I’m not sure at this point what’s up with the pinky finger on my left hand, but I do know it hurts like hell. An incident late last night in Boston left my hand in some serious pain that hasn’t diminished yet.
A bunch of us went out last night and had dinner and drinks, so alcohol was definitely a factor. Afterwards we went bowling and had a really good time. It wasn’t the same type of bowling we have in Canada, this was like Fred Flintstone bowling, with big balls that you fit three fingers into the holes.
I was actually doing very well for my first time. I got a spare the first time and a strike on my second turn. Then came the incident.
One asshole decided to try to trip me as I was taking my turn — luckily, I saw him out of the corner of my eye and stopped. I restarted my run up to the foul line and he tried it again — this time I gave him a good shove into the next lane hoping it would get him to back off.
Figuring it was over, I again started my run up to the foul and just as I was about to release the ball he swept my legs out from under me sending me crashing to the hardwood floor.
As I lay there on the bowling lane, I knew right away that all was not right with my left hand — When I looked down, I could see my pinky now had quite a curve at the end as it took a sharp right turn at the last knuckle.
When I looked up this idiot was laughing hysterically at my embarrassment and pain. I know that violence is no way to solve problems, but I was furious. I got up, jumped on top of him and started whaling away on him.
I don’t know if he even realizes that in my rage I purposely didn’t hit him in the face, but maybe someday he will.
The worst part of it all is that it is my guitar hand. How the hell am I supposed to fret chords with a twisted finger? The one thing that takes my mind off of endless hours of work and he takes it away.
I’m hoping for a nice recovery.
July 15th, 2005 at 5:51 am
Sounds broken to me. I’d have it checked. At least it’ll get splinted so that more injury won’t happen until it heals.
July 15th, 2005 at 6:51 am
I’m with Michael. Broken or dislocated, that finger might stay crooked if left alone. But then again, Django Reinhardt did pretty well with one crippled hand, maybe you will do okay, too.
July 15th, 2005 at 8:20 am
i think in this case you had clearence to get medieval on him. some idiots don’t learn from the “shots fired across the bow” and need a good whoopin. sometimes they don’t learn form that either. hopefully with the combination of beer muscles and adrenaline you were able to get through.
hope the pinky gets better.
July 15th, 2005 at 9:21 am
I thought only irresponsible adolescents pulled pranks like that! A grown man? I’m fairly sure that’s grounds for criminal charges and a hefty law suit.
What a dumb shit!
I concur with the “masses”; have that finger checked.
July 15th, 2005 at 9:26 am
I fly home tomorrow, so I’ll see how it is then. It’s still damn sore today.
July 15th, 2005 at 10:11 pm
And they say Canadians are passive! :headbang:
July 16th, 2005 at 9:34 am
Hope it’s nothing too serious. Keep us posted.
July 16th, 2005 at 1:37 pm
Hey, I’m passive eric. You should know that better than anyone
July 16th, 2005 at 1:39 pm
I’ve been trying to exercise the finger a bit and it does feel a bit better. I can put some sideways pressure on it today, but direct pressure is still too much.
I noticed this morning that the finger next tot eh pinky is starting to turn black.
July 19th, 2005 at 10:06 am
[...] Since I got home from Boston, I have been trying to exercise my pinky that was injured during a night out on the town. Still, when I try to reach those notes and stretch it hurts like hell. [...]