Thanks for your kind words everyone; my knee isn't quite as sore today.
JENAVA--you're so right about it being harder to bounce back from things as we get older. I think I last fell on asphalt as a kid, and it definitely didn't hurt as much as this fall did.
SARAH--Now that's a great idea!
A--I don't think these pants fit into any of the BR style categories. I'm a pear, and BR Martin fit works great for me. These trousers fit my hips very well, but I will need to have them taken in just a bit at the waist.
KARIE--Give them a try! They're warm, soft, and lined. And they don't rip when you fall!