Rusty nail (explatives recanted)

In an unfortunate event taking place on Sunday afternoon, I stepped on a rusty nail that went almost entirely through my right foot. The rusty nail was in an area where I had avoided it for a very long time, somehow without noticing it, until Sunday. The nail punctured the outside flank of my foot, a fatty zone, and probably the best place for this to have occurred. It went straight through my sandals! Because it happened at the kayak shop where we have a very good selection of first-aid equipment, I was able to clean and dress the wound very quickly, which has reduced infection and swelling to almost nothing!!

A tough set-back for the first part of this month... I must stay off of my foot for a week and allow this wound to heal properly and without infection.

Now the good news... I have just received my booster for Tetanus (which now includes immunization for Whooping Cough, sweet digs!) and updated my first-aid kit. In viewing this incident in a positive light, I am taking this opportunity to prepare my gear and weigh certain decisions carefully.

Only 20 more days until Lexi and I leave CA and head East for the cold weather. This has been a bit of a concern of mine, since the weather in CA has been incredibly warm (70 plus for the past month). In preparation for this shriveling cold, I have been indulging in a "beer for warmth campaign". Since the beginning of January, copious consumption of dark beers has added a supple coat of insulation that will protect me from the initial exposure to temperatures below 50 degrees. Here's to that!

G