You break fingers, I'll break thumbs

[bobmonster]

One day, many years ago (when I was like 16 or 17) something happend and I could not longer bend the joint in my left thumb fully. I have no idea what did it -- maybe I just got my hand in a funny position, or... I don't know, but it meant I could not bend it more than, oh 60 or 70 degrees -- as opposed to the 90 or so one notmally expects. For

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[godgirl]

maybe it was some kind of freak form of crystal deposition similar to gout?

you got some crystals build up in the joint that stopped it bending which, suddenly broke loose again, causing the inflammation and pain, and then sudden resolution?

well, why not?

[bobmonster]

That's the first explanation I've heard that makes any sense. Or heard at all for that matter :)
I'll accept it.

[juliann]

I still want a glockenspiel. I've been pricing them for 15+ years but aside from the toy versions they seem ridiculous.

[bobmonster]

I'll keep an eye open on ebay for you :)

Beeyootiful Souf

[anonymous]

Intersting story. What was the inspiration for posting it 5 yeas after the fact?

luv,
mike