"JLH" wrote in message
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My nephew, when 10 years old, got a hook through his thumb right at the
edge of the thumbnail. We couldn't pull it back, because the barb was in
the flesh, so we iced it down, waited a few minutes, and then I pushed the
hook the rest of the way through his thumb. Luckily I carry a big pair of
cutter for just such an emergency and was able to cut the shank and pull
the hook the rest of the way out.

The little guy didn't cry once. A real brave little boy.
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***** Have a super day! *****

John H


Sure doesn't take after his 'Uncle John"!