The Retirement Thread

[Baldy]

I have just slit the tip of my finger

What did you do that for?

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. Beautiful day here today so I washed the car this morning and vacuumed the inside. It looks like a new one now so it will be a shame to get it dirty again.
We had lots of rain yesterday.
I also bought a new Garmin edge explore 2 yesterday as my old Garmin refuses to switch itself on and decided to retire.
I shall try it on my next ride.

 

[classic33]

I have just slit the tip of my index finger, right hand (on a safety razor ).....it won't stop bleeding.
I have stuck a small plaster on it but it's in a really awkward place.
It's one of those times when you realise just how much you rely on a finger.

When you replace the current dressing, put some antiseptic cream on the cut before you apply the new dressing. Placing any more dressings on top of the one in place.
Don't remove any, as you risk opening the cut again.

 

[Dave7]

What did you do that for?

I was just sitting there thinking 'what should I do next'....and the idea just sort of came to me.

 

[numbnuts]

I have just slit the tip of my index finger, right hand (on a safety razor ).....it won't stop bleeding.
I have stuck a small plaster on it but it's in a really awkward place.
It's one of those times when you realise just how much you rely on a finger.

You need "steri strips", every home should have packet

 

[Dave7]

When you replace the current dressing, put some antiseptic cream on the cut before you apply the new dressing. Placing any more dressings on top of the one in place.
Don't remove any, as you risk opening the cut again.

The existing one has just decided to 'come off' on one end. As I said, it's on the tip and very awkward.

 

[Dave7]

You need "steri strips", every home should have packet

Not hear of them tbh.... I shall Google that

 

[gavroche]

I feel a bit sad today as I have just been talking to all my brothers earlier as they are all together, celebrating one of my brother's 71st birthday at his house. They were having an aperitif before they start on the meal which will last until at least 4 pm and here I am, having just a 10 minute sandwich for my lunch.
I really miss the social gatherings they regularly have overthere. The whole family around the table and having a good time , enjoying good food and never rushing it.

 

[numbnuts]

Not hear of them tbh.... I shall Google that

They are good, even sticks to a bloody wound to close it up, sometimes used instead of stitches

 

[Drago]

What did you do that for?

A bet.

 

[PeteXXX]

I have just slit the tip of my index finger, right hand (on a safety razor ).....it won't stop bleeding.
I have stuck a small plaster on it but it's in a really awkward place.
It's one of those times when you realise just how much you rely on a finger.

Superglue was actually invented for this purpose, i believe, rather than sticking smashed Ming vases back together .. 👍

 

[Mo1959]

Superglue was actually invented for this purpose, i believe, rather than sticking smashed Ming vases back together .. 👍

Wonder if the inventor found out by accident that it stuck skin together.

 

[PeteXXX]

Wonder if the inventor found out by accident that it stuck skin together.

I couldn't possibly comment on the efficacy of the US army medics 😂

 

[Dave7]

They are good, even sticks to a bloody wound to close it up, sometimes used instead of stitches

Thanks.
I will pick some up ASAP.
I did Google it but the details were sparse.
A pack is about 3 quid so cheap enough.
Do they come in various sizes ?

 

[Dave7]

Superglue was actually invented for this purpose, i believe, rather than sticking smashed Ming vases back together .. 👍

My son is a chef and always has a tube of superglue handy.