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(Message started by: JuniorBrew on Mar 27^th, 2008, 12:53am)

Title: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by JuniorBrew on Mar 27^th, 2008, 12:53am

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.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by George_J on Mar 27^th, 2008, 1:10am

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.

Best,

George

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Linda_Howell on Mar 27^th, 2008, 1:21am

I'm NOT laughing Roy.

Honestly.

I swear.

I am not. :-X

I am so glad nothing was punctured in or about your person.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Jackie on Mar 27^th, 2008, 5:40am

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....
Jackie

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Mar 27^th, 2008, 5:47am

If you think the dishwasher is bad---watch the toaster--they can be ruthless !

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by LeLimey on Mar 27^th, 2008, 6:56am

And they say washin' dishes is wimmins work....

so just who eggsackly IS the weaker sex?! :o

Only teasing Roy, I'm very glad you're okay. That must have scared the whojimmyflip's out of you.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by barry_sword on Mar 27^th, 2008, 7:05am

OMG Roy! [smiley=eek.gif] 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.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by brewcrew on Mar 27^th, 2008, 7:49am

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.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Ray on Mar 27^th, 2008, 7:52am

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,

Ray

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by BarbaraD on Mar 27^th, 2008, 7:56am

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.. ;)

Hugs BD

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Mosaicwench on Mar 27^th, 2008, 8:31am

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.

(Ask for combat pay darlin')

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by John Michael Smith on Mar 27^th, 2008, 8:36am

on 03/27/08 at 07:49:03, 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.

That what-the-hell-are-you-talking-about look will no longer work at home.

Love it. ;;D

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Guiseppi on Mar 27^th, 2008, 10:06am

That settles the debate once and for all...guns don't kill people...dishwashers damn near kell people! ;;D

Stay low Junior!!!!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by midwestbeth on Mar 27^th, 2008, 10:37am

on 03/27/08 at 05:40:08, Jackie wrote:

Watch it, JuniorBrew.....those dishwashers are extremely dangerous...always handle them as though they're loaded.... ;)

Jackie, You made me choke on my coffee ;;D

Good duck and cover reflexes Roy. :)

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Melissa on Mar 27^th, 2008, 1:44pm

How did the dishwasher get bloody in the first place?? [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Jimi on Mar 27^th, 2008, 1:49pm

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.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Rosybabe on Mar 27^th, 2008, 3:40pm

EWWW! Nasty dirty water!! Go get a bath Jr ;), JK ;;D I am glad you are ok and now it is only a funny incident :)

Hugs

and watch out for the killer appliances!!! 8)

Rosy.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 27^th, 2008, 4:35pm

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. ::)

Sandy

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by brewcrew on Mar 27^th, 2008, 4:39pm

on 03/27/08 at 16:35:30, Sandy_C wrote:

Please save this sage advice until the day he moves out of our house. ;)

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by LeLimey on Mar 27^th, 2008, 4:47pm

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

Helen

(How did I do?!)

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Sandy_C on Mar 27^th, 2008, 4:50pm

on 03/27/08 at 16:39:16, brewcrew wrote:

Please save this sage advice until the day he moves out of our house. ;)

Sorry, I forgot to mention, washers and dryers are friendly. He need not fear those.

Does this help? ::)

Sandy

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Tiannia on Mar 27^th, 2008, 4:56pm

OK I still would have been sitting on the floor laughing my ass off. ;;D [smiley=biggrin.gif]

Glad you are ok hun

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by brewcrew on Mar 27^th, 2008, 5:04pm

Helen and Sandy - Yes, that helps a little. Thank you.

Tia, I'm still laughing my ass off.

Title: Re: I was almost killed...by a bloody DISHWASHER.
Post by Charlie on Mar 27^th, 2008, 8:06pm

At least it was a mechanical dishwasher rather than a gun totin' variety..... :o

I'm just glad you ducked.

Charlie