When I see my doc for the regular wellness checkup, one of the questions is “have you had any unexplained falls”? My response is always “no, they’re all explained”
If I even get down close to the ground, I have to find something to grab onto to get back up. Both knees are shot but I’m determined to not have anymore surgeries.
Ha! This reminds me of the January 1 strip, when Brutus spectacularly started out the year by taking a fall on the ice, a strip I love so much I have the print!
At the egging on of my granddaughters, I did a somersault a couple years ago. I found out that my sense of balance has become extremely bad, and it took me several minutes to recover.
Judging from his job experience, I’d say he did somies all the time with bossman which has kept him from being fired. In fact, he can do back flips, too, to keep him out of trouble.
The last time I did a somersault was about 15 years ago. I was walking down a street with my family to take pictures of the flooded Delaware River when I tripped over a bulge in the sidewalk. I tucked my camera and a complete roll back to my feet. My kids gasped in amusement.
In judo and aikido, we did running, jumping somersaults and rolled straight to standing. We had to jump over people in training, as in they were standing with just their heads ducked a little. I can’t do that now, or at least I don’t plan to find out. I started those classes in my 30s.
Chip, the only somersault I can envision Brutus doing is mental gymnastic somersault disagreeing then agreeing with Veeblefester, a recent physical somersault would put poor Brutus in the hospital…
The last time I did a somersault was when I went roller skating. It goes without saying that it was unintentional. I didn’t really, as they say in gymnastics, stick the finish either.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member about 1 year ago
I never did a somersault. For my safety.
AllishaDawn about 1 year ago
I did one of those Wednesday at work!
CorkLock about 1 year ago
Tell it like it is Brutus. I have to walk like an old man now. Hey wait, I am old.
Wilde Bill about 1 year ago
The old man booted you out of his office again, eh?
Uncle Kenny about 1 year ago
I did several that ended about 1/3 of the way around, with me flat on the ground and my nose bleeding. Then I gave in and started using a cane.
Justanolddude Premium Member about 1 year ago
DR: Have you had any falls lately? Me: Does it count if I pop back up? Dr: Yes. Me: Ah, then 3
mgl179 about 1 year ago
Sorry Wilber, my doctor told me I had to cut down on my sault(s)
GROG Premium Member about 1 year ago
As I recall, it’s best to do them without landing on your head.
nosirrom about 1 year ago
At my age two thoughts come to mind if I attempted to do one.
“Sure I can. Hold my beer.”
“Do you have 911 on speed dial?”
[Traveler] Premium Member about 1 year ago
When I see my doc for the regular wellness checkup, one of the questions is “have you had any unexplained falls”? My response is always “no, they’re all explained”
flemmingo about 1 year ago
If I even get down close to the ground, I have to find something to grab onto to get back up. Both knees are shot but I’m determined to not have anymore surgeries.
DawnQuinn1 about 1 year ago
Doing a summersault while wearing a dress or skirt…cannot be done gracefully or classy. You guys wouldn’t know..but then… some might. lol
Chris about 1 year ago
does your back still work or are you still recovering from it. :{
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 year ago
Ha! This reminds me of the January 1 strip, when Brutus spectacularly started out the year by taking a fall on the ice, a strip I love so much I have the print!
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 1 year ago
At the egging on of my granddaughters, I did a somersault a couple years ago. I found out that my sense of balance has become extremely bad, and it took me several minutes to recover.
preacherman Premium Member about 1 year ago
Judging from his job experience, I’d say he did somies all the time with bossman which has kept him from being fired. In fact, he can do back flips, too, to keep him out of trouble.
Just-me about 1 year ago
I’m with you Brutus!
If I ever do another somersault, I promise you, it will be unintentional. I don’t tuck and roll, nor do I bounce like I did once upon a time.
kucpa Premium Member about 1 year ago
The last time I did a somersault was about 15 years ago. I was walking down a street with my family to take pictures of the flooded Delaware River when I tripped over a bulge in the sidewalk. I tucked my camera and a complete roll back to my feet. My kids gasped in amusement.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 year ago
Atta boy Brutus…atta boy!!
assrdood about 1 year ago
Beast I can do is a headstand….. I think.
raybarb44 about 1 year ago
Have definitely not joined that club and could forgo membership in that club forever God willing…..
cuzinron47 about 1 year ago
Probably a semisault.
eric about 1 year ago
No mention yet of Father William?
“Yet you turned a back-somersault in at the door — Pray, what is the reason of that?”
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 year ago
In judo and aikido, we did running, jumping somersaults and rolled straight to standing. We had to jump over people in training, as in they were standing with just their heads ducked a little. I can’t do that now, or at least I don’t plan to find out. I started those classes in my 30s.
Buckeye67 about 1 year ago
The last time Brutus did a somersault is when he tripped over one of Veeblefester’s money bags.
T... about 1 year ago
Chip, the only somersault I can envision Brutus doing is mental gymnastic somersault disagreeing then agreeing with Veeblefester, a recent physical somersault would put poor Brutus in the hospital…
gopher gofer about 1 year ago
i couldn’t do somersaults (or anything else that involved being upside down) very well when i was wilber’s age and don’t have any plans to do any now…
Jeff0811 about 1 year ago
The last time I did a somersault was when I went roller skating. It goes without saying that it was unintentional. I didn’t really, as they say in gymnastics, stick the finish either.