A Broken Rib?

I'm still coughing. If  the past is any indication, it'll last a while. As if the cough weren't enough, I injured my rib. I was swinging down Ellie's Swing in Heavenly yesterday and something caught one of my skis. I feel l fell downhill face down. The pole got stuck on my rib cage and I ended up with what I thought was a bruised rib. There was some pain, but it wasn't bad enough. I finished the day just fine.

I was looking for a sports bar to watch 49ers game this evening. The chill and excitement conspired together and I ended up coughing uncontrollably as I was getting into the car. I felt a crack on my rib and now I'm in pain. I can't twist my torso at all. Just what you need when you are sleeping in your car.  It was a pain enough to crouch and climb on to the back of my car. Now I can't wiggle around to make yourself comfortable. Can't blow my nose or cough without a struggle either.

I'll continue with the trip for now. I'll just have to be careful not to fall again -- another fall will kill me. If I fall again, then I'll probably stop the trip and head east to NYC.