I caught my head on fire...

[Clifton Tesh]

And other things you never thought you'd say or hear plus the stories behind them.

So, I caught my head on fire at work today. I can honestly say I never thought I'd say that. I know I'm not the only one with a off the wall story like this and figured this could make for a fun and interesting thread.

So, let me start:

I'm a city transit bus mechanic and was having to replace an air bag under the bus.

Well these buses spend so much time on the road and pick up all the grime the road can throw at them, so they're no where near clean underneath. I guess while I was loosening hoses, a bunch of grease and road grime had fallen into my hair. It came time to remove the bolts for the airbag but the were so badly rusted I had to cut them out.

I grabbed my die grinder and started grinding, sparks started flying, and my head burst into flames.

It only lasted about 3 seconds and I'm good to go, no major damage was done to my head. But now my hair has that burnt hair feel to it and the top of my head feels sunburnt. Fortunately the burnt hair smell has finally gone away, or I've gotten use to it one.

 

[jevs]

I'm glad you are OK. Could have been a lot more serious.

Embrace your inner Bruce Willis and shave the hair off.

 

[King Schultz]

And other things you never thought you'd say or hear plus the stories behind them.

So, I caught my head on fire at work today. I can honestly say I never thought I'd say that. I know I'm not the only one with a off the wall story like this and figured this could make for a fun and interesting thread.

So, let me start:

I'm a city transit bus mechanic and was having to replace an air bag under the bus.

Well these buses spend so much time on the road and pick up all the grime the road can throw at them, so they're no where near clean underneath. I guess while I was loosening hoses, a bunch of grease and road grime had fallen into my hair. It came time to remove the bolts for the airbag but the were so badly rusted I had to cut them out.

I grabbed my die grinder and started grinding, sparks started flying, and my head burst into flames.

It only lasted about 3 seconds and I'm good to go, no major damage was done to my head. But now my hair has that burnt hair feel to it and the top of my head feels sunburnt. Fortunately the burnt hair smell has finally gone away, or I've gotten use to it one.

Damn buddy!! Glad to hear it didn't turn out any worse.

 

[kimblebee]

I electrocuted myself a few years ago while putting together a bbq..

I didn't realize that the starter button was 'live' right out of the box so I held it in one hand and pushed the button with the other. It gave me more than a good jolt. My arm holding the starter hurt for the rest of the day.

 

[katie01]

Oh wow, I'm glad you're ok.

 

[Mokat76]

You win! I can't even imagine competing with that, nor would I want to. Glad you're OK.

 

[Clifton Tesh]

I electrocuted myself a few years ago while putting together a bbq..

I didn't realize that the starter button was 'live' right out of the box so I held it in one hand and pushed the button with the other. It gave me more than a good jolt. My arm holding the starter hurt for the rest of the day.

This is why I stick to charcoal grills. Plus I love the smokey flavor.

 

[CPanther95]

This is why I stick to charcoal grills. Plus I love the smokey flavor.

Don't be surprised if after this latest ordeal, you like it just a tiny bit less.

 

[Clifton Tesh]

Don't be surprised if after this latest ordeal, you like it just a tiny bit less.

Lol!
Sniff sniff
Is that my burgers or my hair?

 

[Cantw8]

"it" happens...

 

[Clifton Tesh]

"it" happens...

LMAO, that's great! Where did the little guy come from?

 

[fly girl]

OP, I'm glad you're ok. That sounds like a crazy few seconds!

But just don't turn to drugs and end up like Michael Jackson after the Pepsi commercial.

 

[Cantw8]

LMAO, that's great! Where did the little guy come from?

lol, I have a whole art gallery full of stuff like that

 

[King Schultz]

I electrocuted myself a few years ago while putting together a bbq..

I didn't realize that the starter button was 'live' right out of the box so I held it in one hand and pushed the button with the other. It gave me more than a good jolt. My arm holding the starter hurt for the rest of the day.

That's pretty good Kim, but it's hard to top a guy who caught his head on fire.

 

[kimblebee]

That's pretty good Kim, but it's hard to top a guy who caught his head on fire.

I know..

I could have sworn he said to share stories like his. Now I just look like I'm trying to one up him LOL

 

[King Schultz]

I know..

I could have sworn he said to share stories like his. Now I just look like I'm trying to one up him LOL

I'll put it down to Post Moving Traumatic Stress Syndrome.

 

[jevs]

I know..

I could have sworn he said to share stories like his. Now I just look like I'm trying to one up him LOL

Well he did, but I've got nothing that even comes close

 

[kimblebee]

Well he did, but I've got nothing that even comes close

I went back and re-read the OP and I wasn't crazy LOL

You're right, as I was, he DID ask for stories.

I feel better now. Thanks

 

[jevs]

I went back and re-read the OP and I wasn't crazy LOL

You're right, as I was, he DID ask for stories.

I feel better now. Thanks

No probs sweetie.

Btw, I'm eating a violet crumble, do you want some?

 

[kimblebee]

No probs sweetie.

Btw, I'm eating a violet crumble, do you want some?

I would but I'm too tired and I've eaten so much junk lately that I really should have a carrot instead. Maybe it's time to unpack the pots and pans lol