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Title: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 10:40:13 AM
So they have an appointment to come round at 10 this morning to install the gaspowered mosquito trap.

At 10.15 they call to say that they were sorry no one was in and could they arrange another visit.

I said, "But I am here! When did you call?"

"At 10."

"DId you knock on the door?"

No

"Did you ring the bell?"

No

"WHat did you do?"

"We just stood outside."

 noooo:

Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Barman on May 14, 2008, 10:48:31 AM
doh:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 11:21:53 AM
So now it has been installed. Huge Propane gas canister for The Boy to fiddle with  scared2:

I asked how it worked.

They said that the trap has a device in it which converts the Propane to Carbon Dioxide  rubschin:

I asked why they didn't just use a canister of Carbon Dioxide.

They couldn't answer that.

Most perplexing. Has anyone got any idea what this device is?
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: TG on May 14, 2008, 11:27:53 AM
Post a photo.  whistle:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2008, 11:31:18 AM
Possibly this or similar?
 http://www.midge-free-zone.net/RunScript.asp?Page=5&p=ASP\Pg5.asp
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 11:36:25 AM
No.It's a lot bigger than that.ANd looks quite different. Device is about the size of a Baby Belling cooker  rubschin:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Barman on May 14, 2008, 11:37:35 AM
So now it has been installed. Huge Propane gas canister for The Boy to fiddle with  scared2:

I asked how it worked.

They said that the trap has a device in it which converts the Propane to Carbon Dioxide  rubschin:

I asked why they didn't just use a canister of Carbon Dioxide.

They couldn't answer that.

Most perplexing. Has anyone got any idea what this device is?
That's your carbon footprint buggered then...  point:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2008, 11:45:19 AM
County Council? ................ I'm surprised they didn't issue with a free council newspaper and printed instructions on how to roll it up and swat the bloody insects  evil:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 11:45:36 AM
It seems that mosquitoes are attracted to Carbon Dioxide. Apparently they also go for lurex!

It is all very odd shrugs:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
County Council? ................ I'm surprised they didn't issue with a free council newspaper and printed instructions on how to roll it up and swat the bloody insects  evil:

We have a copy of the "Risk Assessment".It concerns our garden  rubschin:

Obviously The Boy is at school, or it may have read a bit differently.

They got mosquite bites while we stood and talked about the trappy thing  lol:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2008, 11:50:33 AM
So is the night sky to be illuminated by all these gas burning devices along the shore line then or are you an experiment?

I assume the mossies are coming off the marsh ............ why not DTD spray from the air like they used to in Africa and places?
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 11:52:58 AM
The RSPB won't let them! noooo:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Pastis on May 14, 2008, 12:00:51 PM
It seems that mosquitoes are attracted to Carbon Dioxide. Apparently they also go for lurex!

Thanks Nick!  I'll remember that  eeek:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 14, 2008, 12:22:06 PM
No more spangled tights then Nick?
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 14, 2008, 03:40:46 PM
Post a photo.  whistle:

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Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 03:54:30 PM
That's it!! eeek:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Barman on May 14, 2008, 04:10:56 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 14, 2008, 06:44:37 PM
So now it has been installed. Huge Propane gas canister for The Boy to fiddle with  scared2:

I asked how it worked.

They said that the trap has a device in it which converts the Propane to Carbon Dioxide  rubschin:

I asked why they didn't just use a canister of Carbon Dioxide.

They couldn't answer that.

Most perplexing. Has anyone got any idea what this device is?

Did you request this device Nick in the first place next - who's paying for it??????
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 06:45:30 PM
No.They are paying for it. I am being part of an experiment  happy088
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 14, 2008, 06:51:20 PM
And what incentive was there for you to agree to this - how did they win you or Mrs Nick over???

- £10 off your Council Tax
- Highlighted that if it blew up could cause damage to your neighbours property
- your community needs you propoganda
- or this is a new toy / gadget do you fancy playing with it Mr Nick  lol:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 14, 2008, 06:55:51 PM
And what incentive was there for you to agree to this - how did they win you or Mrs Nick over???

- £10 off your Council Tax
- Highlighted that if it blew up could cause damage to your neighbours property
- your community needs you propoganda
- or this is a new toy / gadget do you fancy playing with it Mr Nick  lol:

Miss D's here  cloud9:

This better not be something Captain Calamity fancies playing with. Nick-o-rays and propane gas are not a healthy combination  scared2:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 14, 2008, 07:01:27 PM

Miss D's here  cloud9:

This better not be something Captain Calamity fancies playing with. Nick-o-rays and propane gas are not a healthy combination  scared2:

It has warning signs on it - he has been told not too............................ it is only a matter of time GM  noooo:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 14, 2008, 07:05:36 PM
If he decides to lug it anywhere near the microwave I'm heading for safer climes, Iraq sounds good this time of year  eeek:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 14, 2008, 07:32:58 PM
Our reward should be a mosquito free garden all summer. The mozzies round here are hard bastards!!
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 15, 2008, 08:22:11 AM
The mozzies round here are hard bastards!!

Thats exposure to Nick-o-rays for you. Don't make them angry, you wouldn't like them when they are angry...  scared2:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 15, 2008, 10:56:32 AM
I am covered in effing mosquito bites! evil:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Barman on May 15, 2008, 10:57:55 AM
I am covered in effing mosquito bites! evil:
They like soot...  whistle:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 15, 2008, 10:58:31 AM
Must be the lurex
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Barman on May 15, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Must be the lurex
The soot I tell you! It attracts them - well known fact like...  whistle:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 15, 2008, 11:09:25 AM
Must be the lurex
Well at least you won't get pregnant.
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 15, 2008, 11:12:18 AM
 evil:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: barmisspah? on May 15, 2008, 12:40:57 PM
They say Lavender Water is a good deterrent, but I'm a bit usure how you get the buggers to drink it.
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 15, 2008, 06:57:42 PM
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Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 15, 2008, 07:00:05 PM
They say Lavender Water is a good deterrent, but I'm a bit usure how you get the buggers to drink it.

The boy and a super soaker  happy088
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Nick on May 15, 2008, 07:00:21 PM
Have just got back from the garden.That machine is not working at all!!  cussing:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 15, 2008, 07:01:15 PM
DONT TOUCH IT NICK!!!!!













bugger too late  noooo:
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Just One More on May 17, 2008, 09:10:06 AM
I am covered in effing mosquito bites! evil:

When I saw this in "the other place" I thought of you  happy100

16. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that get into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2008, 09:15:02 AM
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The simplest things are often the most effective.
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 17, 2008, 05:25:16 PM
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The simplest things are often the most effective.
Certainly keeps you in order.  ;)
Title: Re: Local council numpties
Post by: Snoopy on May 17, 2008, 05:57:53 PM
Indeed. evil: