Wonky
Monday 20th March
Last Tuesday evening during badminton, I made a bit of a lunge for a shot. It was game point to the other team, and we had everything (ok… well, a game anyway) to lose if I didn’t return their shot. It came close to the net, and low. Since I was playing front, I lunged at it and got it, but my momentum carried me and I was forced to roll out of it - a neat skill I learned during Aikido training.
On Wednesday evening, my back started to hurt a little. I hadn’t really linked it to the badminton, but that’s all I can think of as a cause. Anyway… over the next twelve hours it got worse. I had a sleepless night and couldn’t tie my shoelaces in the morning. But I figured it’d pass.
Friday came and went. And Saturday. No real signs of improvement, but no real signs of worsening. I’ve had back trouble before and a good mix of gentle exercise, lying flat on my back and walking have always fixed it eventually.
This morning, I decided it’s been going on a little too long, so booked my doctors’ appointment. I went to work on the bus because folding into a mini isn’t currently an option (it took me five whole minutes to get in after work on Friday). After work, I had my hot bath with rosemary oil, ready for an evening lying on the floor doing gentle stretching and flexing exercises.
I wondered about my posture and so stood in front of the mirror. I stood up straight to attention and allowed my arms to relax by my side. That’s when I said “fussocks”. Since it isn’t half-nekkid Thursday, you don’t get the photo I took… but I did trace round the outline. Something looks a little amiss to me…
You is black?
lordhutton
20 Mar 06 at 9:34 pm
Yes. And I have light sabres growing out of my shoulders, too.
stu
20 Mar 06 at 10:26 pm
No fair. I want light sabres growing out of my shoulders.
When my back goes, I usually give it a bit of a stretch by hanging by my arms from the top of a handy door. Although, given your wonky posture, I’d suggest a chiropractor or a Turkish masseur.
Omally
20 Mar 06 at 10:33 pm
has your left arm gone incredibly wide?
henry
20 Mar 06 at 11:09 pm
No, Henry. My left arm is lying against my body. (Which is incredibly wide)
stu
20 Mar 06 at 11:15 pm
Were you on board ship when you took that?
JG
20 Mar 06 at 11:47 pm
What were you holding the camera with?
SimonG
21 Mar 06 at 12:13 am
Is it that you’ve developed crab-like claws instead of hands?
rich
21 Mar 06 at 9:03 am
No, the bathroom. A tripod. Very good.
stu
21 Mar 06 at 9:27 am
If I squint hard enough, I can see your willy!
Lois
21 Mar 06 at 10:57 am
*looks at Lois in consternation and sidles away*
JG
21 Mar 06 at 11:05 am
Hmmz…. There is something not quite right here
I hope you feel better soon!
Dakota
21 Mar 06 at 4:00 pm
You’re very, very, wonky. Hope you get sorted soon! I know from experience that back trouble is not fun!
Code Monkey
21 Mar 06 at 8:46 pm