John Grabowski wrote:

a.h.r. relate: The house across the street from me had a 2nd floor
toilet let go soon after a young couple bought the house. They
hadn't
moved in yet and the water ran for close to 24 hours before they
stopped over to do some work and found out what had happened. Most
of
the first floor had to be gutted and they are just putting the
finishing touches on the repairs.

So, I pull out of my driveway this morning and I see a cable
company
van backed into their driveway - completely in their driveway, at
least a car's length off of the street.

Next to the passenger side front bumper is an orange hazard cone.

Now, I can see using a cone or 2 when the van is stopped on the
street
as a warning. "This van's not moving, I'm working in the area,
please
be careful."

But what's the point of using the cone when the van is parked in a
private driveway? I'm guessing "corporate policy" with no grey
area.
"If you are stopped to work, you will put the cone out, period."



*The cone is put there to remind the driver to check the back of the
van
before leaving the job. The phone company does this as well.
Apparently
there was an accident many years ago where someone got run over by a
phone
company truck backing up.

What if he forgets the cone and backs over a kid?
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LSMFT