The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 114

GeoffC · 02-13-2009, 09:44 AM

My, what a sharp sword she has....

Fledchen · 02-13-2009, 03:44 PM

At about 6:30 this morning, a guy pulled into the driveway between the gas station I work at and the car wash next door. His car's engine was on fire.

He ran up to my store to get two of our fire extinguishers to try to put it out, but he was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, my boss called the fire department and shut off the electricity on the oasis (the part of the lot where the gas pumps are). The guy got his dogs out of the car and got away. I'm not sure where he was at this point, but he was a safe distance away from the car. We could hear the firetruck sirens approaching just as the gas tank caught fire and the rest of the car shortly thereafter. I knew it wouldn't be like it's portrayed in the movies, but it was actually a lot scarier, faster, and dramatic-looking than I'd expected a car fire to look. There was a huge, thick, fast-spreading cloud of foul smoke from the burning tires and interior of the car. It took a while for the firefighters to get the hose connected but the fire was eventually extinguished, no one was hurt, and the only property damage was to the car.

The police had blocked off the nearest intersection to the west and the road to the east. Some fool actually tried to drive around the police car to get to the gas station.

I would have thought that most reasonable people would see six police cars and a fire truck and think, "Gee, maybe I should get my fuel at a different station today," but I guess that person was not that clever.

lilac_jive · 02-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fledchen

At about 6:30 this morning, a guy pulled into the driveway between the gas station I work at and the car wash next door. His car's engine was on fire.

He ran up to my store to get two of our fire extinguishers to try to put it out, but he was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, my boss called the fire department and shut off the electricity on the oasis (the part of the lot where the gas pumps are). The guy got his dogs out of the car and got away. I'm not sure where he was at this point, but he was a safe distance away from the car. We could hear the firetruck sirens approaching just as the gas tank caught fire and the rest of the car shortly thereafter. I knew it wouldn't be like it's portrayed in the movies, but it was actually a lot scarier, faster, and dramatic-looking than I'd expected a car fire to look. There was a huge, thick, fast-spreading cloud of foul smoke from the burning tires and interior of the car. It took a while for the firefighters to get the hose connected but the fire was eventually extinguished, no one was hurt, and the only property damage was to the car.

The police had blocked off the nearest intersection to the west and the road to the east. Some fool actually tried to drive around the police car to get to the gas station.

I would have thought that most reasonable people would see six police cars and a fire truck and think, "Gee, maybe I should get my fuel at a different station today," but I guess that person was not that clever.

Holy crap

I get free car fire extinguishers at work. I need to put it in my car...

pshrynk · 02-13-2009, 03:47 PM

Holy crap, Fled!

slayda · 02-13-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pshrynk

True, this is how I often picture RM:

Somehow I always pictured her as a brunette and it's not ethical to misquote someone, especially when you're so bold.

nekokami · 02-13-2009, 04:28 PM

I saw a car fire next to a toll booth once. We were in line long enough to see it go from "people get out of car and stand back" to "fully engulfed in flames" -- and we weren't in line that long. I think when there's that much gasoline involved, the most you can do is evacuate and contain the fire to the vehicle -- fire extinguishers aren't going to do much good.

pshrynk · 02-13-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slayda

Somehow I always pictured her as a brunette and it's not ethical to misquote someone, especially when you're so bold.

Well, let's call it creative editing, then, shall we?

pilotbob · 02-13-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fledchen

At about 6:30 this morning, a guy pulled into the driveway between the gas station I work at and the car wash next door. His car's engine was on fire.

Perhaps he should have pulled into the car wash instead?

BOb

pilotbob · 02-13-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

She just "calls Ricky and Ricky runs right over and fixes it ... and she actually LIKES doing it!!"

Ha... why do people think that just because you are nice means you ENJOY it?

You know, in the IT profession people ask you all the time for help, and expect it for free. But, have you every had your neighbor the roofer come over and fix your roof for free... or the plumber unclog your drain... or the painter paint your house... or a locksmith do some locksmithing?

BOb

(Perhaps I should have not said "plumber fix your pipes" in this group.)

ShortNCuddlyAm · 02-13-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

(Perhaps I should have not said "plumber fix your pipes" in this group.)

Fledchen · 02-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Perhaps he should have pulled into the car wash instead?

BOb

They don't open until 8:00.

Nate the great · 02-13-2009, 06:43 PM

Damned dog.

I have a 4 year old Miniature Pincher. Unlike most other breeds, MinPins don't calm down when they grow up. She's even worse when she's had chocolate.

She somehow got some chocolate last night. She spent the first 3 and half hours bouncing off my bedroom door, trying to turn the knob. And I am not exaggerating. She jumped at the door for the entire time.

I finally let her out, and she spent the rest of the night doing laps in every room in the house.

Wetdogeared · 02-13-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate the great

Damned dog.

My puppy, at this very moment, is squeezing the living hsit out of one of her squeeze toys that makes noise. Why oh why do we buy toys that make noise.

desertgrandma · 02-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate the great

Damned dog.

I have a 4 year old Miniature Pincher. Unlike most other breeds, MinPins don't calm down when they grow up. She's even worse when she's had chocolate.

She somehow got some chocolate last night. She spent the first 3 and half hours bouncing off my bedroom door, trying to turn the knob. And I am not exaggerating. She jumped at the door for the entire time.

I finally let her out, and she spent the rest of the night doing laps in every room in the house.

which is why I like cats.........they sleep all night and half the day..........

ShortNCuddlyAm · 02-13-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

which is why I like cats.........they sleep all night and half the day..........

And their mad half hour is usually that - half hour

02-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#1697
Fledchen Guru Posts: 663 Karma: 84658 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Device: PB360+, Sony950, VR Stream, iPod Touch, iPad	I had way too much excitement at work today! At about 6:30 this morning, a guy pulled into the driveway between the gas station I work at and the car wash next door. His car's engine was on fire. He ran up to my store to get two of our fire extinguishers to try to put it out, but he was unsuccessful. Meanwhile, my boss called the fire department and shut off the electricity on the oasis (the part of the lot where the gas pumps are). The guy got his dogs out of the car and got away. I'm not sure where he was at this point, but he was a safe distance away from the car. We could hear the firetruck sirens approaching just as the gas tank caught fire and the rest of the car shortly thereafter. I knew it wouldn't be like it's portrayed in the movies, but it was actually a lot scarier, faster, and dramatic-looking than I'd expected a car fire to look. There was a huge, thick, fast-spreading cloud of foul smoke from the burning tires and interior of the car. It took a while for the firefighters to get the hose connected but the fire was eventually extinguished, no one was hurt, and the only property damage was to the car. The police had blocked off the nearest intersection to the west and the road to the east. Some fool actually tried to drive around the police car to get to the gas station. I would have thought that most reasonable people would see six police cars and a fire truck and think, "Gee, maybe I should get my fuel at a different station today," but I guess that person was not that clever.

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02-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#1696
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	My, what a sharp sword she has....

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pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Holy crap, Fled!

02-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#1701
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	I saw a car fire next to a toll booth once. We were in line long enough to see it go from "people get out of car and stand back" to "fully engulfed in flames" -- and we weren't in line that long. I think when there's that much gasoline involved, the most you can do is evacuate and contain the fire to the vehicle -- fire extinguishers aren't going to do much good.

02-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#1707
Nate the great Sir Penguin of Edinburgh Posts: 12,375 Karma: 23555235 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro area Device: Shake a stick plus 1	Damned dog. I have a 4 year old Miniature Pincher. Unlike most other breeds, MinPins don't calm down when they grow up. She's even worse when she's had chocolate. She somehow got some chocolate last night. She spent the first 3 and half hours bouncing off my bedroom door, trying to turn the knob. And I am not exaggerating. She jumped at the door for the entire time. I finally let her out, and she spent the rest of the night doing laps in every room in the house.

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