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I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« on: Mar 27th, 2008, 12:53am » |
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So, I work at a local mom-and-pop coffee shop, right? My duties include that of a barista, making drinks and such, but also cleaning up.
So, I'm washing out the bottom collection pan of the espresso machine at the sink, because I can't wash it in the dishwasher. I was just shutting the water off, when I hear an ominous rumbling.
(Cue the subwoofers.)
I stepped back to put the bottom pan back into the espresso machine, when the little stainless steel air gap cover gets blown off, into the ceiling, by a 7-foot torrent of dirty dishwasher water.
I was so sure I was being shot at, I ducked and covered.
Damage report: A one-and-one-half inch diameter hole in the ceiling tile, one very frightened JuniorBrew, and about 6 or 7 gallons of dirty water.
One word. Gross. I'm still picking pieces of ceiling out of my hair.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #1 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 1:10am » |
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Yep.
Bad enough to die, but worse to be shot and killed by a dishwasher. There's no glory in it. You'd probably be an internet legend, though.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #2 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 1:21am » |
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I'm NOT laughing Roy.
Honestly.
I swear.
I am not. 
I am so glad nothing was punctured in or about your person.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #3 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 5:40am » |
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Watch it, JuniorBrew.....those dishwashers are extremely dangerous...always handle them as though they're loaded.... 
Serious....glad you're OK, Sweetie....could have been a bad scene.
Big Hugs....
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #4 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 5:47am » |
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If you think the dishwasher is bad---watch the toaster--they can be ruthless !
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #5 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 6:56am » |
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And they say washin' dishes is wimmins work....
so just who eggsackly IS the weaker sex?! 
Only teasing Roy, I'm very glad you're okay. That must have scared the whojimmyflip's out of you.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #6 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 7:05am » |
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OMG Roy!  That could have really hurt you! Glad to hear you are ok.
What is going to be done so this does not happen again? Be safe.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #7 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 7:49am » |
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And I am proud to report that my 16-year-old son just outed himself:
He actually does know how to use a dishwasher.
That what-the-hell-are-you-talking-about look will no longer work at home.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #8 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 7:52am » |
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Roy:
Think of the astronomical odds of that ever happening again. Just be glad that the espresso machine didn't blow up. Those things pack enormous pressure!
Will you be reporting in kevlar body armor?
Wishing you well,
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« Reply #9 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 7:56am » |
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Geezzz.... I can see this setting back the "Get men in the Kitchen" movement back about 50 years  They'll all be gun-shy now.... 
Glad you're ok Jr. -- those big ole machines are NOT for the faint of heart..
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #10 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 8:31am » |
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And all this time I didn't think he knew which appliance IS the dishwasher!!
Yelling "Put your dishes in the dishwasher" gets the dishes NEAR, not IN the dishwasher at home . . .
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #11 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 8:36am » |
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on Mar 27th, 2008, 7:49am, brewcrew wrote:And I am proud to report that my 16-year-old son just outed himself:
He actually does know how to use a dishwasher.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #12 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 10:06am » |
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That settles the debate once and for all...guns don't kill people...dishwashers damn near kell people!
Stay low Junior!!!!
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #13 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 10:37am » |
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on Mar 27th, 2008, 5:40am, Jackie wrote:Watch it, JuniorBrew.....those dishwashers are extremely dangerous...always handle them as though they're loaded....
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Jackie, You made me choke on my coffee
Good duck and cover reflexes Roy. 
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #14 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 1:44pm » |
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How did the dishwasher get bloody in the first place?? 
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #15 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 1:49pm » |
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Your dad always told me that anything more complicated than a wheelbarrel or is that wheelbarrow?, and you were lost. Proof is in the pudding. Just glad you are alright. And even though we tease you, thats the bottom line.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #16 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 3:40pm » |
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EWWW! Nasty dirty water!! Go get a bath Jr , JK I am glad you are ok and now it is only a funny incident
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #17 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 4:35pm » |
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Oh, JBrew!
The tears coming out of my eyes right now from reading this are not because I'm laughing , of course not. It must be due to some other cause. Of course it is.
Let's chalk this one up as a learning experience. As you get older you will learn to avoid all appliances, large or small whenever possible. 
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #18 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 4:39pm » |
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on Mar 27th, 2008, 4:35pm, Sandy_C wrote:Oh, JBrew!
The tears coming out of my eyes right now from reading this are not because I'm laughing , of course not. It must be due to some other cause. Of course it is.
Let's chalk this one up as a learning experience. As you get older you will learn to avoid all appliances, large or small whenever possible.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #19 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 4:47pm » |
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Well Brew, it shows that proper training is needed.
You and Pat need to make Roy practise, practise, practise until he is proficient and, make no mistake. I don't want to hear about any more potentially deadly domestic incidents.
That being said will you please train the boy in the art of mopping floors, cleaning fridges and ovens and doing laundry. There is also use of irons, vacuum cleaners and dusters which are an essential safety tool in the prevention of ingestion of dust.
A house is a killer environment and that poor young man needs to learn survival skills
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #20 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 4:50pm » |
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on Mar 27th, 2008, 4:39pm, brewcrew wrote:
Please save this sage advice until the day he moves out of our house.
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Sorry, I forgot to mention, washers and dryers are friendly. He need not fear those.
Does this help?
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #21 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 4:56pm » |
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OK I still would have been sitting on the floor laughing my ass off. 
Glad you are ok hun
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #22 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 5:04pm » |
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Helen and Sandy - Yes, that helps a little. Thank you.
Tia, I'm still laughing my ass off.
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Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
« Reply #23 on: Mar 27th, 2008, 8:06pm » |
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At least it was a mechanical dishwasher rather than a gun totin' variety.....
I'm just glad you ducked.
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