A lot easier to fix a vac than to read Burl’s brain scan. At least I know where to find the vac; I’m not so sure about the other. And the vac has a history of actually working.
It’s a riding vacuum cleaner! Whee.Mornin’ all! Actually, Mikie, doing a brain scan on Burl would be well within the purview of a vacuum technician. In fact, it would probably reveal the largest vacuum he or she had ever seen.(And you can tell there’s a vacuum in his head anyway, cos his ideas pretty much suck.)Thanks from yesterday, Leaky.
Vacuum cleaners CAN explode! Or catch fire.A friend of mine used one to extract petrol fumes from a fuel tank.The little vacuum cleaner started glowing from within and progressed to softening before significantly changing shape.OK, so it did not explode but he has kept “Piglet” as a safety reminder.I do think that a lot of fine dust (or flammable vapours) getting through to the continuously arcing electric motor could cause a very brisk fire and hence explosion of other dust or vapours nearby.
I actually do not like to give out my cell number either. I am presuming the Pennys still have a land line (it is pictured often) and that Burl gave this land line number to the lady. I like that only three people know my cell number… my wife, my sister, and my secretary. That is enough. But then again, I do not have all the "bells and whistles’ most folks get these days (texting, web access, etc). My phone is used only as a phone… and I have it for my convenience to call people…. not to be tracked down.
Usually MIL stands for mother-in-law. And I agree too, PipeTobacco, it can’t be so urgent that my cell number is needed. I give it for real emergencies, but not for appliance repairs. Some businesses sell the numbers!
mikie2 almost 13 years ago
A lot easier to fix a vac than to read Burl’s brain scan. At least I know where to find the vac; I’m not so sure about the other. And the vac has a history of actually working.
mikie2 almost 13 years ago
Cute riff on the Hover Round and AARP.
GROG Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Don’t you want it back when it’s fixed, Einstein?
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 13 years ago
It’s a riding vacuum cleaner! Whee.Mornin’ all! Actually, Mikie, doing a brain scan on Burl would be well within the purview of a vacuum technician. In fact, it would probably reveal the largest vacuum he or she had ever seen.(And you can tell there’s a vacuum in his head anyway, cos his ideas pretty much suck.)Thanks from yesterday, Leaky.
Ottodesu almost 13 years ago
Vacuum cleaners CAN explode! Or catch fire.A friend of mine used one to extract petrol fumes from a fuel tank.The little vacuum cleaner started glowing from within and progressed to softening before significantly changing shape.OK, so it did not explode but he has kept “Piglet” as a safety reminder.I do think that a lot of fine dust (or flammable vapours) getting through to the continuously arcing electric motor could cause a very brisk fire and hence explosion of other dust or vapours nearby.
Ray_C almost 13 years ago
What are “vacuum mints”?
greatgrannyszoo almost 13 years ago
You put one or two in the bag and it make the room smell good..
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
Nothing wrong with the vacuum; it’s only made to “Hover” around, not to clean the floor or do anything of use- just like some MILs ;-)
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
Not all MILs (just Burl’s and my own).
Kala Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Oh no! I agree with Burl…oh, the shame! The repair shop can call my home # – they don’t need my cell #.
InTraining almost 13 years ago
No doubt the bag is full………… and has never been emptied………..
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I actually do not like to give out my cell number either. I am presuming the Pennys still have a land line (it is pictured often) and that Burl gave this land line number to the lady. I like that only three people know my cell number… my wife, my sister, and my secretary. That is enough. But then again, I do not have all the "bells and whistles’ most folks get these days (texting, web access, etc). My phone is used only as a phone… and I have it for my convenience to call people…. not to be tracked down.
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Usually MIL stands for mother-in-law. And I agree too, PipeTobacco, it can’t be so urgent that my cell number is needed. I give it for real emergencies, but not for appliance repairs. Some businesses sell the numbers!
EricAlder almost 13 years ago
LOL @ “Our first bad check”Vacuums suck.
coffeeturtle almost 13 years ago
that is a lot of info on that form though.
I like their scare-tactic to get you to buy a new vac! ;-)
Tyrnn almost 13 years ago
I don’t get it. What does asking for a cell number have to do with brain scans?