I may be the one in need of a designated driver -
Weekend skating MLK drive roadway moving at ~ 18mph and about to pass family walking side by side (same direction of travel), when their ~10 year old soccer kick dribbling a cheep plastic basket ball size ball which just then went sideways toward the curb. The kid decided to run after the ball!!!! I shouted NO!!!! The kid bolted to the curb, narrowly getting out of my way, as another ~ 6 year old who had been out of the way on the other side the older kid and next the father, decided to make a run for the curb too. Kid ran directly infront of me!!!!! My leg/skate collided with the smaller ~6 year old propelling me diagonally forward to the curb!!!! Kid was crying, two adults came to me, said the crying kid was ok, were more concerned about my injuries. The adults apologized, I replied, "it happens", paused for a moment and then said "eh, skating"!
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Left bicep is now swollen black&blue/red bruising and very sore. Right elbow swollen and sore. Surgeon nextdoor neighbor checked me out, determined the elbow didn't need stitches and no torn rotator cuffs, Rx RICE therapy
I'm trying to remain optimistic about attending Big Snow, IDK