Don't be an idiot with fireworks...

[redneck99]

So this is a quick little story to inform everyone of firework safety.

For real. Don't screw around with those things.

Reason being.... Last Wednesday I was having a jolly ole time lighting big bottle rockets off my apt balcony...

didn't notice that one lit another in my hand and began to shoot off!

Luckily for me, my girlfriend had the presence of mind to swat the thing outta my hand so I didn't lose a finger.

I did, however, managed to get 2nd & 3rd degrees burns to my left, index finder.

So I can't workout this week because of it. I have been getting a much needed break and finally am doing my daily cardio.

Just take it from me, not being able to lift weights sucks, especially when it's ur fault for being a complete dumbass.

[Bouncer]

fuck dude, you better take your girl out to a $500 diner. no doubt that thing would have blown your finger off. still a bad burn but could have been worse.

[coffee-guy]

Tell your finger to stop staring at me :eek:...

[redneck99]

Tell your finger to stop staring at me :eek:...

:laughnew:

[Shibby]

Ok, I think I'm missing something here. Your girlfriend had the presence of mind to knock it out your hand, but you didn't have the common sense to drop something that was burning the fuck out of you? :)

[blm]

fuck dude, you better take your girl out to a $500 diner. no doubt that thing would have blown your finger off. still a bad burn but could have been worse.

Ah, those things won't blow fingers off...but they do sting like a bitch. The burns are the worst parts by far.

I'm one of those idiots. I'm 31 yrs old and still have bottle rocket battles every year w/my other idiot friends, lol. I have a nice scar from last year from when the rocket took off out of my fingers and the backblast caught my burned a hole in my shirt.

wE bE SmaRt! :P

[coffee-guy]

Bottle rocket wars = great fun and great memories...

I bought a ton of stuff and tought my little guy all about fireworks this year - we almost caught the backyard on fire and I burned my shirt in a few places :P....

[redneck99]

Ok, I think I'm missing something here. Your girlfriend had the presence of mind to knock it out your hand, but you didn't have the common sense to drop something that was burning the fuck out of you? :)

it was the 4th and I'd been by the pool all day..... and yes, i had been drinking..... i know i shouldn't have but it did. :( :eek:

[Shibby]

So in other words you didn't feel it burning?

[redneck99]

So in other words you didn't feel it burning?

correct sir =)

doh!

[coffee-guy]

correct sir =)

doh!

:drunk: :drunk: :drunk:

[FitnessBrat]

Dang that must have been some kind of drink you were having :wacko:

[redneck99]

Dang that must have been some kind of drink you were having :wacko:

this was at the end of the day.... long after the pool.....

and it was "drinks" :bawl: :eek:

[FitnessBrat]

this was at the end of the day.... long after the pool.....

and it was "drinks" :bawl: :eek:

Don't be sad - we all deserve to have a good time now and then - however - I don't think I've ever had enough "drinks" that I wouldn't feel my finger burning off! :drunk:

[beefcake]

Ironically, I was shooting off a roman candle on the 4th and the 3rd shot came out the bottom and burned the shit out of pinky, ring finger and palm. Really annoying to type right now.