Learned something new today about batteries: Pain is a great teacher.

[coachlaw]

So I changed out the 9 volt batteries in all my smoke detectors today. When I took the old batteries out, I dropped them in my pocket. My pocket was also full of change I had picked up all over the place as I cleaned my casa. I was up on my step stool when I felt a strange sensation on my leg and realized it was HEAT. 3 nine volt batteries and about 4 bucks in change made an arc welder in my pocket. Burned my fingers when I reached in and flipped everything out. Now just imagine the "fat man fire in his pocket" dance that was going on in my hallway. I assure all of you that had you been here to witness this, you'd have been on the floor in apoplectic laughter.

I immediately inspected my leg and sure enough, I've got a bit of a burn there. I waited a few minutes to pick up the batteries and change, all of which were still very warm to the touch.

I remember my big brother tricking my into putting on of these batteries to my tongue when I was about 7 years old. This experience was equally as educational. So, don't put batteries and change in the same pocket.

[Curmudgeon]

Lol!


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[Beandaddy]

Well I guess the batteries were not dead. Mine get tested when I cook.
Happy Birthday Sandy!!

Beandaddy

[Baby Tran Cat]

Now just imagine the "fat man fire in his pocket" dance that was going on in my hallway.

Freaking hysterical

[Bayou Uber]

Funny thing how natural selection works.

[ByroJaka]

LMAO

[Ibtsoom]

HA!!

[TroutSupport]

LOL... that's awesome.. Need to recreate that one on YouTube... would go viral. LOL.

[WestEndAngler]

Hope the leg heals Sandy. I've always been concerned when throwing out batteries if they would go up from touching etc.

Funny read, thanks for the laugh but more importantly hope there's no lasting damage.

[coachlaw]

By this morning, all seems well. I thought it might blister up, but apparently it was not as hot as I thought it was. It was definitely hot enough to scare me. I'd say it hurt my pride, but who'dathunk that would happen?

[hacksaw]

Thanks for the story and the tip. I'm always shoving everything in my pockets. I'll sure remember this. 😂
Glad it wasn't any worse.

[gsb]

Happy birthday Sandy. You almost became your own candle!

[coachlaw]

LMAO! I've been lit before.

[Robalo]

Be glad your lower unit was dangling towards that pocket!!!!! "Hang left, change goes in right pocket; hang right, change goes in left pocket." PSA Courtesy of Sandy.


Glad you're Ok Dokey.

[coachlaw]

So, Bayou Uber Jeff calls me and asks me to bring down some strike anywhere matches. He says he just needs a handful, so just put them in my pocket. As usual, I didn't get the joke. I told him I hadn't seen strike anywhere matches sold anywhere lately. He had to explain it to me.