Pete Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 So for Vickis birthday we thought we'd have her parents around and have a nice BBQ. All went swimmingly well, the food was perfect, the wine flowed well. We were sat in the lounge watching an old video from when we were at college when Vicki says "what was that?" There was an odd sound in the back garden. "Ah nothing" I say. "Well I'm going to look"...so off she goes.. Very shortly afterwards a scream of "Quick quick! Come and look! Quick!" is ringing in my ears. I simply look up to her parents and say "I think the bin is on fire." I'm not psychic....I simply reflected on something I did earlier which looking back on it was rather foolish. I went through the kitchen, into the conservatory where flames were reflecting in the glass. It was indeed on fire. Not simply on fire though. Oh no. Raging is probably a more suitable word. Yes. A raging, burning, hot blaze.....In our back garden behind the garage. Whoops! Richard, Vickis father had that very evening explained how he used to be in the fire service and was offered the position of Fire Station Chief. His advice was "Have you got a wet blanket?". Well...let me see now...No.....No I've not got a wet blanket about my person at this moment. Whilst I stand staring at it evaluating the situation Vicki runs into the garage to retrieve the fire extinguisher from the Tiger. I was fairly certain that it wouldn't touch it, so I insist she doesn't use it and to "Relax. Don't worry, it'll be fine." Pat (mother) shouts "Get a bucket!" which I have two to hand. A slow spark starts in my mind. Wheelie bins....they're made of plastic...Hmm...plastic. That's made of oil isn't it? There's a big blazing, bubbling, melty mess of it in the garden with 8 foot flames. Pat grabs the bucket of water and throws it towards it. It made it angry. Ok...so it doesn't seem to like water. It's roaring away...and the gas boiler is the other side of that wall. Oh dear, oh dear. Thankfully the water did bate it down, and a few more well placed buckets ensured we were left with nothing more than a smouldering pile of molten ex-wheelie bin. What I have learned tonight. 1) Leffe get's you drunk quickly, yet enables you to remain surprisingly calm under pressure. 2) When tidying up afterwards, never ever empty the BBQ ashes into the bin, no matter how cold they seem to be. 3) It's surprising how incredibly compact your rubbish can become after you burn it. I'm going enjoy explaining that to the council on Monday when I have to plead for a new Wheelie bin, new Green bin and new Recycling box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lucky Pete, very lucky, could have happened after yougone to bed or out or ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patience Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ah the evils of leffe!!!! its a great drink but does get you a wee bit tipsy without realising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 did your guests order well done? Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lol, sorry Pete, but that cracked me up What a mess though! Lucky it wasn't worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Recycling made easy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 LOL Pete. Looks like you owe Vicki a new ironing board too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lol Pete, you're such a sensible chap in real life. No real harm done though. Reminds me of something I did once, many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I wouldn't mention the whole fire thing to the council, just say they were pinched Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Oh the council are going to love you, glad every thing is okay:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Wanker!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivingTheDream Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lmao a funny story! Like Gaz says just wait until bin day and say you woke up with no bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Fantastic!... (Where did the ironing board come from? Were you using that as fuel??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 It should be noted that in fact, grass trimmings on a warm summers night can have a slightly similar effect About 5 years ago, i had cut the grass, put the cuttings in the wheelie bin, went to bed. 5am knock at the door 'your cars on fire' but it was actually the bin next to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I heard that it's £80 for a replacement wheelie bin.... Better go and pinch a neighbours and put your house number on it!! Glad you are ok though.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilly Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Funny as fook!! ring th council tjhey will se eye to eye!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Burn baby burn, Disco inferno! Just the song that burst into my head.lolo:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Thats it !! dont let Pete near a bin or the BBQ at JAE LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Reminds me of a silly thing a friend said earlier in the week, she'd been listening to the news and asked what the appeal of "bin shrinking" was to teens... I had to explain it was "binge drinking" Anyway prepare for about £200 in costs for new bins, Costco sell them cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 5am knock at the door 'your cars on fire' but it was actually the bin next to it! bet thats the quickest you ever got out of bed!! It made it angry.......! classic line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 1) Leffe get's you drunk quickly, yet enables you to remain surprisingly calm under pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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