Greedy

Yesterday we had a beautiful roast dinner, which included a thick rich gravy made with the "greens" water and juices from the meat. Absolutely lovely. So as the dishes, pots and pans were piled up in the kitchen awaiting the sink, I picked up a tea-spoon, scraped the gravy remains onto it, popped it in my mouth and swallowed.

There was an immediate reaction as my throat was burnt. My wife had sprayed the dish with a degreaser prior to washing. Completely my fault, I was greedy. I didn't need to go to A&E, the NHS Helpline (thank you for your assistance) advised drinking water and milk, and said that I might be sick and suffer from diarrhoea but I would be OK.

I am better now, but NEVER again.