what is it about noses and … me!

Arghhhhh … I thought I had broken my nose again on saturday when I leant round the door to reach in to get my sunglasses, turning to my left to leave the room not realising that the door frame was between me and my exit!

The impact was unexpectedly forceful as I was in a bit of a hurry … my eyes streamed with spontaneous tears and my nose throbbed like a good’un.  The pain took me straight back to 2005 when the lovely Laura actually did  BREAK MY NOSE!

FLASHBACK TIME!

“It’s Murder on the Dancefloor!  (sadly a true story!)

At approximately 11.35pm on Saturday 25th September 2005 at our local Harvest Ball Kathryn and Laura (yes, the very same business partner!) were involved in a catastrophic collision on the dance floor!  

As Laura bent down to adjust her shoe, Kathryn stupidly and inadvisedly bent down to say something to her.  Unfortunately, at that particular moment Laura, suddenly inspired by the music, swooshed upwards in a flamboyant flick unaware that Kathryn’s nose was blocking her path!

BOOM!!  The head and nose met with awesome force.  Kathryn staggered, dazed momentarily and then, helped by her husband made her way back to her seat.  Fortunately, fortified by a couple of glasses of wine she managed to make it  through until the end of the evening.  The added bonus was that the dark route home was illuminated by the glow from the throbbing nose!

The pain and swelling failed to subside and by the following wednesday it was decided that a trip to the doctors would be a good idea.  Convinced that she would be dismissed as a malingerer, Kathryn was shocked to discover that the diagnosis was a probable fracture!  Consquently, she has been given an appointment to see the consultant and we wait with baited to breath to hear the outcome!

Moral of the story: Always ensure that you wear full body armour when contemplating a night out on the dance floor – it’s dangerous world out there you know!

UPDATE! Thursday 29th September 

After a thorough examination by a very nice consultant, he concluded, that THE NOSE IS FRACTURED!  It has been given a week’s reprieve after which, if it hasn’t returned to it’s previous glory, there’s nothing for it but a trip to the theatre for a spot of manipulation under general anaesthetic! Ooooh errr! 
 
STOP PRESS – Thursday 6th October 2005

“And it’s nasal manipulation for you madam!  Doctor’s Orders!
 
And the verdict is “Off to theatre for you” – Arghhhhhhhhh!  So, come monday morning the pliers are out for a spot of realignment!  The theory is apparently that the bone just clicks back into place and bob’s your uncle!  Fingers crossed.
 

The Conclusion of an Unfortunate Incident!

The Deed is Done – 10th October 2005
 
At 10am this morning I am pleased to report that “the nose” was manipulated back into it’s original position and is now restored to it’s former (considerable) glory plus a bit of swelling and bruising for good measure!

Hopefully the end of a sad and sorry saga and please be assured that more care will be taken on the dance floor in future to prevent a repeat performance (especially when I’m in close proximity to my business partner!).”

Thankfully this time I think it was just a case of my nose and ego being bruised but I will take better care to watch out for doorframes in future!

Kx