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Old 04-07-2009, 10:48 PM   #1
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Some of you guys who get Mike Holt's emails have seen this already, but it's too good to not share with everyone.


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Old 04-07-2009, 10:55 PM   #2
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Met.. that is as old as the internets my friend Yeah words fail about how stupid that is. You would have to construct some type of platform to actually change that ONE light bulb if that is what he is "installing?"
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...if that is what he is "installing?"
He's using a corded drill. And he's barefoot. And he's soaked up to his waist.
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Old 04-07-2009, 11:06 PM   #4
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He's definitely not an electrician.
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EVH! gotta say, I like your avatars, man!

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Some of you guys who get Mike Holt's emails have seen this already, but it's too good to not share with everyone.

He is wearing safety glasses.
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Yes... as old as this:

Although for this guy it was a freak accident... and not from doing something so stupid...
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He is wearing safety glasses.
Oh sure... but are they OSHA approved and listed for damp or wet locations?
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Another oldie, but goodie:

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He's using a corded drill. And he's barefoot. And he's soaked up to his waist.
and on an aluminum ladder
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Yes... as old as this:

Although for this guy it was a freak accident... and not from doing something so stupid...
Now really, I just can't imagine this guy coming in to the ER and the doc saying..."hey let's get an x-ray so we can see what's going on here!!"

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It's like a hall of fame thread now.

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Some of you guys who get Mike Holt's emails have seen this already, but it's too good to not share with everyone.

I got it now. I didn't see the dang pool.
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There must be something in the water.























Oh, wait. There is something in the water: (this goes with nEighter's pix)

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holy crap
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If you click on this thread in the next five minutes, we'll also include images of these idiots!!!!:















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its a wonder our comp. rates are not higher
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its a wonder our comp. rates are not higher
And these guys aren't helping any, either:









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