Liquid bandage-it's the greatest thing!!

[Jonmiller]

Saturday I was finishing up a flooring project and whacked my left index finger a real good one, Sunday I played 2 services at church (mando and cello) and again Wed. evening and I'm playing this weekend at the big Tempe Octoberfest for two days.
Liquid bandage and Motrin can save the day!!!!!!!:crying: Keep some in your case!!!!

[Uncle Choppy]

Liquid bandage? Would that be something like this?
http://www.neutralday.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/lagavulin.jpg

[Chris "Bucket" Thomas]

Ahhhhhhhhh......Lagavulin........

From the island of Islay....a smokey peaty taste,.... truely a fine single malt.

It goes well with: the kids asleep in bed and a mandolin in my hands.

[Jason Kessler]

Lagavulin. My favorite.

[Bertram Henze]

Lagavulin's not bad, though I prefer Laphraoig or Ardbeg (even more peaty smoke).

For application as liquid bandage, it is important to balance the point where the pain goes away but you still see one fretboard... :grin:

Bertram

[troika]

A mouth full of burning leaves perhaps, but it's not crrraaaap!

[Mike Scott]

Have to disagree. Oban rules! As my guitar teacher says about the "island malts"- "if you are going to drink that you may as well save some money and just find some oily asphalt to lick"

Not trying to encourage a dispute, just don't like the island malts-prefer the highlands.

[first string]

Nah, I think Choppy and Chris are in the right...Nothing equals Lagavulin. Laphroig and some of the better Bowmores are close, but I've never had anything else that was as smooth, and with the same depth of flavor. If you are really just going for firewater, straight up Laphroig will do it. But Lagavulin is much more refined.

[Uncle Choppy]

I didn't mean to stir up a hornet's nest regarding fine single malts!

I'd just never heard the term "liquid bandage" - it brought to mind a more caring and soothing version of our British slang phrase "liquid cosh" (meaning a sedative drug - particularly when applied in hospital/prison environments).

Laguvalin is probably my favourite malt but I can honestly say that I've never actively disliked any of them. From the sweetest banana and fudge scented Speysides to the opinion-splitting, hardcore, "lick the tarmac laddie" Islay brutes (as loved by Bertram and hated by Mike's teacher) - it's all fantastic stuff.

Personally, I don't really drink spirits too often these days. However, I've just had 5 Beligian "Abbey Style" Dubbels and can confirm their gentle medicinal effect on my troubled old soul. If malt whisky is a bandage, maybe Belgian beer is a form of "liquid therapy"?

[Jason Kessler]

I'm with Uncle Choppy; I've met few single malts I haven't liked.

It was Laphraoig in my youth; my friends called it "old fish hooks." Now, middle-aged, it's Lagavulin, still peaty but smoother. I suppose in my dotage it'll be Geritol.

Mando content? Uh...well, I PLAY mandolin.

[Rroyd]

Regarding "liquid bandage", in contrast to "liquid pain killer" or "relaxant", there are several different names for the substance; the one I am familiar with is called "new skin." However, super glue works about the same way and is more durable. I know a lot of folks who carry a tube in their cases; there have been several times when I have torn my fingernail from the tip of my finger, and I just dumped superglue in the split, held my fingernail tight until the glue set up, sometimes adding a little "reinforcement" on the seam, and kept right on playing. It works great!

[Eddie Sheehy]

I tried the liquid bandage and it tasted terrible. Now I've got a funny film on the roof of my mouth and tongue. Maybe I should have put it on my finger. That's what I get for reading these posts....

Hope your finger is better Jon. Good luck in Tempe - what tunes do you play at Oktoberfest Binges? Do you wear lederhosen?
I hope to get to a jam in Anaheim soon...

[Bertram Henze]

...As my guitar teacher says about the "island malts"- "if you are going to drink that you may as well save some money and just find some oily asphalt to lick"

Have to try the oily asphalt some time - does it contain alcohol? :))

But seriously - Islay malts depend on the season for me, something I like in winter time, when there's storm and rain outside (like now, for instance).
On a warm summer's evening, I prefer Macallan or Cragganmore - as you can see, the Speyside gets credit with me, too. In between, it's Highland Park.

All good for a liquid bandage after hitting your finger, at least to ease the shock.

Bertram

[Bernie Daniel]

Jonmiller: Saturday I was finishing up a flooring project and whacked my left index finger a real good one

Well single malt scotch aside I am sorry to hear of your accident and yes liquid bandage is a handy product I've used it in the same way.

It is very similar to clear nail polish with an acetone base -- but it is a wonderful product for sealing an open wound or adding a layer of protection. BTW I think using superglue in its place might not be that great of an idea -- aside from being clear liquids they share little in common chemically.

I was wondering what is the going price for a 5th of Laphraoig -- say in mint condition from the Loar era?

And since we seem to have bona fide experts here -- we always sample the Glenora single malt from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia when we attend the Celtic Colours festival and found it wonderful -- but I am no expert.

Lately the Canadian brands have been banned from using the name "Glen" on their products.

[Bertram Henze]

I was wondering what is the going price for a 5th of Laphraoig -- say in mint condition from the Loar era?

And since we seem to have bona fide experts here -- we always sample the Glenora single malt from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia when we attend the Celtic Colours festival and found it wonderful -- but I am no expert.

Lately the Canadian brands have been banned from using the name "Glen" on their products.

Loar era malt - well, after some 20 years, malts don't get any better in their casks, they only start to aquire the taste of wood, which is usually not desirable (who happens to like the taste of wood is encouraged to save money by drinking Retsina).

Scottish distillers are very keen to keep scottisch naming standards with Scotch Whisky which, by definition, is only distilled in Scotland. There is much legal action going on against outsiders who try to suggest scottish connections in their product name. This says nothing about quality, it is more of a copyright thing to keep up the image of Scotch Whisky as being - literally - the "Real McCoy". Apparently, there is no exception made even for Nova Scotia.

Returning to liquid bandage: I wonder if it really works if the whole finger is bruised, rather than having just a cut to be covered. The string pressure should still create a dull sensation of pain. :confused:

Bertram

[Bill Snyder]

... liquid bandage is a handy product.... BTW I think using superglue in its place might not be that great of an idea -- aside from being clear liquids they share little in common chemically...


That may be Bernie, but the idea of using superglue on wounds is nothing new. What is basically superglue was first developed for use during the Korean War to use as battlefield sutures. ER's still use medical grade superglue on a regular basis to close small wounds.

[Bernie Daniel]

That may be Bernie, but the idea of using superglue on wounds is nothing new. What is basically superglue was first developed for use during the Korean War to use as battlefield sutures. ER's still use medical grade superglue on a regular basis to close small wounds.


Definately true. Let me qualify my remark and say if you are trying to close a wound I think some kind of cyanoacrylate product might work great.

But to just seal over an open scrape with a "new skin" I think super glue is a pretty agressive approach -- I would be inclined use the liquid bandage --and there are a number of them on the market. Only really problem with liquid bandage is that skin oils will losen it at the glue skin interface after about 24 -48 hours so you often have to reapply.

Just for mandolin content -- I have used liquid bandage both to close off gashes on my fingers (either hand) and to put a layer of protection over the end of my left finger tips once when I was getting pain through the callous from the frets. It works great for both applications for me.

Make sure its good and dry before you pick up the mandolin!!

[earthsave]

Liquid bandage? Would that be something like this?
http://www.neutralday.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/lagavulin.jpg

Yummmm.

[danb]

This is my preferred liquid bandage:

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[Stephen Lind]

Saturday I was finishing up a flooring project and whacked my left index finger a real good one, Sunday I played 2 services at church (mando and cello) and again Wed. evening and I'm playing this weekend at the big Tempe Octoberfest for two days.
Liquid bandage and Motrin can save the day!!!!!!!:crying: Keep some in your case!!!!

AND NOW
back to our regular program

as a pro player
liquid bandage has saved my butt a number of times
one thing i've learned about using it as a player is
try to get a small amount in the cut first
just enough to fill it
<this is where you might need to resort to the ca>
after it dries completely
put on ONE more coat spread fairly well over the top area of the cut

the tendency for most people is to use too much and it will all just peel off when you play

btw thanks for all the takes on the single malts:cool:

[DryBones]

Dang foreigners! if it ain't Kentucky Bourbon...it's cr4p! :))

[earthsave]

Dang foreigners! if it ain't Kentucky Bourbon...it's cr4p! :))

And you say you're from Virginia. Good bourbon or good scotch, it's all good and "distinctly potable".

[Mattg]

I tend to go for Dalmor. Decent for my pallate and usually reasonably priced.

Funny thing, developed a taste for single malt awhile back but hadn't really thought about bourbon until a bottle of something better than rot gut made it's way around the jam circle late one night at a BG fest. Now I add it to my regular rotation. Seemed like a nice diversion from tequila.

Same fest, some guy from back east handed me a mason jar of something clear. All he could say was "Y'all be careful with that". I wasn't.

Back on track. Liquid bandage or Superglue can be a lifesaver for small cuts. It burns because it's working!

[Bernie Daniel]

Bourbon and scotch -- there is a connection!

The Glenora Distillary in Cape Breton reuses oak barrels that come from the aging of Jim Beam whiskey in Kentucky in the aging of their scotch!

Glenora only uses each JB barrel one time according the the tour guide at the distillary. They contend that these used whiskey barrels impart a unique flavor to the scotch.

I'm no expert on scotch but I really found the Glenora product to be outstanding.

http://www.glenoradistillery.com/glenbreton.htm

[Bertram Henze]

Bourbon and scotch -- there is a connection!

The Glenora Distillary in Cape Breton reuses oak barrels that come from the aging of Jim Beam whiskey in Kentucky in the aging of their scotch!
http://www.glenoradistillery.com/glenbreton.htm

Many Scottish distilleries do that as well because sherry casks are more and more difficult to come by today. Lucky for them that for some strange reason Bourbon casks may be used only once for maturing Bourbon.

Bertram

[Uncle Choppy]

liquid bandage has saved my butt a number of times I'd imagine that it works just as well there as anywhere. Just be sure to let it dry thoroughly unless you want to end up with "liquid underwear" :)


It burns because it's working!
I suppose it would if applied as discussed above. Actually this quote applies just as well to Laphroaig!


Only joking. Actually this thread has been useful in making me aware of a possible solution when a cut finger might otherwise make playing too painful.

Thanks Jon.

[Dagger Gordon]

I quite like some of my local drams. Glenmorangie is made about 10 miles away, Dalmore about 5, Balblair (good stuff) just up the road from Glenmorangie, Glen Ord is about 20 miles. For a blend, you can certainly do worse than White and MacKay, just down the road.

If you're in the mood, there's really no substitute for Laphroig, but I love Bowmore and Jura.

I did actually cut my finger last night with an old sheep shearing comb which I was using to clean up a heifer's tail for a cattle sale today.
Funnily enough, I didn't try to cure it with a dram. Maybe that's why I'm still playing with only three fingers today. The sale went well, though, you'll be pleased to know. I'd better celebrate with a wee something ...

[Timbofood]

As I age, I find myself increasingly "ambibulous" which roughly translated would be "drinks most anything that pours" Or maybe "drinks with both hands"
But with regard to the CA/liquid bandage issue, I have not had to endure that kind of impact to my digits in years and, am trying to keep it so by the judicious use of the afore mentioned liquids

[Bertram Henze]

Glenmorangie is made about 10 miles away, Dalmore about 5, Balblair (good stuff) just up the road from Glenmorangie, Glen Ord is about 20 miles.

Glenmorangie is a bit light for me, but Dalmore is a great one. It's got that bit of salt in it which I like so much, though I suspect its dark colour might be influenced by the proximity of Cromarty Firth oil rigs :grin:

Anyway, always good for celebrating a successful day. Playing with three fingers is not that bad, provided it's the pinky that got cut.

Bertram

[Dagger Gordon]

Unfortunately it's the point of my index. Seems to be healing, though.
It's an interesting exercise trying to play with 3 fingers and not your index.

Your knowledge of the Cromarty Firth is surprisingly good - you must surely have passed that way?

Glenmorangie is indeed quite light, but nice in its own way. I don't always need firewater!

Dagger

[Bertram Henze]

Your knowledge of the Cromarty Firth is surprisingly good - you must surely have passed that way?

Yes, I took the scenic route a couple years ago, on my way north from the Great Glen to the John O' Groats ferry (where I went to view the home of Highland Park, another great liquid bandage, worth crossing the wild wild Pentland Firth for). :)

Hope your index finger is better soon; I would be reduced to pure doublestop accompaniment (middle and ring) on my OM without my index finger, unable to play melodies.

Bertram

[Dagger Gordon]

Orkney, the home of Highland Park, is a special place, and indeed worth crossing the Pentland Firth for - even if you have no need of liquid bandages.

I have been doing a lot of practise in flat keys recently, as I noted in another thread, and consequently my pinky is stronger than it was. I was in fact quite surprised at how well I managed to play melodies without my index finger. As I say, an interesting exercise.

Anyway, I'm sure it'll soon heal.