I had a nearly empty quart container of Klean-Strip denatured alcohol. I wanted to dispose of it in an environmentally sound way, and I thought burning off the remaining alcohol would be good. So I punched a hole at the top corner with a church key, and held the flame of a lighter to the opening. In the blink of an eye, the alcohol burned off. A flame shot out like a blow torch and seared about an inch of skin on my right thumb and smaller patches of skin on other fingers. Thank God no permanent damage was done. You cannot tell by looking at my hand that I did this. I poured clear diet soda on the burn, since I did not have clean water. I flexed my fingers frequently. I guess that promotes circulation. The first aid manual did not explain why I should do so. After an hour or so, my screaming nerve endings quieted down to a dull roar. It took some weeks for the skin to grow back.
I have repeated this procedure, but with a long stick dipped in alcohol and lit as my ignition source. I punch more holes and keep my hands and other parts of my body well clear of the holes. Please do not try this at home, or anywhere else.
I have repeated this procedure, but with a long stick dipped in alcohol and lit as my ignition source. I punch more holes and keep my hands and other parts of my body well clear of the holes. Please do not try this at home, or anywhere else.
I am human and I need to be loved - just like everybody else does
