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Currently sitting in an ER so expect me to go silent for a bit.

Long story, my car got hit and ran(? runned?) and I went out to check the damage... stupidly barefoot... and managed to cut up both of my feet pretty good.

The other mods have been notified and will be making sure things don't go off the rails, they're just quieter than I am. :)

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago

Well Biden just dropped out so good timing

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Looking forward to bored, painkiller-fueled drunken screeds about something so esoteric and niche we all scratch our heads.

In that vein? This is why I always thought it weird that hobbits didn’t wear shoes or boots, when every other race did.

Doesn’t matter how sturdy your feet are. Eventually the ground is gonna tear them up.

Glad that’s the worst of it; sounds awful enough.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Or the barefoot runner crowd!

"It's nAtUrAl tO RuN BaReFoOt!"

Yeah, I have skin ribbons that disagree with that!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

As a Barefoot runner it's only natural if what you're running on is also natural... Even then there are things like thorns lol. Glass is unforgiving.

(and by Barefoot I still use minimalist shoes with at least some tread to them).

Anyways... The mod is out of the house, party time!

(in all sincerity, not fun sorry).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

As they say in Greece, when the cats away the mouse will dance.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

And by barefoot runner you mean your feet aren't bare when you run..?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The barefoot movement has prompted some manufacturers to introduce minimalist shoes, thin-soled and flexible shoes such as traditional moccasins and huaraches for minimalist running.

It does sound weird, but barefoot running is more broadly associated with any type of running that includes 0-drop heels and thin-soled "minimalist" shoes of various types. Can say minimalist running, but they're often used interchangeably. In fairness I do like raw doggin' it occasionally, too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Gotcha, was confused lol

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

Brutal. I wish you minimal pain and a speedy recovery!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Get well soon (now)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Good luck with your recovery.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

The c/politics community has a right to know if these foot injuries are a condition or an episode (for real, get well soon!)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Oh man! Hope things turn out ok for you.