Some Detective

shriek pierces the night where are the damned batteries ~ just let the place burn
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Krutsinger Avatar
October 9, 2022 at 2:17 AM
We have yanked more than one of these suckers out of the wall, and off their wires.
Slaughter Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 1:43 PM
Well, Jeff, I try to remember to replace my smoke detector batteries every six months just to prevent this sort of thing from happening. I have Renters insurance, but I don't think it covers fire.
Kyser Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 4:00 PM
We do ours every 12 because my dog goes berserk when they start chirping. Staying with my daughter, they clearly don’t observe the same protocol… wandering in the dark to locate, trying not to wake the baby, lol a bit tired today !
Hankins Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 9:11 AM
A lesson sadly learned too late, I fear.
Fowler Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 8:12 AM
LOL Jeff. Must always keep the flashlights charged and ready to go with fresh batteries. Linda
Logan Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:14 AM
Guess I'm a bit thick this morning, Jeff. What are the batteries for that would prevent the fire from destroying the place?
Kyser Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:41 AM
No worries, staying at daughters house, delirious from lack of sleep on about 3 different accounts
Kyser Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 6:25 AM
Smoke detector chirping, can’t find batteries, just yank em to get some sleep, who cares if the sensor is in place
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