Theron wrote:
> "Janet Wilder" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Goomba wrote:
>>> Janet Wilder wrote:
>>>
>>>> What a great idea! I happen to have most of a "loaf" of gauze "sponges"
>>>> in 4 x 4 size. I never thought of using them for that purpose. Thanks
>>>> ever so much.
>>> Try to find packaged "burn gauze" next time. The guaze is larger and
>>> folded into multiple layers for a "pad" but can be opened up and
>>> separated.
>> So can these. Into two parts, IIRC.
>>
>> I didn't exactly shop for them. I had them as dressings after some surgery
>> left a huge hole in my abdomen that had to be dressed with wound gel and
>> this gauze stuff. The hospital gave me this enormous package the size of a
>> loaf of bread and I still have a large portion left over.
>>
>>
> Janet, that large package of 4X4s is exactly what I'm referring to. Use one
> 4X4[as it's called] for each bouquet garni. I wouldn't use individually
> wrapped 4X4s, if for no other reason, cost. I've been using the 4X4s for
> years. When you walk into the medical supply house, you simply ask for a
> package of "bulk four by fours". I hope William Sonoma isn't listening to
> this.
>

email me your address, I'll send you some. As I said, I have a huge
package that the supply room at MD Anderson called a "loaf"