dinochick Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Probably a fable....but really funny -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Brick Layer (Are you upside down in your job?) Possibly the funniest story in a long while. This is a bricklayer's accident report, which was printed in the newsletter of the Australian equivalent of the Workers' Compensation board. This is a true story. Had this guy died, he'd have recived a Darwin Award for sure....... Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information in Block 3 of the accident report form. I put "poor planning" as the cause of my accident. You asked for a fuller explanation and I trust the following details will be sufficient. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I found that I had some bricks left over which, when weighed later were found to be slightly in excess of 500lbs. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which was attached to the side of the building on the sixth floor. Securing the rope to the ground I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the bricks into it. Then I went down and untied the rope, holding it tightly to ensure a slow descent of the bricks. You will note in Block 11 of the accident report form that I weigh 135 lbs. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel, which was now proceeding downward at an equally impressive speed. This explained the fractured skull, minor abrasions and the broken collar bone, as listed in Section 3 of the accident report form. I slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope, in spite of beginning to experience pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Now devoid of the weight of the bricks, that barrel weighed approximately 50 lbs. I refer you again to my weight. As you can imagine, I began a rapid descent, down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles, broken tooth and several lacerations of my legs and lower body. Here my luck began to change slightly. The encounter with the barrel seemed to slow me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell into the pile of bricks and fortunately only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, as I lay there on the pile of bricks, in pain, unable to move, I again lost my composure and presence of mind and let go of the rope and I lay there watching the empty barrel begin its journey back down onto me. This explains the two broken legs. I hope this answers your inquiry. From:http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=615873, had to share it with you, so funny http://www.dinochick.com/dc_saber_banner_02.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahled Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 11/10 Dinochick! I love the way he kept on 'loosing his presance of mind' and then regaining it, only to loose it again and suffer more injuries.... I must remember that phrase next time I have someone's wing mirror... http://www.jahled.co.uk/smallmonkeywars.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scathane Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Brilliant! I must admit, dino, you're an asset to our community! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinochick Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 Brilliant! I must admit, dino, you're an asset to our community! Why thank you I just couldn't resist. It made me feel better about myself, lol. I just thought I would brighten your day as well http://www.dinochick.com/dc_saber_banner_02.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mask Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Good to have you back Dinochick Btw, the issue I pm'ed you about is still running, I got the components now from another retailer and they arrived a few days ago. http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5183/animated9pn.gifhttp://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1778/reloadedbannerdu8.gifhttp://www.swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinochick Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 Good to have you back Dinochick Btw, the issue I pm'ed you about is still running, I got the components now from another retailer and they arrived a few days ago. I hope everything works out for the best for you Mask! My fingers are crossed. Nice to see youto by the way http://www.dinochick.com/dc_saber_banner_02.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trejiuvanat Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 After I read this post I lost my presence of mind to laugh and then quickly regained it, but lost it again as I fell on the floor... Absolutely brilliant, dinochick... http://www.swrebellion.com/~jahled/Trej/banner.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Thank you for informing us of that dinochick, it came through as a ray of sunshine in a very dark day. And also I laughed my ### off. The force is strong in my family. No, Luke, I am your father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoShek Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Probably a fable.... Hi dinochick, around here (Germany) this story has circulated for what must have been a decade now. It´s definitely an urban myth. Still funny though... Here goes nothing! - Lando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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