Things I learnt today...

• It is worth spending two minutes to find your gardening gloves before embarking on a weed-hoeing binge.
• Soap and open blisters do not mix, kids. Much pain ensues.
• It is really hard to dress injuries on your right hand when you are right-handed.
• Typing with one hand is frustratingly slow.
• A large glass with gin and tonic and lots of ice makes a fine cold compress.