Fucking Shit

Just a reminder: If you have any battery operated camping equipment, remember to remove the batteries before you tuck them away for the season.

Yes, I was digging around in my camping equipment and took out a couple battery operated lamps and flashlights. They hadn't been used for 4 or 5 years, and that is a long off season. Luckily, two still worked. Dim, but functional.

One was completely packed with chemicals, juice, and slime. Nice of the manufacturer to make it somewhat waterproof so the shit didn't leak all over the place, but I should never have opened it. A total piece of shit now.

Another light worked, but after checking the batteries, they were starting to leak. Not enough to cause damage, but they needed to be replaced.

The last one was just fine. The bulbs needed replacing but at least I didn't need to file a gaw-dam toxic spill report with the EPA.

That is your public service message for the day.

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