A break in The Wire

[slowfox]

Quick update whilst I transfer The Wire 1x13 to a USB drive to watch on the XBox (yes, I could just as easily watch it on the PC, but I prefer the XBox, and it's the one with sound, which is obviously beneficial).

Out walking Mali on the ice this morning, and was pulled flying to land hard in the middle of the road. Predictably, there was a wide and varied audience, and it grieves me to confess that a car stopped to enquire after my health in the aftermath.

Me, I was fine - light bruising to hand, more bruising to ego. Ah well.

Have read Morganville IV, moved swiftly on to Morganville V. P and I went to see Avatar, review to follow tomorrow, methinks. Will note that there were trailers for Percy Jackson and Alice in Wonderland, and a great big display in the foyer for Sherlock Holmes, along with the trailer, which suddenly made me slightly more warmly disposed to the concept...

Am spending this evening finishing off Season 1 of The Wire, which is excellent.

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[aome]

There's a man in my neighbourhood who owns three large golden retrievers. The first time I ever saw him was several winters ago (after a recent snow) when he was taking them for a walk (yes, all three at once, on a special three-headed leash). He got overbalanced by the canine force vs slippery surfaces and fell forward, while the dogs continued chugging swiftly along, dragging him behind them, on his belly. I asked if he was all right and he was, but I still smile at the memory when I see him around. He only had me as the witness, though. ;)

Anyway - glad you weren't hurt. Ice falls can be nasty.

[aome]

Not hurt badly, I mean.

[slowfox]

'tis a mere flesh wound :-P

I'm fine - the back of the hand is a little tight/sore/stiff, but nothing too discomforting, and because I was wearing the motorbike jacket that's saved me once already, no further damage ensued.

Golden Retrievers are great, but they can be a bit bouncy/enthusiastic, with that lolloping run of theirs. Also, they're big dogs, so I can well imagine trying to maintain control of three of them would be more than a handful!