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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: Nick on April 22, 2008, 11:08:01 AM
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Saturday: some blokes arrive and put up some scaffolding - but not all of it.
Sunday: some more blokes arrive, declare that the previous blokes have done it all wrong, take down scaffolding, start again and leave it unfinished.
Monday: some other blokes arrive and complete scaffolding
Mrs Nick, paranoid about burglars, instructs that all windows shall henceforth be locked.
Tuesday: Roofer arrives and starts bashing the roof about
Asks if we have a copy of the spec (after 4 hours) since he has forgotten some important aspects of the job. Tell him I can't find it
Roofer locates his copy and asks for cheque for £7000 (50% of total cost of job) eeek:
Roofer carries on bashing about above my head
Large amount of soot arrives in my office via chimbley eeek: evil:
They are here for three weeks cussing:
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You should have come round boyo ....... we've slate to spare.
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He has just reported that the roof lacks insulation.
£320 extra?
So what, it's gonna bankrupt us anyway noooo:
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Memo to self ~ buy shares in Jewsons .... TODAY!
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CHRIST THEY ARE MAKING A NOISE!
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Memo to Nick: Take lap-top to pub and set up there for three weeks.
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NO
1. Would get pissed
2. Peachy bottomed barmaid would distract
3. Good plan - do drive over!
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NO
1. Would get pissed
2. Peachy bottomed barmaid would distract
3. Good plan - do drive over!
noooo: Puppy sitting sick middle one.
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Won't last forever(one hopes)
Come tomorrow!
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He is signed off for the week evil:
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Even better! Come tomorrow.
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We'll see how he and I are. We both have it sad24:
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Come anyhow! We have swings, ice cream, birds, roofers evil:
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Come anyhow! We have swings, ice cream, birds, roofers evil:
And soot! point:
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Did I read the OP correctly and Nick has paid in advance? point:
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Half up front (prolly for materials) ~ Second half when job's done ..... is how I read it.
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Correct, Mr Dog
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Day 2
They are hammering away up there (unless it's a hammering sound effects tape) and there is a fine drizzle of slate dropping around the house.
Top Man Roofer reversed his smart expensive truck into his little trailer earlier. Caused himself about a thousand quids' worth of damage.
He then suggested some possible "additional" work to the roof (about a £1000 quids' worth oddly), but I declined. eveilgrin:
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happ096
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Day 3:on which Mrs Nick springs a surprise!
Top Man arrives at 8.00.I hear Mrs Nick exchanging pleasantries with him. I then hear her say, "When will you be finished?"
I then hear her say, "And when will the scaffolding come down?"
I then hear her say, "Because we thought we would get the house painted while the scaffolding is still up". eeek:
Did we? rubschin:
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Top Man Roofer returns in his expnsive truck.Must go and see what it is.
Reverses around corner to park by the house.
For complex reasons we possess one of these
http://www.broxap.com/viewproduct.asp?cID=7&pcID=4&pID=756 (http://www.broxap.com/viewproduct.asp?cID=7&pcID=4&pID=756)
in black and white. Cast iron.Mounted in 18" of concrete.
DOes a lot of damage to cars
That's his other rear wing gone then! point:
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More 'additional' work suggested?
I wouldn't mind having a couple of those bollards on the grass verge outside my house. Inconsider parkers often curn up the ground.
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Ours was a requirement of the listed building status. Had to buy the bastard myself! evil:
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Listed building(!)
Wot, like that tower at Pisa? ;)
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Well it does lean a bit!
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Top Man Roofer returns in his expnsive truck.Must go and see what it is.
Reverses around corner to park by the house.
For complex reasons we possess one of these
http://www.broxap.com/viewproduct.asp?cID=7&pcID=4&pID=756 (http://www.broxap.com/viewproduct.asp?cID=7&pcID=4&pID=756)
in black and white. Cast iron.Mounted in 18" of concrete.
DOes a lot of damage to cars
That's his other rear wing gone then! point:
It's fervently hoped that he's better at roofing than driving his expensive truck then Nick - otherwise we dread to think of the possible consequences - especially to a listed building!
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yes
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yes
Have you been up there then? whistle:
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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wrong?
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Nope.
But I could! rubschin:
I think you should... whistle:
What could possibly go
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Indeed... what could go wrong? noooo:
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I can't imagine whistle:
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I can't imagine whistle:
Where is he...? You don't think...?
scared2:
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I can't imagine whistle:
Where is he...? You don't think...?
scared2:
I haven't heard any blood curdling screams ........................... yet.
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I can't imagine whistle:
Where is he...? You don't think...?
scared2:
I haven't heard any blood curdling screams ........................... yet.
But Mrs. Nick is away... whistle:
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He wouldn't ~ would he?
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He wouldn't ~ would he?
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He would tho... scared2:
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He wouldn't ~ would he?
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He would tho... scared2:
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They've just dropped something very very heavy over the side of the house. I do not want to look scared2:
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I would refer the Honourable Member to the previous page whistle:
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I would refer the Honourable Member to the previous page whistle:
Indeed... I think all the info we need is there... whistle:
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The days has passed without incident so far. ;)
But it's only 10.45 evil:
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The Lead Men have arrived! They are asking for more scaffolding! eeek:
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The Lead Men have arrived! They are asking for more scaffolding! eeek:
Lead? eeek:
You’ll have Growler local miscreants up there nicking it before they’ve taken the scaffolding away! noooo:
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The Lead Men have arrived! They are asking for more scaffolding! eeek:
Lead? eeek:
You’ll have Growler local miscreants up there nicking it before they’ve taken the scaffolding away! noooo:
'Spect they want "saddles" round the chimney stacks. This happened to me. Each specialist wanted more scaffolding for his "bit" of the job. Whatever happened to a man with a ladder. It's yer bloody "elfin safety" innit.
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Whatever happened to a man with a ladder.
He fell off and died. His wife became desitute and threw herself in the canal leaving four children to be taken into care.
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Whatever happened to a man with a ladder.
He fell off and died. His wife became desitute and threw herself in the canal leaving four children to be taken into care.
;)
;D
Is that Darwinism then? whistle:
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Only if he'd fallen off before having the children. ;)
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lol: lol: lol:
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Only if he'd fallen off before having the children. ;)
Ah... but he didn't have any more... ;)
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The Lead Men have arrived! They are asking for more scaffolding! eeek:
Lead? eeek:
You’ll have Growler local miscreants up there nicking it before they’ve taken the scaffolding away! noooo:
scared2: scared2:
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The Lead Men have arrived! They are asking for more scaffolding! eeek:
Lead? eeek:
You’ll have Growler local miscreants up there nicking it before they’ve taken the scaffolding away! noooo:
scared2: scared2:
Prolly gone already... go up and check... whistle:
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evil:
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Two arrested following lead theft
Two men have been arrested in Kent on suspicion of stealing lead from the roofs of houses.
Residents in Athelstan Road, Margate, called police when they heard people running on their roofs early on Sunday.
Officers surrounded the street as the area was searched before arresting two men in a nearby flat at 0100 BST.
The two men, aged 17 and 21, from Margate, were held in custody and questioned before being released on bail until 20th May.
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You need Smartwater...
Minster moves to stop lead thefts
New technology is being used at Beverley Minster to protect the 800-year-old building after a spate of lead thefts from churches in Yorkshire.
Workers have been on the minster roof marking lead with Smartwater - an invisible liquid containing a unique code - to deter thieves.
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How does that work then?
Surely the thieves melt the lead down causing the smartwater to boil off.
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Wonder where my new lead came from? rubschin:
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How does that work then?
Surely the thieves melt the lead down causing the smartwater to boil off.
Yes, I thought that... and if they can't see it in the first place... shrugs:
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The water itself would boil off but the minerals in the water would be what is used as a trace and they would still be in the lead.
Having said that all Nick needs to do is have 'Property of Captain Calamity' stamped on all the lead being used on Chez Nick and no bugger in their right mind would pinch it. whistle:
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The water itself would boil off but the minerals in the water would be what is used as a trace and they would still be in the lead.
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I think that is "Smartarse"
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Truth be told I have no idea but it sounded good redface:
Nick has another worry as well now:
Millions of old buildings in England may be at risk because of a shortage of specialist workers, a report says.
The National Heritage Training Group said more thatchers, dry stone-wallers and stonemasons were needed to deal with pre-1919 construction.
It said the shortage of craft workers has eased in recent years, but there was still a skills and knowledge gap.
Peter Lobban, of industry group ConstructionSkills, said "giant steps" were being taken to train more people.
Research conducted for the report revealed that many people were finding it hard to find joiners, roofers and carpenters, while levels of satisfaction with repair work have declined "considerably".
The report also revealed that there are only 507 fully accredited conservation professionals in the UK from a base of half a million architects, engineers, surveyors and conservation officers.
The study showed this was equivalent to one accredited surveyor to every 85,000 old buildings, and one engineer to every 276,000.
'Giant steps'
According to the report, the future of the five million pre-1919 buildings in England could be at risk because of the lack of specialists.
Mr Lobban, who is chief executive of ConstructionSkills, said: "We've taken some giant steps to ensure that more people are taking up these traditional building crafts that are so important to preserving the country's heritage buildings.
"But there is more work to do. Many of the people undertaking repair and maintenance work on pre-1919 buildings need upskilling to guarantee that tasks are completed to the highest possible standard and England's iconic and more humble buildings are not spoilt."
Meanwhile, Bill Martin, director of conservation at English Heritage, said the "serious shortage of craftspeople" had been highlighted in a 2005 report which "captured the imagination of many people and has resulted in a huge renewal of interest in careers in the heritage build sector".
He went on: "The 3000-strong force of new blood is crucial to addressing the succession problem within the sector. We may be reversing a trend but clearly there is still lots to do to make sure the quality of work is maintained.
"These skills issues affect not just listed buildings, but the whole swathe of undesignated and locally important heritage and conservation areas that form an integral part of the historic environment."
Mentoring programme
The National Heritage Training Group and its partners said it will invest £1m to help reduce the skills gap through various initiatives, such as encouraging the up-take of qualifications such as the Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3 and a Heritage Apprenticeship Programme.
It also plans to establish a mentoring programme, with experienced craftspeople passing on skills and knowledge to less experienced practitioners.
Mike Moody, chairman of the National Heritage Training Group, stressed the importance of "retaining a skilled workforce".
"This is essential if we are to maintain the highest possible standards of workmanship, as well as remaining commercially successful," he said.
Mr Moody went on: "The work of the NHTG has helped reduce the skills shortage, but we will now redouble our efforts to address the skills gaps for both craftspeople and building professionals to ensure we properly care for and maintain our built heritage."
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My men are all on the job!
I can hear them banging.
Fear not!
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No you can just hear them banging away at something, doesnt mean they are actually working Nick point:
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No you can just hear them banging away at something, doesnt mean they are actually working Nick point:
They are nicking the lead prolly... whistle:
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Nick. This new roof; d'you reckon on getting felt laid down in the loft...? eyes:
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He's offered me a Bonio if I go and look at it ~ I hope it's not it's a variant on "I know where there is a bunnies nest ... do you want to see it?"scared2:
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I'd be very careful. He'll start using words like Purlin, Rafter, Joist and Beam. It's all code I've heard ;)
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Oh I'll be fine ~ I'm sure
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Oh I'll be fine ~ I'm sure
What could possibly go ...? etc etc
Blood & Bandages, Accident & Emergency...
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I'd be very careful. He'll start using words like Purlin, Rafter, Joist and Beam. It's all code I've heard ;)
Beam is a code word? Aw bugger, I'll never be able to watch Star Trek again. 'Beam me up Scotty' now has a different connotation. eeek:
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I'd be very careful. He'll start using words like Purlin, Rafter, Joist and Beam. It's all code I've heard ;)
I shall counter by speaking, loftily, of soffits, bargeboards and the like
Christ ~ 6 pages and we are still, vaguely, on topic.
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In which a sudden rainstorm leaves us with water running down the walls.
INSIDE THE HOUSE! evil:
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Seems like a bad day for water related utilities all round happy100
the spicey (not chewy!) spring lamb casseroley thingy however smells great!
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Jolly good.If it turns out chewy I can smear it on my ROOF! evil:
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In which a sudden rainstorm leaves us with water running down the walls.
INSIDE THE HOUSE! evil:
The lead has been nicked prolly... whistle:
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They are all up there sunbathing today evil:
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They are all up there sunbathing today evil:
Who? The lead thieves? rubschin:
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Thety do the odd bit of banging.
Baldy!
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It turns out that one of hte roofers collects football scarvies ( eeek:). FOr reasons best known to himself he has brought a load of them here today to show me. I did my best to "admire" them. Fortunately the phone rang.
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It turns out that one of the roofers collects scarvies
He needs to eat more citrus fruit.
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doh:
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It turns out that one of the roofers collects scarvies
He needs to eat more citrus fruit.
drumroll:
;D
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Big thunderstorm here. MOre raining inside the house! evil:
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Big thunderstorm here. MOre raining inside the house! evil:
= missing lead... whistle:
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= no tiles yet! evil:
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= no tiles yet! evil:
They nicked the tiles too? eeek:
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Whyfore they not sheet it with tarpaulins? Any fool knew it would rain some time over the weekend.
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ME? eeek:
Go on the roof? eeek:
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ME? eeek:
Go on the roof? eeek:
I think he meant Nicked as in stolen ... not Nicked as in Cat's arse trophy.
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In which Mrs Nick gives the roofers an earful about the leaky roof scared2:
They are looking very pale.
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In which Mrs Nick gives the roofers an earful about the leaky roof scared2:
They are looking very pale.
Any damage? whistle:
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I have given them some sweet tea and those foil blankets noooo:
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In which we discover that the roofing work has distrubed a mouse nest. Or more likely a mouse village eeek:
Scuttle scuttle
Nibble nibble
Scream scream
scared2:
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In which we discover that the roofing work has distrubed a mouse nest. Or more likely a mouse village eeek:
Scuttle scuttle
Nibble nibble
Scream scream
scared2:
Well at least it didn't disturb it, or you would have had a real problem.
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Owing to the effects of long tern Nick-o--ray exposure Nick has to hire specialist help to deal with the rodent problem....
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In which we discover that the roofing work has distrubed a mouse nest. Or more likely a mouse village eeek:
Scuttle scuttle
Nibble nibble
Scream scream
scared2:
The gas will kill them... prolly... whistle:
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Is that the gas on its own or the gas + Captain Calamity + Microwave scared2:
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Is that the gas on its own or the gas + Captain Calamity + Microwave scared2:
Actually, 'twas prolly the gas that drove them out... whistle:
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They are doing something to the chimbleys.
About a ton of soot has just arrived whooshingly in our new Dining Room evil:. Mrs Nick is working in there. SHe looks like a Panda! point:
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Sh*t! ~ That happened to us when we had a chimney related problem with a stack that had been sealed off thirty years ago. It happened last year and we are still finding soot on books etc. It smells of soot for months after you think you have cleaned it all up. Soot only fell into one room but the residue went right through the house in an unseen cloud until everything was coated in a fine film of soot..... It was several days before we noticed just how far it had got. Even white shirts and stuff in wardrobes and drawers that were closed ended up having to be washed.
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Most encouraging. Thanks evil:
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Most encouraging. Thanks evil:
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surrender: Sorry
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Mrs Nick has gone to bed! (after a detailed shower)
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Mrs Nick has gone to bed! (after a detailed shower)
rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:
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As Snoopy said, it gets everywhere eeek:
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You'll have to get your Dick Van Dyke accent and brush ready then eyes:
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As Snoopy said, it gets everywhere eeek:
Did she clean herself with a roofah? whistle:
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evil:
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You'll have to get your Dick and brush ready then
eeek: eeek: eeek:
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As Snoopy said, it gets everywhere eeek:
Did she clean herself with a roofah? whistle:
That wasn't nice BM, poor Nick has enough on his mind without having to worry if Lady Nick is carrying on with the hired help. whistle:
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They reckon they will be finished by 5. Then the effing painter is turning up!!!
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I shan't be late! I'm glad she has showered, tell her not to bother with getting dressed.
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rubschin:
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As Snoopy said, it gets everywhere eeek:
Did she clean herself with a roofah? whistle:
That wasn't nice BM, poor Nick has enough on his mind without having to worry if Lady Nick is carrying on with the hired help. whistle:
Did you see what I did tho...? whistle:
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Yes but it was so poor we were trying to spare you the embarassment of acknowledgment. noooo:
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As Snoopy said, it gets everywhere eeek:
Did she clean herself with a roofah? whistle:
That wasn't nice BM, poor Nick has enough on his mind without having to worry if Lady Nick is carrying on with the hired help. whistle:
Did you see what I did tho...? whistle:
Oh you mean your Chinese Loofah?
Yep ~ we saw it tunble:
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sad24:
I’ve been laughing at it all day…
…not at the funeral of course. noooo:
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Was it a nice funeral? You are back very early.
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Was it a nice funeral? You are back very early.
It was quick... which was nice... whistle:
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No party afterwards like?
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No party afterwards like?
yes...
But I have to go to dinner with the Russians at seven... noooo:
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Is your hovercraft full of eels?
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Is your hovercraft full of eels?
Yes, prolly... noooo:
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It is finished.
Now the bill to pay cry:
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Oh no.Mrs Nick has got her binoculars out and is inspecting the roof. SHe is finding fault! scared2:
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She'll have you up on a ladder checking it out next point:
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I'm surprised she isn't up there with a hose pipe checking for leaks.
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Sssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.SHe'll hear you scared2:
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My barrister neighbour walked past earlier en route for the pub ( evil:).
"I make a lot of money out of hte roofing business. Good source of work."
"How?"
"Poeple falling to their deaths.Claims. Insurance.That sort of thing."
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Sssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.SHe'll hear you scared2:
MRS NICK, SURELY NICK SHOULD BE UP ON THE ROOF CHECKING FOR BOTCHES IN THE ROOFING
whistle:
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It's OK. She is busy clearing up soot point:
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Yes but the boy can hack your computer with ease remember point:
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Mrs. Nick - check out the lead... or get Nick to do it!
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Maybe we should start a 'FAO Mrs Nick' thread.......... rubschin: