Couperman Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Last night I kind of well erm fell down the stairs whilst carrying a fully armed cat with the safety catch off. Luckily our stairs have a couple of changes of direction so didn't go top to bottom just the last flight. I have however wound up with a severly disfunctional back and some cat related injuries. The cat is fine she had a soft landing The stairs can be repaired My back only really hurts when I move.........anything, and in general is just a dull agony. I have also developed and uncanny talent of dropping virtually everything I pick up. Moving quickly registers 9 on the agonyometer but only 4 on the durationometer giving a discomfort level of 36. Moving slowly registers 4 on the agonyometer but 9 on the durationometer giving a discomfort level of 36. I may have to resort to painkillers or alcohol. So the moral of the story is don't attempt difficult tasks like walking descendantly with your arms full of cat after drinking copious amounts of beer. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ow! Painkillers or alchol is definitely a good answer. But, probably not both together..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ouch Hope you feel better soon, and the 'treatment' helps Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hope you are feeling better soon Kev (glad puss is ok too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh, your poor cat . Only joking, very sorry to hear about your catastrophe (didn't think of that one, did you ) but glad to hear your sense of humour landed intact . Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your injuries (and your necessary alcohol consumption) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Poor you. You can while away your recovery time on the forum though. A tonic for anyone. I hope you are soon up and about normally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh, your poor cat . Only joking, very sorry to hear about your catastrophe (didn't think of that one, did you ) but glad to hear your sense of humour landed intact . Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your injuries (and your necessary alcohol consumption) The cat isn't my friend anymore, she keeps firing dirty looks at me don't make me laugh too much it hurts Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I sympathise, Kev. I have scars from carrying a loaded rabbit whilst wearing a bikini (it was a very long time ago). No stairs were involved but a stray wellie jumped out in front of me and the rabbit kicked in panic. I recommend tea and sympathy and keeping very warm. And the forum, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hope you are feeling less sore soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh dear - I can just picture it - I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Last night I kind of well erm fell down the stairs whilst carrying a fully armed cat with the safety catch off. Luckily our stairs have a couple of changes of direction so didn't go top to bottom just the last flight. I have however wound up with a severly disfunctional back and some cat related injuries. The cat is fine she had a soft landing The stairs can be repaired My back only really hurts when I move.........anything, and in general is just a dull agony. I have also developed and uncanny talent of dropping virtually everything I pick up. Moving quickly registers 9 on the agonyometer but only 4 on the durationometer giving a discomfort level of 36. Moving slowly registers 4 on the agonyometer but 9 on the durationometer giving a discomfort level of 36. I may have to resort to painkillers or alcohol. So the moral of the story is don't attempt difficult tasks like walking descendantly with your arms full of cat after drinking copious amounts of beer. Kev. I know I shouldn't but that made me laugh so much! (Not the back pain bit though. Thats no laughing matter). My ED decided to give one of our cats a hug and carry him like a baby. Only he wasn't having any of it and now she has a scratch across her forehead resembling the Sure (deodrant) tick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ouch. Hope your feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ouch Kev ........ hope the pain relief is working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fowlbird Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 ouch from me too - next time let the cat do her own drinking and walking down the stairs... hope your back isn't too long getting mended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh no, poor Cathy! I hope you feel better soon and that she doesn't suffer too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Ouch! Cat scratches are awful. They have a knack of inflicting maximum pain with their claws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Sounds painful, but very funny. You certainly have a way of putting things. Hope your back feels better soon. Edited for typo Edited January 10, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I hope you feel better soon, back pain is horrible isn't it! I fell UP the stairs once and fell onto the top banister sticking up, it landed in my armpit and I had a whacking great bruise for weeks, not to mention it hurt to move that arm.. I couldn't have repeated that if I tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh dear ! Although the description did make me smile Hope your back feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh no, poor Cathy! I hope you feel better soon and that she doesn't suffer too much Don't worry she is busy suffering at the cinema with the lasses I still have the ability to move using the same technique employed by zombies who are lacking in the leg department. So I will survive. I have everything close to hand, remote control, tablets, gin, tonic, lapdog, chocolates, so the only real problem is zombying my way to the toilet in time, it seems a lot further away than it used to be woe is me Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have recovered my composure now ......sorry, it wasn't funny at all it's just you paint such a wonderful picture....pure Laurel & Hardy I hope your screaming muscles and raw cat scratches recover quickly, at least cat scratches are inflicted with sharp instruments rather than the blunt ones a dog uses, the edges tend to knit together quicker in my experience. Maybe the cat will forgive you one day Why may I ask did the cat need assistance, had she imbibed too much of the hard stuff too ? Have you taken some arnica for your aches & pains, I find it wonderful stuff for healing, especially when I am not in a position to take alcohol!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have everything close to hand, remote control, tablets, gin, tonic, lapdog, chocolates, so the only real problem is zombying my way to the toilet in time, it seems a lot further away than it used to be woe is me Kev. Do you have a spare vase Kev? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have everything close to hand, remote control, tablets, gin, tonic, lapdog, chocolates, so the only real problem is zombying my way to the toilet in time, it seems a lot further away than it used to be woe is me Kev. Throw the tonic away you lightweight - if you drink less you will need less trips to the loo!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have everything close to hand, remote control, tablets, gin, tonic, lapdog, chocolates, so the only real problem is zombying my way to the toilet in time, it seems a lot further away than it used to be woe is me Kev. Throw the tonic away you lightweight - if you drink less you will need less trips to the loo!!!!! or use ice instead of the tonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Why may I ask did the cat need assistance, had she imbibed too much of the hard stuff too ? Have you taken some arnica for your aches & pains, I find it wonderful stuff for healing, especially when I am not in a position to take alcohol!! Sha x She was asleep on our bed, we don't let her sleep all night there because she is partial to tapdancing on your face in the middle of the night! I normally just scoop her up and take her down to her own bed. She doesn't normally wake up, unless of course I do an Eric Cantona stlye kung fu maneouvre on the stairs! Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
