Half Measures Hurt Sometimes

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

Yessiree, and I am the Queen of half measures. My garden is full of half done bursts of energy. Right now I have a pile of trimmed off agave leaves in a path way like a snake waiting to strike . I trod through it wearing my crocks and YOW!!!! It appears that even though crocks are comfortable, and water worthy , washable with a hose, they are a croc about protecting your feet. I have collected a fair share of cactus needles in them , but this agave terminal spine was the pits. So croc wearers beware.

1/3" was broken off in my toe and needed the pin and the surgical tweezer. But all is well. It broke my stride but I was out back in the garden , striding around IN MY CROCS, but watching where I walked. I am a slow leader and a creature of habit. My foot healed right up.

Three days later, that pile is still there waiting to get at me and my slap dash ways. Don't ever leave even the tiniest fragment of agave or Yucca in your body. They have alkaloids and will make an immense swelling. IT has not happened to me but I saw it in a friend.

I am about ready to toss these shoes because if I step on a log just so, those broken off cactus needles in the sole make their presence known to the bottoms of my feet.

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klem1

9 years ago

Take care of those feet,they must remain healthy or you will slow way down or even remain sitting down. I cringe when seeing people kick tires to see if they are well inflated. I love Crocs so much I'd wear them to weddings and church if my wife would alow me.

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wantonamara Z8 CenTex
Original Author
9 years ago
OH belated correction. Slow LEARNER not slow leader.
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roselee z8b S.W. Texas
9 years ago
Ouch! (to say the least!)
wantonamara Z8 CenTex thanked roselee z8b S.W. Texas
PKponder TX Z7B
9 years ago
Ouch! All better now it sounds like.

I get mulch splinters through mine occasionally so know what you mean about the lack of protection! I can also attest to the inflammation caused by a yucca prick, even when nothing remains inside the wound, it leaves a painful and swollen bump for days. These plants require extreme caution, right?
wantonamara Z8 CenTex thanked PKponder TX Z7B
wantonamara Z8 CenTex
Original Author
9 years ago
I got nothing from mine. One needs to check if what you remove from your wound is VERY complete. Even the tiniest sliver will leave swelling. One needs to go digging if it is not complete.
phoenix7801
9 years ago
A co-worker of mine was trimming up some ovatifolia leaves and got stabbed in his ring finger. The spine wouldn't come out and they had to cut his wedding ring off.
roselee z8b S.W. Texas
9 years ago
OMG -- I thought you were going to say 'They had to cut his finger off" ... lol
phoenix7801
9 years ago
Oh god no. That would've been horrible
quarzon
9 years ago
Last weekend I took a puncture to my arm from my neighbors agave. Just below the elbow. Went pretty deep and got muscle, no blood, no big cut.. My arm was dead all week, and the first few days were painful. Had to hold a squeeze ball first couple of days so my arm wouldnt cramp.