LisaM 0 #101 July 6, 2006 Yeah my Mazda is like that. Luckily I have never used the door lock to lock the car when getting out..... yet...... ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #102 July 6, 2006 That's one thing I like about my Passat - it makes it very difficult to lock the keys in the car. Without the key (which is also the clicker), you can't lock the driver's side door from the outside. You can push down the locks, but it won't actually lock if the door is open. In order to lock the keys in the ignition, you'd have to close the driver's door and lock it from the passenger side. Granted, I'll probably at some point figure out a way to lock myself out of it, but in almost 6 years of owning it, I've been doing okay."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #103 July 10, 2006 Have to add: I was grounded for 1 1/2 months, had to get an x-ray and an MRI on my knee all from GOLF!!! I didn't need surgery, just stretched a tendon and ripped some muscle. Not even real golf, it was virtual golf. Sure it did use real clubs and balls, but we were hitting them inside against a screen. Turns out if your are extremely drunk, swing really hard straight legged and don't follow through, bad things happen to your knee. 700 Skydives over 5 years - no injuries greater than road rash, scrapes, and bruises (and that's including after hours activities). Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #104 July 16, 2006 It's been pretty hot all week, even with the AC going, I've had to turn it down quite a bit more than normal to cool the place off. Figured out why today. The window in the spare bedroom was open and had been for probably a week. The vent is below the window and was basically shooting the cold air right out. Closed the window and stopped doing my part to fight global warming. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #105 July 21, 2006 I actually made the mistake of thinking, "Wow, I haven't done anything dumb in a few days." Until tonight. My laptop is sitting on top of a 5 gallon popcorn tin on my coffee table. I got up to go to the kitchen and tripped on the cord, of course it fell on the carpet. It instantly hibernated but then came back up and was fine for a little while. I guess that impact was worse than I thought because it died hard. Won't boot and can't even fully scan the drive from the recovery console. Thankfully I don't have anything on there that isn't somewhere else. This poor computer, about a month ago I had to get a new motherboard because the PC Card slot died from a different lower fall. Work is seriously gonna start wondering what I do to this thing. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #106 November 29, 2006 New stupid things I've done: 1. I was in Charlotte on business for a week at a nice hotel. One night we had a fire alarm from a burning light and had to go outside. 15 floors down the stairs. The fire department came and about an hour and a half later we went back in. The next night I got back from dinner and everyone was outside. We had a fire alarm and a power outage. After spending some time in the bar (got a free beer), We finally get cleared to go back to our rooms and then we have another short power outage. It was still early so since I was still dressed, I just went out in the hall for a little bit because the hall lights and ironically my A/C was still running. The outage didn't last long so back to our rooms we go. (NSFW) So I'm just chilled out on my bed wearing only my boxers and my shirt watching Real Sex on HBO. While I'm watching and flogging the dolphin, we lose power again. I finish my business and decide to take my contacts out and go to bed. (end NSFW) Since I have no lights in the room (or A/C this time) I open my door enough to find the sink and the soap and wash my hands in the dark. I walk out into the hall in my Christmas boxers (laundry day was coming) and button shirt to take out my contacts. I see a table by the elevators and use it. While walking to the table I hear my door shut. It isn't until I have my contacts out I realize my keys are in the room and I'm now half blind. I get on the elevator in only my boxers and a shirt and go down to the front desk. Since the power is out they can't get make a key at the desk so I get to stand there waiting. Thankfully the shirt mostly covered by boxers. I did get to talk to a few people and share an elevator back up with a family. 2. Not so much a dumb thing I did but a dumb injury: I was getting ready to brush my teeth. I grabbed the toothbrush and the toothpaste and somehow the toothpaste slipped from my hands. This is an almost new tube and it mast have been 3-4 feet off the ground. The tube fell cap first just below the start of the nail on my big toe. Due to the amazing height it fell from and the weight of the tube it took off quite a chunk of skin. I just stood there in amazement and said, "Oh hell no, I did not just injure myself with f#$%ing toothpaste!" I brushed my teeth, removing some skin that was still on the cap and the next time I looked down there was a pool of blood on and around my toe. Washed it, Neosporined it, and Bandaided it.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #107 November 29, 2006 16 years old...first job, carpenter's helper. First day on the job the guys told me what tools I needed so on lunch break, I followed their advice exactly and bought a 32 oz rough-in hammer. One hour later I was in the emregency room getting my mangled thumb put back together. The guys had a good laugh with their "fuck with the new guy" joke. For those that don't know: 1. A 32oz hammer is very HEAVY for a newbie. 2. A rough-in hammer head is serrated and not flat like a finish hammer and is very dangerous to use if you don't know what you are doing. 3. Construction guys are assholes. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #108 November 29, 2006 8th grade marching band. On the field at halftime marching formations and playing. Got distracted with eyeballing the other team's cheerleaders and marched myself down to the goal line all by myself while the rest of the band was in formation at the 50. Ran like a dumbass to get back in position with the cheerleaders pointing and the crowd roaring. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #109 November 29, 2006 Quote8th grade marching band. On the field at halftime marching formations and playing. Got distracted with eyeballing the other team's cheerleaders and marched myself down to the goal line all by myself while the rest of the band was in formation at the 50. Ran like a dumbass to get back in position with the cheerleaders pointing and the crowd roaring. the difference is, is that i think bolas just did this.... not in 8th grade! CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #110 November 29, 2006 Quote2. Not so much a dumb thing I did but a dumb injury: I was getting ready to brush my teeth. I grabbed the toothbrush and the toothpaste and somehow the toothpaste slipped from my hands. This is an almost new tube and it mast have been 3-4 feet off the ground. The tube fell cap first just below the start of the nail on my big toe. Due to the amazing height it fell from and the weight of the tube it took off quite a chunk of skin. I just stood there in amazement and said, "Oh hell no, I did not just injure myself with f#$%ing toothpaste!" I brushed my teeth, removing some skin that was still on the cap and the next time I looked down there was a pool of blood on and around my toe. Washed it, Neosporined it, and Bandaided it. gotta watch that toothpaste, it's dangerous stuff "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2fat2fly 0 #111 November 29, 2006 Me, a can of gasoline, an open flame-fill in the blanksI am not the man. But the man knows my name...and he's worried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #112 November 29, 2006 Jeez, if I pull out the, "One time, at a band show..." stories I'll never get anything done. I have ran like an idiot with a sousaphone down the field though... Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #113 November 22, 2007 Bumping this up for Thanksgiving: Drove to my parents house and it wasn't until I was unloading that I realized I forgot my clothes, toiletries, contacts. Luckily my nice clothes for Thanksgiving were on hangars so I do have those. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #114 July 14, 2008 I had just gotten my motorcycle. The weather was not cooperating so was thinking no ride for me. The last thing I wanted to do was ride on wet roads... Was doing other things and the weather teased me a few times but cleared up nicely. Since it has been 80-90 degrees plus the roads dried very quickly. Decided I'd ride to the closest gas station and fill the tank. Yeah, sure it was an excuse... shut up. Get on the bike and start out of my garage, stalling it once or twice. Drive up and down my little side street a few times to get a better feel. Had ridden it on a test ride before I bought it but that was a whole two days ago. Pull up to the stop sign and wait until there are no cars, either direction. I'm out in the boonies so that didn't take too long. Get on the road and start accelerating and going through the gears. As I glance at my mirrors, I realize I didn't set them. I'm not about to try moving them right now while I'm "flying" down the road at what felt like superfast but was really only 45-50 mph. It's only another mile to the gas station and there is a turn lane. Get to the gas station and actually pull too far forward. Okay, it might have been fine, but it felt too far so I pushed it back some and closer. Adjust my mirrors some and get off the bike and give them some money and decided to pick up some oil since it is an older bike and it piddles a bit. Get back to the bike and then try to open the gas tank coming to the realization I had not done this yet. I'm kind of mechanical minded so I could see which end was the hinge. So now all I had to do was figure out the lever. Pushing and pulling it didn't work either. Another biker had ridden into the store, and I was about to start an "Can you help me, I'm a dumbass.." conversation when I discovered you had to push down on the lid and the lever at the same time. Fill up the bike and go look for oil. Didn't see any made especially for motorcycles so I got regular mobile 10W40 oil like the oil cap said. Pay for my purchase and walk back out to the bike. At this point I discovered I did not have something to put the oil in or a way to put it on the bike nor was I wearing a backpack. I was just going out for gas. DOH!!! Thought about going back in and just returning it but decided to see what I could do with it. The first plan of putting it under my shirt or down my pants was quickly nixed. While looking at the bike I realized I was wearing a belt. Using MacGyver like ingenuity I thread the belt under my seat, and was able to secure the oil down to the rear of the seat. The thinking was, at worst the oil would slide off the back of the seat. I had it pretty tight. So I'm all proud of myself and ready to head out. The starter doesn't really work well but it has a kick start (fairly easy plus that's way cooler.) Try to kick start it and it doesn't crank. Try again. Nothing. Now I'm wondering, "Did I put too much gas in?" While thinking I look and see that the switch is still in the off position. I move it to run and waddayaknow starts right up. The oil did make it home fine.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #115 July 14, 2008 That's not really dumb. That's just getting used to something new. Don't worry though. I'm sure you'll do something dumb soon.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #116 July 14, 2008 I've had my motorcycle a few weeks and have been riding on and off and getting more comfortable with it. So today getting ready to go out and run some errands on my motorcycle. I'd been just leaving the garage door open but decided I'd shut the door today. I hit the button and run for the closing door, making sure to jump over the sensor while ducking (I hear the Indiana Jones theme in my head). I get outside and after the door is closed I realize three things. * The remote garage door openers are locked in my car (in the garage) and my van (outside, but locked). * The house doors are locked. * My house, car, and van keys are inside. At this point I check all the doors and they are indeed locked. With deadbolts on so no credit card tricks. I call my insurance company and they give me the number of a local locksmith to get into the van. He comes out pretty quick. I warn him that the alarm on the van will probably go off and I'll run is as quick as I can to get the clicker to shut it off. He's in in less than 2 minutes and the alarm never went off. I pay him and go about my merry way. On the way home I stop and get gas at the same station as last time (I got about 50 mpg) and get a 2 liter of soda. This time I had my backpack. I get home and I'm pushing the bike into the garage and positioning it on the cardboard since it piddles a bit. I look down and see several oil spots elsewhere as well. As I'm backing it up (human power, engine off), I hear a THUMP!!! Not knowing what I hit nor seeing damage I position the bike on the cardboard and get off. At this point I notice that the tail light is busted. I deduce I hit the door jam between the two rooms of the garage. Luckily the bulb didn't break so it's just the plastic that needs to be replaced (or fixed with red Saran Wrap.) Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #117 July 14, 2008 Quote That's not really dumb. That's just getting used to something new. Don't worry though. I'm sure you'll do something dumb soon. That sure didn't take long. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #118 July 14, 2008 That's because when skies are grey and times are hard, I'm here for ya. To make fun of you like only a true friend will You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #119 July 15, 2008 Just found another good one. I think it was "That Guy" weekend at The Farm. I ran over my own foot with a golf cart Friday. I tried to back it up and for some reason it didn't, guess it wasn't in gear. It didn't seem to be working so I got out, retried putting it in gear and then just pressed the pedal with my foot while standing outside of it. Of course it lurched forward and ran over my foot. Other than feeling incredibly stupid, no injuries. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #120 July 15, 2008 Considering how many times I've called Sunny starting "I just set my fucking self on fire" I choose not to point fingers You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #121 July 15, 2008 Quote* The remote garage door openers are locked in my car (in the garage) and my van (outside, but locked). * The house doors are locked. * My house, car, and van keys are inside. Hehe...glad I'm not the only one. It took me less than a week after buying my bike to realize the hard way I needed to put a house key on the ring with my bike key.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #122 July 15, 2008 Quote I ran over my own foot with a golf cart Friday. Other than feeling incredibly stupid, no injuries. This is why we try to limit the cart to those smarter than IT is. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #123 July 15, 2008 QuoteThat's not really dumb. That's just getting used to something new. Don't worry though. I'm sure you'll do something dumb soon. I wonder - is there something called bike twists? Does it come with a reserve?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #124 July 15, 2008 Quote Quote That's not really dumb. That's just getting used to something new. Don't worry though. I'm sure you'll do something dumb soon. I wonder - is there something called bike twists? Does it come with a reserve? YOU FUCKER!!! Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
123GO 0 #125 July 15, 2008 Im just happy your still alive. I was half expecting to here so I was about to jump but then a bug got in my eye so i took of my pack to hit the bug and then I put it down and jumped out. I broke my leg....keep on truckin. Dumbest thing Ive done this year was watching Digitalfuntown.com for 8 hours straight. Check it out and you'll know why it was so stupid.Is there anything better than hitting a jump in the morning and then unwinding to the hilarious shows Digitalfuntown is nice enough to offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
