tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post4663201189570061669..comments2024-03-27T22:53:00.759+01:00Comments on A Hippo On the Lawn: Toe UpdateHippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-1940921708604192962013-11-29T19:45:45.350+01:002013-11-29T19:45:45.350+01:00Blimey, you know your Bible! But I am no Apostle ...Blimey, you know your Bible! But I am no Apostle Paul even though, as you point out, there were similarities with regard to experience.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-5783325159305598192013-11-29T19:22:34.566+01:002013-11-29T19:22:34.566+01:00Sorry Arcanjo, I missed your comment but you are r...Sorry Arcanjo, I missed your comment but you are right. Also, what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-86304833953968915292013-11-29T18:26:03.751+01:002013-11-29T18:26:03.751+01:00Your story reminds me of the Apostle Paul...especi...Your story reminds me of the Apostle Paul...especially in the book of Acts and this passage here in 2 Corinthians 11: "I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. 24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea, 26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers. 27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked. "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-60626042242419147802013-11-11T13:35:27.330+01:002013-11-11T13:35:27.330+01:00de facto aqui fica o registo de uma grande esperie...de facto aqui fica o registo de uma grande esperiencia, obrigado tommy <br />Arcanjo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-67697230070718259442013-11-11T13:31:30.131+01:002013-11-11T13:31:30.131+01:00o que a vida nao nos ensina , aprender aprender ap...o que a vida nao nos ensina , aprender aprender aprender, isto ay olha que o rio so deu tantas curvas porque nao foi orientado no seu percurso. assim e a vida do homem orientacao constante.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-6567299801901587792013-11-02T21:33:32.493+01:002013-11-02T21:33:32.493+01:00Shit, and there I was feeling sorry for myself for...Shit, and there I was feeling sorry for myself for nearly cutting off my index finger in a chop saw last week. I tip my hat to you international man of mystery.Mike Silviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406468736304441962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-48272017950464474142013-10-18T15:10:16.701+01:002013-10-18T15:10:16.701+01:00I don't know, maybe a publisher who would get ...I don't know, maybe a publisher who would get me a good ghost writer and agree to donate all my revenue to a children's charity. If I thought I could make money for kids, I might sober up and get to work.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-11976418874795340722013-10-18T12:02:02.036+01:002013-10-18T12:02:02.036+01:00I see what you mean about the floor. It looks lke ...I see what you mean about the floor. It looks lke it was sanded with the grain either givving ti lots of little scratches. At least with a varnish it's easier to wipe up the puss I guess.<br />And what an ace post! My life seems quite dull in comparison (although I like it that way). What kind of pubishing deal would I need to get you for you to say yes to a book?<br />The mental image of you putting your fingers in your top pocket is great! (although not for you). I bet they're in a jar somewhere at the back of the bar next to an old bottle of scotch (although I should imagine thats a lie as scotch isn't really allowed to get old in you place). <br />Kev Alvitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992625860900617194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-11061153881498127652013-10-17T22:38:56.083+01:002013-10-17T22:38:56.083+01:00That explains why it wasn't in the pictures. G...That explains why it wasn't in the pictures. Good point.John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-41249501136533087402013-10-17T21:08:15.981+01:002013-10-17T21:08:15.981+01:00I have found that a drain tube makes it awkward fo...I have found that a drain tube makes it awkward for me to kick a football.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-15004024798487228422013-10-17T17:43:23.363+01:002013-10-17T17:43:23.363+01:00Another fan here Tom - albeit non-average American...Another fan here Tom - albeit non-average American. Quite the Tale of Toe.<br /><br />I picked up on the toothache remark - I bet you've got a few paragraphs in that department as well - this bite must have you grinding them to powder - have any left?. <br />Wishing you the best and a speedy recovery, filled with the relief of draining poison. Can you get some kind of tube in it to allow it to drain easier, without the razor blade action?John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-45125807348257229982013-10-17T14:50:53.495+01:002013-10-17T14:50:53.495+01:00If you are writing the Libretto, you choose!If you are writing the Libretto, you choose!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-80630060163108418972013-10-17T14:41:19.865+01:002013-10-17T14:41:19.865+01:00To be honest, the thought of writing a book about ...To be honest, the thought of writing a book about my life leaves me feeling terribly vain. But I will give it a go. I don't think it will be about me, more what I have seen and what I think about it.<br /><br />I don't think there is much anyone could do for my toe that time and patience couldn't. It is particularly painful today but then I have been on my feet since early this morning. I just need to make batches of passion fruit and vanilla ice cream, fill the machine up and then I can relax.<br /><br />Spray on skin, that's a new one for me!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-58758078200851265012013-10-17T14:01:59.923+01:002013-10-17T14:01:59.923+01:00As I am a big fan of the Opera, and a big fan of y...As I am a big fan of the Opera, and a big fan of yours Tom, I believe your musings chronicled this blog would make a great libretto someday. Under that assumption, what language would you prefer?<br /><br />I have to admit, that toe looks bloody awful. Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312337645203095131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-54522826937026689372013-10-16T17:47:22.810+01:002013-10-16T17:47:22.810+01:00I would buy the book. and I would get it for all ...I would buy the book. and I would get it for all the people in my family who have been in the forces. they would love it.<br /><br />once the shop is going for it and you have a tiny tiny bit of time? Even an ebook and then you don't have to pay the publishers?<br /><br />I think that is a fine idea.<br /><br />where the toe is open to the elements are you able to order some of that spray on skin protector? <br /><br />http://www.elastoplast.com.au/Products/product-types/spray-plaster<br /><br />Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-37059828287243477362013-10-16T17:03:05.482+01:002013-10-16T17:03:05.482+01:00"Oh that is looking so much better" she ..."Oh that is looking so much better" she said sarcastically. Seriously, WHEN will you get some medical advice for that? Once the appendage has fallen off and the dogs run away with it?<br />Your toe looks like a split sausage on a grill and now your foot is swelling up too - or has your foot been that size since the bite first happened? Either way YOU NEED HELP! Or not, cos hey, what's a toe when you have 9 others right?<br />On another note re your lack of funds, write a book! Seriously write abook all about your life and your adventures! It'll sell like hot cakes with your style of writing and I dare say that a film wouldn't be far behind BUT the toe has to get top billing - if you still have it by then of course ;)Lindachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307042289297886569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-44882122247685472312013-10-16T14:20:47.380+01:002013-10-16T14:20:47.380+01:00"Okay, maybe you don't complain, but you ..."Okay, maybe you don't complain, but you certainly blog about it." sounded so close to 'Okay, maybe you don't complain, but you certainly bang on about it.'<br /><br />It just came across as if you were taking the piss and I can tell you, by the end of the day when I have done all the running around and peeled off my ooze soaked sandal and am soaking my foot in salt water, painfully washing the sand and dirt out of open, festering sores, I'm not in the best of humor so please excuse my outburst.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-16280646115846566032013-10-16T13:02:24.603+01:002013-10-16T13:02:24.603+01:00Sorry Tom, it was meant as 'tounge in cheek...Sorry Tom, it was meant as 'tounge in cheek' but apparantly got lost in translation! You know I love you blog!<br />Can I make it up to you?<br />ElsElsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205062128898300234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-46659319097050335912013-10-16T11:54:13.686+01:002013-10-16T11:54:13.686+01:00It is the function of the venom, Megan. Some snak...It is the function of the venom, Megan. Some snakes use what is basically a nerve agente (Cobras, Mambas and the like), a nuero-toxin that attacks the central nervous system causing the body to basically shut down. Vipers, on the other hand, use a venom that destroys tissue causing severe localised haemorrhage (you see the deep blisters in the photos). This causes intense pain, destroys blood flow which can lead to necrosis and gangrene. In my case, the damage is deep in the toe so I had to slice deep with a razor blade to allow the goo to exude and relieve the pressure. It's just going to take time to heal.<br /><br />I discovered a huge wasp's nest in my shed in Cape Town. I got a can of killer spray and rolled it in there (just opening the door would cause them to attack, there was no way I was going in there) and then I shot the can through the window. There was nothing left alive in there!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-28195090512504018962013-10-16T00:22:18.198+01:002013-10-16T00:22:18.198+01:00The toe looks better, but the oozing is a bit of a...The toe looks better, but the oozing is a bit of a worry. Is this the body's way of exorcising the venom?<br /><br />Makes my weekend caper of having some ground wasps swarming and stinging me look quite mild in comparison. I yelled and ran around, Probably squealed like a girl. Then i returned to the lawn mower to shut it off (as i had been mowing the lawn when the attack occurred). Buggers were all over the mower and attacked again as i shut it off.<br /><br />I went to the store to get benadryl and picked up some wasp and hornet spray. I was all for letting them live but to attack me when i wasn't close to them brought out my killer instinct. I suppose i'm not that highly evolved, and i eschew physical pain. It's the first time i ever took benadryl, and all i wanted to do was take a nap. "May cause drowsiness" appears on the label. <br /><br />I didn't take any more tablets, although i have made a paste of baking soda and pepcid and have applied it a few times to the red areas. That's helped a lot with the itching and swelling.<br /><br />I hope that book provides some antidote you can make at home that will help with the healing.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-4770957755339163292013-10-15T23:07:58.693+01:002013-10-15T23:07:58.693+01:00Would that be a 2 x 4 (2 legs by 4 people)?
Where ...Would that be a 2 x 4 (2 legs by 4 people)?<br />Where does he keep the spare?<br />The sad thing is that he has a look on his face that what he is doing is only natural<br />Nigel Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316662790230511444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-6030999788041198882013-10-15T22:07:29.656+01:002013-10-15T22:07:29.656+01:00Borne, not Bourn
This is a diary that I decided t...Borne, not Bourn<br /><br />This is a diary that I decided to start writing. You do not have to read it. I am sorry I blog about occasional pain rather than scream about it and beg compensation from no win no fee lawyers like the average American.<br /><br />My boy wants to watch Tin-Tin on my laptop so I am shutting down.<br /><br />Man, you have have no idea how angry your comment has made me.<br /><br />Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-73179887295611844572013-10-15T21:12:54.055+01:002013-10-15T21:12:54.055+01:00'Pain should be bourn and not complained about...'Pain should be bourn and not complained about...' <br />Okay, maybe you don't complain, but you certainly blog about it. Fourty years later...! I'm not sure which I'd prefer.<br />ElsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-16396780957441582462013-10-15T14:56:10.920+01:002013-10-15T14:56:10.920+01:00How about Peter O'Toole reprising his characte...How about Peter O'Toole reprising his character, Lord Jim? The man was flawed, made plenty of mistakes he regretted and ultimately it all ended in tears.<br /><br />Furthermore, Peter O'Toole was quoted as saying he had studied women for a very long time, had given it his best try, but knew "nothing."<br /><br />A lot of people wonder why I have stuck it out so long but you only need to see Peter O'Toole (again) in Murphy's War to understand why.<br /><br />I would much rather be supping a decent pint in UK but I am NOT leaving here until I have made a success of it and if that means I have to drag myself across the ground on bleeding stumps, so be it.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-8126153810017017242013-10-15T14:31:35.048+01:002013-10-15T14:31:35.048+01:00I'm not far off doing a Ranulph Fiennes in my ...I'm not far off doing a Ranulph Fiennes in my shed. At least I would have na excuse for falling over pissed!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.com