Thursday, May 1, 2014

May 1 , 2014

I was wearing a pair of Dawgs tonight, you know, those sponge rubber shoes, that if you wear often enough, make your feet so tender you can't even step on a popcorn kernel without cringing to your knees in pain. Some people know them as crocks, Dawgs are a brand name and they have a number of small paw prints on the soles. If a tracker was tracking you he might think a herd of Mexican Cheewawas were stalking you.
Anyways, I was wearing a pair of Dawgs on my way down the stairs when one of them slipped off and caused me to lose my footing. Hoping to avert a catastrophe I grasped the railing. Unfortunately for me it just popped off the wall like a pushpin out of drywall. Lucky for me it swung so hard against the opposite wall as to put a hole right through it and wedge itself there. Once again Albert's equation comes to mind. There was a build up of energy as the mass of my body gained velocity. The railing bowed just like a bow ready to release it's arrow. I've sometimes wondered when you jump with a bungee cord, if, at the exact moment it reaches it's limit and begins to retract, you could release it and drop to the ground unharmed. You would need precise timing, that's how I felt when the bow of the hand rail reached it's limit, however, I missed the opportunity and was flung back toward the wall from whence I had started. The good news was I was headed upward, the bad news was I hit my head with such force it put another hole in the drywall. I understand that when you're unconscious you sometimes do better in a fall. I was on the basement floor when I woke up not too bad for wear. I know science has told us we only use 10 % of our brains. I'm starting to think mine uses about two and a half. As I was laying on the floor, 96% of my brain should have been saying, "Eddie boy, it's time to call it a night." Instead the other 2 and 1/2 was saying. "Hey, Eddie boy, I think we got time to finish installing the bathroom sink.
Next thing I know, I'm lying on my back trying to wedge myself through the opening under the sink. E=mc2, that's the one. My feet and legs were providing the energy, my shoulders were the mass, but, I'm telling you there wasn't any speed. Not until that middle support between the doors broke. Then there was speed, I shot into that opening fast, the only thing that slowed me down was my head hitting the drywall again. That's when I saw it, the light at the end of the tunnel, I know some people say don't go toward the light, but, I was just going to take a quick peek. That's when I took the blow to my eye. Turns out, the light was coming from the upper end of the drain pipe. I thought the tunnel looked a tad tight but in my defense I didn't think the body came with. I could be a freak in a circus show. HALF MAN HALF RACOON. Instead I'm just another guy with a black eye. Anyway, I have to go I've got a couple holes in drywall to fix.

Have a great day

Loved

38 comments:

Louise and David said...

Well Ed, Dave wants to know if you are really prone to the accidents that you use as material for your stories. He figures that you have to be basing your blog posts on some kind of personal experience. BTW, did you take a picture of your black eye? Do you need any help repairing those holes in the drywall?

Love to laugh; love you, too,
Lucy

Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MELISSA!

Greetings from us here in Scotland where we are thinking of you, Alan, Bjorn and Sarafina as you prepare to celebrate this special day together.

We hope the Calgary weather is cooperating with any plans you may have for this 6th day in May. We hear that there has already been one snowfall this month. May this day be much kinder that that to you.

Watch for a card in the mail. It may not reach you on this exact day but it carries wishes that have been in our hearts for several days now. May your day include lots of fun with family and friends, and may the year ahead be a happy, healthy one. Cheers!

Lots of love
Louise and Dave

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JORDON!

Congratulations on your 15th birthday. We know that your family and friends in Regina will find ways to make this day special for you. Enjoy!

Here in Scotland we are soaking up a little sunshine and are sending bright, warm thoughts your way. Have fun on this day that you turn 15. May you be showered with lots of good luck in the coming year!

We'll see you in August, eh? We've already claimed a spot in the line-up for a swim in your back-yard pool.

Lots of love,
Louise and David

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHEN!

We can imagine that a sunny birthday in May might be a good occasion for a motorcycle ride on the open road. Surely that personal experience of freedom and power would "put the icing on the cake" of an already special day.

No matter how you plan to celebrate today, enjoy your birthday from beginning to end.We send the warmest of wishes to you at 62, along with greetings to our dear Louise who is sharing all the events of your birthday with you.

Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David

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BJ said...

Dear Loved,
Speaking of using brain power--I am still back in April. Didn't occur to me to look for the May thread. It does sound like you might have had some experience with the accidents you describe, but we are hoping that exaggeration is the better part of the stories. They sure paint a vivid picture and make for great laughs, though. Keep them coming!
Love, BJ

BJ said...

Hey, Lui

What's happening with the contest? I guess having a new baby in the house is quite time-consuming How is little Lucy doing?

Louise and David said...

We send the warmest of Mother's Day greetings to the many, many mothers in our wonderful and widespread family. Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and David

Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAMPBELL!

What a nice way to start a brand new week, with a birthday celebration! We hope your Monday marks the beginning of another very good week with colleagues, friends and family.

Now we want to add our greetings to all the others you are sure to receive on this, your 28th birthday. Later today we will raise a toast to your good health and happiness.

We are already recalling the fun we had when we spent time with you at the family's pre-Christmas gathering last December. We're looking forward to more of the same at our August 23rd reunion in Regina. Here's to happy celebrations, silliness and laughter! Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and David

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Lui said...

Sorry BJ, tax season followed by some meetings in Phoenix. I have the next set started but I'm not quite done. I'll get it posted later this week.

Louise and David said...

In the meantime, I'll give you something to think about, BJ.
Here's a quiz in aid of UNICEF.
All the answers are venues, sports or competing countries in the Commonwealth Games.

1. Six is not enough for this public school.
2. "Bangle dash" is this a mixed up sprint?
3. Where still the mighty moose wanders at will.
4. Its largest city sounds like home to northern diving birds.
5. This venue is home to Rangers.
6. Games manufacturer, John Jacques called it "Gossima" in 1891.
7. -------? No she went of her own accord.
8. Smallest Commonwealth country by population.
9. 762mm, 840mm, 1067mm
10. Scandinavian Advent celebration
11. On the fifth day of Christmas
12. This island is famous as the final home to a 19th century French man.
13. Love me do - This venue has lost an r.
14. Are the inhabitants of these islands very wise?
15. Does this Scot KNOW YOU?
16. A medal will result in a hug and a cheer.
17. This venue bears the name of a 5th to 8th century Kingdom.
18. This relay event starts going back and ends up free.
19. Insert O in this ministerial name.
20. This group of islands is named in honour of a Yorkshire man.
21. Did Edward 1 take part in this sport in Scotland?
22. 6.8 square kilometers.
23. Glasgow's oldest park.
24. This, women only, athletic discipline has Greek roots.
25. 'Train and boat did go.' There are few trains in these Caribbean islands now.
26. This country's capital is a 19th century queen.
27. Zucchini, butternut, pumpkin
28. Home of more than half the Commonwealth citizens.
29. Did this island make the king angry in WW2?
30. Snickers.

We have until the 18th of June to submit our answers but we can do better than that, I'm sure

Lucy

BJ said...

Hi Lui,
No need to apologize.
I wasn't complaining. Just looking forward to the next challenge.

BJ said...

2. BANGLEDESH
11. OLYMPIC RINGS
14. SOLOMON ISLANDS
27. SQUASH

BJ said...

1. RUGBY 7s
6. TABLE TENNIS
11. Could also be GOLD COAST

BJ said...

9. HURDLES
10. ST. LUCIA
26. SEYCHELLES

BJ said...

3. CANADA
8. NAURU
18. SWIMMING (RELAY)
20. COOK ISLANDS
22. GIBRALTER
24. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

BJ said...
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BJ said...

5. SOCCER
7. JAMAICA
30. TRACK AND FIELD

BJ said...

23. LAWN BOWLS

Lui said...

2. New Zealand

Lui said...

I meant 4. New Zealand

BJ said...

12. ST. HELENA
13. BADMINTON
19. JUDO
29. INDIA

Louise and David said...

Wow, that was fast!

15. Kenya

Louise and David said...

5. Hampton Park
13. Melodrome

Louise and David said...

Dave says that should be Hamden Park.

BJ said...

25. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (anagram)

BJ said...

16. UGANDA (h UG AND A cheer)
21. ARCHERY

Louise and David said...

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, HOLLY AND JAMIE!

So... on this 16th day of May you are celebrating 16 years of marriage. Congratulations! Because the day's date matches the number of years you have been married, this may be considered your first golden anniversary. As you know, the next one won't happen until you've been together for 50 years.

As we raise an anniversary toast to you and your beautiful family, we wish that all your years might be golden ones. May your lives be filled with good health, much happiness and many blessings. Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and David

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BJ said...

17. WALES
29. (IRE)LAND (with its policy of neutrality during WW2)

Louise and David said...

Our quiz sheet is completed. Thanks. I'll let you know how we do in the draw in mid-June.

Lucy

Louise and David said...

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, CHRISTINE AND JAMES!

Congratulations! Our Book of Days suggests that LACE would be an appropriate gift for a 13th anniversary. LACE is all about strong threads, intricate designs, sturdy fabrics and beautiful patterns. Now, doesn't that seem like a good symbol for a happy marriage?

Tonight we are raising a toast to you as you recall your wedding day, 13 years ago. We also toast Presley and Corson and the remarkable team that the four of you have become over the years. May your happiness increase with each passing day. Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and David

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATRICK!

It is not a particularly nice day in Scotland but we have found a way to warm things up a bit by raising a toast to celebrate you at 47.

We know that Lindsay and Carter will make this day special for you and for the whole family. Enjoy whatever surprises your Tuesday birthday has in store for you. We wish you all the best now and throughout the coming year.

Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIANE!

We are enjoying a sunny Wednesday here in St. Andrews. With any luck, you are doing the same in Regina as you mark your 59th birthday. Congratulations!

Later today, we will pour ourselves a wee dram in celebration. We don't really need an excuse to raise a toast but thoughts of you, in retirement, happy to be a grandmother, will bring us special enjoyment.

Have a very good birthday. May the coming year bring you much happiness. Cheers!

Warm wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRICIA!

"Lordy, Lordy, look who's 40!" can you believe it? This is a RUBY celebration that definitely calls for a hardy toast to life.

Congratulations! We know that family and friends in Calgary will do all they can to make this day special for you. From across the miles, we are eager to add our greetings to theirs. Here in Scotland, Margaret and Peggy are remembering you today, too.

Have a wonderful mid-week celebration, Tricia. Here's to each new day... to the days that turn into months... to the months that add up to yet another amazing year. Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and Dave

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!

It is a cold May morning here in St. Andrews but we are warming things up by turning our thoughts to family in Regina. We hope your birthday is off to a bright start with the promise of some fun in the sun.

A Friday celebration often spills over into a weekend of good times. We hope this is one of those special times for you when greetings and wishes just keep on coming. Have a happy day. Here's to another year of good health and fulfilled dreams. Cheers!

Your May 23rd birthday reminds us that the Antonini family reunion is exactly 3 months today. We are looking forward to seeing you and Luke in Regina on August 23.

Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANN-MARIE!

Our Book of Days makes this a SAPPHIRE celebration of 45 years of life. Congratulations!

Sometimes a Saturday birthday means a day off from work, a bit of down time, and a chance to relax. We hope that's the case for you today. Whatever else happens, we know that your family will be there to share in the fun of this Sapphire Saturday.

We join friends and family in wishing you the happiest of birthdays. Here's to a gem of a day!

Cheers ad lots of love,
Louise and David
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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CURTIS!

Greetings from us in Scotland. We hope your Tuesday birthday is off to a bright start. You share this birth date with our grandson, Bjorn, so we're having a double celebration in St. Andrews today.

We know that Barbara and the kids will make this day special for you. We can't help but think that their presence and love is all the inspiration you need for creating your awesome works of art.

Have fun today. Here's to another year of family happiness and personal success. Cheers!

Love and warm wishes,
Louise and David

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BJORN!

We hope our card has reached Calgary in time for your birthday today. Have fun!

E ven though we are
I n Scotland, our warmest
G reetings and biggest
H ugs are sent across the miles,
T o a grandson who is great at 8.

Lots and lots of love,
Grandma and Gramps

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Louise and David said...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GHIE!

This is a birthday that you will not soon forget. After all, it's your first in Canada. Congratulations!

We send the warmest of wishes to you from Scotland. We know that Paul will make this occasion special for you. May it be just the first of many such celebrations that the two of you can share now that you are finally together in Canada. Cheers!

Lots of love,
Louise and Dave

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