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14-Oct-2024

The whole display and some bad news

Sorry for the repetitive pic, but it didn’t need much processing and could be done with one hand. I may not be on Pbase as much as usual for a while because yesterday I was assaulted (as the police call it) by a guy who had been detained by security at our supermarket, who broke free and was fleeing at full speed towards the front door and slammed into me, knocking me over. Landed on my back and after 10+ hours in the ER, discovered that my elbow was fractured and will probably require surgery. This makes it impossible to work easily – one-handed editing news reports – so am trying to line up a substitute, to say nothing of doing basic things that require two hands, like almost everything. Anyway thanks for understanding and hopefully see you all soon!

Fall display, posted earlier:

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Marjan Schavemaker06-Feb-2025 22:41
Great colorful pictures, Helen , so sorry to read about what happened with you.
Must have been very frightening I wish you a good recovery ! V
Denise J T Lee02-Feb-2025 02:42
Hi Helen, My belated best wishes for a speedy recovery. You should be almost 100% recovered anytime soon. Take it easy, and don't rush to apply pressure on your injured arm. We can wait. Take good care of yourself !
Don01-Dec-2024 05:31
Commiserations.
François Fauchard19-Nov-2024 21:32
Helen, I'm sorry about what happened to you. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Jola Dziubinska18-Nov-2024 21:47
I'm very sorry to hear about your accident, Helen. Wishing you a quick and successful recovery.
Beautiful and colorful arrangement. V.
Alexander Kazakov15-Nov-2024 06:54
So sorry to hear bad news. Hope you recover quikly.I wish you all the best!
Kevin D Warren13-Nov-2024 20:00
Oh gosh, Helen - what a traumatic experience! I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I wish good healing for you and hope that they at least caught the guy.
Zoltán Balogh13-Nov-2024 19:50
Oh my God - how sad, shocking and awful new, Helen. I do hope you will fully recover, wishing you all the best!
Graeme08-Nov-2024 01:34
A very colourful display.V
Isabel Cutler08-Nov-2024 00:53
Forgot to say WHAT A GORGEOUS PUCTURE, Vote.
Isabel Cutler08-Nov-2024 00:52
Good grief! That’s awful, I hopecTime can help with the food preparation. Also hope that you are not in much pain. If you are on pan killers remember to eat lots of fruit and nuts to keep your digestion digesting! Heal fastl
Don Mottershead06-Nov-2024 17:51
So sorry that this happened to you. Best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. Take it easy.
Bill Miller05-Nov-2024 07:25
Take care my friend.
Dennis Hoyne05-Nov-2024 04:46
That saddens me , I hope you heal quickly and comfortably. We seem to be seeing things like this happening in my area more often. Hang in there I'll be keeping an eye out for your images.
Julie Oldfield05-Nov-2024 02:19
Oh wow….I'm so sorry to hear that. I can’t imagine how pain that must be. I hope you heal quickly.
Hank Vander Velde05-Nov-2024 01:29
Wow, Helen that is awful and quite an ordeal. I wish you a successful operation, good healing and a speedy recovery.
larose forest photos05-Nov-2024 01:29
Oh my goodness, Helen. That is dreadful news. I really feel for you... a fractured elbow is going to make life difficult for awhile. I am so sorry to hear about this awful accident. Hopefully you will take it easy and take time to heal.
Meantime, this cheery colourful photo is a pleasure. V
janescottcumming05-Nov-2024 00:18
Oh no, that’s awful. Ten hours in the ER…ugh! So sorry you got hurt and wish we lived closer so I could offer to help. Please keep us posted on how you are doing when you are able. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.
Mairéad04-Nov-2024 21:55
Oh Helen, so sorry to hear that. Hope the surgery goes well and you make a quick recovery. Must have even a frightening experience.
Nick Paoni04-Nov-2024 20:40
So sorry to hear about this Helen. Hope you have a speedy recovery and they catch the guy.
bill friedlander04-Nov-2024 19:37
So sorry to hear the news. Hope you recover quikly.
Pierre04-Nov-2024 18:00
Désolé pour cette désastreuse situation, prompt rétablissement et un retour rapide à vos activités.
marie-jose wolff04-Nov-2024 16:28
Bad news Helen, I hope you recover very quickly, take care!
Marcia Rules04-Nov-2024 13:42
Horrible news Helen. Thinking of you and a quick recovery :)
Dave Petersen Photography04-Nov-2024 13:00
I am so sorry to hear this. Unfortunately any of us can become crime victims at the most unexpected times and places. I wish you a quick recovery Helen. Please take care and I hope Tim is a good cook!!!
pkocinski04-Nov-2024 11:50
Big bummers - Get well soon.
Jeremy04-Nov-2024 10:53
Oh dear! Sorry to hear this, Helen. Wishing you godspeed in your recovery.
Dan Opdal04-Nov-2024 08:23
Oh my gosh, Helen. I'm so sorry to hear that. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Take Care! V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal04-Nov-2024 07:40
I hope you heal quickly, and your injuries heal completely.
Liz Bickel04-Nov-2024 07:14
What a horrible thing to happen. I know how much trouble I've been having because of a healing cut hand. A broken arm must be worse. I really feel bad for you innocently being caught up in a random act of violence. No where seems safe anymore. When you have your surgery? My husband had to wait a few days when he broke his arm in the parking lot at work, but I think that was because of the tangled web of insurance coverage. May your recovery be fast and with no problems. 10 hours in the ER!!! And a broken arm. That's a frightening way to end a Saturday run to the grocery store. Hope you don't have to go to court later on as a witness against the thug who hurt you.
laine04-Nov-2024 02:22
That is awful to hear Helen . Unfortunately a trend happening all over the world.
You take it easy and restore and we will still be here when you do. I hope he was caught and will be punished.
Richard Chu04-Nov-2024 00:51
Oh no, how awful, Helen. Hope a speedy recovery and your injuries heal completely.
Nirvan Hope03-Nov-2024 21:48
OMG. I'm so sorry to hear about something so bizarre and random that caused you such harm. May the healing and recovery be swift, and your challenges not be too difficult in the process.
Tom Munson03-Nov-2024 21:26
Great capture of this colorful Display.
hayl03-Nov-2024 20:12
Oh no, how awful! So random to be in the wrong place at the wrong time with the very wrong guy bashing into you. I hope the surgery goes quickly and well so your recovery can commence.
Blandine Mangin03-Nov-2024 19:59
superbe décor ! v
Pierre Martin03-Nov-2024 19:57
wow what a sad situation and news, hope the best recovery, the back of that display is very beautiful too!
Dan Greenberg03-Nov-2024 18:44
OMG! Helen that is so awful. I have had hand and finger injuries before and they really do slow up or prevent practically everything. I hope your injuries heal quickly and completely and that they caught the guy. ~BV~
joseantonio03-Nov-2024 18:37
so sad to hear this. Hope you recover soon and well.V.
Long Bach Nguyen03-Nov-2024 18:29
I am so sorry to hear this Helen. I wish you a speedy recovery
Carl Carbone03-Nov-2024 17:57
So sorry, Helen. What a crazy thing to happen. Hope you heal quickly. Go Commanders!
globalgadabout03-Nov-2024 17:53
what a shcoking occurrence...your upbeat image is at odds with your alarming story, and really bad luck..best wishes as you recover, and endure a period or restrictions and challenges through no fault of your own...