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Originally Posted by humfrz
TIL (again) why the steps leading off my 10' high deck, have hand rails. The porch light doesn't light up the last 1-3 steps. It's sems like a looong way down when you think you are stepping off the last step - and it's actually the third step.
My combat roll didn't help me - I just slammed down sideways on the hard ground.
I took a few readings, put my glasses back on and took the lit cigarette out of my mouth.
Laying on my back, I remembered the old saying that, when you get older "don't sit down on the floor (ground) unless you got a plan for getting up".
So, I wiggled over on my back till I got to a slope in the yard and "rolled - up" on my hands and knees, then staggered upright.
Other than my rib cage hurting every time I take a deep breath and a skinned-up arm, I think I'll survive.
I think I'm ah gonna put a child proof gate in front of those stairs, as a reminder to pay attention to what I'm doing -  |
The list of things 'not to do' seems to be getting longer:
1. No reversing out of parking slots
2. No more showing off your 'Fall guy' skills when trying to impress the neighbours..
3. Ramps are better than stairs.
Get well soon.