Hi all--

I have not been on the Mudcat too much in recent months because my at-home computer (an IMac) blew up this spring and I only had online access at work.

Then this summer I went for over a month with NO online access because I broke my leg while camping, had to get surgery (broke my fibula in two places and messed up my ligaments near the ankle--now have about a dozen pieces of metal in my leg), spent a week in hospital, then recuperating at my parents' house, then finally came back to Boston.

Anyway, I am finally online again,in case anyone was wondering where I was...

Anyone out there have tips for not going stir crazy? I have been doing a lot of writing, reading and some TV watching, but seeing as the bulk of my normal activities at this time would be hiking and gardening, it is hard not doing physical stuff while I continue to heal.

Also, any tips for rehabilitation from those who have had serious leg breaks or ankle injuries would also be most welcome. I have had some bad ankle sprains in my day but nothing like this.