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And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous!

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

AvidFlyer wrote:http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Man-caught-filling-garbage-bags-full-of-gasoline-166607636.html

Wow Darwinisim at it's best. :roll:


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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

I'd like to know which brand garbage bag he used--that's one tough bag! Seems like every brand we buy can't hold a full bag of leaves or grass clippings without rupturing. :)

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

Maybe he was preparing for the next "flour sack bombing", but with a new twist!

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

IF he was filling the actual garbage bag, it would be balloon shaped. NOT.
I say he was filling a gas can INSIDE the bag. No way would he be able to lift the bag if it had much gas in it.

Someone (photographer) jumping to conclusion & the media running with it.
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

red gas can in the bag? doesn't want to risk spilling any inside his car?
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

More likely he doesn't want Canadian Customs to know he, as a Canadian citizen, is bringing gas into Canada without paying taxes on it.

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

Tom wrote:red gas can in the bag? doesn't want to risk spilling any inside his car?


Think your right. And don't want the gas fumes smelling up the car for a long trip home? (if the bags wear tide tight enough).
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

At 45 seconds in it appears he is about to lift a partially filled bag. It is filled out to shape and the corners are tight unless he has spilled some in the bag, which is just as bad.

Concerning customs, if its an issue, how do the others get through with gas jugs?
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

58Skylane wrote:(if the bags wear tide tight enough).


????????

Are you letting Tim use your logon? [-X

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

GumpAir wrote:
58Skylane wrote:(if the bags wear tide tight enough).


????????

Are you letting Tim use your logon? [-X

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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

So, citizens are told to "call 911 if you see someone getting gas in an un approved container". Like ABW gas bags, or my removable ferry tank?
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

You know,.... i was really hoping this thread was going to head in a different direction. Something closer to the gutter.
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Re: And you thought packing jugs in your plane was dangerous

S-12Flyer wrote:You know,.... i was really hoping this thread was going to head in a different direction. Something closer to the gutter.


Same here!
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