How's your face and the nose on it, Sins? I too am bruised. Day before yesterday I was at the beach with the three dogs (I'm housesitting) throwing balls and keeping the dogs busy.   It was an extra low tide, freshly out, and striding to retrieve an errant ball my left foot hit solidly on a small post (this beach was the scene of gold mining and transport a hundred years ago) and I went sprawling.

It must have been spectacular. I landed on my right shoulder, my cheekbone plowing through the wet but packed sand. I remember my hindquarters rising in the air and then landing with a great thud.

The only pain I felt was when my ribs compressed- that hurt on both sides.

Well, I took stock and realizing that nothing was broken I sat up with my legs sticking out straight in front of me A young couple came running, their faces still registering the mirth they had been engaging in. I think they were shocked though at my evident advanced age. Sine my family grays late, from a distance people can't tell.

Anyway, they were very nice and concerned. I told them that at the moment I am very comfortable just sitting there but that I am fine.

After a bit I returned to playing ball with the dogs for bit- with wet rear. Today my ribs still require frequent aspirin but they are definitely on the mend.

Stay upright, Maeve. :)