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Offline BigTed

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Ashamed?
« on: August 26, 2013, 11:40:16 AM »
We just had an evacuation where I work - fire alarm went off, firies turned up, etc.

While waiting at the muster point, one of the wardens approached me and informed me the alarm went off due to a detector in the basement right where I parked my bike.

My first thought was: "I can't imagine changing the oil & filter on my ST1300 yesterday could trigger an electrical fire, 2 hours after I parked it".

My second thought was: "If it went up in flames, what would I replace it with?"

 :well :-((( >:() :-[

I did get to hand out an OzSToc card to someone working on the same floor who's hubby rides a white ST1100.  :runyay
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2013, 11:42:47 AM »
Well done on the card :thumb
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2013, 01:34:20 PM »
Quote from: BigTed on August 26, 2013, 11:40:16 AM
While waiting at the muster point, one of the wardens approached me and informed me the alarm went off due to a detector in the basement right where I parked my bike.

It almost sounded like the ST13 was to blame!  We know they're hot, but to set off a heat detector!!  Wow!  And it's not even summer!

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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2013, 01:56:59 PM »
I did eventually make my way back down to the basement, hoping to find Little Miss STealthy unharmed - and I did.
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2013, 04:51:16 PM »
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2013, 08:33:23 PM »
I  just told wifey. When I said I was wondering what bike to buy next she said
"Oh great! More friggin dingles and dongles".
She meant "farkles". :rofl
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, 08:10:45 PM »
It's the important things in life that matter Big Ted. Nothing wrong with the way you're thinking.  :beer
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2013, 12:14:46 AM »
Quote from: BigTed on August 26, 2013, 08:33:23 PM
I  just told wifey. When I said I was wondering what bike to buy next she said
"Oh great! More friggin dingles and dongles".
She meant "farkles". :rofl

Even though she's not up with the jargon, at least it appears she's resigned to your acquiring more essential items.
It's nearly Fathers' Day.  Go shopping and let her wrap them for you as presents.
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2013, 07:25:57 AM »
Quote from: BigTed on August 26, 2013, 08:33:23 PM
I  just told wifey. When I said I was wondering what bike to buy next she said
"Oh great! More friggin dingles and dongles".
She meant "farkles". :rofl


Just explain to the lovely bride that by adding all these essential Dingles and Dongles it gives you far greater chance of arriving to YOU my love in SAFTEY !!! And nothing what so ever to do with the pleasure I receive. :nahnah


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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2013, 08:45:52 AM »
Quote from: ST2UP on August 28, 2013, 07:25:57 AM
Just explain to the lovely bride that by adding all these essential Dingles and Dongles it gives you far great re chance of arriving to YOU my love in SAFTEY !!! And nothing what so ever to do with the pleasure I receive. :nahnah
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What a great turn of phrase.   You're good, and could easily put one over your bride.   :-++ :-++
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2013, 09:10:44 AM »
Is that right Pete  :well  :well

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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2013, 09:11:39 AM »
Quote from: Pocket STocker on August 28, 2013, 09:10:44 AM
Is that right Pete  :well  :well

Pockey  :grin

Aahhhh.   The quick response I expected.    :grin
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #12 on: August 28, 2013, 09:25:38 AM »
Quote from: Pocket STocker on August 28, 2013, 09:10:44 AM
Is that right Pete  :well  :well

Pockey  :grin
hmmmm, I think I need to introduce my wife to you Pockey - I have a feeling you'd get on well with her.   :eek
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Re: Ashamed?
« Reply #13 on: August 28, 2013, 10:02:57 AM »
Quote from: BigTed on August 28, 2013, 09:25:38 AM
hmmmm, I think I need to introduce my wife to you Pockey - I have a feeling you'd get on well with her.   :eek

Why on earth would you facilitate a gang-up?  At least you've got a tiny chance when it's one against one!
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