Well, being the one who did jump (crash-land) from the "high place" all that I can say is don't do as I have done, unless you are ready for the consequences. I have never really been afraid of heights and to prove it I took the leap of faith. After reading all about Wimble in MT I thought my life was a little too easy. So, while still quite far from crossing the divide or committing suicide, I jumped off a roof maybe 10-15' high to a concrete trampoline. Im now living the high life on crutches and my upper body is getting the workout it finally deserves. I've been meaning to get the upper body buffed out for a long time, and I guess in the words of Jim Carrey that I heard in an interview one time, "Well, Im the kind of guy that if I had to learn to write with my left hand, I'd start out with cutting my right one off." So by ridding the legs from the equation, I can finally focus on the arms. [Full disclosure: I was walking home one night and decided to visit a spot that I often frequent, the Gymnasium roof at Seattle U (I was alone) and went up to the top (like I'd done a million times before), looked at the great view of the city (like I'd done a million times before), and when I had had enough of the beautiful view (and the crisp autumn air), I exited/jumped off of the roof (like I'd done a million times before). Like Uncle Mike wrote to a privledged few (not me), there were a few other variables in the equation. So instead of landing in a forward leaning position, kind of a crouch-ing-ish position, I did more of a butt-buster (for all of you who have ever jumped into a pool from the diving board, you do more of a mock driving position. (If this picture isn't coming out in the head I'll be back in Pasco to demonstrate over Thanksgiving.) Long story short, I'm out of Painkillers (like the 2nd day), I walk around the house unaided (like an old man), and for the long-distances I either crutch it or get a taxi, or since I have no money, I stay at home (the fun comes to me).] Hope all goes well with Y'all, don't worry about me, and continue with your (boring, mundane j/k) lives. ER
P.S. I want to see how many "you're an idiot" responses I can get out of this, so the more the merrier, and if its already been said, just reply 'ditto'.
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did you break anything?
and since you asked...your an idiot.
Ditto.
no worries eames, it happens to the best of us...i mean maybe not uncle mike, but the rest of us
The Thornhills are glad that it wasn't a more serious injury and that you are on the mend. Don't jump from high places anymore though!!!! Tere has asked me two different times this week if I had heard any more news on how you were doing. We're glad you're alive!
Love,
Katie
At least you didn't land on your face, like some others in the family...
E-man,
I'm not hurrying towards the 'you're an idiot' conclusion...I am looking for more information first, because you have never even remotely come across like that to me.
First, you climbed on the roof of Connley Center? How did you do that and how did it first occur to you? I was there 4 years and, call me an idiot, it never entered my mind to climb on the roof of Connley. Of course the neighborhood was a little rougher then and I was always more concerned about getting in the front door without getting beat up...I can;t even tell you what the roof looks like.
Secondly, isn't Connley at the base of a hill? If you wanted a view of the city, couldn't you gain at least as much elevation by walking up the hill? Or go up in the elevators at Swedish and look out.
Hope you're felling better.
Love, Bill
PS It was great seeing your mom and uncle Andrew in Boston...they're pretty fun to party with, even if it was under the roof.
All I can think is thank God it wasn't worse. I've seen a few pretty messed up peeps from jumping off buildings in my five months of working in the intermediate care unit. I'll assess you myself at thanksgiving... (haha I'm SUCH a nurse!!!)
Bill,
Don't know if the "felling" better was intentional, but it was definitely good!
Kate
E-money-
How many fowty-watas you take back before deciding that would be a good idea? Dumb A*$#%@!!!!!!
I'm just thankful you are not paralyzed like all the kids I take care of who have spinal injuries from events like that!
Miss ya though.
Ner
P.S. Yes Uncle Bill I have gone by Ner since I can remember. NOT the most attractive nick-name, but it's fitting.
Gay-mon,
Sorry you took a crash like that. I can tell by your email that you have learned from your mistakes. Although maybe under different circumstances, I feel from you after being "cripsed" by John this summer. Hopefully yours won't leave any permanint damage.
Stick to the ground because Newton can be a Byatch!
Talk to you soon.
JDR
At least when you write about it it seems funny. You got some good spinning skills my little jedi. Unfortunately the force wasnt quite with you that night. Or, then again, maybe you had too much of the force with you. 100 proof distilled, pure grain force to be specific. I thought they banned everclear on campus after my freshman year return from Alaska. Apparently not.
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