Christmas Disaster.
Ouch!30 total reviews
Comment from Cathy Cade
Your experiences make me thankful for a disaster-free Christmas this year - although at the time I was exhausted with family visiting and hubby unwell. How does one stay away from life? (Although I do try to travel as little as possible over the festive season these days.)
Well related with enough humour to carry us through )although still a little converned about the cause of the Christmas collapse).
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2024
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Your experiences make me thankful for a disaster-free Christmas this year - although at the time I was exhausted with family visiting and hubby unwell. How does one stay away from life? (Although I do try to travel as little as possible over the festive season these days.)
Well related with enough humour to carry us through )although still a little converned about the cause of the Christmas collapse).
Comment Written 22-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Cathy, for your time and thought regarding this expired post. I greatly appreciate this review. Debbie
Comment from lyenochka
I'm sorry about this awful accident and that I missed this post! I don't think I was notified of it somehow and Wendy directed me to it. Are you fully recovered and checked for any concussion? These kinds of things happen much more than we know. I'm glad you kept your sense of humor and have been recovered enough to keep writing and posting so we know you're okay!
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2024
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I'm sorry about this awful accident and that I missed this post! I don't think I was notified of it somehow and Wendy directed me to it. Are you fully recovered and checked for any concussion? These kinds of things happen much more than we know. I'm glad you kept your sense of humor and have been recovered enough to keep writing and posting so we know you're okay!
Comment Written 05-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2024
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Thanks so much, Helen, for your kind and caring review! I'm ok, still a bit shaken but it helps that the brusing has just about disappeared and my nose has returned to a recognisable shape:)) I don't think I had concussion but the last place I would ever have gone right now was hospital with junior doctors on strike and the health service in utter chaos. I'm just blaming woolly, oversized socks and a ridiculous step of a lounge rug (together with an ongoing balance issue!) But I greatly appreciate your thoughts. Debbie
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You're a hardy soul! I have heard about the medical care there. My younger daughter got long Covid symptoms in London but could not see a neurologist so she returned for treatment. But she's an Anglophile so she went back...Hope you recover quickly. 💞🙏
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
The jolly season seems to be your nemesis. I'm glad to hear your nose isn't broken. It sounded as if it should be. I hope your new year has been joyous and wish you a year of good luck, good health, and happiness.
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2024
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The jolly season seems to be your nemesis. I'm glad to hear your nose isn't broken. It sounded as if it should be. I hope your new year has been joyous and wish you a year of good luck, good health, and happiness.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 05-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Carol, for your kind and thoughtful review which I greatly appreciate! My best wishes, Debbie
Comment from John Ciarmello
Well! As I skip through your portfolio, it seems to get better and better!
This made me smile a few dozen times as I read it, and I'm sorry it was at your expense. Laugh, and the world laughs with you? Am I able to say that without losing face? (No pun). Sorry! (:
Your inventive realism in your writing is all-consuming. A true storyteller in my eye! It can't be learned Always a fan! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Well! As I skip through your portfolio, it seems to get better and better!
This made me smile a few dozen times as I read it, and I'm sorry it was at your expense. Laugh, and the world laughs with you? Am I able to say that without losing face? (No pun). Sorry! (:
Your inventive realism in your writing is all-consuming. A true storyteller in my eye! It can't be learned Always a fan! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 04-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for this lovely review, John! Please don't apologise for anything. I certainly didn't want this to come over as a self-pitying post and always try to find the funny side of my antics! Your kind and thoughtful comments have made my day. I'd sign off with 'take care' but that would be rich coming from me:)) Debbie
Comment from Dawn Munro
Wow, it sounds like a rather rough holiday season! (Lol -- understatement)
""You have to turn over and sit up"(,)" ADD COMMA
"..." her voice echoed into my consciousness." << REMOVE THE QUOTATION MARK Oblivious to the blood ..."
"...all wrapped memorably..." << REMOVE THE EXTRA SPACE BETWEEN "ALL AND WRAPPED
Your few typos don't affect the overall excellence of your essay -- I would say, "your fun essay", but I doubt it was much fun for you! Happy New Year -- may there be much better days ahead!
" ...rugs etc ..." SPELL OUT ETCETERA
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Wow, it sounds like a rather rough holiday season! (Lol -- understatement)
""You have to turn over and sit up"(,)" ADD COMMA
"..." her voice echoed into my consciousness." << REMOVE THE QUOTATION MARK Oblivious to the blood ..."
"...all wrapped memorably..." << REMOVE THE EXTRA SPACE BETWEEN "ALL AND WRAPPED
Your few typos don't affect the overall excellence of your essay -- I would say, "your fun essay", but I doubt it was much fun for you! Happy New Year -- may there be much better days ahead!
" ...rugs etc ..." SPELL OUT ETCETERA
Comment Written 04-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much, Deborah, for your kind and helpful review. I've taken all your advice (I swear I corrected, at least, one but must have forgotten to save). So am really grateful for that eagle eye of yours. Take care Debbie
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You are very welcome. :)
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Ha, ha, ha you made me laugh you got everything that could get wrong in these lines :"But, hey, I'm fine, still a little bruised (pride and face) but ever ready for the next bout in 2024 because I won't let it beat me. Just remind me, please, to stay away from cars, supermarkets, domestic appliances, dodgy food, infected people, rugs etc and I'm sure I'm going to have a humdinger of a Christmas. Happy New Year to you all!"
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Ha, ha, ha you made me laugh you got everything that could get wrong in these lines :"But, hey, I'm fine, still a little bruised (pride and face) but ever ready for the next bout in 2024 because I won't let it beat me. Just remind me, please, to stay away from cars, supermarkets, domestic appliances, dodgy food, infected people, rugs etc and I'm sure I'm going to have a humdinger of a Christmas. Happy New Year to you all!"
Comment Written 04-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Thanks for your thoughtful review! Always got to try and see the funny side eh?:)) Debbie
Comment from NanaGaye
Oh dear not a Christmas you'll forget in a hurry. An extremely well written short story kept my full interested until the end. I didn't see any awful language it was just like you were talking to me. Good story Happy New Year
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Oh dear not a Christmas you'll forget in a hurry. An extremely well written short story kept my full interested until the end. I didn't see any awful language it was just like you were talking to me. Good story Happy New Year
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! Happy New Year to you too. Debbie
Comment from LateBloomer
Oh Debbie, what a horrific Christmas disaster--you poor dear.
After reading your Christmas luck or lack of luck, I do think that you should quarantine yourself after Thanksgiving until the New Year. You could have just about anything delivered, but I'm feeling that with your luck, you would crash the ground while picking up a delivered package. Sorry, I'm not trying to make fun of you. I'm just trying to make light of the situation. Your luck is as bad as mine. A friend of mine used to say that if it wasn't for bad luck, I would have no luck, but I think that you have me beat.
However, in all seriousness, your fall in concerning, and I don't mean to sound like a nagging mom, but you really should see a doctor and try to find out why you blacked out and fell. You might find out, that the King's speech just bored you unconscious--lol. Just kidding. No offense to the King was meant.
Thank you for sharing this. Keep the blue waters flowing.
Sincerely, LateBloomer ~ Margaret
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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Oh Debbie, what a horrific Christmas disaster--you poor dear.
After reading your Christmas luck or lack of luck, I do think that you should quarantine yourself after Thanksgiving until the New Year. You could have just about anything delivered, but I'm feeling that with your luck, you would crash the ground while picking up a delivered package. Sorry, I'm not trying to make fun of you. I'm just trying to make light of the situation. Your luck is as bad as mine. A friend of mine used to say that if it wasn't for bad luck, I would have no luck, but I think that you have me beat.
However, in all seriousness, your fall in concerning, and I don't mean to sound like a nagging mom, but you really should see a doctor and try to find out why you blacked out and fell. You might find out, that the King's speech just bored you unconscious--lol. Just kidding. No offense to the King was meant.
Thank you for sharing this. Keep the blue waters flowing.
Sincerely, LateBloomer ~ Margaret
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2024
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What a very kind and lovely review! Thank you so much, Margaret. I actually tripped on the rug rather than blacked out and, to be honest, I wouldn't go near a hospital and put up with a 10 hour wait...even if the junior doctors weren't on strike!! Chaos in the NHS here in the UK. Thanks again for all your thoughtful comments. Debbie
Comment from Wendy G
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear about your fall. What pain you must have been in! Is your finger okay? Just as well you didn't break a hip. Next year, find a large comfortable armchair, and get everyone to wait on you, like a queen. And do internet shopping. Loved the way you wrote this, clever and humorous, despite the pain of the experience.
Wendy
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear about your fall. What pain you must have been in! Is your finger okay? Just as well you didn't break a hip. Next year, find a large comfortable armchair, and get everyone to wait on you, like a queen. And do internet shopping. Loved the way you wrote this, clever and humorous, despite the pain of the experience.
Wendy
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Wendy, thank you so much! This is such a compliment coming from you! I didn't know if I should write it because I thought people might think it was a bit self-pitying and that wasn't my intention at all because I can usually see the funny side (although the latest incident might take a little while longer:)) For one who tends to be a bit squeamish, I knew I had to pull the finger back into position and remove my wedding ring fast as swelling was starting to incapacitate the joint. But it's ok, bruised and not quite back to normal; likewise my face! Oh yes please, that armchair sounds wonderful for next time, right through to the new year. Thank you again. I'd sign off saying 'take care' but that's a bit rich coming from me:)) Debbie
Comment from LJbutterfly
I saw the picture of Santa lying on the floor, and knew I had to stop everything and read this post. I'm sorry to read you experienced a fall, and hope you have recovered. What happened with your finger? Despite your description of Christmas discomfort, you have written a humorous and entertaining story. I hope your New Year flows much better.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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I saw the picture of Santa lying on the floor, and knew I had to stop everything and read this post. I'm sorry to read you experienced a fall, and hope you have recovered. What happened with your finger? Despite your description of Christmas discomfort, you have written a humorous and entertaining story. I hope your New Year flows much better.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2024
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Thank you so much for your very lovely review and thoughts which I greatly appreciate. Regarding my finger, I pulled it back into position; it was already swelling so I hurriedly removed my wedding ring and then could tell that it wasn't broken but dislocated, I guess. The thing is, hospital would have been the last place I would have gone on Christmas Day so it was all a case of DIY. And my daughter (who's done a couple of first aid courses) proved her weight in gold. But thanks again for your kindness. Debbie
