Great story telling!!
It's a gift for sure. I am amazed that there are enough cells left working to string short sentences together after that one...lol
I won't tell on myself but rest assured that you aren't the "Lone Ranger" when it comes to... "My God! how did I live through that?"...lol
I will say never try to fire shotgun shells with a hammer and nail even if all the shot has been removed..lol unless you don't mind feeling the claws embedded in your back and some permanent hearing loss and yes...lye, aluminum, and water makes for a big bang when mixed together in a sealed container.
Thanks for sharing.
God bless,Mudd