SplinterGroup
..... Take care of that bark LBD!.... 

Thanks Splinter.

UNfortunately I can count on one hand the number of days per year I don't have festering wounds on my shins.  For an old fart I cut/scrape/bruise easily with copious amount of claret.... however, after the red sets in (2 days after)

and the bed sheets weigh a ton, it dissipates fairly quickly and I seem to heal fast (and well).

I repeat again that this was not a plea for sympathy... but my stance against gardening.... weeds rule!

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD