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RE: Memories of my grandfather -- the one who first taught me entrepreneurship (and how to play Pac-Man)

in Proof of Brain3 years ago

He patiently waited while I pulled the barbed hooks out.

wow that must have ugh --- ouch. just thinking about it

due to smoke damage when my oldest son accidentally set his room on fire

this is too intriguing for you to randomly toss in there without explanation


your dedication is incredible in many ways, but specially, in the knowledge given to listeners/readers
it's so short, yet transfers so much wisdom
I've recently come to understand the "the customer is always right" through my recent business activities. the explain he's given is very eloquent and it helps me greatly
I like how he's harsh but caring and how it's obvious it strengthened you a ton

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this is too intriguing for you to randomly toss in there without explanation

My son was charging the battery for his airsoft rifle (unattended). He was using an incompatible charger which caused the battery to catch fire. The battery caught a pile of clothes on fire. Fortunately, one of my other sons smelled the smoke and came and got me. I grabbed the fire extinguisher and extinguished the flames just a few minutes after it started. However, everything in the room was smoke damaged, including the Pac-Man machine.

If we had not been home at the time, it probably would've burned the house down.

That same day, my youngest daughter fell from the top of a jungle gym and hit her head on a metal railing on the way down, and ended up in the emergency room. Fortunately she was okay.

It was quite a day, though.

WOW! I'm always taking the "use the charger from the box" instruction seriously from now on. jesus! also, sorry that happened to her. must have been scary