they have never seen anyone fall so > gracefully! Sometimes when I slip with one foot on something wet I > look like an ice skater gliding in on one foot for her final bow. But > oh my poor knee! > > Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2000 Report Share Posted March 7, 2000 I always fall forwards and usually put my hands out to catch my fall. I also wonder why I have not sprained my wrists. Just recently I tripped on the carpet (wearing my AFO's) and went flying. Even with AFO's, one needs to pay good attention to their walking............otherwise. You got it. Down you go. With AFO's there is no give in your fall, so you absolutely go flying and usually cannot catch yourself. AFO's can be very dangerous. I have tripped many a time with no AFO's and have also stubbed my big toe many, many times. Re: falling I have slight foot droop and usually fall forward when a toe catches. Generally I catch myself but sometimes the message from the brain doesn't get to the feet in time! One fall was particularly memorable - I was grilling dinner for the family and was walking into the house with a plate of chicken in one hand and a plate of hot dogs in the other when my foot caught the top step sending me falling forward. I thought about breaking my fall with my hands but didn't want to drop the china plates or their contents and so fell hard on my knees before sprawling face down on the kitchen floor with a tremendous thud and clatter of plates. I was in so much pain I couldn't move and just lay there as my family rushed over to see what was the matter. Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! > > In a message dated 2/25/00 9:55:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, > liliwigg@... > > writes: > > > > << Hello everyone. I am just wondering...when you fall, do you > usually fall > > frontwards or backwards? I was thinking about times I have fallen, > and > > usually they are backwards, so I was just wondering about everyone > else. > > > > Gretchen > > >> > > I fall backward with my legs behind me. I cracked my tail bone once > by doing > > this. > > OHH the pain. I hate falling backward. At least front falling you > can try to > > catch yourself with your arms. > > > > > I usually fall frontwards and catch myself with my hands. I am > always spraining my wrists and hands!..I am surprised after all of > these years of injuring them that they still work as well as they do! > I can go for months without falling and then fall two or three times > within a week or a day. There is one thing I have to say > though....everyone tells me they have never seen anyone fall so > gracefully! Sometimes when I slip with one foot on something wet I > look like an ice skater gliding in on one foot for her final bow. But > oh my poor knee! > > Cindy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click.egroups.com/1/2122/5/_/616793/_/952402338/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2000 Report Share Posted March 7, 2000 I always fall forwards and usually put my hands out to catch my fall. I also wonder why I have not sprained my wrists. Just recently I tripped on the carpet (wearing my AFO's) and went flying. Even with AFO's, one needs to pay good attention to their walking............otherwise. You got it. Down you go. With AFO's there is no give in your fall, so you absolutely go flying and usually cannot catch yourself. AFO's can be very dangerous. I have tripped many a time with no AFO's and have also stubbed my big toe many, many times. Re: falling I have slight foot droop and usually fall forward when a toe catches. Generally I catch myself but sometimes the message from the brain doesn't get to the feet in time! One fall was particularly memorable - I was grilling dinner for the family and was walking into the house with a plate of chicken in one hand and a plate of hot dogs in the other when my foot caught the top step sending me falling forward. I thought about breaking my fall with my hands but didn't want to drop the china plates or their contents and so fell hard on my knees before sprawling face down on the kitchen floor with a tremendous thud and clatter of plates. I was in so much pain I couldn't move and just lay there as my family rushed over to see what was the matter. Shortly I heard both children wailing and, thinking it was out of concern for me, I reassured them that Daddy was OK (even though I wasn't completely sure that was true.) It was then that I realized that their wails weren't for me but were for their hot dogs that had rolled off the plate onto the kitchen floor. Next time I save myself and not the plates! > > In a message dated 2/25/00 9:55:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, > liliwigg@... > > writes: > > > > << Hello everyone. I am just wondering...when you fall, do you > usually fall > > frontwards or backwards? I was thinking about times I have fallen, > and > > usually they are backwards, so I was just wondering about everyone > else. > > > > Gretchen > > >> > > I fall backward with my legs behind me. I cracked my tail bone once > by doing > > this. > > OHH the pain. I hate falling backward. At least front falling you > can try to > > catch yourself with your arms. > > > > > I usually fall frontwards and catch myself with my hands. I am > always spraining my wrists and hands!..I am surprised after all of > these years of injuring them that they still work as well as they do! > I can go for months without falling and then fall two or three times > within a week or a day. There is one thing I have to say > though....everyone tells me they have never seen anyone fall so > gracefully! Sometimes when I slip with one foot on something wet I > look like an ice skater gliding in on one foot for her final bow. But > oh my poor knee! > > Cindy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ MAXIMIZE YOUR CARD, MINIMIZE YOUR RATE! Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click.egroups.com/1/2122/5/_/616793/_/952402338/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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