Fire!We were all in my aunt's kitchen at the back of her huge rambling Victorian house. I was only small and had wandered off to go to the loo, but given up after finding the hall full of smoke. "That was quick," my mum said after a few minutes. "Yes - it's all smoky," I replied.
I've never seen adults move so fast.
So, like my cousin who'd managed to set fire to the roof, tell us your fire stories.
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chthonic, Thu 3 Nov 2005, 9:11)
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Spud-u-bombI have a genius friend called James who is quite adept at making improvised explosive devices using his vast knowledge of chemistry. Over the years we have blown up lots of things with gratifying amounts of noise, flames and smoke.
His best ever invention, by a long, long way is the patented 'spud-u-bomb'; Cook up a lovely cocktail of chemicals in a frying pan (being careful not to destroy your house). Pour chemicals into a hollowed-out large baking potato. Insert fuse and block the filling hole with a suitable bung. Light fuse. Retire a safe distance (about 50m should be enough).
The thing that is great about the invention is that not only do you get to make massive explosions and generally scare the living bejesus out of passing civilians, but you can eat the flash-baked remnants as a tasty treat.
Huzzah!
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Linbox has a serious dunk habit, Thu 3 Nov 2005, 17:34,
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