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12-21-2011, 06:50 PM #1Senior Member
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The stitches come out Friday
I posted a question a few weeks ago about the ability to take a straight on a cruise ship. Well, I did, and can give three reasons why this was a bad decision:
1. Lighting is poor
2. Space is cramped
3. Apparently, stitches cost @ $75 apiece!
I thought I had become proficient with technique, but never gave much thought to the proximity of my off-hand when rinsing the blade. In a new environment, where the faucet handle is very close to the spout, be very careful that your blade does not intersect with fingers while rinsing. I managed to slice a five stitch gash in my middle finger.
The good news is that when I dropped the razor in the sink, creating a bur in the blade, I was able to practice honing successfully when back home. Got the blade back to tip top shape and feel good about that!
Merry Christmas to all.
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12-21-2011, 08:52 PM #2The Knight who says NI!
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Ugh, feel better
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12-21-2011, 09:00 PM #3Senior Moderator
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OK, lesson learned. Hope you feel better quickly!
Bob
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12-21-2011, 09:00 PM #4Senior Member
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Thanks, it really is fine. The main purpose for my post was to remind others of the need for caution away from the face. I never really thought much about that, but I do now. BTW, typing with 9 fingers is not fun.
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12-21-2011, 09:01 PM #5May your bone always be well buried
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Probably why old timey sailors were bearded I suppose...
Nine fingers??? I thought you said they sewed number ten back on???!!! 
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12-21-2011, 09:06 PM #6Senior Member
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No, it was not that serious. The wound is at the tip of my middle finger and still tender enough that I avoid using it on the keyboard.
Originally Posted by MickR
Probably why old timey sailors were bearded I suppose... Nine fingers??? I thought you said they sewed number ten back on???!!!
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12-21-2011, 10:35 PM #7
This is really an old story. Take something you do every day in the same fashion and change one factor about it and it throws the whole process in a kilter.
Speedy recovery.No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero
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12-23-2011, 12:07 AM #8Member
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This post is - almost - useless without pictures.
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12-23-2011, 12:17 AM #9It's bloodletting with style! - Jim
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Well... since he asked for it. I think you SHOULD give him a shot of your middle finger! Originally Posted by normbal
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12-23-2011, 01:57 AM #10Senior Member
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The picture you want is of the sweet young South African ship's doctor who put in the stitches. I didn't have my camera-sorry. Originally Posted by normbal
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