Not too sore. Of course, it’s usually day 3 when ouches show up…

Going to have a few bruises, but all ok.

Figure skating was one of our really good smart moves. You learn how not to fall on slick surfaces and how to fall if you're going to...which boils down to, walk like a penguin on frozen surfaces, ie, flat-footed in small steps, never set a heel down...you'll notice hockey refs using penguin steps; b) watch for slope c) if you do hit a slope center yourself and squat as much as you can (shorter fall) and d) if you're falling, fall---don't fight it; keep your head upmost and put your arms out sideways or straight up like Superman taking off, so you won't break bones. A belly flop hurts, but it rarely breaks anything if you can avoid hitting your chin. Ditto a back fall---curl like a kidney bean, hug yourself, and try to land on your curved back rather than hip or head. Note that Walker Shortbread tins make a very poor landing spot.
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Published on December 11, 2016 11:33
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Suzanne Wood Ouch! I'm impressed however, that we have a shared love of Walker shortbread. Happy Christmas from Australia to you and Jane. Our day is going to be 36C (97F)! That snow is sounding good...


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