Steve,

I'm glad it was only minor compared to what could have been.. But I have to be honest and tell you I was chuckling reading your story .. How could I ? Well...I had a situation SO similar , I bet we used the same expletives..

fire starts = Oh !@#$#!%

run for hose over gravel

Hose wont reach

etc etc

I can most definately relate. just thought I'd share