Wednesday, June 02, 2010

busted up



What is more cliche than a man just turned 40 crashing on a skateboard? I humbly submit that there is nothing more cliche than this predicted eventuality.

Dislocated, but now relocated shoulder with a chip of bone floating around in there. A black eye. A negligible, but well-distributed amount of road rash. 4-6 weeks in a sling.

I don't know if I learned my lesson or not. For now all sports are out. I have no choice but to retreat into the life of the mind.

Juancho

12 comments:

Mingo said...

Ouch

Ms. Moon said...

I saw a kid skateboarding today. Thought of you. He wasn't in a sling.
Get well.

lopo said...

Damn. This means an enforced indoor vacation, I reckon. Want me to write a note to the teacher?

WheelDancer said...

Sorry to hear it but you still write pretty good for a one armed, half blind guy.

hitops said...

You need a wife, dude. Either she'd have stopped this foolishness early or would now be available for caretaking.

The Old Bag said...

ARIGHT!! Not many have that claim to fame at 40. Get back out there!

Human Wrecking Ball said...

http://www.xsportsprotective.com/skateboard-protective-gear.html

Sorry you are hurt please buy this stuff.

Anonymous said...

You still got your teeth; that's a major plus.
Now nut-up buttercup and let's hit the Friday Art fest.

Harry said...

With you, the life of the mind would be a pretty... interesting... place.

Welcome to middle age. Feel better soon!

Anonymous said...

what, no typing cause you're hurting? Better get your blog on; I'd hate to call WBZN over for an intervention!

Juancho said...

ok. one finger typing is a drag though.

kellyboehmer said...

That is terrible! Hopefully this at least leads to another manny chapter.