The Fire This Morning

  • So today I get to sleep in.
  • 6:30 actually.
  • A virtual dream state sleep.
  • A bath seems in order, right?
  • I guess not. The intercom calls me.
  • Jeannie. There a car fire outside.
  • “Is any of my property in danger?”
  • Of course it is, they parked the burning car right by the propane tanks.
  • Jump out of the tub
  • Dry my face.
  • Run naked through the house.
  • Throw on pants and a pair of slip ons.
  • Race outside.
  • They’re throwing water on the car. Water.
  • I have $1000 worth of fire extinguishers all over the place and they’re using water.
  • Brian and I raise the hood.
  • I hold the hood and he sprays the fire.
  • Fire department arrived 45 minutes later.
  • That’s a comforting fact, isn’t it?
  • I inhaled a small amount of toxic fumes.
  • At least I think it was toxic.
  • If there are no further posts after this one, you can assume that it was truly toxic.
  • A family of women were driving the car and they all got out OK. No one was hurt in anyway, thankfully.
  • I know you’re all jealous of my life. The excitement is intoxicating.

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