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procon

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12. If you're older or disabled, falls are so scary.
Tue Oct 17, 2017, 06:03 PM
Oct 2017

Be careful of large bruises, they can cause serious medical problems. I hope you feel better, you were very fortunate, and you saved the noodles. Now that's a win!

I've had one bad fall outside, and landed between two logs, wedged in good and tight with no one around to help. I felt stupid, and looked like a turtle on its back, legs and arms gyrating as I tried to get out of my predicament. I wasn't hurt, but I just couldn't move to get up. Finally, my dog came over to see what sort of funny game I was playing. She's a big girl, and stood patiently while I held on to her collar and pulled myself out, then leaned on her to leverage myself up to stand. She's a good dog for saving me.

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