Then There Was Blood

Hello Friends!

I've been at a standstill for a few days having stupidly sliced open the top of my middle finger with a very sharp blade.  It was one of those stupid things that can, and often does, happen to anyone.  As with most incidents involving sharp implements and fingers, there was blood.  The first thing I had to do was stop the bleeding before I could even think about opening the First Aid Kit one handed!  Once the bleeding stopped, I sterilized the cut with Tea Tree oil and covered it with a dressing, mainly to protect it from reopening. A day later I was happy to remove the dressing, but it brought a sharp halt to my crafting and making of things.  After all, I didn't want to reopen the cut and get blood on my makes!

As I mentioned earlier, I've just taught myself to crochet and am making a poncho, which was coming along nicely until the cutting of my finger.  I've just about finished up the first ball, the poncho is now about 6" deep.  One ball down, two to go!  It's taking an eternity, and the weather is getting colder and I want to wear it!

Last night, the film adaptation of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society was on.  It's okay, but not a patch on the book.  I won't say anything more unless you're waiting to either view or read.

Since I last wrote, I've had both my seasonal 'flu and Covid vaccinations, ten days apart.  It's worrying to read the rate at which the new variant of Covid is spreading and already putting strain on the NHS with hospital admissions.  Time to start wearing a mask again, I do think.

Until next time

Stay safe, stay well

Debbie xx