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Old 12-22-2005, 08:03 PM
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Squirrel causes power surge

What is the name of your state? California

Recently a squirrel got between two power lines and caused a power surge that damaged most all of our appliances. Southern California Edison has denied my claim on the basis of Tariff Rule 14 which states:

SCE will not be liable for interuption or shortage of supply, nor for any loss or damages occaisoned thereby, if such interruption or shortage results from any cause not within its control.

My insurance company won't help because they say the surge happened at the pole and not at the house. My only option is to take SCE to court. Do I have a case against them or should I just consider this an expensive lesson on the importance of surge protectors?
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:06 PM
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Sue the dang rodent...
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:19 PM
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Surge protectors would be a great idea regardless of whether you sue or not.

I know that this issue is not funny to you, but this does sound reminiscent of "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" when the cat got into the x-mas tree!
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:48 PM
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Poor squirrel!
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Old 12-22-2005, 08:56 PM
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You have no cause of action against SCE or your homeowners. Did Rocky live to tell? Did you make Squirrel Stew, I hear it is delicious
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You have no cause of action against SCE or your homeowners. Did Rocky live to tell? Did you make Squirrel Stew, I hear it is delicious
Die Bullwinkle call 911????
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Die Bullwinkle call 911????
Maybe he needs a dose of Aconite, for the trauma, of course
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Maybe he needs a dose of Aconite, for the trauma, of course
LOL...
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Old 12-23-2005, 02:37 PM
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Poor squirrel!
Is the squirrel still around? I could something for Xmas dinner.
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Old 12-23-2005, 02:40 PM
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Is the squirrel still around? I could something for Xmas dinner.
Chicken Fried Squirrel

quartered and cleaned squirrels, 1 per person
~ buttermilk
~ OldBay seasoning
~ flour
~ salt & pepper
~ shortening




Soak your meat for at least an hour in buttermilk.

Combine the flour & OldBay until you can see the flour turn light pink. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste.

Heat up your shortening to 375 degrees in a iron skillet or deep fryer deep enough to cover the meat.

Roll or shake your meat in the flour mix and fry until the coating is golden brown.

Take it out and place it on a rack to drain. Place it in your oven for about 1/2 hour at 275 degrees.

Serve and Enjoy!
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Old 12-23-2005, 02:50 PM
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wow, what a Holiday treat.
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wow, what a Holiday treat.
Its not for Hannukah though , Its not Kosher.
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Is the squirrel still around? I could something for Xmas dinner.

**A: if it is, I'm sure it lost it's nuts.
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Old 12-24-2005, 01:24 AM
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Circs are nuttier than a squirrel turd**************..
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Old 12-24-2005, 01:35 AM
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What is the name of your state? California

Recently a squirrel got between two power lines and caused a power surge that damaged most all of our appliances.

That's a damn lie!

This happened in Kentucky!!


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