11/24/2008

My Vacuum Sucks!!!!



Where to start?

In my infinite wisdom, I have managed to give myself my first black eye... with a vacuum. Yes, with a vacuum.

It is a stupid vacuum that doesn't even work very well. I just use it because it needs work and times are tough. I can't afford a fancy Dyson. I'll bet Dysons don't beat their owners.

I was innocently vacuuming my stairs when tragedy struck. I was using the hose attachment feature to clean the stairs below the actual vacuum. I went just one stair too far, looked up and saw my piece of shit vacuum hurling itself at my head.



I'm considering legal action.

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25 comments:

  1. Dr ZibbsNovember 25, 2008 at 9:35 AM

    ..and your husband's fist fell into a door huh?

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  2. Karen HarringtonNovember 25, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    That's just funny, I don't care who you are.

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  3. KirstenNovember 25, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    @dr zibbs-I'm not sure what you're talking about. ;)

    @scobberlotcher-Thanks for laughing at my pain! :)

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  4. MegNovember 25, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    You can't let those appliances get the best of you. Watch out for the garbage disposal as well. The thing is always eating my silverware.

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  5. just bobNovember 25, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    OUCH!!!

    Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like a shiner.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Ouch!

    I'm sure the black-eye will make for some really nice holiday pics.

    Let me guess which brand of vac you have....dirt "devil"?

    I mean it is acting like the spawn of Satan...hence the name!

    heh heh

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  7. Reg and Kyles momNovember 25, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    MY Dyson luvs me and is used only for good.

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  8. KirstenNovember 25, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    @prefers-Don't even start! I won't even go near my sink now!

    @just bob-No kidding!

    @quirky loon-It is a devil!

    @kickass-Whatever!!! :)

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  9. MommaNovember 25, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    I would file domestic abuse charges and maybe a restraining order-

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  10. Da Old ManNovember 25, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    You vacuum stairs? Mrs. says no one vacuums stairs, as gravity will naturally let the dirt fall safely to the floor. I think that's waht she said when I suggested she vacuum the stairs. Either that or putting the vacuum somewhere Mr. Orec and nature never intended.

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  11. UnknownNovember 25, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    I hope you hit it back. I mean bullies will back down if you show a little fortitude. Of course, it could be the stairs. You're screwed then, they outnumber you.

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  12. KarenNovember 25, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    Stairs are evil. Vacuumes are eviler. Together, they are the JOKER! Or maybe even LEX LUTHOR!!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 12:55 PM

    I also have a piece of shit vacuum and I was planning on vacuuming the stairs before the Thanksgiving onslaught - I consider your post today as a word of caution because I swear that was bound to happen to me as well!

    I am in gratitude for the warning...

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  14. KirstenNovember 25, 2008 at 1:27 PM

    @momma-I never thought about a restraining order! Good one.

    @da old man-Well, I don't do stair anymore. Your wife is a smart woman.

    @heinous-I didn't hit it back. I go over and over the altercation in my mind and would have done so many things differently!

    @karen-I used to be so naive. Now, I know about evil.

    @lee-Please don't vacuum!! Don't follow in my footsteps!

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  15. Queen-Size funny boneNovember 25, 2008 at 2:15 PM

    I would avoid all appliances at all times. they are out to get you.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 2:32 PM

    I can't laugh cause i once pulled a groin muscle washing the dishes ....

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  17. ReformingGeekNovember 25, 2008 at 2:41 PM

    I have broken more than one vacuum cleaner because of the staircase. Fortunately, it hasn't attacked me but there's always a first time. I have never liked any vacuum cleaner I have owned. I've noticed that they are not much into relationships.

    Must be that kind of day. I'm painting and I just stepped on the cable for the sub-woofer and broke it. Hubby won't be pleased. Oops.

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  18. KirstenNovember 25, 2008 at 2:47 PM

    @queen-You're so right!

    @JD-I don't even want to know! :)

    @reforming-I've never met a vacuum worth the time!

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  19. DebNovember 25, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    I use my vacuum cleaner to suck up the dog's tail when she flees the room at the speed of light when I turn it on. Good thing the beater bar didn't get you.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 25, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Girl, forget about the vacuum. You need to fire your hairdresser, letting you go around looking like that in public. For shame on the entire hair community!

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  21. KirstenNovember 25, 2008 at 8:05 PM

    @deb-Very creative use of your vacuum! I like it!

    @kitty-Thanks for your honesty!!

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  22. UnknownNovember 26, 2008 at 12:18 AM

    OMG that's too funny...sorry... :)

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  23. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    oh i can help, heres what you do: wait until its asleep in its den then sneak up on it and chew off its umbilical cord. your human may yell at you but it will safe after that.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 26, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    LOL!!! That's too funny!! I hate it when your appliances start attacking. It's like they're ganging up on you! :)

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  25. KirstenNovember 26, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    @dani-As long as you think it's funny! :)

    @nooter-Good idea!

    @smithjennife-Don't I know it!

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