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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

On Sep 18, 2009, at 9:46 AM, VAN DELL JORDAN wrote:

> Did you use the unmixed cement, grabbed some out of the mixer?

No, I used the mortar cream from the wheelbarrow.
> I expect the course texture of the cement may have helped.

Well, sand is certainly part of the cream.
> If you had any on your hands I hope you noticed before you went to  
> the toilet.

You have reminded me of the one time I went out to pee after I had  
ground cayennes for pepper powder. Ouch!

Except in cases of dire emergency, I typically clean my hands before  
eliminating, and I have installed a sink in the shop. Although, with a  
bit of care, one can take care of business without touching one's  
skin. You should understand that I am a country man. I have a 130-acre  
toilet space.