Utility knives are sharp

[gwlee7]

While changing the water in my 29 gallon tank tonight I decided that the plastic strip on the back of the aquarium hood needed to be widened some because I didn't think it fit right around my HOB filter. So, I take the hood and get the plastic strip where I can cut it with a utility knife. I think to myself "Self, be careful because it is easy to cut yourself with a utility knife while trying to cut hard plastic". Some things you just know are getting ready to happen so of course I jab the utility knife into the palm of my hand. Blood starts spurting everywhere just like the Black Knight in Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail ("It's only a flesh wound"). I finally get myself patched back up and finish changing the water. BTW, the hood fit fine.

Moral of the story. Be careful when making adaptations to aquarium equipment.

The #%$^@#& things we go through for some %^&$# fish. I love it.

 

[SuckerLove86]

lmao Sounds like something that would be on one of those reality drama shows.... "After this break, join as we delve into the dangerous practice of.... FISH KEEPING!"

er... I mean...

you ok? It's not too deep is it?

I kinda relate to your pain though. I'm an art nerd, so I use an Xacto knife alot. Never stabbed myself right in the palm though. *cringe*

....Monty Python.... *giggling ensues*

 

[-cAtFiSh-]

i love monty python

o and sorry to hear about your hand lol

 

[canarsie11]

The real point of the story, "Leave tanks the way you purchased"

 

[BobK]

You might want to keep that hand out of the tank for a while or use a glove just to be safe. BTW, glad you're okay. Those things are dangerous.

 

[purple_drazi]

Some things you just know are getting ready to happen so of course I jab the utility knife into the palm of my hand.

sort of like destiny isn't it?

Reminds me of the time I was with a bunch of friends who were going to play frisbee in a local park. They were all barefoot but I looked at all of the dandelions in the grass and said, "There's too many bees. If I take off my shoes I'm going to get stung."
They convinced me to anyway.
And wouldn't you know it, within 5 minutes I'd been stung.

 

[Jen]

Im glad to see other Monthy Python lovers out there! I love Monty Python

 

[OohFeeshy]

Me to! That's where I got my name from- the Hunt the Fish thing in Meaning of life...

What you gonna do, bleed on me

 

[Angry_Platy]

I hope you didn't get any blood into the tank!!!

Now theres a thought.....what if you did get blood into the tank? I am figuring it would be bad....thoughts?

 

[gwlee7]

The real point of the story, "Leave tanks the way you purchased"

"real point"

I hope you didn't get any blood into the tank!!!

No, I had the hood over at the kitchen counter. Blood was spewing on the floor. I was not hurt badly. Remember, it was only a "flesh wound". My finace took one look and said, "What are you going to do BLEED ON ME??" She likes Monty Python too just like OhhFeeshy

 

[SirMinion]

No go and see your local priest and ask him what to do about the stimata wound that's appeared on your palm....

 

[fishdudein]

No go and see your local priest and ask him what to do about the stimata wound that's appeared on your palm....

at sir Minion

As I read this I realize I am sitting here with a pack of crackers and chunk of cheese having a snack. Slicing the cheese by pulling the knife toward me. Let's hope that me reading this isn't fate!