[Elecraft] Soldering Naked

[Barry]

A classic, Phil!
I've had solder drop on my leg while wearing shorts, but that was the worst
for me.
BTW, my wife came in to see what I was laughing about and I had her read
your post.  She didn't get it - though Mr. Happy referred to a toy or
stuffed animal :.)
Barry W2UP



Phil Townsend wrote:
> 
> I was 12 years old... I think it was a Heathkit HW ???
> I woke up early ready to sling solder. My bed was next to my
> "shack/workbench".
> The parents and sister were all sleeping...
> Then it happened...
> A large blob of solder slipped off the iron onto Mr Happy! (My new best
> friend)
> Shrieking and shouting... the blob "stuck".
> The noise from my room awakened Sister and her sleepover friend. (The one
> I had the sweets for.)
> They stormed into my room followed by Mom and Dad. 
> Sisters friend was first into the room causing her to squeal as she tried
> to turn around and run out of the door she just came into.
> Thereby running into Sis and parents.
> The solder was still stuck and still hot.
> By parents wanted to call the Doctor...but I had enough humiliation for
> one day so my Mom gave me the ointment and that was that.
> Durring breakfast no one said anything about the early morning "event".
> 
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