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The manager at the store where I worked at years ago went on vacation. That morning, our store had a fire. The assistant manager just wanted to 'handle' it without bothering him. He didn't figure that the manager might be watching the morning news, and see his store on there, in flames. It had been a minor fire, but the things that the manager said to the assistant manager after the fact were not....very minor. It was a major deal. I'm sure your dad appreciated being 'in the loop', as you said.
posted by
Darson
on September 8, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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Re: TAPS
No, I have not.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 7, 2010 at 5:22 AM
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Did you ever find out what caused the fire?
posted by
TAPS.
on September 6, 2010 at 10:29 PM
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Your Dad knows the business is in good hands when he's not there.
posted by
yellowrose55
on September 6, 2010 at 8:04 PM
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Re: FSI
It was in broad daylight on a busy day, so I don't think it'd be arson. I think that someone would have seen them on the property. Across the street is a shopping center as well with more people...I think if the cop who put it out the first time or the fire department felt there was something suspicious they would be acting on it.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 6, 2010 at 3:38 PM
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FSI
Okay, fun stuff! Now I would like to know what caused that strange fire...
posted by
Nautikos
on September 6, 2010 at 9:27 AM
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It is strange when something like this happens, fire is a good friend but a bad enemy I know you've heard it before. It is exasperating when one rings emergency and they sound so cool instead of sending the whole works, but some ring up because the
tele won't work I read a list of things that people had reported, just out of frustration .
posted by
C_C_T
on September 6, 2010 at 7:51 AM
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Oh boy, great start to a week without dad around!
posted by
Ariala
on September 6, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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what a way for you to start a week with your dad gone
posted by
Lanetay
on September 5, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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What a pesky little flame! I think you handled it very well! I hope that is your bit of excitement, too! sam
posted by
sam444
on September 5, 2010 at 8:44 PM
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FSI
They're going to be calling you 'Cool Hand Luke", well done my friend. Did no one determine what the triangles were that were burning? Was it gas placed there by hand? Was it an attempted arson? I think the police should be notified don't you?
posted by
WileyJohn
on September 5, 2010 at 7:21 PM
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You handled that very well!
posted by
dancin_grandma
on September 5, 2010 at 3:50 PM
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Re: FSI, did anyone ever pinpoint the cause of the fire?
Not yet, no.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on September 5, 2010 at 12:49 PM
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WOW....Oh my ...how I hate fire and well done with a cool head
and good thinking right through to letting Dad know that you can handle whatever has tobe done.
posted by
Kabu
on September 5, 2010 at 11:55 AM
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FSI, did anyone ever pinpoint the cause of the fire?
Thank goodness you were able to contain it and it didn't spread to any equipment or anything else...
posted by
Rumor
on September 5, 2010 at 11:52 AM
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FormerStudentIntern
R First of all we know that you live in a small suburb of Baltimore. Second my father threw his cigarette butt into the foundation when I was young. The man next door called the Fire Department when it was that. Around here they’re too professional (I don’t infer the word helpful). They’re part of the Department of Emergency Services now. In any event my father took out the tall evergreens and put in euonymus. They’re like holly. And you ‘re alright kid. BC-A, Bill’s RJJst
posted by
BC-A
on September 5, 2010 at 9:47 AM
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FSI - I come on to read this morning and my eyes were widely opened by your account here. I am so impressed by your self control and your power of observation is blessedly keen. I am so thankful all is well now and that you were unhurt and that no one was injured. WOW~ Elyse
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elysianfields
on September 5, 2010 at 7:46 AM
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