Sadomasochism in action

I went skating for the first time in 12 years. Rik came with me & we met a friend there. I was skating with brand new (and fairly low quality) skates, but they were quite comfortable. Alas...the toe stops were useless. I angled my foot to stop & the stop just slipped right out from under me. I fell a total of 3 times (all 3 whilst trying to stop). My right knee, right elbow, ass & the back of my head are going to have lovely bruises tomorrow. The knee is already a bit puffy & turning purple. So...those of you who have a sadistic bent...enjoy my pain vicariously. :)