No doubt about it. The frame sat there for weeks, lurking, plotting, just waiting for the perfect timing - that being the start up of our shooting schedule - when any resulting bruises will be clearly on display.
I've been following the advice given to me the last time the bed frame and I battled. Ice and a compression wrap immediately afterwards (thanks Chloe!!) and lots and lots of Arnica. I'm using both an Arnica cream and nibbling Arnica tablets around the clock as per the directions. I wish the tablets came in a yummier variety like orange or cherry rather than the lightly sweetened pencil shavings flavor this brand reminds me of.
I will be curious to see if the Arnica makes a difference. This is the first time I've had to put it to the test since my question post back at the end of November. Somehow I have a feeling that despite my best efforts, the bed frame will be gloating on Saturday as I sport the mark of its handiwork for all to see.
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Pixie dear you really need to watch out for those kamakazie bed frames that attack from nowhere. They constantly lie in wait for bleary-eyed girls who try to scoot past them too quickly, so please be careful.
p.s. You also need to watch out for those little "dust bunnies from hell" that occasionally slide out from under the bed and attack girl's feet from time to time.
All kidding aside I hope you mend quickly and painlessly.
Hugs.
So how does one spank a bedframe??
Sorry about the bruise sweetie, but think of this as an experiment. I'm curious to see how much of the bruise fades by Saturday under the arnica. Feel better soon (HUGS)
I perpetually have bruises on my hips and sides of arms from completely misjudging table top edges and door handles. The latter are fiendish - I think I have loads of clearance, and then somehow the door lures me into its field, and I collide with the handle, usually at elbow height.
My bed frame is a bizarre low psuedo oriental attempt, and it has a killer lip, about 6 inches wide, all the way round at mid-shin height.
It's caused many a swear word in this house, and not just from me. (Although, to be fair, it's usually only me that manages to navigate my shins into it)
I sometimes find I'm bruising more if I'm anaemic, and when I forget to take my zinc supplements.
My boyfriend always insists that massage is one of the best things for my sharp-edge related bruises, even though it hurts like nobody's business.
If all else fails, how about some cover-up makeup like Dermablend (or whatever it changed its name to)? :)
Amy x
You might want to take a carpenters plane to that corner.
go to your local hardware store and buy yourself a couple of those child corner padding, they are used to cover furniture corners from falls from small children. follow the instructions on the packets and the next time the "monster" bed wants to take a bite or leave his mark on your shins then he will be "muzzeled:)"
We have a Mission-style bed with similar corners and similar tendencies towards attacking us. It usually gets Sparkle on the side of her hip and it likes to get my thigh.
The good news is that, while avoiding the corners, the rest of the foot board's a good height for...other activities.
(groan) I always manage to find those sharp corners too. I'm sorry! That must have hurt like crazy.
I'm with the makeup idea. There is professional body makeup that is thick and covers a lot more than the lighter stuff used for the face. I saw it used for a period piece shoot -- the actress had tattoos. -- Erica
Oh dear! Bad bed frame. Whit a hammock you will solve that problem but that won't solve your case about the bruise of yours. In old Europa we use Arnica gel as well and Perskondol gel too. Don’t forget to drink adequate tea or wather, Get well soon.
Those damm bits of furniture do always sit silently plotting to attack when we least expect it and that one certainly looks as if it can pack a punch.
Seriously though i do hate sharp edgy things like that as well so usually am quick to introduce them to my belt sander.
You dont have to sand the whole thing away just take that terrible edge of it.
How about a radical idea young pixie, treat yourself to a 'kinder' bed frame.
There ya go, takes a Brit to come up with a sensible solution.
What a naughty bed. It's clearly way out of line. Hope the Arnica does the trick for you.
:)
Todd & Suzy
Pixie, If it makes you feel any better, I was away from work for the holidays. I have a shelf which I have to look out for. The very morning of my return to work the evil shelf with its extra pointy edge was poised and waiting for me to get too close...which I did. I guess it missed me. :(
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Serial Spanker - Those dust bunnies are evil. In fact, they may have been the ones to orchestrate the attack. Either them or the monsters that live under the bed.
007 - I always have loved science, but this was an experiment I wish I could have postponed!
Amy - You have fun with your furniture too? I think we need to pick softer objects to pick fights with.
I still have a couple days left, but I think Dermablend or the like is going to be a must!
Anonymous - I've threatened to do so several times, but I think I'd be in major trouble if I followed through.
Anonymous 2 - Ohh! I didn't know they made such a thing, but that's a great idea. Sanding or taping foam rubber to the frame hasn't gone over well with my boyfriend.
Fireman Chris - Yes, there certainly are pros and cons to this style of frame!!
Erica - Rotten corners. Don't like to stand in the ones that go in, and certainly don't like to be jabbed by the ones that stick out!
Body makeup seems to be the way to go. If it can cover a tattoo, it should easily cover a bruise.
Martin - I'm terrible about drinking water, but I've been having los and lots of tea lately. Yum!
John - Oh how I'd love to be rid of that sharp edge! I keep hoping my threats of a good sanding will scare the frame into behaving better, but so far it hasn't.
Kevin - We haven't quite finished paying off this bedframe and our other furniture yet, so unfortunately I think the evil sharp-cornered frame is here to stay for a while! Next time we shop for any sort of home furnishings, I'm going to keep my clutz-factor in mind.
Todd & Suzy - I think the Arnica is definitely helping. I still have quite a knot of pain, but I seemed to have skipped the deep purple stage and have moved on to blue-green.
2Good - Don't you wish furniture didn't feel the need to show their affection this way?
Just a note on the arnica....
I have found that arnica in gel form works twice as good as arnica in the cream form.
Just have to go and ask specifically for arnica gel - it will either be amber in color or sometimes now it comes in clear.
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