Food and Drink Have you ever had to call 911? With Poll (sorry no Gaz option)

MIAdragon · 02-07-2009, 06:52 PM

So taking the wife to work at 5:30 this morning, a few mins into the drive I glanced in the rear view and thought I saw something. A split second later I realized what it was, a car with no lights on going WAY too fast in my lane. Had I not swerved into the other lane we would have met in my back seat. About ¼ mile down the road the light turns red and the asshat has to lock his brakes to make the stop (As much as I wanted to jump out of the car and choke a bitch I didn’t). The light turned green and the douche just stayed there, now I’m thinking WTF is wrong with this guy then I see him driving in the classis W pattern, yup a drunk mofo. Ive seen people that looked “tipsy” but never as JA as this cat on the road.

I really didn’t know what to do but I didn’t want this JA to kill someone so I called 911. Just dialing it gave me a strange feeling, talking to the operator everything about it, even looking at my phone now seeing 911 is weird. This was the first time I’ve ever had to use 911 and hopefully the last It had me wondering how many of you have had to do it and what was the reason?

milkman · 02-07-2009, 06:55 PM

No.

But I've called 411 before.

Does that count?

allen_kcCard · 02-07-2009, 06:59 PM

Lots. 20+ times probably.

When I was in college I worked for the intramural dept. and every time there was an injury that the participant wanted medical attention on we had to call 911. Was always overkill, you can specifically tell them you only need an ambulance but they still send police, fire, fire rescue, and an ambulance. Half the time the people didn't even get in the ambulance because someone watching would tell them if you go anywhere with them it costs a ton in bills.

JuicesFlowing · 02-07-2009, 07:04 PM

Never have.

**Bugeater** · 02-07-2009, 07:15 PM

I can never remember the number.

**KcMizzou** · 02-07-2009, 07:16 PM

I've called it by mistake. Dialing a 913 number and double clutched on the 1... (I guess)

**Skip Towne** · 02-07-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I've called it by mistake. Dialing a 913 number and double clutched on the 1... (I guess)

I did this. Cops came to the door. I'm more careful now.

eazyb81 · 02-07-2009, 07:18 PM

I did it a few times as a prank when I was a little kid, but I stopped once the cops actually came to my house one time.

PastorMikH · 02-07-2009, 07:25 PM

Haven't yet had to call 911 for the family, but I've placed or directed numerous 911 calls to be placed from churches.

Kanesville · 02-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eazyb81

I did it a few times as a prank when I was a little kid, but I stopped once the cops actually came to my house one time.

Same here.

**rockymtnchief** · 02-07-2009, 07:36 PM

I call it, at least, twice a month. But that's because I work for the phone company and have to make test calls periodically. I'm now on a first name basis with the call center

Simplex3 · 02-08-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockymtnchief

I call it, at least, twice a month. But that's because I work for the phone company and have to make test calls periodically. I'm now on a first name basis with the call center

This. Every time we installed or upgraded a telephone system we dialed 911 to test it.

**banyon** · 02-07-2009, 07:42 PM

I was driving to college one time and my friends and I were in my car on the other side of the road. Lightning struck a telephone pole, and it cam crashing down in the street and a car on the other side of the road smashed right into it and caught fire.

One of my friends got out and dragged dude out of the car, and me and my other friend drove back to a gas station to call 911. I don't think anyone even stopped to think about how we were reacting, we just all realized we needed to do something and started to do it.

el borracho · 02-07-2009, 07:48 PM

Called it once when my sister-in-law starting having a seizure. Freaked me the hell out.

EyePod · 02-07-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by el borracho

Called it once when my sister-in-law starting having a seizure. Freaked me the hell out.

Too bad it wasn't the mother-in-law. I'd have kicked her while she's down.

View Poll Results: How often, if ever, have you had to call 911?
Never had to call!	24	32.43%
Only used it once.	19	25.68%
Had to call twice.	20	27.03%
Jesus I need to loose the drama I have 911 on speed dial.	11	14.86%
Voters: 74. You may not vote on this poll

02-07-2009, 06:52 PM	Topic Starter
MIAdragon Someone pass the antifreeze Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami (North Cuba) Casino cash: $-2202181	Have you ever had to call 911? With Poll (sorry no Gaz option) So taking the wife to work at 5:30 this morning, a few mins into the drive I glanced in the rear view and thought I saw something. A split second later I realized what it was, a car with no lights on going WAY too fast in my lane. Had I not swerved into the other lane we would have met in my back seat. About ¼ mile down the road the light turns red and the asshat has to lock his brakes to make the stop (As much as I wanted to jump out of the car and choke a bitch I didn’t). The light turned green and the douche just stayed there, now I’m thinking WTF is wrong with this guy then I see him driving in the classis W pattern, yup a drunk mofo. Ive seen people that looked “tipsy” but never as JA as this cat on the road. I really didn’t know what to do but I didn’t want this JA to kill someone so I called 911. Just dialing it gave me a strange feeling, talking to the operator everything about it, even looking at my phone now seeing 911 is weird. This was the first time I’ve ever had to use 911 and hopefully the last It had me wondering how many of you have had to do it and what was the reason?
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02-07-2009, 06:55 PM	#2
milkman Dumbass! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Leading the Marty bashing Casino cash: $10029395	No. But I've called 411 before. Does that count? __________________
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02-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#3
allen_kcCard Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $2163183	Lots. 20+ times probably. When I was in college I worked for the intramural dept. and every time there was an injury that the participant wanted medical attention on we had to call 911. Was always overkill, you can specifically tell them you only need an ambulance but they still send police, fire, fire rescue, and an ambulance. Half the time the people didn't even get in the ambulance because someone watching would tell them if you go anywhere with them it costs a ton in bills.
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02-07-2009, 07:04 PM	#4
JuicesFlowing Losing with passion. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oblivion Casino cash: $10004925	Never have.
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02-07-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
Bugeater The Maintenance Guy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renovated Bugeater Estate Casino cash: $3992680	I can never remember the number.
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02-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
KcMizzou Supporter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Parkville MO Casino cash: $10005170	I've called it by mistake. Dialing a 913 number and double clutched on the 1... (I guess)
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02-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#8
eazyb81 The Illuminati Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the road less traveled Casino cash: $9984900	I did it a few times as a prank when I was a little kid, but I stopped once the cops actually came to my house one time.
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02-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
PastorMikH Will KC ever be better? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Land of Red Dirt & Necks Casino cash: $9905087	Haven't yet had to call 911 for the family, but I've placed or directed numerous 911 calls to be placed from churches. __________________
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02-07-2009, 07:36 PM	#11
rockymtnchief Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Crazys of Montana Casino cash: $10018968 VARSITY	I call it, at least, twice a month. But that's because I work for the phone company and have to make test calls periodically. I'm now on a first name basis with the call center
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02-07-2009, 07:42 PM	#13
banyon Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hermosa, SD Casino cash: $10176551	I was driving to college one time and my friends and I were in my car on the other side of the road. Lightning struck a telephone pole, and it cam crashing down in the street and a car on the other side of the road smashed right into it and caught fire. One of my friends got out and dragged dude out of the car, and me and my other friend drove back to a gas station to call 911. I don't think anyone even stopped to think about how we were reacting, we just all realized we needed to do something and started to do it. __________________ “When war breaks out people say: 'It won't last, it's too stupid.' And war is certainly too stupid, but that doesn't prevent It from lasting.” ~Albert Camus, The Plague.
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02-07-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $2519148	Called it once when my sister-in-law starting having a seizure. Freaked me the hell out.
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