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7. If you have cracked ribs, you mustn't laugh, and if your friends are funny, forbid

Sat Mar 6, 2021, 02:39 AM

Mar 2021

them to visit until you heal, so they can't make you laugh and thus cause agony!

I have had cracked ribs before. Laughing is an absolute no-no.

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What would you have done? 03-05-21 UPDATE. [View all] Laelth Mar 2021 OP

So you missed the part with the talking trees? underpants Mar 2021 #1

Ouch. Wicked Blue Mar 2021 #2

Well in my crowd flotsam Mar 2021 #3

Sadly, I suspect that some in my own crowd are secretly thrilled. Laelth Mar 2021 #4

You can't drive, bobnicewander Mar 2021 #5

It's still up, yes. Laelth Mar 2021 #8

Yep. Learned that one already. Laelth Mar 2021 #9

I want to hear more about the shoulder intrepidity Mar 2021 #6

That shoulder was prone to dislocation when I was younger. Laelth Mar 2021 #10

24hrs OMG I can't even imagine! intrepidity Mar 2021 #11

Honest to goodness, the rib hurt so bad ... Laelth Mar 2021 #12

So I am not the only one who inhabits LOTR when in delirium. soldierant Mar 2021 #13

Awesome! Laelth Mar 2021 #14

LOL! Yes it was awesome. soldierant Mar 2021 #15

Wow! You fought hard for your right to serve. Laelth Mar 2021 #16

That's a lovely thing to say. soldierant Mar 2021 #17

I fear the name is already taken. n/t Laelth Mar 2021 #18

I don't know. Laelth Mar 2021 #20

I'd want a different picture Even more than the name. soldierant Mar 2021 #21