..from that infernal cast. Of course I forgot to take that photo of the dead skin, but we're probably all better off without that image on the retina. The hand is even stiffer than it was three weeks ago, and basic chores are somewhat painful, but it's one of those "good pains" - for now. Doc said to do some simple exercises the next two weeks and I should be fit for fight again.

Speaking of which, yesterday was the annual club championships at the kung-fu school. I participated in the forms category (people call it 'Kata' - which of course is Japanese) and I thought I did a pretty good job - but at least three did better, so no prize for me, but never mind that -it was a good event and everybody enjoyed themselves.

As an experiment it was a mixed event of young and old. The kids were unable to retain concentration for the full duration, but they sure are skilled - and the benefits of starting at a young age really shines through when you see one of those little buggers do an effortless split - an exercise I haven't mastered yet :o(