beach chick Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 oh dear, I do feel guilty! youngest and I were pottering about with the chooks tonight, she was making great friends with the ex-bats who allowed her to stroke them, all was calm and lovely. I stepped over leccy fence to sit down with glass of wine while she continued to potter with the chooks and we continued to chat - and by complete force of habit, I flicked the switch back to 'on'. 5 minutes later, she touched the fence on her way out poor baby. (well, I say baby, she's 12). bad bad bad mummy here. (still, at least I know the fence works! let's hope it upsets Mr. Fox just as much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Sorry but that made me laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 she wasnt laughing!!! in fact she hates me now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Oh dear - sorry, but it's made me laugh, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 And me Bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Oh the poor thing! I'm sure she'll forgive you - eventually! I was electrocuted by my child (aged 13, almost 14) a couple of weeks ago. She said she unplugged the standard lamp, but when I touched the pins whilst trying to fix it, it turned out it was in fact still live! Ouchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 My daughter (10 at the time) grabbed the wire of an electric fence for cows once. It was the shock as much as the pain; we look back & laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I stepped over leccy fence to sit down with glass of wine while she continued to potter with the chooks and we continued to chat - and by complete force of habit, I flicked the switch back to 'on'. (still, at least I know the fence works! let's hope it upsets Mr. Fox just as much) Hmmmmm. Expect that knock onthe door when she complains about you at school tomorrow! We are duty-bound to consider very carefully all cases of neglect/abuse that are brought to our attention! Poor mite On a more serious note!! What sort of electrice fence is attached to your WIR? Do you have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Oh dear - I think my kids would use that as leverage in any argument that they had in the future. It would be 'remember the time you electrocuted me mum?' That could take some explaining in company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I know just how you feel - we've 'electrocuted' just about every child who has been here .........visitors' children, both grandchildren and both dogs I shouldn't worry - they generally only do it once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Would she like the number for Childline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 My DS took great delight in announcing he was going to ring Childine for the smallest matter...........derailed him a bit when I'd reply "go on then!" Oooops at the electrocution ( !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I Know the feeling = when YS (now 10 - he survived our care) was a baby OH decided my manicure skills on babies were -pants so did it himself. He cut the skin and it bled and bled etc till in the end we went to the WIC in desparation. The week before ES had violently rocked his younger brother in his car seat and little un wouldnt stop crying so we;d been to casualty - of course by the time we got there he was sound asleep and none to happy to have casualty dr poking him awake. So it was no surprise to have the Health visitor on the phone asking if everything was ok. Joking aside I assured her all was well and baby had survived. Is she still speaking to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 she is still talking to me - mostly because she has gone to Thorpe Park on a school trip today, and needed money!! no, she's a sweetie, she wont hold it against me (much) and will definitely use it as leverage when required. we also do the 'here's the childline number' thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I know just how you feel - we've 'electrocuted' just about every child who has been here .........visitors' children, both grandchildren and both dogs I shouldn't worry - they generally only do it once Yes, we've had fun with Lesley's; Rosie hasn't managed to zap herself yet but Ruby ignored me and got caught - that'll teach her to listen to me Didn't Carl zap his nads once Lesley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie&Moose Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 My 10 yr old regularly scrambles over the electric fence without bothering to switch it off. One of his friends decided to do the same and unfortunately yapped himself in the groin - DS had forgotten to point out to his friend that he only did this when wearing his wellies I didn't enjoy explaining that one to the poor friend's parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 A couple of years ago, I managed to chop off the cable of an old Dyson which was plugged into the mains - there was a very loud bang - I am now still here courtesy of our circuit braker (my OH (an electrical engineer) watched the whole thing) - I do sometimes wonder ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I used to be very skilled at climbing electric fences My Dad used to be a pig farmer and had electric fencing to keep them in. Soon learnt how to get over it after being zapped a few times, it especially hurts if you have bare legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think I need some of this electrocuting fencing! Would be great for keeping the nosey neighbour out & horrid little children in their place. How many volts can we safely cope with? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 speechless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Oh poor 'baby' ... although I laughed like everyone else, I imagine you must have jumped out of your skin when it happened... I agree with everyone else, she won't keep it 'against' you, but she might remind you of this now and again? We had a call from the health visitor once too, as between the four of them, my girls had all managed to get ill/hurt in a short time, and casualties had seen us once too often and to be honest it freaked me out when I got this call saying 'casualties have told us about this... is everything ok?'... I imagined someone coming to take my kids from me!! But the lady was very nice and explained it was just routine, when there are frequent casualty visits they call and just enquire if there are any problems, just in case someone needs help, but not to worry they were not concerned or checking up on me. She was very lovely actually. Now please stop trying to fry your children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 My nephew was one of those children who was always in casualty; he is very physical and has always been accident prone, not helped by the fact that my sister is squeamish and not inclined to deal with minor injuries herself. She once phoned me at work for advice when he'd run into a door frame and split his lower lip right down... she was sobbing and retching as I told her what to do and that he'd need to get to casualty for stitching, in the end I had to call an ambulance to go to her place and take him to hospital as she was too distressed to do it. Luckily she lives an hour away so I don't get called on to go over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I got 'electrocuted' by an electric fence once. It doesn't feel like you'd expect, it feels like someone hits you really hard on the back of your head. I also fell over backwards and blacked out for a few seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 I got 'electrocuted' by an electric fence once. It doesn't feel like you'd expect, it feels like someone hits you really hard on the back of your head. I also fell over backwards and blacked out for a few seconds that sounds bad! I've been zapped a few times, usually I scream and then swear several times at the top of my voice, and retreat, shaking my hand as if I have pins and needles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
