It continues....

08-09-2005, 09:49 PM

Yes ENDelt - I'm convinced that it's all my fault.

Yesterday I backed into another contractor's truck at a jobsite. Barely tapped the thing. No damage to mine. $1600 to his.

Today my truck dies at a stoplight and a really pungent odor creeps into the cab. I start it and head to the nearest parking lot....

Open the hood to flames.

Slam hood.

Sprint 1/4 mile to Ace hardware.

Sling open door. "Fire extinguishers."

"Back of the store, sir."

"You're kidding, right?"

Get extinguisher, race out to truck. Pop hood again. Flames haven't spread much yet. Hit flames with powder.

Assess damage. Seems to be confined to the alternator and wiring harness.

Disconnect alternator, fire up the truck, drive home.

Took 'bout an hour to install new alternator and harness tonight. All is well. At least it didn't cost me too much this time. $200 is all.

Still haven't heard back from the bastards who supposedly insured my Yukon in Mexico. They're either waiting until 90 days to respond or they're ignoring me for some other reason. Bastards.

**morphius** · 08-09-2005, 09:53 PM

I got nuthin, but I'm glad to hear someone's luck might be currently worse then mine.

Hammock Parties · 08-09-2005, 09:53 PM

I can just see you running, gazelle-like, to chariots of fire on your way to Ace hardware.

Logical · 08-09-2005, 09:54 PM

Damn that sucks Phil, hope the luck changes soon.

**Saulbadguy** · 08-09-2005, 09:55 PM

That reminds me of the time I installed a refurbished alternator and it started smoking the first time I started the car. I freaked out, but apparently it was supposed to do that. I thought I had done something wrong, since I was never that good with that sort of thing.

**morphius** · 08-09-2005, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gochiefs

I can just see you running, gazelle-like, to chariots of fire on your way to Ace hardware.

Hate to disappoint you, but I'm guessing this time he was wearing pants.

beavis · 08-09-2005, 09:59 PM

You should go buy a lottery ticket.

tk13 · 08-09-2005, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

I told my wife that I'm gonna hole up in the basement for the rest of the year because it costs me too much to leave the house.

At least until your basement floods.

08-09-2005, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beavis

You should go buy a lottery ticket.

Right. With my luck, I'd match all the numbers and fall into a well on my way to cash that bitch in. As they pull me out 6 days later, barely clinging to life, the ticket drops back into the well as they load me into the ambulance. With that chapter of my life closed, my luck changes for the better..... this time when I back into somebody it only costs me $1200.

Logical · 08-09-2005, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Right. With my luck, I'd match all the numbers and fall into a well on my way to cash that bitch in. As they pull me out 6 days later, barely clinging to life, the ticket drops back into the well as they load me into the ambulance. With that chapter of my life closed, my luck changes for the better..... this time when I back into somebody it only costs me $1200.

I really feel guilty but I laughed.

beavis · 08-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Right. With my luck, I'd match all the numbers and fall into a well on my way to cash that bitch in. As they pull me out 6 days later, barely clinging to life, the ticket drops back into the well as they load me into the ambulance. With that chapter of my life closed, my luck changes for the better..... this time when I back into somebody it only costs me $1200.

I'm sorry man, but at least you're keeping a sense of humor about it.

**Dartgod** · 08-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Any chance you could refrain from going to Chiefs games this year? It sure would suck if you ruined it for the rest of us.

**Nzoner** · 08-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Damn dude,I may have to rethink Friday night,I don't know how safe it is to be around you at this point in time.

**morphius** · 08-09-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phobia

Right. With my luck, I'd match all the numbers and fall into a well on my way to cash that bitch in. As they pull me out 6 days later, barely clinging to life, the ticket drops back into the well as they load me into the ambulance. With that chapter of my life closed, my luck changes for the better..... this time when I back into somebody it only costs me $1200.

Hmmm, I wonder what would happen if you were to buy me a ticket. I mean your luck is bad enough right now that it would be just your luck that if you gave it to someone else it might win, but on the other hand, my luck is so bad that there is no way I could win.

Somehow I think I would end up winning a free one and have to pick the numbers myself only to lose.

Stinger · 08-09-2005, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dartgod

Any chance you could refrain from going to Chiefs games this year? It sure would suck if you ruined it for the rest of us.

Although if we put him in the opposing teams lockerroom ....

08-09-2005, 09:49 PM
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	It continues.... Yes ENDelt - I'm convinced that it's all my fault. Yesterday I backed into another contractor's truck at a jobsite. Barely tapped the thing. No damage to mine. $1600 to his. Today my truck dies at a stoplight and a really pungent odor creeps into the cab. I start it and head to the nearest parking lot.... Open the hood to flames. Slam hood. Sprint 1/4 mile to Ace hardware. Sling open door. "Fire extinguishers." "Back of the store, sir." "You're kidding, right?" Get extinguisher, race out to truck. Pop hood again. Flames haven't spread much yet. Hit flames with powder. Assess damage. Seems to be confined to the alternator and wiring harness. Disconnect alternator, fire up the truck, drive home. Took 'bout an hour to install new alternator and harness tonight. All is well. At least it didn't cost me too much this time. $200 is all. Still haven't heard back from the bastards who supposedly insured my Yukon in Mexico. They're either waiting until 90 days to respond or they're ignoring me for some other reason. Bastards.
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