One of my "lesser" days of bumpin around on this old planet. While lay'n under the old chev 4 wheel pull today--attempting to insatll a bottom radiator hose-block heater. I started pullin the spring out of the hose and [in a senior moment]it came out-----quickly! A barb on the end of the spring--well- it needed stopped and ended up being stopped by my old right paw! A deep gash about 2 inches long and deep as the grand canyon helped stop the spring. After bleed'n about 40 gallons [more or less] of that red stuff they call blood- it stopped-I stopped, the heater was left lay'n under the truck along with the tools, light and other things I left there. Oh I didn't tell ya---ole jeep is gonna come visit'n tomorry. Sez he'll finish the job for me! Boy, didn't thnk he'd EVER offer. [I would've said "volenteer" but don't know how to spell it] Well anyhow, Glory to God--didn't hurt my ole haid nun-after bump'n it on tha truck frame--an NO! I didn't curse or even get mad either! Just shows to go that even this old countryboy does do things wrong most of the time and gett'n used to it I might add! Everybody stay warm and check on your neighbors. Matt. 24:44

-- blunder'n hoot (hoot@pcinetwork.com), December 20, 2000

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Hoot, you ever try spider webs for deep cuts. Stops the blood flow quickly and promotes healing.

-- JLS in NW AZ (stalkingbull007@AOL.com), December 21, 2000.

Hoot..sorry you got hurt and happy that you have a friend who will help out. It does not surprise me at all that YOU would have alot of friends to give you a hand in trouble..Here's a "funny " for you. For 52 years I lived in ice and snow land, never had a problem driving or walking in it...didn't like it, but hey, you do what you have to do. Last week I sent Christmas cards to all of my buddies in the Northeast and i jotted down something like "Here we are in Alabama...think of us when you are dealing with the ice and snow..ha ha ha"...Monday, I fell like a linebacker in the end zone on a huge patch of black ice and crunched up my knee and my wrist...irony..you gotta laugh! God bless.

-- Lesley (martchas@gateway.net), December 21, 2000.

Hoot - I've got to tell you that I've been there, done that! I can only guess that we (both) have high quality Guardian Angels. I am amazed at how many times I have escaped serious harm because of my guys and gals. There is NOTHING more powerful than a GOOD Guardian Angel. By the way - Lesley lies like a rug. She is a foxy young chick! I know this from personal observation of her previous life in PA. Her husband, Neil, is also in great shape, both mentally and physically, but he is a bit older. Keeps UP with her though! GL!

-- Brad (homefixer@SacoRiver.net), December 21, 2000.

My dear hubby's guardian angel has a running prescription for Tagamet.

-- Soni (thomkilroy@hotmail.com), December 21, 2000.

Well! Ole Jeep came over and fixed m'truck! The old paw is rather sore but still attatched and not covered with maggots or stuff like that. Lil Dumplin ask'd me if'n I'd proxided'd it and I told'r NO- antifriz rund all over hit and cleened out tha vermin. I finally had to remove all those bandages awhile ago--in front of'r. Methinks it'l be rite smart in a few days or so and I'll be able to pik m'banger again. Brad is right--onliest thang -my Angel has knots all over his haid too. Everybody be cool--or warm. Matt. 24:44

-- hoot (hoot@pcinetwork.com), December 21, 2000.