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Dumb things you have done

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Started 5 months ago by gracie
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As I opened microwave & saw that the oatmeal I was making had spilled all over the container, all over the microwave (yes, I did clean it) because I put too much in - dumb.

Reminded me of other things I have done & afterwards to myself go WTF were you thinking- Frypan-grease caught on fire - I carried it to sink (#1 mistake - could have spilled over onto my hand) and I turned water on it(#2 mistake) & poof- flames & no more kitchen curtains.
2 years ago my front steps were covered with snow and ice underneath. Couldn't scrape it off so I remembered kitty litter works for traction. Poured it all over my steps & porch. Only problem - I used the clumping kind of litter (again not thinking) & it turned into a big slimy mess that took forever to get cleaned.
So care to share any of your not-the-brightest moments of your life?

Posted 5 months ago #
Norge

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No.

Posted 5 months ago #
BuffaloHawk

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opening this thread ..... j/k ..;)

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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Buff - I KNEW YOU would be the first one to say that! I almost put in the text "And Buffalo, don't say opening this thread."

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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Usually, folks are quick to admit to stupid. /sarcasm

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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Like me!

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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Gracie, you are not stupid. You do possess a propensity to be honest.

Me too, and it does not serve us well.

We should meet for a movie, give them all something new to talk about.

Posted 5 months ago #
MrINTJ

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Ahhhh, the simple things in life. Onderfulone always goes after simple to bolster his ego.

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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Not nice, Mr! You do know the elf on the shelf is watching you.

Posted 5 months ago #
onederfullone

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Just ignore the troll, Gracie.

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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Ugh, is this yet another troll? Thanks for the info. Or is this troll just a previous one under a different name? Hmmmmmm.

Posted 5 months ago #
BuffaloHawk

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It is probably Streaker Troll again. His picture in the avatar gives him away;)

Posted 5 months ago #
teigyr

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I think we've all done silly things. I pretty much do them on a daily basis and they provide Mr T fodder for when he needs to provide safety tips in meetings. I own mine, some I'm proud of than others. I just kind of assumed it was enough to share with whatever friends happened to be around (and Mr T's employees) and really nobody else cared.

I AM a bit concerned about Edog's dog though, seems like that dog hasn't pooped for a long time.

Posted 5 months ago #
MrINTJ

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I am an annual guest, not a troll. I was here long before marrying and the little one, in fact have another babe this year. I just know mr. onderfulone for the ego he is. Do not be amused my dear gracie. He would just as soon have a faithful adoring canine companion and that has no reflection on you because he reflects on no other than himself.

Posted 5 months ago #
ballardmike

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Dumb things I have done is try to talk sense into people on forums. =|

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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So MrIntj - I'm amused? tell me - have you met onederfullone in person - or are you making this judgement on things he has posted when you make "annual visits". And about having a faithful adoring canine - nothing wrong with that. If a man was to ask me to give up my pets for him - buh bye.

Posted 5 months ago #
MidWest

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He just remembers his Chopper identity, and the patterns of interaction that have devolved even further, if anything.

Some of us learn from our actions, and some certainly don't.

Posted 5 months ago #
Cate

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Dumb things I have done? Hit send before I reread it. Particularly when its to my manager.

Posted 5 months ago #
pennygirl

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I do stupid things on a daily basis. I also do (what I think are) good things on a daily basis. I hope that the good outweighs the bad. But there are times that I regret. I'm sure we all do.

Posted 5 months ago #
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I once got ready for work, and then just sat, waiting to leave. I looked at the clock, but somehow my customary time to leave did not register. I was super surprised when my partner at the time came home and I asked him why he was early. He wasn't early... I had somehow confused the time to be leaving an hour later, for absolutely no reason. When I got to work, I told my boss the truth because with a story like that, it HAD to be true! Thankfully, this has never happened before or since.

Posted 5 months ago #
lifeisamazing

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Hmmm which one should I put down, there are so many.

My cousin who I adore was visiting me and I was so excited to have her here. Often when I get excited my brain dials to stupid. Often.

I was getting breakfast ready and she walked in the kitchen and sat down. Liking froth in my orange juice I was spooning the frozen stuff into the blender as I always do.

She asked if she could help "Nope, I've got it all under control. We'll have orange juice in a minute" then poured her some tea. I went back, put the top on the blender and turned it on. There was this huge explosion and I grabbed the plug and yanked it out.

In the silence that followed I took in the large pieces of the glass blender pitcher laying about, the orange juice chunks and water everywhere, my hair, the walls, my face, and the slightly twisted spoon across the floor where it had landed. Apparently you're not supposed to leave that in there.

I looked up at her surprised face "Or maybe we'll just have tea"

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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LIA- Now that I something I would do! Glad neither one of you got hurt.
I bought a pasta maker & for whatever reason took it apart to see how it worked. Thought put back together correctly until I turned it on, had put the flour in & the auger thing came flying out the front along with all the flour.
And I was hurrying to work and grabbed what I thought was hairspray & sprayed away until "fragrance" hit me. It was the room deodarizer. Didn't have time to wash my hair & came to work with ever-the-so-wonderful smell of pine.

Posted 5 months ago #
lifeisamazing

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HAHAHAHAHAAHA Thanks Grace, You gave me such a laugh.
The funniest thing in the first one was "for whatever reason took it apart to see how it worked" Totally cracked me up.
and pine hair spray. HA!
I needed that.

Posted 5 months ago #
gracie

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Glad I could bring a smile to your face. You likewise made me laugh about the spoon in the blender.
Just remembered another really dumb thing that could have been very embarassing - I was yet again in a rush to get ready for work. Got dressed, put on my coat and out the door to my car. I realize I can feel the lining of my coat, look and I forgot to put my blouse on! Glad I realized it because could just see me getting to work, taking off my coat & there are my boobs out there for all the guys to see!

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