Sore toe!

August 16th, 2004
Posted by gerrod in: healthy living
Sore Toe

Playing touch footy tonight, we scored our first non-loss in a competition game. I say “non-loss”, because we didn’t actually win – we drew, 3 all. Still, a non-loss is a non-loss, and we were proud of our efforts.

However, such a valient almost-win comes at a high price. More than once, significant tension was felt amongst the ranks, with threats of fights looming a couple of times. But the worst cost of all was my poor little big toe. Old lefty suffered at the boot of Mr Red Fancy Pants on the other team, and now he’s not looking too happy. If anyone has any idea of how to heal a toe quickly (Suz, I’m especially talking to you here), I’d love to hear it.

6 comments

#1 Dr. Ben August 16th, 2004 at 1:14 pm

I hear amputation is the only remedy for such situations.

#2 Karl August 16th, 2004 at 11:27 pm

Man, that is way too manky for this time in the morning! I think I have strained an optic nerve. Impressive camel toe though! ;-)

#3 Dr. Stackers August 17th, 2004 at 12:20 pm

remove the nail

#4 gerrod August 18th, 2004 at 9:44 pm

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions.<br><br>Thankfully, the nail is giving me a lot less trouble now, so I think I’ll just ride out the storm.

#5 dr durham August 18th, 2004 at 11:08 pm

1. drink 6 short black coffees<br><br>2. have one more just in case<br><br>3. heat needle over flame<br><br>4. pierce nail to relieve sub-nail pressure<br><br>5. dont take photos and publicise<br><br>6. if still in pain three days later – repeat process above but add in step 4.5 – remove nail with pliers.<br><br>7. have another coffee – u deserve it

#6 Kristy August 19th, 2004 at 2:32 am

I sympathise, I truly do. But… how many days until this picture slips into the ‘earlier stories’ category? (ewwww!)