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The Handyman (And Fire Department)’s Secret Weapon

Firefighters in Regina, Saskatchewan found an innovative way to stop a gas leak.  They used duct tape.  On Monday night the firefighters responded to call in a north-end neighbourhood.  After evacuating the residents of the entire block, a Red Green inspired repair job was done until a SaskEnergy gas crew could come and do the job properly.

I have personally used duct tape to repair gloves, re-upholster my car, bind books, as a bandage, to remove lint from clothing, and for a Halloween costume (a mummy).  That last one was a real pain in the a$$ as well as every other part of my body that the tape was directly touching.  I also seem to recall a little while back, that in the event of a terrorist’s chemical attack you should seal all the windows and doors in the house using duct tape.  I suspect (though I haven’t tried it) you might even be able to fashion a beer mug out of duct tape.  On the other hand, you could just drink it out of the bottle/can.  But on the third hand (for those who are truly gifted) supposedly that like drinking wine straight from the bottle.  To which I must respond; what’s wrong with that?

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This entry was posted by Ernie on 1 August 2007 at 5:07 and filed under Current Affairs category.

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