Dumb Thing #1 - Fire is Fun!
When I was in the Territorial Army I was burning rubbish in the front yard by the vechicals. Upon placing several boxes into the bin and burning them I placed a box of AA batteries in too and a bit of paraffin, fueling the fire a bit more. Not realising what the possible side effects of igniting batteries could cause I leant over the bin and all I can remember was a big bang and I was left standing covered in soot. The only thing that protected my eyes was my glasses; I could have passed as an extra for the Black and White Minstrel Show.
(mr sheep is down stairs with empty maple syrup jar, Thu 20 Dec 2007, 18:08, Reply)