Yep - not joking at all about crud from the bottom of waterways. I'm certain I stirred up deposits from many decades ago so you know the bad juju is in there in addition to just the regular not good crud.

I cleaned it with a jet spray from a hand held shower attachment after I had showered completely and thoroughly (hurt like hell), sterilized it with denatured alcohol (hurt so bad I had to stop a few times and restart - and I regularly stitch myself up and perform minor surgery on myself) filled her up with antibiotic ointment and applied a large bandage that covers it completely. It's important that it stay covered completely as I have a pack of animals in the house and pet dander is the worst thing ever for that sort of wound.

If I need an antibiotic shot, I'll give myself one or more as needed. I only need doctors when I accidentally detach a part from myself or I think I am going to die.

Back where she belongs with a few bumps and bruises. Pressure wash her as soon as I can and then install her flotation.

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