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On Tuesday morning I was cooking an omelet for breakfast.  As I was making this meal I somehow managed to pick up the frying pan in such a way that my left index finger was burned at the knuckle.   Apparently feeding myself is dangerous.

After the burn I first thought get some cool water on it.  After it quit throbbing, I thought oh boy, I hope I didn´t burn my finger to the point that I cannot spin or knit continental style.

The boo boo
On Tuesday mornings I take the spinning class and this week I very much wanted to participate in it.  As one converts roving to yarn, the spun roving is held between the left index finger and thumb.  After quickly checking I found it was possible to use the spinning wheel and happily attended class covering the burn with an adhesive bandage.

Barbara, the instructor, standing helping my fellow learner, Susan

After returning home I checked into being able to knit and found it was possible as well.  Sure the finger is/was sore, but I managed to burn it in such a way it didn´t impact my hobbies.  Great!

Speaking of knitting, the gift toque for Paul, called Tall, Dark and Handsome, from Tin Can Knits is complete.  It is knit with a Berroco yarn, 30% nylon, 27% cotton, 24% acrylic, 10% silk and 9% linen completely recycled yarns in a brown/black colour.  (Paul already has a scarf made with the same yarn.)

The TDH toque for Paul
It is arguable my priorities with regard to my finger burn were a bit messed up but getting the toque for Paul completed before his big day was very appropriate.  Today my ouch is happily healing.

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