 Be careful with that box cutter, How not to quick release a bumper cover |
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 Nov 27 2005, 05:10 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141  |
I've been slowly making Christine's bumper cover attachable with just 1/4 turn fasteners and a couple of latches. I was cutting the bumper cover where it attaches to the fenders and decided to cut the last little bits with a box cutter. Box cutter slipped and ended up fully lodged into the fleshy part where the thumb and forefinger meet. Missed the tendons but severed the muscle. My Grand Theft Auto days are over for a week at least, but the upside is that I can't wash dishes or make the bed. I angled for a sponge bath, but got shut down. Apparently being an idiot with a box cutter doesn't buy that much sympathy.
Moral of the story: be careful. I usually am, but it only takes once. At least my best friend waited until I was stitched up and leaving the emergency room before he stated his mind, "Way to go, dumbfuck." That's what friends are for. Jason |
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Nov 27 2005, 06:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
...been there done that...cutting carpet from under the dash of an old Blazer.....OUCH!
I feel your pain! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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Nov 27 2005, 02:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 697 Joined: 25-December 03 From: Athens, GA Member No.: 45 |
oh yeah sliced right through myself at the base of my hand where the thumb attaches. i did that with a razor when i was a kid. waited all day to get stitches because my dad didnt like blood and mom was at work. it hurt worse to get stuck with a needle for novacain and the stitches than the initial cut.
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Nov 27 2005, 09:20 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
I work with box cutters all the time and can't believe I have not done something like this already! I do know about that area of the webbing between thumb and forefinger, that is a favorite area for geckos to bite ya (I breed geckos)! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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Nov 27 2005, 09:37 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
This thread is worthless w/o pics!
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Nov 27 2005, 09:52 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Nov 27 2005, 16:37) This thread is worthless w/o pics! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) Yea...... Jules, bring on the geckos!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Nov 27 2005, 10:01 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Nov 26 2005, 23:10) I've been slowly making Christine's bumper cover attachable with just 1/4 turn fasteners and a couple of latches. I was cutting the bumper cover where it attaches to the fenders and decided to cut the last little bits with a box cutter. Box cutter slipped and ended up fully lodged into the fleshy part where the thumb and forefinger meet. Missed the tendons but severed the muscle. My Grand Theft Auto days are over for a week at least, but the upside is that I can't wash dishes or make the bed. I angled for a sponge bath, but got shut down. Apparently being an idiot with a box cutter doesn't buy that much sympathy. Moral of the story: be careful. I usually am, but it only takes once. At least my best friend waited until I was stitched up and leaving the emergency room before he stated his mind, "Way to go, dumbfuck." That's what friends are for. Jason Been there too Jason, I use a box cutter every 3 to 10mins at work (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) it took me 10yrs to try and cut my index finger off in the same area (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Just go get yourself a one tooth hooker for that spoonge bath (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) :leaving: Yeah Julie let's see those Gecko's! |
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Nov 27 2005, 11:16 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Here are some examples of my favorite geckos from Madagascar:
http://geckoranch.com/species3.html Feel free to surf around and check out the other pix! |
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Nov 28 2005, 12:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
Thanks for providing pictures Julie. I'm not going to unstitch my wound and show the gaping hole just to get pictures. And the stitches aren't that interesting to lok at.
And since we're on the subject, I've perused your site before Julie and just this morning wondered how you go about shipping a gecko if someone buys one? That would be an interesting xmas gift for Christine.... Jason |
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Nov 28 2005, 01:50 AM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Aha! Checked out my site eh? I ship my geckos UPS overnight, works great! For a first timer a Leopard gecko is the way to go. Give me a buzz and I am happy to get Christine all set up!
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