Exsqueeze me
Monday May 21st 2007, 1:20 pm
Filed under: Knit,Non-Knitting

The measure of a true klutz: being able to fall backwards into an impossibly tight spot in such a graceful, semi-slow motion as to look choreographed. Your kid reaches down and gives his mom a hug, lets go, and then she does this dance.

John ran for the icepacks. Richard, from across the house, ran for the noise. And then stood there speechless, not daring to laugh till I gave him the huge silly fake grin that the situation so much needed.

That was last night, and icepacks notwithstanding, I’m typing gingerly. The knitting probably won’t go on strike, but it might stage a slowdown for a day or two to show management who’s boss.

And yes, it was very funny. And no, there are no photos. Thank goodness!


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As long as you can still knit – phew!

Comment by Amanda1 05.21.07 @ 5:06 pm

I did. I finished a UFO that had just needed eight more rows, so it could feel like I got something accomplished: a new design for the next book.

Comment by AlisonH 05.21.07 @ 5:57 pm

Take a little break. Thank God you did not fall on knitting needles! Actually, I know someone who fell and got wedged between the toilet and the wall, so things could have been worse. As long as it’s only a few bruises a nice rest will take care of everything. Be Well.

Comment by Jane 05.21.07 @ 7:41 pm

I’m so glad it wasn’t more serious. Take care of yourself! At least you got that UFO finished – yay!

Comment by Lisa 05.22.07 @ 3:37 pm

i fell off a picnic table bench today… At least you can knit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Comment by knitting by Steph 05.22.07 @ 3:47 pm

Ouch! I’m sorry! (Man, can I relate. I am such a klutz.) Here, I’ve got some icepacks all ready to go for you!

Comment by AlisonH 05.22.07 @ 3:59 pm

I’m glad you weren’t hurt badly. That’s three of us hurt on the same day right here. sigh

Comment by fiberfanatic 05.22.07 @ 5:24 pm

You broke your foot!? What was this, whack-a-knitter day? (Hey, the straps on your shoe/cast thingy match my yarn. Hey Steph, let’s see, does the stuff on your picnic bench match too? We might as well celebrate together!)

Comment by AlisonH 05.22.07 @ 5:48 pm

It’s very good when we can laugh at ourselves. I have lost track how many clutzy things I have done lately.

Comment by Sonya 05.22.07 @ 8:13 pm



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