Wanna hear something funny?

Only in the DR!!

DD,

I hope your losses weren't too great. Thank you for sharing. I guess the only way to survive in the DR is to see the humor in things like this.

Mainer

DD,
I am sorry for your inconveniences but the way I see it, this does not happen to anyone, at anytime, anywhere. This is one of the most entertaining stories I've heard in a while.
Sorry!!And good luck with everything.
S

Now that I know that your loss was insignificant and that you were well covered, I can now say that this is one of the funniest things I have ever read. Sounds like the bad news bears! Congratulations for seeing the humour it in yourself!

Chris.

If only I had a video camera that day!!!!!!!

Several years ago,a large "Gua Gua" had it's motor overheat,and finally cathch fire at the intersectior of 27 de Feb,& Av.Tiradentes in Santo Domingo.Someone called the "Bomberos",but it took about 10 minutes for them to arrive.By the time they arrived,the back of the bus was in flames.They jumped off the truck,about 3 guys unrolled the hose,they started the pump to pressurise the hose,and "Bang",the hose exploded about half way between the truck and the men.The uncontrolled hose began whipping all around spraying water into the air,and everywhere BUT the fire.they shut off the pump,replaced the hose,started the pump again.As the water began to spray from the hose,the three firemen walked the hose toward the fire.At that time,one of the big bus tires exploded.The firemen must have thought that it was the gas tank/They all dropped the hose and ran! Once again,the hose began whipping around like a huge drunken snake!By the time they shut off the pump,and gained controll of the hose,they had run out of water.The bus burned into a metal hulk.Tires exploding,and finally the gas tank,with less noise than the tires!We all had a huge laugh.It looked like a "Keystone Cops" silent movie.
ONLY in the DR!......"What A Country!!!!!!!"

Unbelievable stories. The truck arriving with no water in its tank is the most pathetic thing of all. The other things I could make some sort of an allowance for...........I guess.........................well ok, maybe not.

Larry

sounds like the keystone cops indeed.. thanks for the laugh!

I specifically love the idea of the motoconchistas to try to blame your insurance for the moto's

I hope Anna sees this thread. She is the one who started the thread this week on the handling of fires in the DR.

A certain town in D.D.s neighborhood has the undistinguished honour of been probably the only town in the world where the fire station burnt to the ground. :nervous:

I read it yesturday when Christa pointed it out. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Since no one got hurt I could only laugh.

But the fire station burning to the ground has got to be the funniest.

I also sent it out to all my friends. :nervous:

Ken said:

I hope Anna sees this thread. She is the one who started the thread this week on the handling of fires in the DR.

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Well, Anna is the one who asked the question, How are fires handled in the DR... ? I thought we should give her the 'real story' instead of a 'watered down' version.

I love this place!