JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for November 21, 2014

Well, She’s sure NOT going to ever forget again!

Sirens. Wonder if Joe forgot to tell Sam there was no fire.

In an attempt to put out the candle the firemen will use a high power hose that will knock the candle down against something flammable and resulting with a blaze that quickly spreads requiring more trucks to respond.

Have you ever wondered why the government makes manufacturers put “This is not a toy. Keep away from Children” on plastic bags?

Because there are actually people out there that will leave the plastic bag laying around where children are playing.

The aim is to go after the lowest common denominator in any demographic group.

Robb Armstrong is doing the same thing here.

The husband claimed that he asked and yet according to the flashback he actually demanded not to leave the candle unattended.

. . . Marcy, he’s using his siren because he’s a firefighter! This doesn’t really have anything to do with it, but over fifty years ago, some coworkers and I were having lunch at a Frisch’s Big Boy drive-in, when some firefighters in a car next to us departed with sirens blaring, while casting goo-goo eyes at us to see whether we noticed. I’m sure that Joe’s brother wouldn’t do that, but I imagine he’s trying to make some kind of statement.

[furry-faced grin] Wonderful comic Robb!!! Very real!+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Candles deserve much respect. I am glad we have none in my home any longer (except birthday cake candles).

Uh oh!

PipeTobacco: Don’t be to sure about those. About a half century ago, my wife tried to put the “right number” of candles on my cake. Got a miniature firestorm with flames half a foot tall. (I was in my early 30s then.)

Many years ago, a car in the parking lot where I worked was emitting some grey-ish vapour. After asking around to try to find the owner, I phoned the fire department and said, “There’s a car in our lot emitting some sort of smoke or steam. I thought I’d phone so you can send someone over to check it out in case it’s a fire.” They rolled every piece of fire-equipment they had (four trucks, about thirty guys in turn-out gear), and when it turned out to be steam from an over-heated engine, the chief came into my shop and asked (in a nasty tone) “WHO CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR AN OVER-HEATED CAR?!” I told him I had phoned the fire department, but hadn’t told them it was a car fire, just that it was a car possibly smoking or steaming. He left in a huff, but all the (volunteer) firemen seemed to be having a lovely time away from their regular jobs.

Still wondering why Joe let the candle burn all night. (doesn’t matter who lit it, just that the last to turn out the lights is also the person who checks the doors, windows, stove, etc)