Re: Something useful from Ikea!

[Wossy.]

"Andrew Mawson" <andrew@mawson.org.uk> wrote in message
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>
> "Pat Martindale" <pat@crayke.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> > In message <3de9c529_3@mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>, Brine Reay
> > <?@?.?.invalid> writes
> > >I've come across this rather childish pedantism in other
> > >walks of life, where the vendors of light bulbs insist that
> > >a "bulb" is something that grows in the ground and that one
> > >means "lamps"!
> >
> >
> > "One" is inclined to tell you to lighten up..........
> >
> > I don't think the subject matter is childish or pedantry (I think that
> > is what you meant by "pedantism" - but hey - I'm just being
> > pedantic.....). It is merely a light discussion between people who don't
> > take the subject too seriously (I hope).
> >
> > If you have nothing useful or remotely interesting to contribute to the
> > thread then perhaps you may be as well staying out of it?
> >
> > --
> > Pat Martindale
>
>
> Sadness Sadness Sadness - this is deteriorating into a slanging match -
> getting as bad as rec.crafts.metalworking
>
> Shake hands and both go up and tidy your bedrooms - no supper until ALL
your
> toys are put away.
>
> Andrew Mawson
> Bromley, Kent, UK
>
>

And if your going out, stay out..... and have you got your mits on with that
bit of string that goes up the sleeves?
And dont forget your balaclava...... :o)

Wossy

[Brine Reay]

Perhaps you'd better re-read the remarks made by a certain
cynical tradesman who claimed to be a gas fitter, but
now claims to be a softy?

Pat Martindale <pat@crayke.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> In message <3de9c529_3@mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com>, Brine Reay
> <?@?.?.invalid> writes
> >I've come across this rather childish pedantism in other
> >walks of life, where the vendors of light bulbs insist that
> >a "bulb" is something that grows in the ground and that one
> >means "lamps"!
> "One" is inclined to tell you to lighten up..........
> I don't think the subject matter is childish or pedantry (I think that
> is what you meant by "pedantism" - but hey - I'm just being
> pedantic.....). It is merely a light discussion between people who don't
> take the subject too seriously (I hope).
> If you have nothing useful or remotely interesting to contribute to the
> thread then perhaps you may be as well staying out of it?

[Brine Reay]

Perhaps you'd better re-read the remarks made by a certain
cynical tradesman who claimed to be a gas fitter, but
now claims to be a softy?


Wossy. <jack_the_biscuit@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I would have hoped that one would have taken what one said with a pinch of
> the white stuff but one's sense of humour seems sadly lacking.
> Please note the ....... :o) ...... next time one decides to jump down
one's
> throat.
> Incidentally, bulbs do grow out of the ground, well they do in one's neck
of
> the wood......
>
> "Brine Reay" <@> wrote in message
> news:3de9c529_3@mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com...
> > I've come across this rather childish pedantism in other
> > walks of life, where the vendors of light bulbs insist that
> > a "bulb" is something that grows in the ground and that one
> > means "lamps"!

[Pat Martindale]

In message <3deb3d57$1_1@news1.vip.uk.com>, Wossy.
<jack_the_biscuit@hotmail.com> writes
>
>"Andrew Mawson" <andrew@mawson.org.uk> wrote in message
>news:asfcqo$2f0$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
>>
>>
>>
>> Sadness Sadness Sadness - this is deteriorating into a slanging match -
>> getting as bad as rec.crafts.metalworking
>>
>> Shake hands and both go up and tidy your bedrooms - no supper until ALL
>your
>> toys are put away.
>>
>
>And if your going out, stay out..... and have you got your mits on with that
>bit of string that goes up the sleeves?
>And dont forget your balaclava...... :o)
>


OK - I'm gone.

I had supposed that after being "accused" of being a childish pedantic
that I might have been allowed that chance of a courteous reply. It
seems that is not the case.

I had not intended to turn this into a "slanging match" - I don't think
I have slung insults at anyone.


I'm outta here.........



--
Pat Martindale

[Mike Whittome]

I wish, now, that I had never mentioned the flicking gas holder at
Northolt, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. By doing so I
was thus probably responsible for the way this thread has developed.

I apologise to all.

Usually we can all have a bit of fun and amusement even when we wander
off topic. After all the only reason most of us pursue this hobby is
for enjoyment. This NG is usually like a clubroom where considerable
information is passed around, where much helpful assistance is given,
and, like any other clubroom where a bit of banter takes place.

Great! Splendid!! .......but we don't come to wrestle on the floor. :)

Mike

--
Mike Whittome

[Wossy.]

I heard you the first time.... :o)

Wossy


"Brine Reay" <@> wrote in message
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> Perhaps you'd better re-read the remarks made by a certain
> cynical tradesman who claimed to be a gas fitter, but
> now claims to be a softy?
>
>
> Wossy. <jack_the_biscuit@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:3dea6ba0$1_2@news1.vip.uk.com...
> > I would have hoped that one would have taken what one said with a pinch
of
> > the white stuff but one's sense of humour seems sadly lacking.
> > Please note the ....... :o) ...... next time one decides to jump down
> one's
> > throat.
> > Incidentally, bulbs do grow out of the ground, well they do in one's
neck
> of
> > the wood......
> >
> > "Brine Reay" <@> wrote in message
> > news:3de9c529_3@mk-nntp-1.news.uk.worldonline.com...
> > > I've come across this rather childish pedantism in other
> > > walks of life, where the vendors of light bulbs insist that
> > > a "bulb" is something that grows in the ground and that one
> > > means "lamps"!
>
>
>

[Hywel & Ros]

"Mole Grips" <ifc@europe~getrid~.com> wrote in message
....
> But what I really really want to know is a use for unwanted CR-Roms in
> the workshop (other than sticking 'em on the ceiling to reflect more
> light from the flourescent tube)

You put them in the microwave and get a great "light-show"
This is best done when the domestic authorities are out (apparently)

Hywel