Gutterboy Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 It's not intentional - she's just incredibly forgetful. FOUR times now she's left something cooking and either gone out or gone to bed. Each time we have smelled smoke and go to the kitchen to find something on fire on the stove. (Well that's four times that I've seen, there's quite possibly more that I haven't been aware of as I'm out most days). I'm just waiting for the day when I'm not around and the house burns down. Anyone have any suggestions how to prevent this? (Humorous suggestions also welcome: bring it on, I need a giggle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 i would look into some home owners insurance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungbing Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Would it help if you did all the cooking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterboy Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Would it help if you did all the cooking? Yes it would. Problem is I'm too busy working - that's supposed to be her job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thai kitchen → OUTSIDE..... Probably one of the original reasons they have them...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Perhaps she is telling you something - perhaps time to hire a cook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMac Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Have the same. 2x already. Still alive. They just discovered fire. So give them some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wooloomooloo Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thai kitchen → OUTSIDE..... Probably one of the original reasons they have them...... Got back to MIL's a few days ago and immediately the wife says to me 'turn the gas off' [gas bottle]. Didn't notice anything untoward myself but don't do cooking or kitchens. Eventually realised MIL asleep and had left pan on and close to melting. Anyway, good news was an outside kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Might also be a good time to get a big fire extinguisher or 3..... Or a new wife..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 seriously....well placed smoke alarms are going to be a requirement for your home. fire extiquishers, as mentioned, should be placed near the kitchen, as well as one in your bedroom....so you can grab it and fight your way out of that inevitable inferno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Gutterboy, I have spoken with your wife and your insurance policy has been increased to 100 million baht, on your life only. However, the policy does expire in 11 days. oh, and the poison insurance is up to 90 million from day 12-100. ah, it's a typical policy here, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZBill Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) We have the opposite problem. My wife would not let us buy a home with gas appliances because I'm the one that forgets to turn them off! Edited October 22, 2015 by AZBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchadeBoy Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am very careful with gas, it must be used correctly. I have told my servants any mess in kitchen I will deduct money from thier wages. Must have disipline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seann Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 smoke detecter home insurance (increase coverage) fire extingushiers move kitchen outside commercial style fire supression system for stove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandRat Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I guess your not getting the message, she is doing it deliberately, so she you will stop her and therefore she doesnt have to do it anymore, she wants to eat outside, in a restaurant/noodle shop whatever, same as all the other "farang" wives. Duh ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am very careful with gas, it must be used correctly. I have told my servants any mess in kitchen I will deduct money from thier wages. Must have disipline I think you've got TVF mixed up with an S&M chatroom mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgehog net Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dementia is on it's way. Time to think about your diet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lj cm Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 (edited) I had the same problem (with me!) but solved it by installing a timer: Edited October 22, 2015 by lj cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 If a pot is on stogve with fire beneath it, and the wife is not in kitcjen i turn gas off. I went thru this for about 12 year and she finally got the hint. Same with daughter, in her case talkingt on phone and goes to another part of house (private ) did the same thing and she got cured much qicker than mother. Sure pisses them off . i think because they see it as being treated like a baby, no sharp rebuke, a simple explanation and then i smell cooking i would check for attendance , matbe 3 or 4 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opalred Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 i think she is only trying to save money on your final burn give money to the people in village for your send off or buy a load of wood and tyres then i think things will stop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 It's not intentional - she's just incredibly forgetful. FOUR times now she's left something cooking and either gone out or gone to bed. Each time we have smelled smoke and go to the kitchen to find something on fire on the stove. (Well that's four times that I've seen, there's quite possibly more that I haven't been aware of as I'm out most days). I'm just waiting for the day when I'm not around and the house burns down. Anyone have any suggestions how to prevent this? (Humorous suggestions also welcome: bring it on, I need a giggle) get a fire alarm or spri nkler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 If a pot is on stogve with fire beneath it, and the wife is not in kitcjen i turn gas off. I went thru this for about 12 year and she finally got the hint. Same with daughter, in her case talkingt on phone and goes to another part of house (private ) did the same thing and she got cured much qicker than mother. Sure pisses them off . i think because they see it as being treated like a baby, no sharp rebuke, a simple explanation and then i smell cooking i would check for attendance , matbe 3 or 4 times Good idea! Mine does it all the time, did it today, pan on the stove boiled dry, her asleep on the sofa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Show her what a grease fire looks like, have her man the water hose. You with the extinguisher.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitawatWatawit Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 I am very careful with gas, it must be used correctly. I have told my servants any mess in kitchen I will deduct money from thier wages. Must have disipline I think you've got TVF mixed up with an S&M chatroom mate ? Nah - he thinks he's Edith Clampton (Mrs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchadeBoy Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I am very careful with gas, it must be used correctly. I have told my servants any mess in kitchen I will deduct money from thier wages. Must have disiplineI think you've got TVF mixed up with an S&M chatroom mate ? A few good slaps is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JingerBen Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 I had the same problem (with me!) but solved it by installing a timer: Gas Stove Timer.jpg The perfect solution. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterboy Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 If a pot is on stogve with fire beneath it, and the wife is not in kitcjen i turn gas off. I went thru this for about 12 year and she finally got the hint. Same with daughter, in her case talkingt on phone and goes to another part of house (private ) did the same thing and she got cured much qicker than mother. Sure pisses them off . i think because they see it as being treated like a baby, no sharp rebuke, a simple explanation and then i smell cooking i would check for attendance , matbe 3 or 4 times This is a great idea and I will do it. Only problem is it doesn't work when I'm out, but thank you it's a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterboy Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Thank you all the other suggestions as well - smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, timers, insurance and slaps. All will help I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRRR Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Get your self a smoke detector and place it on the ceiling in the hall in front of your bedroom, readily available and life savers. Edited October 23, 2015 by AlexRRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 And have it activate in the middle of the night as the neighbors burn there trash - been there. This is Thailand - where smoke often fills the air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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