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I can't find the article, but around this time last year I remember reading that Christmas afternoon and evening is usually a pretty busy time at the emergency room. The major culprit is the theft-preventive and bomb-proof blister packaging that contains much of our fun little toys and gadgets, but knives in the hands of over-eager present openers can be just as dangerous. Fortunately, I didn't have to go to the hospital, but my Swiss Army knife blade did take a good slice into my finger while trying to get through the packaging around my new penguin cocktail shaker. It took about a half hour for the bleeding to stop, but that didn't stop me from ripping into a few more presents with some tissues and an ice pack held around the tip of my finger.
This injury nicely compliments the scrapes that I got all over my palms on Sunday, 45 minutes before my friend's wedding was starting. I was in my tux on my way out to the parking lot to get the groom out of the car and I misjudged the distance from the walkway to the pavement below. Unfortunately, there were no witnesses, because I bet that it was quite a sight, but I slid headfirst onto the parking lot, slowed primarily by my hands. I showed up at the car and could only show Greg (the groom) my bloody palms through the window. Of course, that perked him up and he and my fellow groomsmen hurried to help me cleaned up. Fortunately, the scrapes weren't too deep and the tux was amazingly clear of any rips or other permanent damage. Other than it hurting to clap when the married couple was announced, I turned out alright.
It was a great wedding, Greg - congratulations to you and Brownwyn. I'm glad that my best attempts weren't able to sabotage your big day.
Jerad posted this in Holidays | Comments (1)
I'm glad we've made it through the week with no more injuries.
And, congrats to Greg and Bronwyn - it was a beautiful and fun wedding!
Posted by: M at December 28, 2007 09:35 AM
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