Been there, done that, taught myself a whole new language whilst trying to raise myself to vertical via the coffee table, the couch, the side table, a very sturdy dog, and the wall, all with the knees, hips, and back putting Rice Krispies to shame in terms of bodily vocalizations snap snap crackle pop pop pop day-yum!
Every day this strip shows something that I’m going through. As regards today’s topic, I remember when I could leap onto my feet from a supine position like in martial arts. If I tried that now, it would be martial “smarts”!
I’m in this situation right now. I’m recovering from a hip replacement. Only, I can’t put weight on my knees yet. So I have to scooch across the floor on my butt!
On the very rare occasion my knees have a reason to be on the floor, I carry a pillow to place under them and close to something sturdy to use for getting up. I try not to drop anything important or anything that can’t be kicked under a rug or bed.
Yoga is the answer—not a perfect answer by any means, but the best I have found. And, with a little self-discipline, you can do it at home with a DVD so it is almost free.
I sympathize. With careful study over several years, I have found that emitting loud sympathy-inducing groans, grunts and moans—and the odd yelp or two—helps the getting-up-from-the-floor process considerably.
Yoga would seem a useful strategy for those who are up to it still – No grandchild could induce me to the floor, but I groom the hounds on the floor. The Big Boy is helpful about getting me up, but it’s the computers I can’t get away from. I do go out of my way to avoid crawling under desks, but once in a while it can’t be avoided …
I have arthritis in my hips and legs so bad that I’m now on disability. The last couple years I worked in a bookstore, and every time I got down on my knees to work on the bottom shelf I basically had to climb the bookcase to get back on my feet. After a while I leaned to take a deep bend at the waist and avoid getting down.
The last time I was on the floor (I fell), I had to squirm my way to something I could use to get up (my knees hurt too much to crawl the way Earl is shown crawling).
Oh, the getting up from sitting on the floor. It is NOT a pretty sight. One must just grin, and ignore the stares of others. And bring a folding chair next time!
EarlP2 over 11 years ago
I know that drill — all too well! “As long as I’m down here, is there anything I can do for you?”
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
Nothing like an aging spine.
Llewellenbruce over 11 years ago
Next time color on the table Earl. You’re nospring chicken anymore.
skydancer11 over 11 years ago
Ooooh, I feel his strain.
poppy1313 over 11 years ago
Bin there
gary4160 over 11 years ago
been there, done that!
emjaycee over 11 years ago
Been there, done that, taught myself a whole new language whilst trying to raise myself to vertical via the coffee table, the couch, the side table, a very sturdy dog, and the wall, all with the knees, hips, and back putting Rice Krispies to shame in terms of bodily vocalizations snap snap crackle pop pop pop day-yum!
mkd_1218 over 11 years ago
Been there…………done that!
emptc12 over 11 years ago
Every day this strip shows something that I’m going through. As regards today’s topic, I remember when I could leap onto my feet from a supine position like in martial arts. If I tried that now, it would be martial “smarts”!
Stocky One over 11 years ago
Poor Earl!
jprozeboom over 11 years ago
That is soooo not funny. Brings back too many awful memories.
jimmeh over 11 years ago
Why not just crawl over to the sofa where Opal is?
tmchrist over 11 years ago
The first panel is drawn really well.
magicwalnut over 11 years ago
I’m in this situation right now. I’m recovering from a hip replacement. Only, I can’t put weight on my knees yet. So I have to scooch across the floor on my butt!
Jolly1995 over 11 years ago
Yep! know the feeling!
Kathe over 11 years ago
To grow old requires one to be brave, full of courage and have abundant patience.
alondra over 11 years ago
I wouldn’t have even gotten down there with the kid because I know I’d never get back up. Nope Nelson we will sit at the kitchen table!
Perkycat over 11 years ago
Boy! When I’m feeling sore and achy, all I have to do is read the comments on Pickles and suddenly I feel a lot better. Thanks!
gaslightguy over 11 years ago
The older you get, the more intense gravity becomes.
Ray Thomas over 11 years ago
To all who must do the same, that’s not funny.
Evol over 11 years ago
Heck, by the time I even got down on the floor, coloring would be over and the kid would be off doing something else. Never mind getting back up.
linda trigg over 11 years ago
Know how you feel Earl.
Mythreesons over 11 years ago
On the very rare occasion my knees have a reason to be on the floor, I carry a pillow to place under them and close to something sturdy to use for getting up. I try not to drop anything important or anything that can’t be kicked under a rug or bed.
Emily2010 over 11 years ago
You should feel lucky about that lol
Badfisherman over 11 years ago
Did that & learned to “speak in tonges” of course it was all: $#@*&$.
Five boys over 11 years ago
I’m 75, my grandkids have learned to help me up!
kwanza_30303 over 11 years ago
Yoga is the answer—not a perfect answer by any means, but the best I have found. And, with a little self-discipline, you can do it at home with a DVD so it is almost free.
Mickeylacey over 11 years ago
sitting here at the computer too long locks my knees…so see ya!!!!!!
kwanza_30303 over 11 years ago
I sympathize. With careful study over several years, I have found that emitting loud sympathy-inducing groans, grunts and moans—and the odd yelp or two—helps the getting-up-from-the-floor process considerably.
Number Three over 11 years ago
Poor Earl… I can imagine his knees creaking when he gets up.
LOL xxx
goodrich33 over 11 years ago
Yoga? The arrogance of those who won the genetic lottery. My Neurosurgeon said with my “disaster of a spine”, that trying yoga would paralyze me …..
Hawthorne over 11 years ago
Yoga would seem a useful strategy for those who are up to it still – No grandchild could induce me to the floor, but I groom the hounds on the floor. The Big Boy is helpful about getting me up, but it’s the computers I can’t get away from. I do go out of my way to avoid crawling under desks, but once in a while it can’t be avoided …
I hate computers.
hippogriff over 11 years ago
filhodeangola: It should be more focused, along with getting up (or attempting same) – like a kyi.
boldyuma over 11 years ago
Bravo Brian on the first panel artwork. I see it in 3D and animation too. ..I was down on the floor just the other day…“Oh…LOOK…some Cheetos "
patlaborvi over 11 years ago
I have arthritis in my hips and legs so bad that I’m now on disability. The last couple years I worked in a bookstore, and every time I got down on my knees to work on the bottom shelf I basically had to climb the bookcase to get back on my feet. After a while I leaned to take a deep bend at the waist and avoid getting down.
JP Steve Premium Member over 11 years ago
Thank you all! Great to know I’m not alone!
pawpawbear over 11 years ago
As long as you’re down there, say a prayer for me. I need all I can get.
1148559 over 11 years ago
The last time I was on the floor (I fell), I had to squirm my way to something I could use to get up (my knees hurt too much to crawl the way Earl is shown crawling).
Hunter7 over 11 years ago
Oh, the getting up from sitting on the floor. It is NOT a pretty sight. One must just grin, and ignore the stares of others. And bring a folding chair next time!
Macintosh over 2 years ago
Related right away.