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40. Happy Birthday despite it all,

Reply to nocoincidences (Original post)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 03:10 PM

2 hrs ago

I have to admit this is very relatable to me. I was really pretty clumsy and wiped out a lot when I was younger and insisted on continuing with my biking/long distance running. Now that I am entering the "older" era of my life, I am a lot more careful especially when it's dark or I'm walking my dog. Stepping off slippery curbs, hitting ice, a squirrel darts out and my dog takes off, etc. It all becomes just a little more treacherous. Take it easy and hopefully you will have smooth healing!

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My unfortunate 78th birthday yesterday [View all] nocoincidences 5 hrs ago OP

Damnation !!!!! Karadeniz 5 hrs ago #1

Sorry to hear this NJCher 5 hrs ago #2

Never a good time to fall, but birthday makes it extra hard. quaint 5 hrs ago #3

Wishing you a speedy recovery. sinkingfeeling 5 hrs ago #4

Oh geeze! 2naSalit 5 hrs ago #5

Happy birthday anyway The Blue Flower 5 hrs ago #6

Ouch, sorry to hear about your bad luck. Hope you heal quickly and are able to get some walkingman 5 hrs ago #7

Good lord, broken clavicles HURT! LuckyCharms 5 hrs ago #8

Oh, darn it. I'm sorry to hear that. At least someone was there to take care of you. Some birthday. NT mahatmakanejeeves 5 hrs ago #9

Happy belated birthday gademocrat7 4 hrs ago #10

I am so sorry LetMyPeopleVote 4 hrs ago #11

Oh! Sorry. Happy bday anyway BlueWaveNeverEnd 4 hrs ago #12

With all my Medicine, way in the back, Zackzzzz 4 hrs ago #13

Yikes broke mine finally a surgeon repaired it Historic NY 4 hrs ago #14

Well that just sucks! Resolve to plan your birthday celebration after healing. CousinIT 4 hrs ago #15

A quick healing to you. mwmisses4289 4 hrs ago #16

I'm sorry that happened to you! yardwork 4 hrs ago #17

Now that is a memorable birthday.. Permanut 3 hrs ago #18

Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you, nocoincidences. MIButterfly 3 hrs ago #19

I am so sorry!! essaynnc 3 hrs ago #20

Sounds horrible and traumatic people 3 hrs ago #21

Please mend yourself well and a belated happy birthday. TexasTowelie 3 hrs ago #22

Thank the heavens you didnt break your hip! BradBo 3 hrs ago #23

I'm sorry your birthday was so painful. I hope you heal quickly and get to enjoy a belated LoisB 3 hrs ago #24

I am so very sorry, nocoincidences Grim Chieftain 3 hrs ago #25

Sorry to hear you fell Marthe48 3 hrs ago #26

One good thing....today has to be better, right? democrank 3 hrs ago #27

I am so sorry. nocoincidences. debm55 3 hrs ago #28

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover 3 hrs ago #29

Wow ! cate94 3 hrs ago #30

That is terrible on any day, but, on your 78th birthday its just wrong. 1WorldHope 3 hrs ago #31

What a nasty birthday present! 70sEraVet 3 hrs ago #32

Wow, that sucks IndyPepper 3 hrs ago #33

Damn. That sucks. Take care! And on another note: Happy Birthday! GoneOffShore 3 hrs ago #34

Set a rain date Dear_Prudence 3 hrs ago #35

poor thing! Jean Genie 3 hrs ago #36

Well, that's the good news, nocoincidences. calimary 3 hrs ago #37

so sorry markie 2 hrs ago #38

I am so sorry Nocoincidences, I hope you get better and get to Longhorn! JMCKUSICK 2 hrs ago #39

Happy Birthday despite it all, TBF 2 hrs ago #40

Wishing you a full and rapid recovery orangecrush 2 hrs ago #41

So sorry for your Birthday misfortune lindalou65 2 hrs ago #42

Don't Take No (Birthday Steak) For An Answer FrankTC 2 hrs ago #43