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Posted : 7/5/2007 5:31:18 PM

When eating Thai food, remember that the thing that looks like a julienned carrot is not a carrot, it is THE pepper.

Don't reach too far over the bed of the truck to get something. I did this some weeks ago and my rib is finally feeling better. It was either a bruise or a slight stress fracture. I had Motrin breakfast for about a week or so.

Be careful when lighting a campfire that someone else prepared with charcoal starter fluid. Corollary: singed arm hair does not smell so good.

Check engine oil on an old motor quite often.

huskymom

Posted : 7/5/2007 5:37:32 PM

ORIGINAL: ron2

When eating Thai food, remember that the thing that looks like a julienned carrot is not a carrot, it is THE pepper.

Where were you 4 days ago with this one Ron?

Luvntzus

Posted : 7/5/2007 5:38:55 PM

ORIGINAL: jeano

2. Ever have a mint in your mouth and take a drink of water? Or ice water? Know how COLD that feels? Well, never, EVER chew mint gum or suck a mint candy and then INHALE THROUGH YOUR MOUTH while outside in -20°F. OMG I thought I froze my entire insides! AIEEEEEEEEE!

That's happened to me too!

I also learned that if you run out of Cascade, you should NOT use regular dishwashing soap in the dishwasher! My entire kitchen was full of bubble foam. [

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RoyallyYours

Posted : 7/5/2007 5:49:01 PM

ORIGINAL: miranadobe

don't wait until your puppy is 6 months old to bring them through the carwash.

Oh boy, did my face learn that the hard way.

jenhuedepohl

Posted : 7/5/2007 5:59:20 PM

Do NOT drink bottled beer in an extremely crowded bar. Learned that this Saturday when a cousin lifted his arm at the same time I took a swig from my bottle. Took off about 1/4 of a front tooth. I had a serious hilbilly look going on while people I hadn't seen in years were coming up to say "hi." Thank goodness the destist was able to bondo it up first thing Monday morning.

Another thing I learned this holiday weekend? Don't brag too much about how your dog isn't scared of fireworks. Five minutes later you'll see her chasing bottle rockets through the corn field and trying to catch exploding firecrackers as they fall from the tree.

ron2

Posted : 7/5/2007 7:06:30 PM

Where were you 4 days ago with this one Ron

My experience taught me the value of Tums and a large glass of water.

the_gopher

Posted : 7/5/2007 7:15:23 PM

Do not cut chili peppers when you have a cold...you will inevitably forget that chilis burn delicate skin when you go to blow your nose.

I still feel the burn to this day (my nose was chapped and raw from the cold I had, coupled with chili oil on them...and well you get the picture).

On a positive note the fumes of the chili cleared up my congestion!

angelabarry

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:03:47 PM

Do not stick your finger in an empty socket on a string of outside Christmas lights to see what will happen.

That bubbling water that appears on the end of a burning log? Don't touch it...it really is hot.

Do not step on ice with your bare feet while wrapped only in a towel on your way to the hot tub!

Ihearthuskybutts

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:12:38 PM

DON'T try and deep fry those frozen perogies! (Yeah, it said it right on the bag, but I did it anyways.) Not only I was burned by flying potato, I had to try and clean it all off the kitchen ceiling afterwards.

When you get hot glue on your finger, DON'T try and get it off with your other fingers. It is better to stay calm, let it cool and end up with only one burnt finger, rather than try and get it off resulting in blisters on all your fingers.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:30:36 PM

Always scruff the cat BEFORE you wet it down. You don't have to be mean, but you don't want an armful of claw, either.

After you cut peppers, your eye will inevitably itch. Do not rub it, especially while driving. You may learn something about your handwashing skills, and about your blind driving skills.

huskymom

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:40:40 PM

That bubbling water that appears on the end of a burning log? Don't touch it...it really is hot.

How...why...ummm...nevermind...

When you get hot glue on your finger, DON'T try and get it off with your other fingers.

You have no idea how many times...[&:]

After you cut peppers, your eye will inevitably itch. Do not rub it, especially while driving. You may learn something about your handwashing skills, and about your blind driving skills.

Maybe the rule should be not to cut peppers while driving...?[

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fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:40:42 PM

ORIGINAL: TAOofGoldyShep

* Not to put bubble bath into a jacuzzi tub.

This can actually be great fun. The kids do it all the time. First, the suds rise about 4 ft. above the surface of the spa, then they spill out all over the patio so everyone present is ankle deep in soap suds, then they overflow into the pool where they resemble giant ice bergs. Then, after an hour or so they disappear, only to reappear any time someone turns on the jets for the next week. Then ... the pool service comes and wants to know why the PH balance is out of whack. []

I have learned:

1. If you are going to cook sausages in the microwave, you really really need to remember to pierce the skin first.
2. If you are baking something from scratch and the recipe calls for cream of tartar and you don't have any, just forget it. Tartar sauce is not a good substitute.

Joyce

huskymom

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:43:42 PM

Do not drink Grapefruit soda while reading this thread! It really hurts coming out of your nose and the space bar gets all sticky! Thanks Joyce!

Ron... try rice, it usually comes with the meal, and I'm pretty sure thats why...

Ixas_girl

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:43:44 PM

Don't drink the water in India

Don't "check the pepper spray" in an enclosed car, while driving

Don't turn on then off the garbage disposal after you drop a crystal liquer glass in it to make sure it is really off

Don't park your brand new car where it can get towed, twice in three months

Don't catch a softball with the tip of your thumb

Don't walk into the kitchen barefoot after a big earthquake if you own a lot of glassware, and your cupboards don't latch.

random

Posted : 7/5/2007 8:47:07 PM

If you're running on a treadmill and drop something on the track, don't stop running and bend over to pick it up.

Things you learned not to do...the hard way!