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Fiji part 2 - Hip hop and a broken toe

Printer friendly version Posted on: Friday December 11 10:40:50 AM

Fiji part 2 - Hip hop and a broken toe Have you read Fiji part one yet? if not,  click here

It looks like this will be a good time to let my hamstring heal.

Why?

Well, let's just say, I am not 16 anymore. Breakdancing at parties however, is something that has stayed with me through the years. One move that I never really perfected when I was a youth, still impresses those who cannot break-dance at all, so every once in a while I pull it out of my bag of tricks and entertain the (primarily) intoxicated onlookers.

Don't try this at home kids. Also, do not attempt such a tricky maneuver with sandals. It started when the entire bar got the 'train' started. We all joined in and well, one thing led to another. The trained made it's way back to the dance floor with me atthe front. We ended off by formain a circle, which of course is my cue to hit the hardwood. I actually pulled of my A move and got a few cheers. As I stood back up, it occurred to me that my left big toe was sore. I figure I twisted it or something but over the following few minutes it proved to be worse than I thought. This prompted me to call it a night as it was getting late anyway. For the record, I was pretty much sober, it was just all in fun. Some might argue this point, but those present were too drunk to know I wasn't. Anyone else questioning me can get stuffed, I know my truth.

So I woke up in the middle of the night with throbbing pain. I managed to get back to sleep, but woke up early and decided I should ice it. When I called down to room service for a bucket of ice they thought we were still drinking and sort of questioned why I needed it.

After a short time 'ricing' my toe, I got up and headed for breakfast, knowing that this indeed was more than a bruise. By the end of the day, it was swollen, and part blue, purple, brown, grey and a new colour I have never seen before. I knew then it must be broken. I have not seen a doctor about it but I know that would be futile as there is never much they do about a broken toe. 3 days later and I still cannot walk on it. I assume, after Googling about this, that I will be laid up for a few weeks. Last night I stubbed it, with shoes on and it was some serious pain for a few minutes. Not fun but on the positive side, like I said, my hamstring needs the rest anyway and I probably would never let that heal properly if not for this.

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 Posted by Dave on: Friday December 11 10:40:50 AM

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Less about the toe and more about the 'A' move please.. :)  HAHA

 

Hope you heal up quickly mate.


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Posted on: Friday December 11 12:33 PM
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Unfortunately, there is no video (that I know of)

The A move is too difficult a maneuver to explain. I will show it to you after I heal up...and yes, I will remember to wear shoes!

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Posted on: Friday December 11 12:49 PM
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So that's how you broke the toe!  This is a good season for a healing break. 

 

p.s. If I ever break a toe I hope it's by demonstrating my dance moves and not tripping over a crack on the sidewalk.  Sadly, the latter is most likely. 


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Posted on: Sunday December 13 07:04 PM