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Michael Smythe's avatar

Brings deep meaning to the phrase "bloody hell!"

I hope writing about it consigned the experience to (recent) history.

Best wishes.

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Roger's avatar

Made me wonder whether the Mt Victoria rats have got hold of a Slack shaped voodoo doll.

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Kim Meredith's avatar

Good god man, sounds like it all went a bit Tarantino! Glad you’re feeling better

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Adrian Field's avatar

Crikey David, not sure if you've been put through a wringer or a mincer. I do hope you're on the mend.

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Helen McNaught's avatar

Omg.... I mean... you know... thanks for sharing... *crosses legs*

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cindy baxter's avatar

holy shit not a great 24 hours. Everything crossed that the pipes work properly from here on in. And please, keep your grocery bag light. Steal a trolley if you have to xx

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Gareth Renowden's avatar

Goodness gracious. I'm sitting with my legs crossed and have had second thoughts about that call to the GP...

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Winston Moreton's avatar

Gleep

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Suze Wilson's avatar

Relieved to hear that you can relieve yourself without further mortal risk! Somewhat ashamed to admit I also laughed out loud while reading this - even while simultaneously feeling VERY CONCERNED (note the capitalisation for emphasis!) for your plight. Its a character flaw for sure. But I figured there had to be a happy ending coming!

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Catherine Robertson's avatar

Argh! That sounds horrific, your poor thing. Best wishes for speedy shark-less recovery x

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jb's avatar

This is THE best typo....!

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Gabby Corkery's avatar

Yikes! Feel better soon!

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Jeff H's avatar

JEEZUS D! After that read I'm exhausted and compulsively clenching my butt muscles. Can only imagine how you're feeling. GWS

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Lea's avatar

You posted a link to a covers album I WAS NOT AWARE OF (I love covers). Go well, wordsmith.

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Vague Craig's avatar

A ripping tale perfectly told, as ever. Best bedtime read this week. V happy you paid attention to your body's signals instead of adopting the "It'll probably pass, I'll worry about it if it's worse tomorrow" staunch attitude that our elder generation exemplified. Sounds like they were hard to ignore. Best wishes.

Breaking News: Clot Almost Causes Death In Devonport Bladder Explosion.

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David Chaloner's avatar

Be better soon. Need you fit.

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Kathy Fryer's avatar

Ow. All the best for the rest of your recovery.

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