UPDATE *** LASSIE HE'S NOT!

[Carol and Banjo]

Today I found out just what Banjo's made of.   Just as I'd suspected...he's completely "opportunistic".   This morning I took him out to the backyard to play in the snow.  After a good 30 minutes of tossing snowballs for him we headed for the back door.  I didn't have a leash on him and so I held his collar and started on to the ice slicked patio to the door.   Well, as you've probably already guessed...I took a header, hitting my head, shoulder and knee.  There I am sprawled out in pain and all I could think of was I've got to get the door open and usher him inside before he takes off.  I managed to reach up and open the door with my good hand and luckily Banjo went willingly inside at which point I slithered over the threshold, closing the door behind me.  

Safely inside, now I could succumb to the pain.  I couldn't help but moan and cry, all the while wondering if my arm was broken and my knee shattered.....surely they must be for it to hurt this badly.  While all of this was going on, Banjo was running madly up and down the stairs.  I think he stopped to look at me two or three times.  In the midst of the pain I was thinking to myself....oh the poor thing is frightened and upset and doesn't know what to do.  Well, after about 5 minutes I attempted to move my leg.....YES!  .... it worked!  Holding my bad arm against my body I managed to get up of the floor and slowly worked my way up the stairs.  At this point I hear Banjo running madly about the upstairs and it slowly begins to dawn on me.....these are the crazy, manic pawsteps of Dog Gone Wild....you know that sound .....when your dog has something he shouldn't have and is running crazily around the house with it....taunting you to catch-me-if-you-can!!!

It seems that while I lay there thinking my body was broken beyond repair, Banjo had discovered the socks, underwear, pajama bottoms and tee shirts that were left on the laundry room floor and had brought each and every item up to the living room to bask in.  He never gave one thought to my well being.   It never occurred to him to push the phone off the cradle to try to dial 911, or to lay loyally by my side, licking my tears til DH came home!   Nope!   It was PARTY time!!!!

Sort of sounds like the Captain of that ill fated cruise ship!

Footnote:  Looks like I'll be ok...knee is bruised, little lump on the forehead and as long as I keep my arm close up against my body it doesn't scream with pain.   Sitting here with ice on it.

UPDATE  -----

UPDATE:

Feeling a whole lot sore today, in places I didn't know I had but I'm pretty sure nothing is broken and I'll be good as new after a few more days.   Thanks all for the well wishes!

As for Banjo....Well I've come to the conclusion that I may have misunderstood his seeming indifference during my mini-crisis yesterday.

For almost as long as we've had him, he will grab a forbidden item and run around playing Catch-Me-If-You-Can.  He typically does this when we're not paying him much attention....and he's got us so well trained that we jump right in to play the game.  Running around til we catch him and then he'll drop whatever he's been taunting us with.  

After some thought last night it dawned on me that he was trying to get me to get up off the floor and chase him.  When the first stolen article of laundry didn't work...he went for another item....on and on!   He did stop by my head a few times, although I wasn't really paying him any attention, he was probably trying to show me what he had in his mouth.  His doggie attempts to entice me up off the floor!      So, you see.....he really is a Lassie!!!  Or a Doodle Super-Hero!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Oh Carol, I am so very sorry to hear about your shoulder. That is miserable and right before a tropical vacation. NOOOO! I hope you heal very quickly and that you can relax and enjoy your trip. I think tropical drinks are in order for you, girlfriend!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this, Carol. I haven't been walking JD at night just for fear of slipping on the ice.

I hope it heals quickly and a little time on the beach is just what the doctor orders!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Carol, I am so sorry to hear that you have a fracture, I was kind of thinking you may have separted your shoulder  a bit but this is worse but depending on where the fracture is it may just need to be immoblized with a sling. On the bright side you only need one hand to hold that drink with the little umbrella. Maybe your vacation will be one of healing and rest. I separated my shoulder once when I fell skating and landed on my elbow, it was bothersome but it was better in a couple of weeks. Take care and wishing you a speedy healing.

[Carol and Banjo]

Thanks Joanne and Ricki.  Luckily I'm a beach bum and not a golfer!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Oh Carol, I'm SOOO sorry! It sounds like a vacation is just what is called for right now! I hope you have a wonderful, restful and healing month in Florida!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

OH no, Carol.  :(

I am so sorry.   Glad you went but I am sorry for the recent update.  Please have fun in Florida.  The warm sun will hopefully help. 

[Carol and Banjo]

Thanks BG....Hoping this kind of fracture requires just a sling...that I can deal with.  Kaytlin....OUCHIE for you...your jaw!!!!

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

Ouch, painful! I slipped on the ice last night and fell on my jaw. Cooper was just as dis-interested in me lying in the snow (waiting for blog to be approved regarding my near disaster)

[BG and Gavin]

Oh Carol!  I am so sorry to hear this.  I hope for quick healing and that your Florida plans are not too heavily disrupted - although I suppose golf is now out :(

[Carol and Banjo]

Turns out I have a fractured shoulder.   I finally decided to see a Dr today and the x-ray shows a non-displaced fracture....so it's off to an Ortho guy tomorrow.   We are heading to Florida on Friday.....I just want to get this settled!   I have the most disgusting black/blue/yellow bruise on my upper arm...it'll look just lovely in short sleeves!  LOL!       Banjo hasn't been having much fun lately....just getting pee/poop breaks....and I have to hand it to him...he's a great mellow dog when he can't get outside.       Thanks all for your thoughts.  You're the BEST!!!!    And what is about underwear and Doodles????