Don't walk around barefoot...
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... on soil, grass, sand, or at the beach.
The recent thread here about a man getting stung by stonefish in Sentosa's lagoon is one good reason why you shouldn't walk barefoot by the beach.
On soil, grass and sand, you're not only prone to glass shards, sharp metal pieces and other sharp objects that could have been discarded, you're also exposing yourself to certain organisms that can pierce through your epithelial layer and wreck havoc inside you.
I've come across two cases recently where the men walked around barefoot on soil and one came down with Tetanus, the other, with a lesser-known virus that went into his system via a cut on his knee and is now causing multi-organ failure and an amputation.
If you have kids, or know folks who have kids, pass this info on to them. It's better to be safe than sorry! -
singapore?Originally posted by Rhonda:... on soil, grass, sand, or at the beach.
The recent thread here about a man getting stung by stonefish in Sentosa's lagoon is one good reason why you shouldn't walk barefoot by the beach.
On soil, grass and sand, you're not only prone to glass shards, sharp metal pieces and other sharp objects that could have been discarded, you're also exposing yourself to certain organisms that can pierce through your epithelial layer and wreck havoc inside you.
I've come across two cases recently where the men walked around barefoot on soil and one came down with Tetanus, the other, with a lesser-known virus that went into his system via a cut on his knee and is now causing multi-organ failure and an amputation.
If you have kids, or know folks who have kids, pass this info on to them. It's better to be safe than sorry! -
Yes.Originally posted by Gazelle:singapore? -
cannot wor, usualy i play volleyball barefooted in sunset bay
otherwise i wear something -
Well, you've been informed! The decision lies with you!Originally posted by laurence82:cannot wor, usualy i play volleyball barefooted in sunset bay
otherwise i wear something
Honestly, after seeing what happened, no way I'll walk around barefoot anymore, man! I used to walk by the beach barefoot but no more!!
Don't wanna sit in a wheelchair for the rest of my life, wondering 'If only...' -
the sand hot hot and then u barefoot at the shore, the tide come liang liang shiok leh
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usually i walk with flip flops across the sand, but barefooted when playing volleyballOriginally posted by The man who was death:the sand hot hot and then u barefoot at the shore, the tide come liang liang shiok leh
coz, heck, walking with flip flops is faster on sand and easier on the soles
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weear flops also contact with the sand what worse the sand kena trapped alsoOriginally posted by laurence82:usually i walk with flip flops across the sand, but barefooted when playing volleyball
coz, heck, walking with flip flops is faster on sand and easier on the soles -
I guess if you must, then make sure you don't have any broken skin or open wounds on your feet, knees and legs.
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I think you will have a higher chance of being killed in a car accident than to contract this type of disease.Originally posted by Rhonda:Well, you've been informed! The decision lies with you!
Honestly, after seeing what happened, no way I'll walk around barefoot anymore, man! I used to walk by the beach barefoot but no more!! Don't wanna sit in a wheelchair for the rest of my life, wondering 'If only...' -
I think that was exactly what those two blokes thought too!Originally posted by Gazelle:I think you will have a higher chance of being killed in a car accident than to contract this type of disease.
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I guess it all depends on whether you belong to the 'Live Life with Abandon!' camp or the 'Prevention is Better than Cure' camp!
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I bet the poor bloke who stepped on the stone fish had the same idea
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Precisely!!Originally posted by elindra:I bet the poor bloke who stepped on the stone fish had the same idea
He probably walked past the warning sign, dismissed it, 'Nah... I cannot be that suay one lah!' and then, KENA!!!
Go interview all the chaps involved in accidents and freak mishaps... NONE of them would have thought that it would happen to them! -
If you are so paranoid about all this one in a million accidents, I think you should just lock yourself up in a clean room and consume canned food.Originally posted by elindra:I bet the poor bloke who stepped on the stone fish had the same idea -
at this rate, i'll stay at homeOriginally posted by Rhonda:I guess if you must, then make sure you don't have any broken skin or open wounds on your feet, knees and legs. -
got in between?Originally posted by Rhonda:I guess it all depends on whether you belong to the 'Live Life with Abandon!' camp or the 'Prevention is Better than Cure' camp! -
If you choose not to heed any warnings at all, then should you ever suffer a mishap such as the stonefish incident, taxpayers shouldn't be made to subsidise your medical costs.Originally posted by Gazelle:If you are so paranoid about all this one in a million accidents, I think you should just lock yourself up in a clean room and consume canned food. -
Better to be save than sorry. I bet you have heard alot of freak accidents with canned foodOriginally posted by Gazelle:If you are so paranoid about all this one in a million accidents, I think you should just lock yourself up in a clean room and consume canned food.
Don't need to plus I do wear footwear whereever I go, not because I'm paranoid about freak accidents like those stated above but because I hate to get my feet dirty.
Anyway, you never know when an accident will happen. -
Originally posted by elindra:Better to be save than sorry. I bet you have heard alot of freak accidents with canned food
Don't need to plus I do wear footwear whereever I go, not because I'm paranoid about freak accidents like those stated above but because I hate to get my feet dirty.
Anyway, you never know when an accident will happen.
Yeah, if we can predict 'accidents', then, they won't be called 'accidents'.
Ah well, just wanted everyone to know this so that all can make informed decisions. -
Yeah I never believed in accident insurance and I only bought one after that stupid auto-accident I was in.Originally posted by Rhonda:[/color]
Yeah, if we can predict 'accidents', then, they won't be called 'accidents'.
Ah well, just wanted everyone to know this so that all can make informed decisions.
Bloody wasted so much money. Luckily I was not seriously injured though the pain was real, both physically and in the pocket not to mention scars
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i think this has like a million in one chance in occuring to anyone here, but then again, better safe then sorryOriginally posted by Rhonda:... on soil, grass, sand, or at the beach.
The recent thread here about a man getting stung by stonefish in Sentosa's lagoon is one good reason why you shouldn't walk barefoot by the beach.
On soil, grass and sand, you're not only prone to glass shards, sharp metal pieces and other sharp objects that could have been discarded, you're also exposing yourself to certain organisms that can pierce through your epithelial layer and wreck havoc inside you.
I've come across two cases recently where the men walked around barefoot on soil and one came down with Tetanus, the other, with a lesser-known virus that went into his system via a cut on his knee and is now causing multi-organ failure and an amputation.
If you have kids, or know folks who have kids, pass this info on to them. It's better to be safe than sorry! -
Btw, there are been many cases of husband murdering their wife in Singapore, so why are you still getting married?Originally posted by elindra:Better to be save than sorry. I bet you have heard alot of freak accidents with canned food
Don't need to plus I do wear footwear whereever I go, not because I'm paranoid about freak accidents like those stated above but because I hate to get my feet dirty.
Anyway, you never know when an accident will happen. -
Originally posted by Gazelle:Btw, there are been many cases of husband murdering their wife in Singapore, so why are you still getting married?
Why don't you ask me since divorce rates are high, why do I bother getting married?
There are also alot of cases whereby the wife murders her husband. Maybe answer that yourself -
if somone could have started this thread earlier, i am pretty sure i will wear my shoes to bed and remain single for the rest of my life.Originally posted by elindra:
Why don't you ask me since divorce rates are high, why do I bother getting married?
There are also alot of cases whereby the wife murders her husband. Maybe answer that yourself