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Armed and Dangerous

Posted by Cindy

May 22, 2009 9:35 a.m. • 8 comments

I’m not a morning person. My kids should know this by now. Yet earlier, my 17-year-old son stood over my somnolent form and gave me detailed instructions about a gym bag filled with paintball guns and ammo. “I put them in your… Meet me in front of the …. And whatever you do don’t let…. get too hot…the CO2 tanks will explode.”

Explode. What? Huh? I removed my pillow from over my face and struggled to a sitting position, but he was gone.

Any of you folks paintball? Am I in danger of being shot by exploding paint when I run my errands this afternoon?

I hate mornings.

Eight comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Sisyphus on May 22 at 10:03 a.m.
Basic physics Cindy. Heat causes most things to expand. If you have a gas in a confined space and apply heat eventually the gas will break its confines which can be violent, hence an explosion.

Here’s what you do. Go get your biggest cooler. Put his equipment in that and then fill it full of ice. You’ll be safe then. At least until you deliver them. ;-)
Dennis on May 22 at 10:14 a.m.
OHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sis,,,,,, you like living life dangerously!!!

LOL!!!!!!
Frum Helen Back on May 22 at 11:22 a.m.
Keep the bag out of the sun! A couple of years ago I had one of those trigger lighters for fireworks sitting on a table outside in the sun. It was quite an explosion and the lighter was turned into tiny bits.
toadman on May 22 at 11:30 a.m.
“If you have a gas in a confined space and apply heat eventually the gas will break its confines which can be violent, hence an explosion.” - Sisyphus

This is why I love to drive around in the summer time with a full propane tank in my trunk. It just makes my drive that much more exciting because I never know when I’m gonna level a city block.

IT’S A JOKE! GET OFF ME!!

;-)
Sam on May 22 at 11:57 a.m.
I do indeed paintball and it’s totally rad your son does, too!
Cindy_H on May 22 at 12:11 p.m.
I found what I think is the CO2 tank and brought it inside. He called from school to remind me. Guess he’s learned to follow-up on conversations we have while I’m SLEEPING!.
Alex really wants me to go on a scenario with him. I’m a pretty wicked shot, but I hate getting hit. I don’t like getting dirty and I bruise easily. I asked him if there was a scenario where I could just shoot people and not get shot at. He just stared at me. I guess not.
coeurgenx on May 22 at 12:18 p.m.
funny pic.. all the other guys hidding behind the provided cover and this toad is standing out in broad daylight.. he no small target either.. i would aim for him first just because.. paintball is a blast and a must do for any thrill seeker..
Stickman on May 22 at 8:38 p.m.
When the bullets are real, your heart races a bit more.

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