Thomas de Groot <tho### [at] degrootorg> wrote:


> Stephen, I now can see the scene of some dumb guy using a rubber hammer
> on a metamorphic outcrop! Reason: sparks could start a forest fire ;-)
>
> Which reminds me of other hazards. If you missed your hit and
> miscalculated the swing, the kneecap could be in the way...


You still would not want to hit yourself with the rubber hammer I'm thinking
about. It was not the bouncy stuff and weighted a lot.
> I have heard
> blood curdling curses often enough. And the stone splinters flying
> around and cutting scalps or cheeks. We did not have (use?) safety
> glasses, so the typical scene was somebody hitting a rock with averted
> head, or with his forearm in front of his eyes. Do you understand now
> about the kneecaps? :-)
>

Yes and when I nod my head. You hit it. ;-)

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