Otto says…

by Joe Doyle on April 26, 2008

no breakee Mr. Joe.
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That’s Otto up above. He snapped an x-ray of my ankle. Three of em, actually.

I gave it the name Otto after the character for the Simpsons. It was the first name that came to mind as my (apparent) stoner of an x-ray tech was laughing aloud about the date of my accident (04.20).

Anyway, I was sitting on this “picker” when Otto made his move:

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Interesting name for a tool that moves people. Picker.

So, my ankle is sprained on both sides. R.I.C.E., baby.

R stands for Rest, which means I have time to watch apropos videos sent to me by friends like Kurt. “Ankle Injuries”, by Fujiya Miyagi:

{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 karen s 04.26.08 at 6:51 pm

Hey Joe, be glad that it’s just sprained. However, I’m sure “Otto” told you that it’s can be just as bad as a break. Stay off the “hoof” and keep elevate, as much as you can (realize that it’s not an easy task with PJ & Katie.)

Clarification, K derby is 5/3 (also Dad’s “belated b-day party.) Kinda of cool that Dad and mine b-days revolve around historic sporting events. We will, of course, be betting horses in green or w/Irish names.

Love K&JPsr

2 Joe Doyle 04.26.08 at 9:09 pm

I’m thinking Cowboy Cal is going to be Dad’s favorite. You’ll probably dig Z Humor after Zambrano or something.

3 karen s 04.27.08 at 4:15 pm

You must be psychic. I read the probable horses this morning and those are definitely in the running. FYI, there are two “Z” horses - Z Fortune. I also like gray horses, however, Monba, had a “foot issue.”

How’s your “foot issue?”

4 Joe Doyle 04.27.08 at 7:41 pm

Not psychic, I just know you guys a little bit.

Foot is fat, but not as fat. I’m missing hockey again this week I’m afraid. Bums me out - two weeks in a row. But I’ll be back in time for the playoffs the following week.

And I’m signing up for ice real soon.

Thanks for asking.

5 mike 04.28.08 at 8:03 am

throw some butter on it and get back out there! don’t be a wimp!

6 Joe Doyle 04.28.08 at 8:10 am

I was just roughousing with the kids and Katie fell on her head. Not hard or far, but I told her to put some dirt on it and she was all better.

Butter?

7 mike 04.28.08 at 11:47 am

yes butter. i prefer land o lakes. sweet cream and salted. it’s usda grade ‘aa’, when graded. it also comes in a ‘flavor rotect wrapper!’

8 Joe Doyle 04.28.08 at 11:54 am

Just like your condoms…

9 Paolo 04.30.08 at 9:54 am

Dood! Holy crapola - get that ankle better!

10 Joe Doyle 04.30.08 at 12:13 pm

Thanks. It’s starting to come around.

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