One day, I was at the sink washing dishes and he was going thru the mail. He came across a credit card that he didn't want anymore, and wanted to destroy it. Now, most of us would just cut it up, right? Well, he wanted to be more through than that.
So he took a plate, put a napking on it, put the credit card on the napkin, put it in the microwave on high and set the timer for about 5 minutes.
In only a few seconds I heard a muffled *whump!* and when I turned around, the credit card and napkin were on fire! Oh no!
Not one to be ruffled with any type of home crisis, the hubster said, "It's ok, I got it." and opened the microwave door. Black smoke began to churn out of it and into the kitchen. He picked up an oven mitt, picked up the plate with it's flaming contents, walked to the sink, and dumped everything into the dishwater. Then, being a sweetie, he spent the next 10 minutes airing out the house and cleaning out the microwave which amazingly was just black from the smoke, but not permanently discolored or damaged.
Needless to say, that credit card was just a withered piece of melted black plastic when I fished it out of the water, totally useless to any ID thieves. So, in that respect, it worked great! However, I would like to add the disclaimer "Do not try this at home.", no matter the excellent results. :)
I can only imagine what that had to smell like, not to mention your house filled with all that smoke. I have no doubt your "hubster" will cut up the next one and toss it in the trash. But, he cleaned up his mess...whatta guy!
As much a disaster as it was, I have to admit I couldn't help stifling a giggle as I was reading it. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Hugs.
Guess he found out that there is a very thin metal strip underneath that black strip, huh?
posted by pigs
3 months ago
I bet it wasn't as funny then as it seems now. One incident in your life you'll never forget.
