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Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

I bought a new rechargable battery pack for my cordless drill. The instructions say to "Use only under adult supervision." What to do, what to do...

Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :

rotfl, we were just discussing last night whether I'm actually safe to handle sharp objects.

AJ

Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :

You bought the replacement batteries? When my last batteries gave out, it ended up being cheaper to get a new drill.

Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :

I don't have to discuss it with anyone. I am not allowed to handle sharp objects. [Dont Know]

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

I think you're ok. What you might be forgetting is the generally low standard for "adult" we have in this country.

Read a Torts case book to see how unbelievably stupid people can be.

"The lawn mower didn't say not to reach under when it wasn't running!"

Based on what I've seen of you, you're comfortably past that stage. [Smile]

Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :

I've had similar issues with people over-reacting when I have control of sharp objects or powertools.

.. and yet they let me play with swords?

Cool. [Evil Laugh]

Crazy as always,
Psycho Triad

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

It can;t be more dangerous than using a jackhammer...

( I was going to link to it, but I couldn't find the pic... [Wink]

)

[ February 17, 2005, 11:00 AM: Message edited by: Kwea ]

Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :

Kwea, I'm starting to think you're quietly trying to convert us into switching semi-colons for apostrophes.

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

I keep trying the no-looking style of typing.

It is working fairly well, except for that.

[Big Grin]

Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :

I recommend pinky stretching exercises.

Like this ; ' ; ' ; ' ; ' ; ' ; '

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

zgator, 10% off store closing sale plus 17% off bag sale. They ended up being pretty cheap batteries.

Of course, I did manage to buy about $100 worth of other crap while I was there, but ya know. It's a hardware store, what do you expect?

The rest of you, it would be one thing if the drill said not to use without adult supervision. But the batteries? I suppose if I was ambitious I could hack them open and get in trouble with what's inside, but really.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Oh, and Kwea, you should see the picture of me sitting 15 feet up a tree with a chainsaw!

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

This is a question only you can answer--Are you ready for Adult-ery?

[ February 17, 2005, 11:08 AM: Message edited by: Dan_raven ]

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

quote:
Oh, and Kwea, you should see the picture of me sitting 15 feet up a tree with a chainsaw!

Were you wearing a hockey mask at the time?

Awaiting the pic... [Big Grin]

Kwea

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

*shrug* You're gonna have to hope KrabbyPatty's lurking and knows where it is, then. She's the one who obsessively takes pictures of me working in high places. I think it might have been pre-digital, too. But don't worry... if she can find it, she'll scan it. [Smile]

Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :

......I'm waiting.....

:::taps foot:::

[Big Grin]