I’m late this morning with my Monday post for a couple of reasons. One, I stayed up last night to watch a cult movie that was filmed in Santa Cruz, my neighborhood. The Lost Boys was a 1987 vampire tale with Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Corey Feldman, Dianne Wiest. I know the trailer looks grim, but this is one vampire movie you’ll laugh through. Hoaky and fun.
The second reason I’m late is about a little accident. It seems I’ve done in my right shoulder and to some extent my right hand and those five digits attached. I can only use that whole apparatus for a few hours before I have to stop, ice it, and down some pain killers. Long story. But I’m now in physical therapy and hoping for a quick recovery. I’ll be putting a lot of things on hold for a while, so I’m putting up the “Gone Fishing” sign until after Christmas.
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I will post on Dec. 21 for the DECEMBER WEP, and I will try to get around to say Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and any other holiday you decorate for and celebrate–just a little slower than usual.
Quote of the Week: (tangential to my post!) “Men and women are like right and left hands: it doesn’t make sense not to use both.” Jeannette Rankin, America’s first congresswoman
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Carrie-Anne says
Sorry to hear about your injuries. It's really hard to only be able to use one arm. Almost exactly three years ago, I stabbed my right wrist with a purple paring knife, and suffered some minor nerve damage. Though I'm predominantly left-handed anyway, it was still hard to only have one functional arm for dressing, driving, and other things during the healing process.
Sherry Ellis says
Sorry about your arm and hand. Hope it gets better soon!
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Susan A Eames says
Sorry to hear you've hurt yourself! Take care and have good Christmas. See you in the New Year.
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Mark Noce says
I've never seen that movie, but have heard of it. But I'm not guessing it's a Christmas film;) Happy holidays, Lee! π
Julie Flanders says
So sorry about your accident! Take care and I hope you make a full recovery very soon.
Happy Holidays to you, Lee. π
Yvonne Ventresca says
Yikes! Wishing you a speedy recovery.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, YV!
Cathrina Constantine says
I'm so sorry to hear about your shoulder and fingers. Take care and I hope you'll be better soon.
I haven't seen The Lost Boys in quite a while, but I really liked it!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was a diversion while I iced my shoulder, thinking it should be July when ice would be appreciated. π
Elizabeth Seckman says
I loved Lost Boys. Great movie.
Sorry to hear you're injured. Hopefully, the holidays bring you much joy and healing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
This is a rotten time of year to have use of only one hand, isn't it? Thanks, Elizabeth. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Nick Wilford says
Sorry to hear about your trouble. Have a good rest and hope your break and festive period is restorative rather than stressful! The Lost Boys – not seen that for a while. Definitely a fun film.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Off to therapy again today. Hoping it does the trick. Thanks, Nick.
Debbie D. says
Sounds painful! π Here's hoping the therapy will do the trick and speed healing."The Lost Boys" was a fun film. Now I want to see it again. Thanks for the reminder. Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi Debbie. Grab some popcorn and a couple of warm puppies to sit on your lap and enjoy a few laughs if you see that film again. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, too. See you and your doggie crew in 2017.
sage says
I am sorry to hear about your arm/hand and hope the PT helps
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Sage. I know you've had your share of "healing" to do this year. Guess I wanted to keep you company. π
Karen Walker says
Feel better soon – and take care – I had to have rotator cuff surgery and it's not fun. Happy holidays.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oye! Hoping to avoid that if at all possible. Thanks, Karen.
Denise Covey says
I imagine how frustrating that accident has been, Lee. Ouch. I hope you're healing well and quickly. That vampire movie sounds a hoot! Glad you're in the WEP. We'll all enjoy a break over the holiday season and into January for sure. Be well…:-)
C. Lee McKenzie says
Here's to your happy holiday as well. I love the WEP idea, so couldn't let that pass me by.
Nicola says
Get well soon, Lee. Sending you healing power across the ether. Have a super holiday season and look forward to 'seeing' you in the new year. Take care and thanks for all the inspiring posts you've given us throughout the year. You are so great!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
What a sweet and uplifting comment, Nicola. I do appreciate it, especially as I sit here with an ice pack on my shoulder. You've made me feel ever so much better.
Heather R. Holden says
Oh, eek, so sorry about your shoulder. That sounds dreadful, for sure. Hope the physical therapy leads to a smooth and speedy recovery!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I may be boring readers with my progress. Be forewarned!
Romance Reader says
Hope you feel better soon. Happy holidays!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks. Appreciate the good wishes.
Mike@Bit About Britain says
Love the quote – very true. Hope you're all mended in the twinkling of an eye – and have a really lovely Christmas full of good things.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Mike. And the same to you. I really enjoyed your Christmas card post.
Melissa says
Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I hope you get well soon.
Merry Christmas.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks so much, Melissa.
emaginette says
I hope your recovery is a quick one. π
Anna from elements of emaginette
C. Lee McKenzie says
Back to Physical Therapy tomorrow. It helps.
Pat Hatt says
Lost Boys was a cheesy fun movie indeed.
Ugg to the shoulder. Hopefully it heals up quick. But just fyi, you can type with one hand, been doing it for years at my sea haha
C. Lee McKenzie says
You and my husband. I have a hard time doing that!
Toinette Thomas says
Hope your shoulder, arm, and hand feels better soon. And if you're going to be late, it's good to have an entertaining excuse. If I somehow miss WEP, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Toi. I love a good, solid excuse. Hope your holiday is joyful.
nashvillecats2 says
Better late than never Lee, especially as it was a wonderful post to read.
Yvonne.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're always welcome, Yvonne. I'm always a little late making my way around the circuit, too.
Barbara Fisher says
I'm so sorry to learn about your accident. I wish you a very speedy recovery and lots of rest and recuperation over the holidays.
Have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks so much, Barbara. And the same to you.
J.H. Moncrieff says
I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, Lee! On a brighter note, I've always loved The Lost Boys. When Corey Haim died, it was the end of an era for me.
Happy holidays!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Didn't you love the vampire transitions? Those were the spookiest even though I was laughing because it was more comedy than anything. Have a great holiday. Thanks for stopping by.
Kelly Steel says
I do hope your shoulder heals fast and you start feeling better. I also didn't saw The Lost Boys.
C. Lee McKenzie says
You, Liz, and I seem to have been the same club. I can't recommend it, but I did have fun watching it.
Liz A. says
So sorry about your shoulder. I hope you feel better soon.
I never saw The Lost Boys. It was popular at the right time, but it didn't catch my fancy.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's really a bad film, but somehow it has lived past its time and become the film to see. Thanks, Liz.
Shooting Stars Mag says
I'm sorry about your arm! That's never fun; I had trouble with my shoulder about a year ago and had to do physical therapy. Never fun!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes. Shoulders are complicated and can take some time to heal.
Birgit says
I love that movie! The old man always giving the kids stuffed animals is so funny especially the varmint that goes in the closet. It's really quite good and very funny. I hope you will get better sooner than later but it sounds like you may have pulled some tendons which is quite painful.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I didn't quite get the connection between the story and the stuffed animals. I kept thinking they should have some significance. Maybe I missed it. Thanks, Brigit.
Jemi Fraser says
Eep!!!! Not good news. I hope the PT helps and you have a speedy, complete recovery. Take care and don't worry about the internet for a few weeks!!!
C. Lee McKenzie says
It will be interesting to shut off the blog for a while. I haven't taken a break in a long time. See you in 2017, Jemi. Have a great holiday.
DMS says
Happy healing! Sorry to hear you are in pain.
I loved Lost Boys when I saw it back in the day. I haven't seen it recently- but it sounds like a good reason to be late today. π Awesome soundtrack!
Merry Christmas!
~Jess
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Jess. I agree. The music was fun.
L. Diane Wolfe says
I hope your shoulder heals soon.
Loved the soundtrack to Lost Boys, too.
C. Lee McKenzie says
The 80s music was hot.
Patricia Lynne says
Sorry to hear about your hand. I hope you heal quickly!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'd like it up and operating by next year.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Oh, your accident sounds painful. Here's to successful therapy and a quick recovery. I like movies that make me laugh. I'm not a big vampire fan, but will have to check on this one. Great quote and I loved the Princess of Las Pulgas
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Beverly. Appreciate the good wishes and so glad you liked Princess.
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
Hope the therapy works. I remember that movie though it was a while ago that I watched it. Merry Christmas.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Everybody seems to have seen it. That show you how far behind in my movie watching I am.
Lynda R Young says
I hope you heal up nice and quickly.
I love Lost Boys. A cult classic.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm late to the cult classic party. This is the first time I've seen it!
Juneta Key says
Feel better soon. You are always missed.
HUGS
Juneta @ Writer's Gambit
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Juneta. Appreciate those thoughts.
Shady Del Knight says
Hi, Cheryl!
I'm so sorry to learn that you took a spill and hurt yourself just in time for the holidays. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery.
I saw The Lost Boys when it was originally released in theaters. It was my first exposure to Keifer Sutherland and also starred a vampire brat pack of other cool up-and-coming stars including Jason Patric, "the two Coreys" and Jami Gertz, a long time favorite actress of mine.
I wish you well in your physical therapy, dear friend. I'll be thinking about you. Please take care.
C. Lee McKenzie says
He was quite the blond Vampire, wasn't he? I did enjoy watching it. I guess I was in the mood for totally camp last night. Thanks for your good wishes. May you have a wonderful holiday season.
Jacqui Murray says
oooh I do hope that gets better. My RA got so bad with my hand and wrist for a while I started pondering 'speaking' my writing. That's a good option only if there is no other.
Have a great holiday!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm sure there are alternatives to typing. Thanks, Jacqui.
Jennifer R. Hubbard says
Hope you're feeling better soon. Happy holidays!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hi, Jenn! Thanks and happy holidays back to you.
Sandra Cox says
Oh dear. Wishing you a speedy recovery and happy holidays. Hugs
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Sandra. Time off will help.
Kelly Hashway/Ashelyn Drake says
Sorry to hear about your injury.
The Lost Boys is great! Love that movie!
C. Lee McKenzie says
I'm sorry, too. Two hands are better than one. Glad you saw this cult film.
Annalisa Crawford says
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Lee! I loved The Lost Boys when I was younger – I haven't seen it in years though. Good to know it's still enjoyable π
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was a great distraction while icing the shoulder. Can't be vampires for a good laugh.
Elephant's Child says
I am so very sorry to hear about your shoulder and the attached pieces of you.
Look after yourself.
Looking forward to reading your WEP entry. I am braindead and probably not playing.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I hear what you're saying about the dead brain. I wasn't planning on doing WEP this time, but I hate stopping mid-way on anything. Here's to a brilliant 2017.
Chrys Fey says
Oh no! I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder… arm… hand… fingers. Yikes! I sure hope you have a fast recovery and are feeling much better after the holidays.
Take care! Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Back to you, Chrys. See you in the new year.
Karen Lange says
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Blessings to you and your family! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebration.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks on all your wishes, Karen. I look forward to exchanging more with you in 2017.
Donna K. Weaver says
*hugs* Sorry to hear about your shoulder. I was lifting weights a couple of years ago and ended up with an impingement. Lots of physical therapy. It's not been a quick fix. I hope you're more fortunate.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Shoulders are slow to heal, so I'm probably looking at the same PT time as you. Glad you made it to healing.
DEZMOND says
sorry to hear about the shoulder, at least now the husband can broom the house instead of you π
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great idea. I'll pass it on. Merry Christmas, DEZ
Shilpa Garg says
Hope you feel better real soon. Take care and have a wonderful Christmassy time!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Shilpa, and the same to you.
Christine Rains says
Oh dear! You rest up your shoulder and arm. Lost Boys was my favorite movie as a teen. I knew every line!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You loved it? Now see that's why it's a cult film now. Thanks for the thoughts. Off to ice soon.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Sorry about your shoulder!
Lost Boys was indeed cheesy but fun.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I guess I got into it because I know all the settings. But, yes, cheesy it was.