New home builders have a safety code to follow. One of the rules states there must always be a railing around stair well openings even if only temporary. If you think about it, there is always a moment between finishing the subfloor sheathing and the installation of the guardrail. This story is about one of those moments. You're probably thinking, "Oh, no!" Ed fell over the edge. Well of course I did. It is amazing how fast the brain reacts to moments like these. The number one priority is to keep the skull from suffering any impact so it starts barking out orders to the different body parts. My right hand took first contact, placing itself on the first tread, a hard back twist and leg drive planted my left foot on the third tread. Physics follows Albert's equation unfortunately and the mass, (my body) and the velocity, ( the speed at which I was falling) produced too much energy for my poor knee to handle and it quickly buckled. I grabbed the hand rail, oh yeah, it hadn't been installed either, so. Continuing my descent, my right elbow hit the next tread, the brain barked out "back flip". Yeah sure. Almost though, my right heel caught the edge of the eighth tread but slipped off. "Splay! Splay!" was the next order. Good idea actually, my right hand touched the concrete first, then my right toe, a simple twist brought my left toe to the floor and my left palm came to rest next. Ha. In a perfect plank position. Nadia, in her prime, would have been impressed with the landing. The drywallers looked in awe at the disaster averted. So...I did a pushup...just to show off.
Have a great day
Loved
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Dear Loved,
I can't....stop.....laughing! ....This is one of your best ever.
It is a great way to start a new month. I will probably be smiling all day long.
Happy December first.
The "picture quality" of this latest account is exceptional. 💃 Everything moves in slow motion as you describe each part of your tumble, Ed, and the push-up at the end is priceless. 🙆 Very funny! Take it easy, now! 🛀
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🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRISTINE! 🎂
We hope your mid-week birthday is as bright and beautiful as you are, dear Christine.👸 You'll probably have to put in a full day at work before you can treat yourself to some of the same TLC your patients are sure to feel in your presence. 🏩
We join friends and family in celebrating your 23rd birthday, today.🎈 Here in St. Andrews we will raise a warm toast to your own good health, daily successes and continuing happiness. 🍻 Cheers!
💌 Lots of love,
Louise and David
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🎈🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEANIE! 🎂🎈
We are already in celebration mode here in St. Andrews on this birthday that you and David share. He is five years ahead of you on life's road but he especially enjoys marking this annual milestone with you.🚶
Dave has received a cake, card and gift from our neighbours, Peggy and Margaret.🎂🎁 It's party time! 🎆 We imagine that you are getting some very special treatment from family in Regina, too.💌 Later today, when we pour ourselves a wee dram, we'll drink to you . . .🍻 still very much needed and loved,🎶 when you're 64 🎶!
💌 Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
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🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID! 🎂
I know that you and I are together on your birthday 👫 but I'm still posting a blog wish for you. 💌 As I wrote in your birthday card:
Though we are growing older 👴👵
and our hair is turning grey,
you are still the man I married 💃
and I love you more each day!
🍻 Here's to many healthy returns of this happy occasion.
💕 Cheers, Louise
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🎂 Uncle Eric is 91 years old today.
We hope he has a happy day with his family in Saskatoon.🎈
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🎈🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EDDIE! 🎂🎈
So, you are 14 years old today; congratulations on this special day, just one of many, many more to come. May it be one of the happiest so far.
🎂 F ind lots
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🎶 U pbeat ways to
🏂 R eally enjoy
🎢 T oday with
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😎 N otices it's your birthday.
💌 Lots of love,
Louise and David
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💏 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, TINA AND SHAWN! 💑
Our Book of Days suggests a gift of leather on a third anniversary. 🎁 It's a durable and natural material that is beautiful to see. That description could easily fit the relationship that the two of you have formed in the first three years of your marriage.🎎
Congratulations on this happy day.💓 We celebrate the strength you've already found in one another and salute the perfect reflection of your love in your daughter, Sydney.👪 Here's to many joyful returns of this special day in your lives. 🍻 Cheers!
💌 Warm wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALAN! 🎂
You are in our thoughts as we begin our journey towards Canada.🚢 Today we'll go as far as Southampton on the south coast of England.✈ When we check in to our hotel, we will pour ourselves a celebratory drink and toast your health and happiness.🍷
Thanks for all the joy you have brought to our lives, from the moment you arrived to the present day.👪 Have the kind of birthday that suits you. May it be one of the best. On our way to the airport this morning,🚏 we're going to count the first 37 honks made by motorists, 🚗 one for each year of your life. Seems more appropriate than the bumps for a man who makes his living by trucking.🚚 Cheers!
💌 Love you lots. Hold that birthday hug for our early January visit!💖
Mom and Dad
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🎂🎈 EARLY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS, BOB! 🎈🎂
As you know, we are sailing from Southampton to New York from December 15 to 22. 🚢 That means we will be at sea on your December 20th birthday. It's a special one, too, as you celebrate 75 years of life.🎢 Congratulations! 🎆
Just in case we cannot access the Internet on that day of celebration, we are posting our greetings before we board the Queen Mary2 later today.😍 You'll be in our thoughts on the 20th and we'll be wishing you many happy birthdays yet to come.🎁🎂🎈 Be sure to stop and enjoy your day in the lead-up to Christmas.🎄 Cheers!
💌 Lots of love,
Louise and David
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🎈🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LINDSEY!🎂🎈
It must be interesting to have a birthday on the eve of Christmas Eve🎄. We hope the celebrations don't get delayed lost in the rush towards December 25🎅. This is your special day and we hope you're having fun galore at 34🎆.
This is our first day full day back in Canada. We didn't realize that we'd be in transit on the busiest travel day of the year - December 22. 🚢🚓✈ We found out the hard way - by being right in the thick of it! 🎂 Today we're going to take time to raise a joyful toast in your honor and to relax as we sip a wee dram in celebration of you. 🍻Cheers!
💌 Best wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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🎄Here's a warm holiday hello to family and friends who are dropping in on Ed's Edition today. ✋ Have a happy Christmas day! 🎄🎁🎅
💌 Love from Louise and David in Peachland
Merry Christmas Dave and Louise and the whole clan wherever you are!
Love,
Mary Ellen & Bob
xoxo
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🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY ELLEN! 🎂
Greetings to you from us in Peachland where we are snowed in on your birthday.⛄ Dave tried to clear some of the white stuff away but it is coming down as fast as he can get rid of it. ❄❄❄ We are just going to relax, pour ourselves some birthday cheer and celebrate your special day.☕
Knowing you, we're sure that you'll continue to have fun even at 71.😄 We hope this day is all about you after the excitement of Christmas🎄 and Boxing Day🎁. Here's to a happy birthday and to another good year as the weeks and months ahead steadily unfold, one day at a time.🌌 Cheers!
💌 Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Thanks Dave and Louise,
Sounds like you're getting winter in Peachland! Good idea to stay at home.
71……... WOW!
Love,
ME
xoxoxoxo
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