Ahhh, the Good [dangerous] Old Days !!

[Betty]

I broke my ankle after a failed attempt on the bars. I used to swing all over them in elementary school. I tried again when I was in 8th grade I think... and fell right off and broke it. I had ridden my bike down to the school.

The YMCA day care I went to (on school campus) was still there and drove me home.

I was embarrassed, for some reason, to say I had fallen off the bars and told my parents I'd fallen off my bike. (why that was better I have no idea - I wonder if I've ever told my parents the truth on that one.)

That was the first time I broke my ankle.

Second time was playing badmitton in college. Yes. I broke it playing badmitton.

I LOVED playing. You have no idea how intense the game can be with experienced competitive people. Sadly, I don't think I've played since. Guess I didn't want to tempt fate again. Although I don't sprain my ankle anymore like I used to as a kid. Wonder if I've got a bunch of scar tissue or something in there keeping it all together... or maybe I'm just not running around on playgrounds not paying attention.