Many thanks to BillyD and Bobwysiwyg for your kind words about my accident. I am indeed fortunate to be able to find humor in my own situation when there are so many others who have suffered so much more. My self-deprecation is not meant to imply that I don't take it seriously. I have read the entire thread about the plight of Rowan from Tasmania and the stories submitted by other readers concerning their accidents. I couldn't get through it without becoming emotional and my heart goes out to all of them.
Wildwood, thank you so much for taking the time to post the Cap'n Crunch commercial. Hearing the voice of Jim Backus conjured up images of Gilligan's Island and Mr. Magoo. In 1969, I think I would have preferred to be known as a Seadog, even if it evolved to C. Doggie. I'm glad to be your shipmate!