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On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 5:29:36 AM UTC-5, Gary wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
> > I Like some heat, but not as much as I get in one of those. I Have been
> > making a simple sort of Thai style soup using broth, low sodium soy
> > sauce, lime juice, a star anise, some basil and a some birds eye chili.
> > I would very finely chop half a chili but my wife found it to be way too
> > hot for her taste. The last few times I made it I used half a pepper
> > simmered in the soup and then removed for serving and it is much easier
> > to handle.
> >
> > This incident caught me off guard. I have been using these peppers once
> > or twice a week for months and had no problems handling them. I had
> > chopped one tonight and handled it with my thumb and forefinger with no
> > problem. It was only when I slopped a bit of that very briny fluid
> > between my third and fourth finger that I had a problem. I have scrubbed
> > my hands thoroughly four times and there is still an uncomfortable burn.

> Your biggest problem last night was deciding to jerk off. Now your
> "stuff" burns too. lol



Lol, Gary...

:-D

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