It could have been so much worse

[sollersuk]

Yesterday was swimming day - AquaFit, which is excellent (since I started in September I have lost half an inch off my hips and an inch off my waist). Afterwards, I had a look round the market in Ashton under Lyne and was heading towards the market hall. I noticed that the local regiment was doing some sort of PR/recruitment thing. Which, as it

Comments

[sam_t]

So kind of you to break the monotony for the squaddies! I'm glad you seem to have bounced. Take care of yourself!

[heleninwales]

I'm glad there were plenty of people around skilled in first aid who could look after you. Hope the lip heals quickly.

[sollersuk]

They didn't actually do anything in the first aid line, just ordinary stuff; but it was what I needed, and the best of it was that they didn't fuss. If I had to do it, it was definitely the best time and the best place. Definitely good PR.

[heleninwales]

Actually, what you're calling the "ordinary stuff" is exactly what first aiders should do most of the time. But if people aren't trained they can panic and/or do the wrong thing, which makes things worse.

[slemslempike]

Gosh, how horrible! Really glad you're okay.

[sartorias]

Glad you are okay! OUCH!

[sunnyskywalker]

Ow! Glad it turned out okay!