Say ‘HELLO’ to my little friend… Saturday, November 9, 2024

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Bored.

I am bored.

Too much TV. (How many ‘Good Morning America’ TV shows are there? And no… I’m NOT watching ‘The View’. )

I must get out… but taking crutches more than 20 feet is truly a workout… even for a marathoner. 

Our cat and I take turns staring outside the living room window… jealous of anyone or anything going by. Heck, I’m even admiring the aerodynamic properties of a plastic grocery bag as it slowly floats on the gentle breeze. SO JEALOUS.

I must get out. My wife and I discuss options… and decide. 

Allow me to introduce you to my little friend…

Unbeknownst to Amazon, they have become an integral partner in my recovery. From new crutches padding to leg raising pillows to home delivery of ‘needed now’ items to Thursday night’s Prime NFL football… all welcome, needed and appreciated.

My new ‘friend’ arrives in a large box… unassembled. YES! Something for me to do!

Like a kid on Christmas morning, I eagerly rip open the box and spread out the components the best I can. I kinda read the instructions… but mainly look at the pictures.

Done!

Let’s go outside… NOW!

Isn’t my little carry bag ‘cute”? I think it is.

First time on, I get to my right leg being balanced on the cushion. With my leg in a cast, I need to find the sweet spot: that perfect spot where my knee is balance and my leg is not being rubbed the wrong way. I kinda find the spot.

Let’s get started!

Ten feet down the sidewalk I almost lose my balance and fall. Why? An unseen acorn  wedged under the right front wheel and caused the steering to suddenly/aggressively turn right while I continued to leg-push my way forward.

Almost lose my balance. So very close.

My wife was nearby, saw my predicament, and moved closer to give me the additional support needed. 

Fall avoided. Future danger recognized. I certainly won’t make that same mistake again. Acorn vigilance it is!

I ‘Knee Scoot’ once around the block… very, very happy to be outside. 

Wonder if Amazon sells ‘Warp Speed’ stickers?

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