July August September 2007 The Buddy Organization www.tasc.org.nz In this issue Shoulder Pain More Auckland spinal unit memories North shore life Centre Disability issues service The international symbol for access Mobility Dogs Laughing Yoga
Presidents Report Hello again , I hope you have all had a good winter, despite all the rain, I almost had to upgrade my new wheelchair to a tractor/hover craft, just to get across the lawn. TASC has had a busy time since the last newsletter went out, the office seems to be get busier all the time, which is great. The ladies are enjoying the new bigger office, it took time but was well worth the wait. We recently had the pleasure of supporting The NZ Spinal Trust with the launch of it’s new Back on Track interactive CD­Rom and “Spinal Essentials” web site www.spinalessentials.org.nz, I have to say these are two very exciting tools for the Spinal community. The NZ Spinal Trust is also looking for assisting the Auckland Spinal Unit in filling any gaps in patient support and assistance that TASC and the other agencies are not filling, we are very excited at the prospect of working with them. We have had another meeting with Debbie Payne from AUT in regard to the Study they are going to undertake into Mothers with SCI having baby’s, the study is to identify the needs of these women and to make sure the medical system is dealing with them adequately, it is going to be a very worth while study. We are also happy to support Martin Sullivan in his study into Spinal cord injured people and the changes that occur after injury. Both these studies have received funding and are about to start??? The Spinal Unit is celebrating it’s 30 th anniversary in October with a luncheon to be held in the gym followed by an social evening and dance later in November. Both these occasions will be a great way to renew old friendships and acquaintances. This will be my final report as TASC president. At the end of November my four years as the TASC president will be up and a new President will be voted on and I will become Vice President, if they want me. I have really enjoyed my time as the TASC President although I do seem to struggle with the writing of these reports. I will still look forward to keeping close ties with both TASC and the Auckland Spinal Unit visiting as a buddy and generally just keeping up with what is happening in the spinal sec­ tor. There is still a great need to keep the buddies going – It is a very valuable service I feel. So to all the people who have helped me in the last four years – a big Thank You Pam Fergusson From the Office Hi everyone, Well it is nearly that time again, when your subscriptions are due. The cost is $10.00 per year. Our AGM is Satur­ day the 24th November 2007 at 12pm. At the Spinal unit. We will send out a separate AGM notification and nomination of officers form a bit closer to the time. We are always on the look out for new committee members to keep TASC growing. So why not come along and be part of a worthwhile support organisation working for people with spinal concerns. As we have mentioned in this edition we have another sexuality workshop this time in Whangarei. TASC has been involved with the Spinal Unit in setting up a sexuality programme. Our last evening held here in Auckland went very well thanks to our panel who were open in sharing their experiences with us. It would be wonderful to see as many people respond to our invitation as we feel there is a real need for education in this area. The Back on Track books are still available for sale at the TASC office. The cost is $20.00 for mobility card holders and $40.00 to all others. Also the new inter active CD Rom is available for $10.00 for people in chairs and $20.00 for all others. These are available thru Burwood. Regards from Ann and Anita
2 From the Health desk Shoulder Pain ­ a Common Problem After SCI Pain is highly prevalent after SCI. Upper limb pain is often a symptom of physical dysfunction reported by those with SCI, and the shoulder the most common site for pain. It is also the location for commonly experienced rotator cuff dysfunction, tears, and impingement. A large segment of the paralysed population have to put up with pain in the shoulders, arms and wrists, with complaints reported in 35% to 73% of persons with paraplegia. These figures cause special concern because onset of pain occurs earlier than observed in persons without disability, as pain from muscle and joint overuse worsens with passing time and advancing age. Upper limb pain must be prevented if function is to be enhanced by exercise and incipient disability avoided. While a single cause for shoulder pain has not been identified, many studies attribute pain to deterio­ ration and injury resulting from insufficient shoulder strength, range, and muscle endurance. Pain that accompanies wheelchair locomotion and other wheelchair activities interferes with functional perform­ ance including upper extremity weight bearing for transfers, high resistance muscular activity in extremes of limb range, wheelchair propulsion up inclines, and frequent overhead activity. Wheelchair propulsion and transfers requiring shoulder girdle depression cause the most pain and increase the intensity of existing pain more than other daily activities. Persons with paraplegia must depend on their upper extremities for transportation, body transfers, and other activities. Thus, the consequences and necessary treatments for shoulder pain and injury ultimately dictate the degree of their independence. As many as half of persons with SCI experience significant shoulder pain intensified by wheelchair propulsion and body transfers, which represent activities critical to activity and health maintenance. The severity of upper limb pain increases during common transfer activities and increases as time following injury lengthens, although exercises focusing on the posterior shoulder and upper back ap­ pear to lessen the pain. Sometimes­acute intervention with analgesics (pain killers) or a steroid injection may be required depending on the presentation. While some report that surgical repair of the shoulder results in full recovery of musculoskeletal function and remedy of pain, others report not. Regardless, upper extremity surgery would require special postoperative and rehabilitative convalescent strategies, and deny personal independence in performing many essential daily functions till fully recovered. These factors make injury prevention an essential part in those with SCI. The goal should be to conserve as well as preserve optimal shoulder function for as long as possible. Dr Sridhar Atresh Medical Director Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit
3 More Auckland Spinal Unit Memories The SIU in 1978 By Robert Berger In 1975 I was being chased by a traffic cop at 60mph when I parted company with my motorbike on a bend in Browns Bay. The bike carried on down a drive and came to rest in a big clump of Toitoi bush, pretty well un­ damaged. I was not quite as lucky as I apparently flew through the air parallel to the road and collided with the end of the steel Armco barrier. The bad news was that I did some serious internal damage, broke a leg and arm, a few ribs and my spine. The good news was that I got off the ticket. The next 3 months of my life was spent on a Stryker bed in ward 8a at Auckland Hospital. When I was up and about I had to start rehab and for that I was shipped out to the Otara Rehab Unit in Bairds Rd. Opposite the ORU was a field with some construction going on. This was the beginnings of the Spinal Unit. At ORU I was taught how to walk with callipers and crutches, eventually leaving there without a wheelchair and living at my Mums place in Glenfield. In 1977 I married Sue and we lived in a new Neil built house in Glenfield. In 1978 things went wrong and my spine collapsed, leaving me with a 90 degree bend in my spine. The resulting sur­ gery required spinal grafts and rods, which was done at Middlemore Hospital, followed by 6 months in bed at the now completed spinal unit. I will always remember the day I was transferred to the Spinal Unit; my first impressions were “super modern”. I was wheeled in on an ambulance trolley only a few inches off the ground and I saw the bevelled ceiling edges and all the orderlies in white coats. I knew straight away that this was a dedicated specialised place. The unit was so very different at that time compared to the Spinal Unit of today. It was equipped with a fully set up wood work shop and an OT room for crafts and other rehab activities to keep us occupied. We even had the latest state of the art ping pong game on a black & white TV and a printing machine that I used to manufacture business cards from my bed. The OT department had two great staff members, husband and wife team Ngarie and Don. There was no issues with peoples beds getting to close to each other in those days and twice a day everyone was packed into the OT room in beds and wheelchairs to be served morning and afternoon tea with biscuits by Don and Ngarie. Craft work and woodwork were an important part of the rehab process in those days and every one had to make a raised toilet seat, bath board and a Perspex hand mirror for bum watching. For after hour’s entertainment we got into mischief in many other ways. Ross, one of the orderlies who had a prosthetic lower leg lost it a few times when he left it lying around in the shower while showering someone. My first wedding anniversary arrived while I was still on bed rest and that night I was allowed to have my bed moved into the OT Kitchen where Sue cooked up steak and mushrooms, a good night was had. I bet you can’t do that sort of thing there now though. When I was allowed to get up and was given a wheelchair I had my car bought out to the unit so I could go out for a drive. One night Jane Evans, Kevin Churchill, Jan Jarvis and I managed to persuade the staff to load us all into the Datsun 180b. No room for wheelchairs just us 4 bods. We were told to be back at the unit by 9pm for the afternoon staff to get us all into bed for the night staff. After cruising the streets of Papatoetoe for a few hours we found that food was required. In Great South Rd we found the Uncles Takeaway Bar. Uncles were shops with the counter right at the front and a big roller door that they pulled down when they closed. As this was as close as we could get to a drive through we drove along the footpath and turned into the front of the shop a little. Kevin is a tetra and was useless at winding down windows, bloody good at giving stick but no good on windows. We managed to get the window down and explained to the guy behind the counter that we had managed to escape from the Spinal Unit but could not bring our chairs so could not get out of the car. We placed the order and then trouble arrived in the form of the Hells Angels. They were none too pleased with this bright red Datsun full of people parked inside their local takeaway bar. After we told them our story of starvation at the hand of the hospital cooks they served us our food and supplied some beers for us. But because of this encounter we were late back to the unit, where we found our most feared Charge Nurse, Sister Cranich on guard. Actually while a ruler with an iron hand she was a well loved member of the staff, but not for us on that night. We were all lined up for a lecture before being put to bed without any supper. Hospital food was never edible (not much change there) so many partners would come in and cook up food in the dining area in A block for their other halves. This was great for those of us that had that privilege but not too good for the other patients that thought they were getting a real meal, only to be served hospital grub.
4 There are a million memories, both good and bad of things that happened in there and for many of us they will remain as memories for a lot longer yet. From those days I went on to complete my electrical apprenticeship and start a home appliance company. After 20 years of that I built up a good vehicle modification company which I recently sold. Mobility for Independence specialised in quality American products to help disabled clients to gain more independence in their driving and transport. I recently completed the conversion of a 9 metre Hino bus into a great motor home, which my wife Sue ( some of you might remember Sue as she worked in B block while I was in A block so she could be closer to me) and I will travel around the South Island in over the Christmas holidays. Look out for the blue bus called “Mission Control “ and pop in for a chat
The Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit is having its
30th
Anniversary and is planning a reunion luncheon on
Friday 12th October 2007 starting at 11.30 am at the
Spinal Unit. If you have been affiliated with the Spinal
Unit we’d love for you to join us to share your personal
memories of the unit and renew old friendships.
Tickets available at $10 a head.
There will also be a Celebration Dance on
Friday 16th November with music and supper.
For further information on these events
please phone Lynaire Fergusson , Receptionist,
Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit on 09 270 9000.
5 North Shore LIFE Centre In August Pam, Harold, Ann and myself had a visit to the North Shore Life Centre which is a recently opened community—based resources and services centre in Albany. The centre boasts a very impressive accessible show home which features all the latest products that you could possibly want in a modified home. These products can be pur­ chased at the centre plus they hire out wheelchairs, ramps, crutches and mobility scooters. Many community organisations connected with the disability sector are based at the centre; Arthritis NZ North Shore, Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust, Renaissance Consulting, Epilepsy North Shore and Rodney, Muscular Dystrophy, Hearing Therapy Services, Brain Injury Auckland, Brain Injury NZ, FADE and The Cerebral Palsy Society. There is a gym and meeting rooms which are available for organisations to hire. The staff were very helpful and we had a very informative morning looking around this wonderful new facility. So feel free to check them out if you are in the area. www.northshorelifecentre.org.nz Harold McIsaac, TASC’s long serving treasurer turned 70 years young recently with a dinner at Pillinis Restaurant in Milford. Congratulations Harold—May you enjoy many more birthdays And a big Thank You for your continued support of TASC Presenting Harold with a song specially written for the occasion by Tom Gallagher ( who wasn’t able to attend) — Pam Fergusson, Anita O’Connor, Ann Phillips, Fiona Ferans (who kindly helped us with singing the song on the night) and Murray Cohen
6 Whangarei Region Sexuality and spinal Cord Injury TASC & the Auckland Spinal Unit are holding another informative evening in the Whangarei region. This is an evening for couples or singles to share their personal experiences plus a presentation/workshop and opportunities for questions Date—Thursday—October 18th Time—6.30 pm Venue—Forum North This is a RSVP evening please contact the TASC office (09) 270 9033 or (09) 270 9071 by 5th October at the latest Auckland Region Next Auckland Sexuality & Spinal Cord Injury evening will be held at the Spinal Unit on Tuesday November 6th at 6.30 pm Please call the TASC office to RSVP
7 The International Symbol of Access This symbol is used to indicate the features and facilities in buildings that can be used by people with disabilities. The symbol represents all disabilities. The symbol is not only for people in wheelchairs, but represents anyone with a disability — that is anyone whose mobility is restricted. It is universally recognised. Correctly displayed the symbol is important for the New Zealand community, as well as for visitors to the country. The symbol can help greatly in ensuring people with disabilities are able to undertake normal activities and processes in buildings. What is the international symbol of access? The international symbol of access (ISA) is an internationally recognisable primary information symbol. Its origin dates back to 1969, when it was adopted by the 11th World Congress of Rehabilitation International for use throughout the world to indicate building features that are suitable for people with disabilities. While the ISA shows a stylised wheelchair, it does in fact represent all disabilities. Where can the ISA be used? The symbol can be used on buildings or facilities that comply with the requirements of the Building Code for accessibility. Showing the symbol on facilities that are non­complaint would contravene the Building Act, and mislead people with disabilities. For a building to show the ISA, it must at least have an accessible entrance and an accessible route to the internal spaces of the building. The purpose of the building will determine what other accessible provisions must be made. Details of Design and Display All ISA signs should be positioned and located consistently. Their size, type and lettering must be clear and legible, and contract with the background. Generally, the symbol should be white on a blue background, although other colours can be used to suit a particular décor, provided there is equivalent contrast between the symbol and its background. In New Zealand we have come to expect accessible car parks to have yellow ground markings. This colour is considered to have a stronger contrast than blue in this situation . Blue and white remain the preferred colours for displaying the ISA on posts or walls above a parking space. The Three Key Functions of the Symbol The ISA has three key functions Informative It is important for people with disabilities visiting a building to know whether accessible facilities have been provided. Displaying the ISA outside a building immediately shows that accessible facilities are available inside. Not having to ask whether a building is accessible enhances an individual’s independence. Directional Knowing an accessible amenity is provided is one thing, but finding it can be difficult unless directional sign­ age provides this information . For example, an arrow the location of a ramp is simple, but valuable Locational Using the ISA to identify car parks and toilets is essential. The ISA is usually sufficient by itself, but if wording is required it should be kept short. A sign should use the word ‘accessible’ not the word ‘disabled’, which is inappropriate when used in this way. Conclusion The international symbol of access enables people with disabilities to quickly establish the type and location of facilities available in a building. The benefit of an accessible building is that the building can be used by all members of the community
8 Mobility Dogs 4 + 2 = Awesome What a strange title for an article I hear you say, and what exactly does it mean?? Well, if you take my two very wobbly legs and add four canine legs the result is…awesome! I am talking about my Mobility Assistance Dog, Amber who walked through my front door about 11 months ago and changed my life. Now I have always been very independent even to the point of struggling to do things, and when I was waiting for my assistance dog I often wondered if I really needed one. After all, I could still do things for myself. I can honestly say that now, after having Amber work for me picking things up off the floor from the bathmat every morning, to my wallet, cellphone, keys, library books, pieces of paper to my cashflow card I realised how much I struggled to do those things before, and how much more independent she actually makes me. I have a type of muscular dystrophy which means that my muscles are continually wasting away over time. This results in loss of strength and stamina, and the ability to do some functional tasks. I have little upper body strength and my trunk and leg muscles are weak making my balance a little precarious. I can still walk a little around my home, but use a power wheelchair everywhere else. What else does she do?? Well, the biggest thing she has done (and now on more than one occasion) is retrieve the phone for me when I have fallen over so that I can call someone for help. The first time happened only 3 weeks after she came to me and we were still feeling our way around and through our partnership. It took a couple of commands but then she bounded off, got the phone, then retrieved my slippers and dressing gown (on command) before settling down next to me with her head on my knee while we waited for help to arrive. By the time it did arrive, instead of being a blubbering mess, I was calm and collected having patted and talked to Amber – she was such a calming influence and I was so blown away by what she had done that I forgot to be upset. She has made me more patient, and in less of a rush all the time. She also makes me take time out from my university studies as she needs brushing, walking, feeding, or some playtime. Whilst I was on the all­important training camp run by the Mobility Assistance Dogs Trust for new recipients, I fell in the bathroom. I yelled and yelled for help, but no­one could hear me. I even commanded Amber to “speak” (bark) but still no­one heard. Amber tried to open the door by moving her head on it, but as it was a stiff cavity slider she could not do this (and I did not command that task!). After about 10 minutes I finally managed to wiggle across the floor to the door, open it and asked Amber to go get a particular person, which she did even ignoring the other newly placed dog who wanted to play. I was therefore “rescued” and spent the rest of the day in awe of my new dog. Amber can also open and shut doors using a tug rope on the handle, she can carry things in her mouth, she can put things in the washing machine or get clothes out of the drier. She can pay over the counter and give me back my wallet and purchase, she pushes elevator and pedestrian crossing buttons, turns on/off light switches, shuts doors and cupboards/drawers, and brace herself so I can use her to transfer or push off on if need be. Amber also breaks down social barriers and I find that when I am out and about I am continually stopped by people who want to talk to me about the dog and how she helps – she makes people see that I am approachable and less “scary” as a person in a wheelchair. The biggest two things she gives me are increased independence and unconditional love with a willingness to work and please. She is truly awesome and I look forward to the years to come in this amazing working partnership! Michelle Smith (picture taken at the Mobility Assistance Dogs Graduation January 2007 Michelle and Amber)
9 NEW !! Back on Track Interactive CD­ROM The “back on Track” handbook has now been converted into an interactive CD­ROM. Like the handbook the CD­ROM is presented in an easy to understand format, there is no medical jargon or confusing terms and includes great graphics, animations & video clips of current and past patients with SCI. There is also a quiz to test your knowledge. The CD­ROM can be used with only voice commands if necessary and no training of the voice recog­ nition software is required by the user. Every new patient admitted to both Burwood and Auckland Spinal Units will receive free copies of the CD­ROM along with the “Back on Track” handbook. Copies can also be purchased thru Burwood Hospital www.nzspinaltrust.org.nz/backontrack/asp The 36th Mitsubishi Motors PNZ National Champs Will be held on the weekend of the 10th/11th November At the Millennium Institute—Mairangi Bay—North Shore Programme includes track and field, swimming, table tennis, power lifting and shooting at the Ardmore Shooting Range—Papakura If you would like to compete in any of the events or would like any further information. Please contact Loraine at the Parafed office on (09) 270 2503
10 Alternative therapies Laughter Yoga What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga combines laughter with yogi breathing exercises to provide 45 minute workout sessions that include 30 minutes of laughter. Laughter Yoga is the fastest growing health and fitness system in the world. It is also know as “instant yoga” as it provides results in days that can take years to achieve in posture yoga. It has been featured in a Time Magazine cover story, on CNN and other world media including National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, BBC, ABC News, Channel 9 Australia and many more. Children laugh 300­400 times a day during their important formative years, but adult laughter has reduced to just 10­15 times day. Laughter is one of our best defences against stress, and it is important that we find ways to laugh more to cope with stress and remain healthy in the modern world. Laughter Yoga is a perfect way to laugh and get exercise at the same time. It approaches laughter as a body exercise so it’s easy to laugh even if you’re depressed or in a bad mood Health Benefits of Laughter Hearty laughter provides an aerobic workout that exercises the heart, diaphragm, abdominal, intercostal, respiratory and facial muscles. Laughter yoga workouts include flexing and exercise of the arm, leg and back muscles. The exercises strengthen facial muscles and reduce wrinkles leaving us looking younger. Twenty minutes of hearty laughter is equivalent to 10 minutes on an exercise bike. Benefits to our bodies include improved cardiovascular health and reduced blood pressure. Laughter boosts our body’s oxygen and energy levels and also boosts levels of immune cells that attack cancer, infection and virus. Laughter releases endorphins, a natural pain killer that is responsible for the “runner’s high’. It stimulates the lymphatic system and boosts our immune system. Laughter improves our mental health. It can treat and often cures depression and helps us cope with stress. Who should be laughing? Everybody needs to laugh more but certain groups need laughter more than others. Laughter is especially important for people who are stressed as it undoes much of the damage of stress. People who are sick or who get sick often should laugh more as laughter helps fight off disease, colds and flues. Laughter is especially important for older people as it also provided a gentle aerobic workout, boosts energy levels, maintains flexibility and helps to prevent depression. Laughter yoga is practiced in aged care facilities around the world. Watch Laughter Yoga in action at www.youtube.com/laughteryoga or visit www.laughteryoga.org for more information. Visit The Te Atatu Laughter Club on Saturdays from 9—9.45 am at the Te Atatu Community House Or visit the Ponsonby Laughter Club on Saturdays from 9—9.45 and 11—11.45 am at the All Saints Community Centre All are welcome and admission is free. Comfortable clothing is suggested. For more information please contact Malcolm Robertson on 021 02333 131 or [email protected]
House for Sale End of 2007 Korumatua 20 mins from Hamilton CBD South West of Hamilton Built for a Tetraplegic and family 4 bedrooms open plan home on manageable 1 acre of land 2 accessible bathrooms Brick construction & colour steel roof Plus lots of extras $520,00.00 negotiable Please phone Peter or Rosemary (07) 829 8170 11 Bits and Pieces “Every worthwhile accomplishment, big or little, has its stages of drudgery and triumph; a beginning, a struggle and a victory.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Office for Disability Issues nominations Service Don’t Forget
The Office for Disability Issues has devel­ oped a nominations service so the Minister of Disability Issues can nominate appropriately skilled disabled people to government boards and committees. The service will maintain a database of disabled people with relevant skills and experience and match people to va­ cant positions. The Office for Disability Issues would like to receive applications from disabled people wishing to be nominated to government boards. Please advise anyone who you think would be appropriate and suggest they go to http://www.odi.govt.nz/ for more information and an application form.
“Back on Track”
Every 2nd Thursday
From 3.30 onwards
Is open to all
expatients & families
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More interesting web pages www.pvamagazines.com/sns/ www.nzs.com/society/disabilities www.kemcare.co.nz www.instantfinance.co.nz/Section?Action=View&Section_id=431 “When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us” ~ Helen Keller www.spinalessentials.org.nz www.accessiblemotorhomes.co.nz www.mobility.co.nz “Do not let what you can’t do interfere with what you can do.” ~ John Wooden www.tetrability.org/ 12 Jokes & Funnies Worlds Shortest Fairy Tale Once upon a time a guy asked a girl “Will you marry me?” The girl said, “NO!” And the girl lived happily ever after and went shopping, dancing, camping, drank martinis, always had a clean house, never had to cook, had sex with whomever she pleased… did whatever the hell she wanted, never argued, didn’t get fat, travelled more, had many boyfriends, didn’t save money, and had all the hot water to herself. She went to the theatre, never watched football, never wore fricken lacy lingerie that went up her bum, had high self esteem, never cried or yelled, felt and looked fabulous in sweat pants, and burped, swore, and farted all the time THE END How to Shower like a Woman Take off clothes and place them in a sectioned laundry basket according to lights and darks. Walk to bathroom wearing long dressing gown. If you see husband along the way, cover up any exposed areas. Look at your womanly physique in the mirror—make a mental note to do more sit­ups, legs­lifts etc. Get in the shower. Use the face cloth, arm cloth, leg cloth, long loofah, wide loofah and pumice stone. Wash your hair once with cucumber and sage shampoo with 43 added vitamins. Wash you hair again to make sure it’s clean. Condition your hair with grapefruit mint enhanced conditioner. Wash your face with apricot facial scrub for 10 minutes till red. Wash your entire body with ginger nut and jaffa cake body wash. Rinse conditioner off hair. Shave armpits and legs. Turn off shower. Squeegee off all wet surfaces in shower. Spray mould spots with the tile cleaner. Get out of shower. Dry with towel the size of a small country. Wrap hair in super absorbent towel. Return to bedroom wearing long dressing gown and towel on head. If you see husband along the way, cover up any exposed areas. How to Shower like a Man Take off clothes while sitting on the edge of bed and leave them in a pile. Walk naked to the bathroom. If you see wife along the way, shake willy at her making the “woo­woo” sound. Look at your manly physique in the mirror. Admire the size of your willy and scratch your bum. Get in the shower. Wash your face. Wash your armpits. Blow your nose in your hands and let the water rinse them off. Fart and laugh at how loud it sounds in the shower. Spend majority of time washing privates and surrounding area. Wash you bum, leaving those coarse bum hairs stuck on the soap. Wash your hair. Make a Shampoo Mohawk. Rinse off and get out of shower. Partially dry off. Fail to notice water on the floor because curtain was hanging out of the bath the whole time. Admire willy size in mirror again. Leave shower curtain open, wet mat on floor, light and fan on. Return to bedroom with towel around the waist. If you pass wife, pull off towel, shake willy at her and make the “woo­woo” sound again. Throw wet towel on bed.
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