Don't start burning off paint on the skirting with a heat gun and then forget just how hot it is and reach across in front of it!
Especially if you happen to contact the metal end piece! OWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!
"dont try straighening hair while semi tipsy and replying in forums and mail and drinking at same time, just burnt myself "
In that case....I won't phone ya while ya ironing.