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I think my marbles are leaving home!

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LauraNorderr Thu 10-Jul-25 14:50:38

Poor old elephants, I bet that hurt.

ReadyMeals Thu 10-Jul-25 14:47:39

You need to put something solid at least waist height next to the little tree so it alerts you there is something in that area you could trip over. Garden chair or something.

MickyT Wed 09-Jul-25 13:45:41

You're not losing your marbles teabagwoman we all have those forgetful moments, I was looking everywhere for my glasses the other day, and they were on my head lol, but just be careful with your footings, you don't want another fall, and I do hope you are okay, take care now

merlotgran Wed 09-Jul-25 13:36:35

The main thing is you’re OK.
I pat the top of my head when I can’t find my glasses but very often I’m wearing them. 🤣

Witzend Wed 09-Jul-25 13:00:30

I’ve done. the same. Plus looking for my glasses when they were on my head.

teabagwoman Wed 09-Jul-25 12:56:12

Stansgran it was a baby apple that caused my fall. I don’t want to get rid of the tree but is starting to cause problems.

blue14 Wed 09-Jul-25 12:32:20

So sorry this happened.

Any kind of fall shakes you up and can be quite a shock.
Hope you are feeling better now and I'm sure all your marbles are all back in place!

Stansgran Wed 09-Jul-25 11:27:42

I’m very impressed that you hang out the washing. I’ve sadly given that up. I know all the free heat and sweet smelling sheets but I’m finding it a struggle as I have an awkward flight of steps to the line and suddenly the apple tree is drooping baby apples over it and getting entangled. So scared of falling.

Allira Wed 09-Jul-25 10:36:38

Elephants Ears are indestructible! A good cushion.

Take care, especially when you get the washing in later.

teabagwoman Wed 09-Jul-25 10:32:44

Thank you so much for your reassurance ladies. Thankfully I managed to fall sideways onto a clump of Elephants Ears and did myself very little damage. Amazingly the plants don’t look too bad either.

Reubenblue Wed 09-Jul-25 10:23:16

I feel for you, I’m sure it would be the awful shock of falling over, it takes a good while to come round. I too fell a couple of weeks ago and didn’t feel myself for a couple of days. Don’t worry about your marbles they’ll settle back in their place soon and ready for the next game. Sending you a hug teabag.

Allira Wed 09-Jul-25 10:22:20

We all have moments like this.
In fact, I've been having them as long as I can remember. Sit down, have a quiet hour or so if you can and enjoy the sunshine. 🌞

Hope you didn't hurt yourself.

Aldom Wed 09-Jul-25 10:21:39

Sorry you had a fall. Hope you're ok now. Try not to worry about the lapse of memory related to the phone. You were probably in shock following the fall. Stress does account for occasional memory lapses. It's only if you notice that they are occurring frequently that you need to be concerned. smile

kittylester Wed 09-Jul-25 10:20:42

Not leaving home - just slightly shaken by your fall.

Grandmabatty Wed 09-Jul-25 10:19:25

You're just having a bad moment. I don't think for one minute you're losing your marbles. It's probably shock from falling.

teabagwoman Wed 09-Jul-25 10:16:36

I’m feeling as though my marbles are leaving home. I had a fall this morning while I was hanging out the washing. Nothing serious but I did find it difficult to get back up as arthritis has set in. Sitting down to have a recuperative cup of coffee I thought to myself that it’s a good thing I’d had my phone on me and patted the pocket I keep it in. No phone! Where is it? What have I done with it? You know the answer of course- it was in my hand!!! I am 79 in August but hoped my marbles would stay at home for a bit longer.