Well now I know what *that* feels like...

[byslantedlight]

You know how Cowley's sent tumbling down the stairs in Rogue? Guess which silly moo managed to fall head first down a flight of stairs at work today? Just when she was writing away for Dialj as well... well, had stupidly paused to treat herself to a biscuit from the canteen, which of course also didn't make it down the stairs intact either...

I've no idea how I managed it really, though I vividly remember that moment when I was thinking Shit, I can't stop myself falling down these stairs... - and then luckily a moment at the bottom where I thought, Right, get up, get up, get up cos you're fine! Which I think was pretty much as soon as I arrived there... *g* And people going Ooh, she's fallen down the stairs... *headdesk*

I don't recommend it though... owwwwww. I have bruises everywhere, and it's entirely possible that two of them are cracks/wee breaks but they're in places where nothing can be done about them anyway, and everyything seems to be pointing in the right direction, and I can hobble on them (big toe on one foot, side of other foot), so... and I've already got the beginnings of a black eye (and my cheekbone hurts - eeep moment when I really hoped I'd not done an MS!)... and scrapes down one leg. And a headache... but I've stopped seeing that interesting zig-zaggy thing that was there at first, so that's good... *g* And even better, now that I'm at home I can take ibuprofen - yeay...

Didn't go to casualty (too far to walk, and they couldn't have done anything - walking wounded, no blood, it's all good) but two of our first aiders were lovely, and took me to the first aid room and I got to lie down - for what turned out to be about three hours! - and when they were happy I wasn't going to expire immediately, they organised themselves to take my bike out to the park and ride and to take me out to the park and ride, and then to drive me home, before going back to work - bless 'em...

And now here I am. Apparently needing to go waaaaaah on lj, and perhaps hope quietly (but just loudly enough) that there might be some Pros-iness around tonight to cheer up the silly moo who fell head first downstairs at work? In fact I've brought some eps downstairs with me (landlady's away this week, so I can expire in peace and quiet) so maybe I'll start with Season One and see how far I get... Or should I re-read Yellow Brick Road, which I also brought down? Or maybe just another wee sleep first... silly moo...

Comments

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Oooh! Ouch! Aarrghhh!!

So, how many pure malt scotches had you had before you fell?

Seriously mate, that sounds like a very nasty fall. I reckon you need a good soak in the bath to ease all those bruises. And I hope the black eye's not going to stop more trips to Windsor! Eeep!

As for Pros-iness, there should be a little something from me appearing on DiaLJ in the next day or two. In the meantime, enjoy the eps and YBR!!

*sends you a virtual bottle of wintergreen for the aches and pains...*

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Not e-bloody-nough! Ooh! Ouch! Aarrghhh! indeed... Not actually sure I'd make it out of a bath if I got into it to be honest, but it sounds like a nice idea, so maybe... I shall go to Windsor, black eye or none - though I may still be hobbling when you see me!

Oh and yeay for appearing on Dialj in the next day or two - that is cheery, thankyou! *g*

[lukadreaming.livejournal.com]

Waaah! Eek!

Dr Shaz prescribes a hot bath, Larton and Island Innocents to help you recover . . .

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I'm not entirely sure I could get out of a bath if I got into one tonight, but I might give it a go later... and I do like the way you practice medicine... *g*

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

Yikes! That was Not a Good Idea. *g* Seriously, that does sound like a horrific fall. I'm glad nothing major was broken, but I can well understand the need to just stay quiet and relaxed, and off stairs tonight. Going through series 1 sounds like an excellent idea! Developing relationship/partnership! And you could sympathize with Cowley at the end! *g*

I hope you feel better tomorrow. Although, actually, the aches and bruises are going to be... Hmm. Maybe you ought to stay home tomorrow? Watch series 2?

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

It was a very very Not Good Idea... and I'm kind of amazed myself that nothing was broken (well, I'm eyeing my toe, which has stopped being able to move...) cos the stairs are hard and on the long side... I guess it's quite good that I didn't take anyone else out with me though, cos that could easily have happened... Have to get back on the horse though, cos I can't avoid the stairs here at home...

Season two tomorrow sounds like an excellent idea - I rather think I will be taking my first sick day in about 15 years, tomorrow... and at least then there'll only be one working day before I'm off on Friday for Windsor - yeay... Today I'm starting with Where the Jungle Ends - let's see how far we get! It's been ages since I watched Pros properly - though I can think of better reasons for it!

[helenraven.livejournal.com]

Ooh, what a vivid description! I'm glad to hear you're (basically) OK, though, and that there were people to take good care of you.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Funnily enough, I can't really remember the rest of it - even which bits I hit on the way down... I'm probably lucky not to have managed another colles fracture, cos that's my usual trick... But thank you - and yeay for nice people at work, it's true!

[heliophile-oxon.livejournal.com]

I'm running out the door right this second and can't even thing Pros-y but - omg I'm so sorry! Thank goodness you don't seem to have broken any actual limbs or spine or head or .... aaagghh. I hope you are OK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Eeeh for running out the door - hope it's to somewhere good! *g* I think everything's still in one piece, thank you!

[constant-muse.livejournal.com]

You go waaaaaah on lj as much as you want - that sounds very nasty and scary. At the start I was wondering how you were managing to post from A&E or with a broken arm.
Good the first aiders did their job so well and looked after you and got you home.

Sounds like a good excuse to indulge in watching Pros. Maybe avoid "Weekend in the Country", as well as "Rogue" *g*. There are lots of staircase scenes, aren't there? Full of dramatic possibilities as you've just amply demonstrated.

And isn't it terrible how we tolerate violence on screen and conventiently forget how much it hurts in real life.

Hope you're feeling much better soon.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Waaaaah! But unbrokenly waah, so that's not so bad!

And isn't it terrible how we tolerate violence on screen and conventiently forget how much it hurts in real life.
I was thinking exactly that as I lay in the first aid room! *g* Was trying to remember bits for fic, and then thinking that it must have really hurt our lads when they were bashed up in Klansmen and all... poor lads...

[scherwood]

eep~ I'm glad your somewhat okay at least. *hugs*

and I do have one Prosy thing to tell.. I now have the Pros as my ringtone on the mobile. YAY! (I know I'm kinda late, but I didn't understand about the bluetooth thingy until now *g*)

have a nice evening, and take it easy! :)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Yeay Pros ringtone! *g* Someone helped me get mine too - I'm worried about needing to change my phone one day now... *g*

And thank you - I had a nap, and have had some pasta, and watched some Pros... *g*

[hagsrus.livejournal.com]

Ouch -- my deepest sympathy!

I hope our dear lads will take your mind off things.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

It was rather ouch - but Pros is helping indeed, thank you!

[caffyolay.livejournal.com]

Lord... that could have been really nasty. Glad you're not hurt but do keep an eye on yourself for any after effects. Take care... though it sounds like that would be shutting the stable door...

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

It really rather could have been - good job I'm relatively bouncy, apparently! *g* And thank you - I'm hobbling very gently right now, anyway... *g*

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Ouch! I'm so sorry this happened, but thank heavens you weren't hurt badly. Take care and enjoy your recuperation viewing. :)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I've flicked through the tv stations, and I'm so glad I have Pros! *g*

[cloudless-9193.livejournal.com]

Hope you get well soon. :-)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[siskiou.livejournal.com]

OUCH! Now, what did you do *that* for?
I hope you'll feel better soon and there aren't any after effects, or undiscovered breaks!
Wish I could come and be a servant for a couple of days.

Take care and Pros as distraction sounds like a great idea. Maybe with a relaxing single malt on the side.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh, you know, boredom mostly... *g* If only I'd timed it better you could have WWOOFed for me! (Luckily it rained today, so I don't need to go out and water my organic tomatoes and courgettes! *g*)

I wish I did have a single malt... I have pernod... hmmn...

[3745rule.livejournal.com]

Here's a pic to cheer you up.

The lads want to serenade you as you rest and recuperate.

I hope the bruises go quickly - have you any arnica? I usually find that helps. Sending a big cyber hug.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh thank you - the lads sitting together and harmonising... *sighs happily*

I don't have arnica - and I should have! I'm not even sure I've got any witch hazel left, come to think of it, and definitely no aloe vera... what do I keep in my first aid box - eep!

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

Ouch, ouch, ouch! But gosh, how much worse it could have been, thank goodness you are in one piece. Though I agree you will probably be very stiff for a day or two, so you may need to tuck yourself up with lads for a couple of days!
Hope you feel up to a hot bath later and that you feel better soon. Arnica is excellent, wish I was close enough to bring some round for you!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

It was very ouch - wish I had some arnica as well as bathability... Maybe tomorrow morning. *g* There may indeed be tucking up too, I'm feeling quite like tucking up right now... *g*

[empty-mirrors.livejournal.com]

Owie! R&R sounds like an excellent idea. Make sure you post again later so we know you're still ok. You know how these things can go.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I had a wee nap and a wee watch of telly and something to eat, and I will post tomorrow about how stiff I am, I expect... *g*

[mab-browne.livejournal.com]

I also know what it's like, so congrats on nothing worse than your current unpleasant aches and pains. Try not to do it again, right? :-)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh no! How did you manage it, and I hope you weren't too badly hurt... I promise I'll try my best not to do it again - though that didn't really work the first time... hmm... *g*

[sc-fossil.livejournal.com]

Oh, dear. Do take care!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I will try (harder!) *g*

[akin16sk.livejournal.com]

wow, lucky nothing that bad happened! be more careful and take better care now :)

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I think I was quite lucky, even if it all hurts now! And at least I can still hobble around... *g* I will try to be more careful, I promise!

[cornishcat.livejournal.com]

That's so frightening, poor you.

I frequently trip at the top of the stairs (because I'm not concentrating properly) and I think to myself, 'oh my god, is this it?' Luckily though, I have so far avoided going the whole way down, managing to grab something to stop my fall.

So I can easily imagine how terrifying it must have been, falling head first AND on uncarpeted steps to boot!

Glad you've got the lads to keep you company *g*

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Your stairs make me worry - you keep grabbing something!

The lads are rather comforting in times like this, it's true...

[llywela13.livejournal.com]

Yikes. That's an impressively interesting day you've had. Poor you! How on earth did you manage that?

Oh, but I know what you mean about having that moment as you fall when everything kinda goes into slow motion and you know you are going to fall and that you can't stop it from happening, that's happened to me once or twice. I hope you aren't too battered and bruised - sympathy for the inevitable stiff and soreness that tomorrow will bring. And yay to your colleagues for taking good care of you.

Rest up!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Far too interesting today! I'm really not entirely sure how I did it - I think I knew at the time, but it seems to have gone completely from my head...

Eeh, I hope you didn't hurt yourself too much when you fell - it's not nice, is it! I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow morning either - my knees are already rather stiff and not wanting to lift me up!

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

Oh love! Ouch! You sound like you did a Winnie the Pooh impersonation 'bump bump bump down the stairs...'

I hope you feel okay in the morning - that's a hell of a shock to your system. maybe a day at home tomorrow? Just take care of yourself.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I wish I was as soft and squishy as Winnie the Pooh too - though I guess I didn't do too badly... *g* Think you might be right about the day at home tomorrow, too - I was saying the other day I'd have to take a sickie to see what daytime telly was like these days - I didn't mean it! *headdesk*

[foreverfoxcat.livejournal.com]

Silly moo.

You should only launch yourself down a flight of stairs if there is a tall, dashing and handsome man standing at the bottom to catch you. Honestly, how could you make such a rookie error? Do you need to work on your swooning skills, too? Remember, left hand goes to the forehead, sway once to the right...

Glad to hear mostly ok, that certainly sounds like a nasty fall. Silly, silly moo. I much prefer you in one piece.

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

See, I knew there was something missing... *sighs* Maybe I could try the swooning technique on the cute guy who's said hi a couple of times in the canteen... *g*

Thank you! I prefer me in one piece too - and without the bruises and all... *g* Moo...

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

I hope so too! I'm crossing the bits that don't hurt to cross them! *g* I have my mobile for emergencies... and I used to have witchhazel, but I think it was out of date and I've not replaced it yet... *headdesk*

[izzie7.livejournal.com]

Nothing to offer on the Pros front, but I am sorry to hear about the tumble. That must have hurt. I hope you get over the general stiffness and soreness quickly!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

It definitely hurt! And I have decided that I must be over everything by Friday, cos that's when I'm off down to Windsor to see MS again... so yes, thank you! *g*

[kiwisue.livejournal.com]

Owwwww! Have much the same (not down stairs, but I still wound up with the black eye and ismynosebroken thoughts) & I know what that moment of can't stop myself falling is like...

A sickday at home with the Lads sounds like the proper cure. Get better soon!

[byslantedlight.livejournal.com]

Oh no - you have a black eye too? What did you do? And your poor nose - what did you do?!