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Almost had to evacuate because of a forrest fire

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Fin D, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    So, my house almost caught fire today.

    My backyard is backed up to the Ocala National Forest, which was on fire. There were 15ft tall flames 30 yards from house. We almost had to evacuate. It was close enough that I was packing stuff and headlong into some contingency plans.

    There were old re-purposed Hueys (the firemen told me that's what it was) dropping water. We could feel the mist. We are ok now.

    Here's after the worst of it was put out:
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    You can see on the tree in the middle how tall the flames were.

    Here's one of the copters dropping the water:
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    Mist from that drop had to be wiped off the camera.
     
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  2. MikeHoncho

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    Dude. Good to hear y'all are safe. That said stop fapping in the wood man.
     
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  3. Fin D

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    Thanks.

    I don't think I need to stop. I should however slow down.
     
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  4. Laces Out

    Laces Out Well-Known Member

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    Or bring some lube?


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  5. BicketyBam

    BicketyBam No Fist Pumps Allowed

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    Holy crap. Glad to hear you averted that disaster.

    -Ed-
     
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  6. BearsFan21

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    WOAH....glad your ok, that would freak me out haha
     
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  7. Fin D

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    Sure...if I was a wuss.
     
  8. Fin D

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    I won't lie. I'm exhausted. It was 3 hours of intense worry.
     
  9. Laces Out

    Laces Out Well-Known Member

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    Would grounding out the fap hand be a wuss move?


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  10. Fin D

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    Not wuss, but not manly either.
     
  11. Laces Out

    Laces Out Well-Known Member

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    Well played sir........
     
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  12. MikeHoncho

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    only the highest grade sandpaper...
     
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  13. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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    Glad you are ok.

    I too agree this is all Ireland's fault.
     
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  14. MikeHoncho

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    Oh, we're all sure you were exhausted...

    Three hours is a pretty long time, bro.
     
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  15. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    Damn man I couldn't even imagine being in that situation feeling my house was about to catch fire.

    Glad you're ok and everything is safe.
     
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  16. dolfan32323

    dolfan32323 ty xphinfanx

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    good to hear nobody was harmed. that's what matters most.
     
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  17. Fin D

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    Thank you.

    Its amazing how quick you can prioritize.

    In just a few moments I boiled everything I'm going to save to my dad and his medical supplies, my pets, my computer (just the tower, its my income) and my wife of course, if she had been home. That's it.
     
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  18. McLovin

    McLovin Resident Pats fan.

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    of course its not the porn.... :shifty:
     
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  19. Fin D

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    Actually, why the hell do people store porn on their computer? There is a never ending forever changing supply on the internet.
     
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  20. MikeHoncho

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    What is this internet I keep hearing about?
     
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  21. Fin D

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    I can't tell you here.

    Meet me at the Motel 6, room 25. Walk in, disrobe, close your eyes and trust me.
     
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  22. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    ****ing Michael Vick!


































    Glad you're ok bro.
     
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  23. The_Dark_Knight

    The_Dark_Knight Defender of the Truth

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    Glad you're ok FinD. Pushed the edge of the envelope there didn't ya? Man, don't take any chances with a wildfire, especially with all that pine. Catch a burning ember on the roof and you're screwed.

    Be safe brother :up:
     
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  24. BlameItOnTheHenne

    BlameItOnTheHenne Taking a poop

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  25. Zippy

    Zippy The Man in Black. Club Member

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    Glad you are safe!
     
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  26. McLovin

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    offline fapping stoopid.

    here's a scenario you may have never thought of. its called I.C.E.FAP (In Case of Emergency) always have a backup plan my friend.

    purchase laptop -> download pron -> charge battery -> buy lotion -> buy handwarmers that you crack and mix together -> power outtage -> break out lotion, handwarmers, laptop -> wrap lotion in handwarmers to simulate the warmth of Unlucky's mom -> fap while nobody else can -> put Unlucky's sock back in drawer -> take nap
     
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  27. MikeHoncho

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    What do the F A and P stand for?
     
  28. McLovin

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    Fap
     
  29. Fin D

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    You know I know I'm old and married?

    The part of that plan that sounded the best was the "nap" part.
     
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  30. Rocky Raccoon

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    By the way Fin, how is your dad doing?
     
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  31. MikeHoncho

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    Hey, I showed up. You weren't there. Did the undercover police cars change your mind?
     
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  32. Fin D

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    Crotchety and on wheels.

    Thanks for asking though.
     
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  33. Rocky Raccoon

    Rocky Raccoon Greasepaint Ghost Staff Member

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    So just like you but with wheels, huh?

    Best wishes brother.
     
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  34. PSG

    PSG Clear Eyes. Full Hearts.

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    Glad to hear everything is OK, man.
    Despite our differences in the "Ireland" situation, I don't want to see you get hurt of lose your home.
    However, I think "someone" is trying to tell something;
    Ireland is the devil and you should stop defending him.:shifty:
     
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  35. Fin D

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    lol, thanks.


    Now get off my lawn.
     
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  36. MikeHoncho

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    Oh sure. Soon as I'm done poopin'.
     
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  37. Fin D

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    Thanks.

    If i was wrong the fire would have got me.
     
  38. maynard

    maynard Who, whom?

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    Yet it somehow spared that god awful fence?

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  39. Fin D

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    Ha.

    Those are actually fence panels. I haven't been able to save up for real fencing yet.
     
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