A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

A rather traumatic gardening accident

A month and a half later, with a finger-bob for warmth.

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13 responses to “A rather traumatic gardening accident”

  1. m Avatar
    m

    🙂 cute way to turn a bad situation around

  2. Kanga43 Avatar

    Awwwwhhhh, thats soooo cute! Way to make an unfortunate situation pleasant! 🙂

  3. Veal Avatar
    Veal

    Ha! My finger-Bob! 🙂
    The circulation’s still quite poor so the slightest drop in temperature makes it ache, hence the stump-cosey.
    My little nephew thinks it’s a person and talks to it (we told him I fell over and my finger dropped off!)

  4. mitch Avatar
    mitch

    Exactly how is this a relevant post for this blog?

  5. Raevyn Avatar
    Raevyn

    mitch.. I think it has to do with the amputation aspect of it.

  6. / Avatar
    /

    so many people want the posts to be about only one thing well this is cute and funny and it goes with the modification stuff and if you want everything to be in a nice neat little confined subject go start you own tight-ass blog!!!

  7. S baby Avatar
    S baby

    what happened exactly?

  8. it's a story Avatar
    it’s a story

    I do believe she cut her finger off, ___gardening is sooooo dangerous!___

  9. snailer Avatar
    snailer

    I believe she cut her finger off, gardening accident or not.

  10. Veal Avatar
    Veal

    Were you asking me or snailer?
    Yes it was an accident, just as the heading would imply.
    If you’re really curious you could IM me, unless of course you don’t have an Iam page in which case you’re a lamer 😀

  11. trixie Avatar
    trixie

    “My little nephew thinks it’s a person and talks to it (we told him I fell over and my finger dropped off!)”

    nothing on bme has made me laugh out loud like this 😀 made my day

  12. chris Avatar
    chris

    He will grow up and read this then know the truth!

  13. Buddy Avatar
    Buddy

    Hey–Nubbies rock! They’re a great conversation piece, kids love ‘em, and they can be fun in bed.

    Besides, never trust anyone with 10 fingers and toes (I have 9 and 5, respectively).

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