[sth65pac]

Well things were going swimmingly here until Sunday rather than create a new string I will add to this one..

When cleaning out the vacuum wiper tube T-piece with a sharpened steel rod, I managed to impale my hand.. Not one to be disheartened I managed to clean the tubes successfully, and then went to bed.

Now Monday (10th) I had a bit of a swollen hand. You can see in the picture the small hole where the rod went in between my finger (and 2" further!!!) This was after a day at work....

I was 'in date' on my tetanus shot so I was not worried.

By Tuesday my hand was bigger still. A trip to the Dr's & double lot of antibiotics I have had a little bit of improvement. Looking forward to going back to work...

I have learned from this that you should get treatment ASAP when it comes to bad hand injuries ESPECIALLY impaling ones.

The Dr told me that it would only be a few more days of ignoring the pain and me possibly losing my hand. Now the truck won in this case & Keith you get to see a picture..

Ian.