Comments on: Guest Post – My Slapstick Moment on the Slopes by Brad Shorr

By: Jeanne Dininni

Jeanne Dininni — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:29:07 +0000

Brad, Some pesky little snippet of code apparently infiltrated your post when you uploaded it, wreaking havoc with not just my sanity but presumably that of all unsuspecting IE users (though I seem to have been the only one who complained about the problem.) All you Firefox folks did fine. (Don't you just love alliteration?) Once informed, though, Robert came right to the rescue. (Oh, dear. Did it again. Guess I'm hooked.) About the 100-yard wide ski run, all I can say is, "Ohhhh...that changes the picture considerably. Nevertheless, from everything I've read in your story -- 90-yards leeway or not -- I think you were very fortunate to reach the bottom in one piece! And I'm extremely glad to hear you've taken up chess! It's so much safer for all concerned! Jeanne

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:11:28 +0000

Jeanne, What on Earth was that glitch? Sounds like Robert’s blog was out to get you personally. What I failed to explain in my post is, the base of this particular ski run was about as wide as a football field is long. Thus, I had about 90 yards to play with but couldn’t execute the maneuver. I believe it was shortly after this experience I took up chess in earnest.

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By: Jeanne Dininni

Jeanne Dininni — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:06:46 +0000

What a story, Brad! (Glad I finally got to read it, too, now that Robert has fixed the glitch that prevented me from accessing it. Thanks, Robert!)

What I’d like to know is why a skiing class was held at the bottom of a ski slope, where, presumably, other skiers would, by sheer force of gravity, have little choice but to end up. I suppose one might assume — as the ski instructor obviously did — that anyone using that particular (more advanced) slope would possess a certain level of…shall we say, expertise? Yet, where safety is concerned — and as that ski instructor has hopefully learned through his group’s encounter with the runaway skier — one can’t really take anything for granted.

Glad everything worked out, though, and you can laugh about it today! I’d venture a guess that, like the ski instructor, you, too, have learned a few things from that death-defying stunt — a stunt that could have turned out to be no laughing matter!

Jeanne

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:38:40 +0000

Hi Robert, welcome back. I'm sure I speak for all when I say we missed you! And BTW, excellent positioning of the graphics on this post. I never had any doubt. Brad Shorrs last blog post..Proof that Images Enhance Even the Best Stories

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:34:18 +0000

Holy Ski Patrol, Batman! Who was that masked man? Oh, man; I can just picture this because it nearly happened to me! (Except I didn’t, er, miss!)

Yup; Three Stooges moments happen all the time around here in the Zone. *sigh*

Luckily we can look back on events like this and laugh. Otherwise, there’d be heck to pay!

Hey, thanks for holding the fort down for me while I was away, Brad. You’re a great friend! Don’t worry; I’ll have my post for you soon! (he said…)

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:27:57 +0000

Thanks Lisa. My attitude might be a result of having watched The Three Stooges hour after hour growing up. They were a family favorite! Brad Shorrs last blog post..Guest Post on Middle Zone Musings

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:59:47 +0000

Yet another great story, Brad... You're right, it sounds like your experience came straight off of a Three Stooges episode. Thank goodness you didn't get critically injured, and that you could still manage to chuckle at yourself! Thank you for sharing another episode of your life! Have a wonderful day! Lisa Lisas last blog post..Invigorate Your Writing - the Figurative Way!

By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:56:38 +0000

Hi Joanna, My advice - skip the skiing and go straight for the ski lodge. I think you'd find that to be a wonderfully cozy writing environment. Unfortunately, I can't remember what my brother said afterwards. The whole thing was a blur. Whatever he said did not inspire me to do any more skiing! Brad Shorrs last blog post..Guest Post on Middle Zone Musings

By: Joanna Young

Joanna Young — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:14:20 +0000

Brad, I was terrified of skiing before I read your stories. There’s no chance I’ll ever try it again now!

I did go on to the slopes once (well the flat bit really, but that was hard enough to stay upright) for a lesson once… and would definitely have died of fright if some lunatic had come flying through yelling “get out of the way!”

I’m wondering what your brother said after watching your display?

Joanna

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By: Brad Shorr

Brad Shorr — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:42:43 +0000

Ulla, Thanks for sharing your story. Says a lot about you that you can laugh at yourself. It is an extremely funny image - I hope your colleague enjoyed it as well. Karen, Your screwball comedy life is a gift (curse?) but it must keep things interesting. But then again maybe it's not that your life is screwbally, but that you appreciate the humor in everyday life. That is definitely a gift! Brad Shorrs last blog post..Guest Post on Middle Zone Musings

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:28:00 +0000

Brad, LOL! I can not only imagine the looks on their faces but probably a few of the verbal expressions that were used! Well, at least you didn't break anything (or anyone)! As for me, my life is a constant slapstick comedy. In fact on the days when I don't do something screwball I actually applaud myself! Thanks for the mid-week laughter Brad! Karen Swims last blog post..In the Zone

By: Ulla Hennig

Ulla Hennig — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:27:30 +0000

Well, it was couple of days ago. We had a musical festival at the Berlin University of the Arts, and this festival was finished with a concert. Of course there was a break after the first 45 minutes, where we could have something to drink. There is a balcony outside the concert hall where we could enjoy the fresh air. I decided for a glass of prosecco and walked outside. Then I saw a colleague of mine and greeted her by happily waving my right hand – while holding on with that said hand to the full glass of prosecco. I ended up sloshing 2/3 of the drink over my blouse. Luckily it was prosecco and not red wine – I would have looked like having been attacked with a knife. First I was feeling a bit ashamed – what clumsy person I am – but then I was able to laugh about me.

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