Have you ever needed crutches? I hadn't, until a week ago. I'm pretty sure I strained a muscle while running a half-marathon. (That sounds kind of cool, doesn't it? I'm not actually that cool; the last time I strained a muscle it was from carrying too many shopping bags at once.) In any case, I found myself in need of some crutches. I sent my husband to the store to get some. Photo: A pair of crutches leans against a wall Not that crutches are all that complex, but because I hadn't used any before, I wondered if I could figure out how to adjust them to fit me properly. I shouldn't have worried. John came home from Walmart with their generic store brand of crutches, complete with instructions. First, I needed to take out a long bolt that went through the hand grip. Then I needed to find my height range, push down two metal pieces, and slide the crutches until the little metal pieces came up in the hole near my height range. (Having two people for this...
A delightful post, Kristi. Love the photos. I can see all the fun in them.
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Thanks, Val!
DeleteDelightful!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteDarn, I'm not the only one starting their comment with the letter of the day....
ReplyDeleteFor me; Dirk. That's one of my cats... Dikkie Dirk we call him. The first part means something like Fatty.. 'cause he is. Fat. But also very adorable and cuddly.
You are clever, regardless of whether or not others have the same idea! I should have used a photo of Drexel, but I wanted to show some of the dogs we had when the kids were younger.
DeleteYour post made me smile. What an uplifting read for a Saturday morning.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting! I enjoyed reading your A to Z post.
DeleteI love dogs and Disneyland! Though I have to admit, I think cats do make more delightful pets. ;)
ReplyDeleteI have always preferred dogs, but it's OK to be a cat person. :-) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteTHose are all perfect D words for you!
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Deleteare you wearing really fancy mouse-ka-ears in that last shot or a hat???? I cant figure it out! I do so love the doggies and John's mom looked like that first trip was a success!
ReplyDeleteYes, both! It's a fancy ear headband, with a little hat attached.
DeleteIt would be soooo fun to be able to go to Disneyland whenever you wanted!
ReplyDeleteWe aren't super-close, but definitely close enough to make it a day-trip. And yes, it is fun--a bright spot in this desert!
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