Rant of the Day v2.

General Chit Chat
Message
Author
User avatar
ExSp33db1rd
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 3229
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:51 am
Location: Lesser Antipode
Gender:
Age: 89

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2401 Post by ExSp33db1rd » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:31 am

Was once told by an electrician not to switch on a vacuum cleaner whilst the lead was still coilled. Never have, but follow the coiling and throwing over the handle protocol. Easier.

ribrash

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2402 Post by ribrash » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:34 am

ExSp33db1rd wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:31 am
Was once told by an electrician not to switch on a vacuum cleaner whilst the lead was still coilled. Never have, but follow the coiling and throwing over the handle protocol. Easier.
My Dad who was an electrician told me something similar.He said the coil of wire could become a resistance or some such thing.

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2403 Post by Pontius Navigator » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:52 am

Son in Law, not long married had his washing machine etc set up in the quarters garage. Natural the single socket was in the wrong place. No problem, got a long extension lead and plugged everything in.

A while later, being helpful, I picked up the coiled cable. The coil was fused together with the melted insulation. I can't remember after this time of it had failed too.

The deadliest 'tool' is the 4-plug extension reel.

Capetonian

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2404 Post by Capetonian » Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:10 pm

I purchased an expensive annual multi-trip travel insurance policy last week (about £500).

This morning, I received an email from the same company :
Are you still looking for travel insurance to cover your upcoming winter getaway? In case you still need convincing, we are giving you the chance to save 20% off your policy until the end of October!‡

As an added bonus, any policies purchased using the discount code OCT20MS over the phone or online, will be entered into our free prize draw for a chance to win £150 worth of Marks and Spencer vouchers!**
This really annoys me when a company offers better conditions to new customers than existing ones. I know it's common business practice but that doesn't legitimise it.

I am on the 'phone to them now to see what they say.

EDIT : Somewhat to my surprise, they matched the offer without me even having to insist. I think that is very fair and admirable.

Coincidentally I had seen this earlier today :
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/fin ... -1.4051757
The Central Bank plans to look into the practice by some insurers of charging existing customers higher rates than new clients, in order to see whether insurance companies are adhering to the regulator’s consumer protection code, .........

User avatar
Mrs Ex-Ascot
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 4581
Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:18 am
Location: Botswana but sometimes Greece
Age: 59

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2405 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:29 pm

I would really love all and I mean ALL lnsurance companies and any type of insurance policy to be banned Worldwide. The only people who benefit are the insurance companies. Lets face it, any insurance claim made you can guarantee that the insurance company will wriggle and worm their way way out of coughing up. Live here in Africa and if your car or house get trashed make sure you have enough dosh in your bank account to make good the damage. I'm sure it will cost less in the long run. How come no one has come up with the idea that compulsory insurance is against human rights etc etc.... :D
RAF 32 Sqn B Flt ; Twin Squirrels.

User avatar
OFSO
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 18600
Joined: Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:39 pm
Location: Teddington UK and Roses Catalunia
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2406 Post by OFSO » Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:01 pm

Never wind a 25m long mains lead around a Dachshund with a full stomach, and use the lead to power an angle grinder. You Have Been Warned !

User avatar
CharlieOneSix
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 5004
Joined: Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:58 pm
Location: NE Scotland
Gender:
Age: 79

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2407 Post by CharlieOneSix » Wed Oct 16, 2019 2:16 pm

Pontius Navigator wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:19 am
........ Mrs PN would invariably coil it up and drop one the handle whereupon some loops would drop off........
Mrs C16 always does that.....drives me mad!
The helicopter pilots' mantra: If it hasn't gone wrong then it's just about to...
https://www.glenbervie-weather.org

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2408 Post by Pontius Navigator » Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:05 pm

Then there is the dishwasher. Why is stuff dumped in sink?

User avatar
OFSO
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 18600
Joined: Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:39 pm
Location: Teddington UK and Roses Catalunia
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2409 Post by OFSO » Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:15 pm

YES YES YES It takes the same effort to open the dishwasher door and put stuff inside. So why does my dear wife put used cups glasses and plates and knives and forks.....in the SINK ?

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2410 Post by Pontius Navigator » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:01 pm

Mrs PN, before going out, and on many occasions, lays her clothes out on the bed, usually on my side.

After many years of batchelorhood I would always clear my room ready for IMMEDIATE occupation upon return.

User avatar
Rwy in Sight
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 6740
Joined: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:04 pm
Location: Lost in an FIR somewhere
Gender:

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2411 Post by Rwy in Sight » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:13 pm

OFSO wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:15 pm
YES YES YES It takes the same effort to open the dishwasher door and put stuff inside. So why does my dear wife put used cups glasses and plates and knives and forks.....in the SINK ?
If it is a full size dishwasher it is more complicated and tiring to open the door, bend down pull out the two trays for glasses and plates load them carefully to either maximize the load capacity or the safety of the dishes... In RiS's PA residence, RiS used / was allowed to do it; nowadays RiS's PA does it himself.

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2412 Post by Pontius Navigator » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:51 pm

RiS, it is a pain having to sort out the sink load. Our DW has a separate cutlery tray. Each time you come upon a knife or plate or cup you are shuffling trays back and fore.

Capetonian

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2413 Post by Capetonian » Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:54 pm

I hate dishwashers, other than the two-legged variety.

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2414 Post by Pontius Navigator » Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:15 pm

Capetonian wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:54 pm
I hate dishwashers, other than the two-legged variety.
Or 4? 😀

ricardian
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 5947
Joined: Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:08 pm
Location: 59°09N 002°38W
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2415 Post by ricardian » Wed Oct 16, 2019 10:00 pm

ExSp33db1rd wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:31 am
Was once told by an electrician not to switch on a vacuum cleaner whilst the lead was still coilled. Never have, but follow the coiling and throwing over the handle protocol. Easier.
A coiled extension lead is a larger version of a one-bar electric fire and if sufficient current is drawn it will heat up
Ricardian, Stronsay, Orkney UK
www.stronsaylimpet.co.uk
visitstronsay.com
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/EGER

User avatar
ExSp33db1rd
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 3229
Joined: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:51 am
Location: Lesser Antipode
Gender:
Age: 89

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2416 Post by ExSp33db1rd » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:08 am

..........the idea that compulsory insurance is against human rights etc etc..
As is demanding compulsory ownership of a Smarphone to conduct Online banking operations.

Pontius Navigator
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 14669
Joined: Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:17 am
Location: Gravity be the clue
Gender:
Age: 80

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2417 Post by Pontius Navigator » Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:43 am

And when you change your phone number?

Bet they send a verification code to the old one!

Boac
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 17207
Joined: Fri Aug 28, 2015 5:12 pm
Location: Here

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2418 Post by Boac » Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:01 am

index.jpg
index.jpg (14.05 KiB) Viewed 164 times
Especially for Cape - rubber gloves as well - enjoy!

User avatar
Rwy in Sight
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 6740
Joined: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:04 pm
Location: Lost in an FIR somewhere
Gender:

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2419 Post by Rwy in Sight » Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:03 am

Pontius Navigator wrote:
Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:51 pm
RiS, it is a pain having to sort out the sink load. Our DW has a separate cutlery tray. Each time you come upon a knife or plate or cup you are shuffling trays back and fore.
PN, How accessible is the cutlery tray in the family's dishwasher (RIS's dad and sister ) that tray is at the very front and unless you load an entire set it is too easy. However RiS's SOP is to clean every dirty kitchen utensil as soon as it enters the sink. However a common issue here is the effort required to empty either the dishwasher or the drying rack next to the sink.

User avatar
Mrs Ex-Ascot
Chief Pilot
Chief Pilot
Posts: 4581
Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:18 am
Location: Botswana but sometimes Greece
Age: 59

Re: Rant of the Day v2.

#2420 Post by Mrs Ex-Ascot » Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:27 am

Personally I find dish washers more labour intensive than just bunging the stuff in the kitchen sink and washing it, putting it on the drainer and putting it away once dry. But I'm an old fashioned gal. :D
RAF 32 Sqn B Flt ; Twin Squirrels.

Post Reply