Jaysus, Hrothgar! You remind me of my aunt when in her 80's, tripped and broke her shoulder, the whole enchilada. She dragged herself across the garage to a step up and the kitchen door, up and over the doorsill, then up to the counter where the phone was. She then proceeded to try reaching her daughter (not home), then granddaughter (not home), then finally the neighbour who was home and who THEN called an ambulance! So...if it makes you feel any better, it's not always just you "blokes.":-)

I am sorry this happened and I do hope you recover quickly and completely!

kat