actually. . .
shadowfax, on host 206.191.194.251
Friday, January 5, 2001, at 16:05:07
Re: A mild rant. posted by Howard on Friday, January 5, 2001, at 11:15:51:
> > > Okay, if I may quote from the Rinkworks feature "I Think," number 150: > > > > > > "There are few more painful head injuries than trying to stand up underneath an open cupboard or freezer door." > > > > > > How true. However, I would like to add my own version... > > > > > > "There are few more shocking, frightening ways to wake up than putting your unwary bare feet onto a carpet that has been steam cleaned the day before and has not dried out entirely, so is still cold, clammy, and slightly damp." > > > > > > Sun"cold feet"dragyn. > > > > How about waking up like I did at my grandma's over vacation? I got up on the other side of the bed from where I'd gotten in and stepped on a frayed electrical cord. I've been shocked many times before, but there's something about being shocked on the bottom of your bare feet that really HURTS! > > When the pain stops, why not replace some electrical cords before Grandma's house burns down? Check in every room. Frayed electrical cords are like snakes; if you find one, it's a good idea to be on the lookout for another one. > Howard
before I left, I rewired most of her house with NM-B cable to replace the old knob and spool garbage she had in there. Her entire house was a firetrap before I got through with it.
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