Monday, May 19, 2008

That really hurt, Charlie. And it's still hurting.

I kinda hurt my back yesterday catching an old lady in Panera. She stumbled, and her arms started pinwheeling as she went down. I had to turn quickly and bend to catch her as her entire family looked on. She was old, really short, and bitch weighed at least as much as me. Thanking from the family was effusive, but how about a free lunch or something?

9 comments:

freakgirl said...

Quick thinking! Good for you. Karma will pay you back, don't worry.

But yeah, they couldn't have sprung for a nice bowl of soup?

Michael said...

Right? The least reward for my cat-like reflexes.

sam said...

So, really, what is "catching an old lady in Panera" a euphemism for? Sounds to me like it might involve Crisco, a sling and 4 hours.

Michael said...

You're taking my new header to heart, aren't you, Sam?

But, yeah, switch out the Crisco for some LUSH Fair Trade Foot Lotion (minty!), and pretty much.

Maggie said...

She gave you a bad back! What more do you want?

Michael said...

Better than a hernia, not as good as soup.

jason said...

I read that as "Pantera" and got the image of a heavy metal grandma.
I guess the heavy part was accurate at least.

And as far as I'm concerned, your heroism deserves lunch...*and* that Crisco/sling/4 hour thing mentioned.

Michael said...

I gotta say that I don't mind the idea of a rubber sling right now. I'm really tired and my back is kinda sore. Don't read anything into it if I nod off, cuz you're awesome.

Ur-spo said...

i hope the back mends; a good deed should not be so painful.