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The older you get, the harder you fall!

I was out doggie walking on Sunday evening, I wandered down a trail that I haven't followed for a few years, it was quite muddy part way down and as I didn't fancy retracing my steps through even more mud I kept going. I came to a barbed wire fence that wasn't there the last time I walked the path. What should I do, go back the way I had come through the gloopy mud, or shimmy up and over the barbed wire? I elected for the latter, and after weighing things up I felt confident that I could get over a puny 1 metre high fence. There were some tree branches piled up against my side of the fence which provided a handy 'stepping stone' that some other walkers had obviously used. So, I stepped up onto the branches and swung my right leg over the wire (I hate barbed wire, and it scares me) I was just about to place my right foot on the ground when...the branches under my left foot collapsed and I fell onto the wire! My jacket and walking trousers were caught up in the wire and I had a bit of a struggle to get free, when I did eventually escape the wire's clutches I discovered that my left wrist, left inner thigh and tummy were scratched quite badly and I was bleeding profusely. I limped off home to clean myself up with antiseptic wipes and apply a few plasters. It was only then that I realised how close I had come to slicing into my femoral artery. If that had happened then I would not be writing this, I would be in the mortuary, because I was completely alone, apart from my dog and I hadn't taken my phone with me. I would have bled to death trying to get help, gulp! I spent much of Monday cursing my stupidity and swearing never again to attempt to climb a barbed wire fence. Have you ever done something silly, as a senior, that you were lucky to get away with?


Created By on 19/04/2016

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Janehumph
29th Aug 2020 08:42:07
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Thanks for voting!
I fell down five steps last week and managed to sprain my left knee, break two toes on my left foot and broke my right foot, I now have my right foot in a cast and on crutches ! All too easily done, unfortunately. Hope you heal quickly and get back out there carry a mobile in your jacket and tell someone where you are off to
Response from ecarg made on 29th Aug 2020 12:58:09
The older we get the harder we fall .Wishing you a speedy recovery and a return to full mobility.
Goldfynche
21st Apr 2016 20:48:25 (Last activity: 12th Jan 2019 08:13:19)
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Thanks for voting!
Not yet. But living up here in the Highlands. I am so tempted to have a go at one of the local Bens nearby. I doubt if I ever will though. My daughter would probably chain me to my bed if I ever mentioned it! The nearest one, Ben Ledi is just at the edge of town and can really taunt one on a beautiful sunny day!
Response from celtwitch Original Poster made on 26th May 2016 16:01:54
Then go for it! Pull on your boots, pack a sandwich and plenty of water, carry with you a waterproof, just in case it rains. Tell someone where you are going and take your mobile with you.
Get out there and enjoy it, the views from the top will be spectacular, so take a camera too!
Response from ColinM1 made on 12th Jan 2019 08:13:19
Hi Mike See that you are living in Callander - I'm in Comrie and used to visit the town when I was the Rugby Correspondent of the Strathearn Herald . Bonny spot .Colin

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