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Title: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 06, 2010, 09:52:26 AM
 Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Mine appears to have packed up

Great .....no hot water , luckily don't need heating right now.

Now the joy of being ripped off to fix it  cussing:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2010, 09:54:14 AM
 happy100
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2010, 10:02:14 AM
Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Mine appears to have packed up

Great .....no hot water , luckily don't need heating right now.

Now the joy of being ripped off to fix it  cussing:

Don't they have a trade-in scheme at the moment on old boilers...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2010, 10:04:27 AM
That's no way to talk about the Duchess of York
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 06, 2010, 10:04:49 AM
I would be worried what they would take  lol:

Fecklin, bloody thing tho  Banghead
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2010, 10:05:42 AM
I would be worried what they would take  lol:

Fecklin, bloody thing tho  Banghead

 lol: lol: lol:

Don't you have an immersion heater for emergencies like...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2010, 10:07:18 AM
And what about the service contract ~ or didn't you think you'd ever need one of those either?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2010, 10:10:29 AM
Have you checked the pilot light?  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 06, 2010, 10:11:24 AM
Have you checked the pilot light?  whistle:

Personal experience?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2010, 10:11:59 AM
 evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 06, 2010, 10:13:21 AM
No service plan Snoops ...expired 2 months ago and i haven't renewed  redface:

The pilot light will only appear when igniting manually but as soon as you stop pressing the button it goes out.
Pressure is adequate, although mine is rising  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2010, 10:17:23 AM
It's gubbed. Check out prices of a new one c/w installation costs from at least three local plumbers before you involve British Gas who, in my experience, somehow manage to quote more to service and repair a boiler than a new one would cost.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2010, 02:38:48 PM
I got a man in ...he has left me

He said I need parts   cry:

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2010, 02:44:19 PM
I got a man in ...he has left me

He said I need parts   cry:


eyes:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 07, 2010, 02:54:05 PM
I got a man in ...he has left me

He said I need parts   cry:

Or parts thereof.  whistle:

He didn't offer you a 'private' job without VAT then?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2010, 03:16:09 PM
No ...no private jobbies  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 07, 2010, 03:48:03 PM
No ...no private jobbies  noooo:

Wrong kind of man then. ::)

What parts it need chicky?

You need a proper and preferably written quote, and then a proper written guarantee too don't forget.

Did you ask to see his credentials too like?
C.O.R.G.I.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2010, 04:52:07 PM
No ...no private jobbies  noooo:

Wrong kind of man then. ::)

What parts it need chicky?

You need a proper and preferably written quote, and then a proper written guarantee too don't forget.

Did you ask to see his credentials too like?
C.O.R.G.I.

It isn't Corgi any more is it...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2010, 05:41:34 PM
Well it's not fvcking Beagle that's for sure. evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2010, 05:47:59 PM
Well it's not fvcking Beagle that's for sure. evil:

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2010, 05:51:31 PM
Gas Safe now.

As for the parts needs some kind of lead and some sorts of seals apparently  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 07, 2010, 06:07:37 PM
Gas Safe now.

As for the parts needs some kind of lead and some sorts of seals apparently  rubschin:

Best get a beach ball for the seals then.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2010, 06:13:53 PM
Gas Safe now.

As for the parts needs some kind of lead and some sorts of seals apparently  rubschin:

Best get a beach ball for the seals then.


And a bucket of fish.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on June 07, 2010, 06:23:04 PM
I can't quite imagine MissD taking a seal for a walk on a lead  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2010, 06:28:28 PM
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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2010, 06:43:10 PM
I can't quite imagine MissD taking a seal for a walk on a lead  rubschin:

Perhaps a Navy one  eyes:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2010, 06:50:11 PM
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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 08, 2010, 05:59:47 PM
?500 to fix  sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2010, 06:01:09 PM
Bolloks. He is rolling you over
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 08, 2010, 06:15:39 PM
Have to agree.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 08, 2010, 06:26:04 PM
Gas Board? Crooks! ~ Get more quotes ..... you can buy a new boiler for ?500 (fitting extra)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 08, 2010, 06:33:46 PM
Wasn't the gas board ...but I am going to get another quote

Why can't many companies come round in the evening to quote...in this day and age some things still are very much based on office hours  Banghead
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 08, 2010, 07:25:11 PM
I could arrange for my mate Gary "The Tank" Spurs to visit? Best heating engineer I've ever known.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 08, 2010, 07:26:21 PM
Aaah thanks hun....

I'll see what the quote comes in from this next guy tomorrow
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 08, 2010, 08:13:49 PM
Off you are being ripped I think.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 10:55:03 AM
The boiler man is meant to coming today .

No call or sign of him yet

Seeing as the World Cup starts at 3 what are the chances of him turning up today  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 11, 2010, 11:15:36 AM
Two chances of course:


(Fat chance and no chance.)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 11:18:09 AM
I need a bath tho  sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2010, 11:26:58 AM
That much is clear, and I am 200 miles away  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 11:43:12 AM
Stop sniffing then  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2010, 12:22:30 PM
Is he there yet...?  scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2010, 12:24:45 PM
No. I have had to shut all my windows  evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 12:26:31 PM
Is he there yet...?  scared2:

 noooo:

 sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2010, 12:30:37 PM
So is the Brat having to have cold showers then?  eveilgrin:

Maybe that should be compulsory for teenagers  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 11, 2010, 01:24:25 PM
So is the Brat having to have cold showers then?  eveilgrin:

Maybe that should be compulsory for teenagers  rubschin:

And Nick?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 01:37:06 PM
He has just rung ...will be here in an hour  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2010, 01:48:42 PM
 Popcorn:

How much?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 01:51:23 PM
normally around 60 minutes  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 02:22:15 PM
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Allegedly the parts aren't ready yet and they can't come now until Tuesday
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 11, 2010, 02:31:17 PM
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Allegedly the parts aren't ready yet and they can't come now until Tuesday

What make and model boiler is it?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 11, 2010, 02:36:07 PM
Shite. They are fucking you about
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2010, 03:13:38 PM
normally around 60 minutes  lol:

 drumroll:  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2010, 03:14:03 PM
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Allegedly the parts aren't ready yet and they can't come now until Tuesday

Oh dear...  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 11, 2010, 05:10:20 PM
Shame they did away with the public baths (as opposed to the public swimming pools).

S'pose you could go down the launderette with a supply of ?coins. Stuff the brat in a machine and if she comes out OK give it a go yourself.

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 05:28:37 PM
She is at her dads this weekend ...he has hot water I have been reminded  ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 11, 2010, 05:43:07 PM
Oh well then ~ If you are unencumbered you must be able to find someone with a bathroom you can use. Failing that book into Premier Inns for a couple of nights and soak to your heart's content.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 11, 2010, 05:54:18 PM
I have made plans thanks Snoops  ;)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2010, 05:54:35 PM
Go to the gym like...  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 15, 2010, 10:17:00 AM
Tis Boiler Day, maybe.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2010, 10:34:33 AM
 Popcorn:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2010, 10:52:34 AM
  angry041:

Still waiting
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2010, 11:03:44 AM
ANd how much is this one charging you?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 15, 2010, 11:08:56 AM
Looks like no going to work for you this afternoon then.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2010, 11:34:38 AM
Working from home all day then  evil:

Actually wanted to go into work this afternoon
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2010, 11:36:44 AM
 char048
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 15, 2010, 12:24:54 PM
Working from home all day then  evil:

Actually wanted to go into work this afternoon

The state you are now in, get into a cold bath.

It will be steaming in seconds.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 16, 2010, 11:13:08 AM
?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 16, 2010, 12:08:01 PM
 noooo: noooo: noooo:

No boiler repairs

No hot water

No end of excuses  cussing:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 16, 2010, 12:12:14 PM
Tell ,e about it! I shall be posting my latest broadband woes if I can keep a connection.  cussing:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 16, 2010, 12:25:47 PM
noooo: noooo: noooo:

No boiler repairs

No hot water

No end of excuses  cussing:

Silly question, but you have paid your gas bill haven't you?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 17, 2010, 07:34:19 AM
??
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 17, 2010, 07:37:21 AM
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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 17, 2010, 07:56:54 AM
The last few days has seen the residents around here complaining of the unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from the north of here.

The council environment office has been informed.

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2010, 07:59:10 AM
The last few days has seen the residents around here complaining of the unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from the north of here.

The council environment office has been informed.



I've noticed it myself.  I thought it was Snakey... whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 17, 2010, 08:06:21 AM
The last few days has seen the residents around here complaining of the unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from the north of here.

The council environment office has been informed.



I've noticed it myself.  I thought it was Snakey... whistle:

Nah, if it's coming from the north, it'll be Nicks scruffy ginger beard you can smell.
Full of wildlife, dead and alive no doubt, and rotting food dribble.  sick2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 17, 2010, 08:21:00 AM
The last few days has seen the residents around here complaining of the unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from the north of here.

The council environment office has been informed.



I've noticed it myself.  I thought it was Snakey... whistle:

Feet or farts?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 17, 2010, 08:30:58 AM
The last few days has seen the residents around here complaining of the unpleasant smell which seems to be coming from the north of here.

The council environment office has been informed.



I've noticed it myself.  I thought it was Snakey... whistle:

Feet or farts?

The latter tends to have the weapons-grade niffiness
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 18, 2010, 05:21:28 AM
???
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 05:57:14 AM
Meant to be this afternoon ...but I am not getting my hopes up this time  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 18, 2010, 07:29:38 AM
 Popcorn:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 18, 2010, 07:58:49 AM
Meant to be this afternoon ...but I am not getting my hopes up this time  noooo:

I bet you can't wait.

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 02:06:30 PM
 Shrugs:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 18, 2010, 02:09:57 PM
Still waiting then?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 02:12:12 PM
I have just chased them up ....apparently he is on another job in the area and will be here as soon as he finishes . It is not going to happen is it ?  sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 18, 2010, 02:31:50 PM
 happy100  Still it's the start of the weekend Miss D and it is nearly voddy o clock. whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 02:46:42 PM
Thank the lordy Miss C

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 03:31:17 PM
He is here  worthy: worthy: worthy:

Now he just has to make it work  rubschin: rubschin: rubschin:

He has gone outside to make a call  scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 18, 2010, 03:37:49 PM
Now you will need a new house to match the boiler  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 03:38:27 PM
 evil:

 sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 18, 2010, 03:39:40 PM
 razz:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
He has got the wrong lead and has gone off to get another one ...says he'll be back in half an hour  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 18, 2010, 04:13:32 PM
And what will this cost?

 Popcorn:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on June 18, 2010, 04:21:21 PM
Her sanity, currently  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
His colleague did not have the right lead either. He is attempting to do a 'temporary fix '.

If I don't post again assume I will have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 18, 2010, 04:29:09 PM
You could offer her a bath. (Keep all windows open and supply brillo). Please\ post pics from the secret camera later
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 18, 2010, 04:32:17 PM
His colleague did not have the right lead either. He is attempting to do a 'temporary fix '.

If I don't post again assume I will have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.



Have you actually got a PROPER gas man on the case here, as this one seems decidely thick to me going by your ranting.
You sure he's not just some random geezer that was.....
 "just looking for a birof a job like, anything considered. Nothing too big or small turned away. Everything guaranteed until he leaves yer 'ouse. Cash only. Driveways skimmed while I'm here like.
Ring me on me mobby.

Does he drive a scabby untaxed Tranny?
Is he possibly of Irish background? rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 04:37:02 PM
No, proper registered GasSafe registered, large company etc.

No need to worry about the temporary fix seems that ain't gonna work

I am beyond pissed off

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 18, 2010, 04:40:38 PM
No, proper registered GasSafe registered, large company etc.

No need to worry about the temporary fix seems that ain't gonna work

I am beyond pissed off



All sounds totally unaceptable and highly unproffesional to me all this. noooo:

You've been without hot water for just how many weeks now? eeek:

What if you were a doddery old biddy on her own, house bound and in the middle of the winter we've just had like ey, what?

Would you like me to ring this bunch of idiots up for you? eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 04:51:59 PM
2 weeks without hot water , now going into the 3rd. 1 initial appointment to assess defect, 2 appointments where they didn't show. 3rd appointment today , wrong lead. He has just left and said I should make formal complaint. Informed already had, not that anybody has responded.

Growler please ring them. I am so fed up with this feckin farce
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 18, 2010, 04:59:23 PM
Have you contacted this Gas Safe organisation or whatever they're called now...used to be CORGI, as they sound like a bunch of incompitent cocks that shouldn't be using their logo to me.

You are more than welcome to come up to 'me ill' mountain pond for a damned good scrub up if you so wish btw. cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 18, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Agreed.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 05:39:23 PM
Have now had to disconnect.gas supply at the Meter as strong smell of gas.

I will deal with this complete fucking mess tomorrow, right now I'm going to my friends, ordering lots of Chinese food, drinking lots of voddy, watching England trounce the oppo and forgetting about this crap.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 18, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
Have now had to disconnect.gas supply at the Meter as strong smell of gas.

I will deal with this complete fucking mess tomorrow, right now I'm going to my friends, ordering lots of Chinese food, drinking lots of voddy, watching England trounce the oppo and forgetting about this crap.

You MUST contact Gas Safe first thing Monday morning.
Where have this BIG company left the state of play then?

I'll be more than willing to ring these incompitent cowboys if you want me to, but that would involve disclosing some personal details like.  scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Just One More on June 18, 2010, 05:44:34 PM
 happy100 Have a good evening Miss D, sounds like you need it  happy100
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 18, 2010, 05:47:27 PM
Have now had to disconnect.gas supply at the Meter as strong smell of gas.

I will deal with this complete fucking mess tomorrow, right now I'm going to my friends, ordering lots of Chinese food, drinking lots of voddy, watching England trounce the oppo and forgetting about this crap.

Ring Gas Emergency ( British Gas) and they will come out pronto to either fix it or disconnect.

H&S reminder ::)
Open yer windows to get rid of the gas, nd DON'T turn on ANY electrical items including light switches. noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 18, 2010, 05:52:37 PM
Company is Homeserve...recommended by a friend, she has always found them excellent. Bloody typical eh !

Thanks Growler.  Have done as advised prior to leaving house
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 05:39:34 AM
Ok I have turned the gas back on this morning just to double check that it wasn't me being over sensitive last night and it wasn't that the gas smell wasn't simply left over from the engineer attempting his 'temporary fix ' etc.

Oooh no ...within a minute the pleasant smell of gas was fairly strong in my kitchen.

Turned if straight back off again at the meter  evil:

So now apart from no heating and hot water I can now no longer cook ( although some might consider that a blessing in disguise  lol: ).

Guess I know what I'll be doing today  Banghead Banghead Banghead



Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 19, 2010, 08:09:48 AM
Homeserv - me and TMR know someone who works for them. Nice enough guy, but not qualified as far as I know.
Big name, but I wouldn't recommend them to anybody.

Not very helpful, I know.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 08:21:53 AM
Ok I have turned the gas back on this morning just to double check that it wasn't me being over sensitive last night and it wasn't that the gas smell wasn't simply left over from the engineer attempting his 'temporary fix ' etc.

Oooh no ...within a minute the pleasant smell of gas was fairly strong in my kitchen.

Turned if straight back off again at the meter  evil:

So now apart from no heating and hot water I can now no longer cook ( although some might consider that a blessing in disguise  lol: ).

Guess I know what I'll be doing today  Banghead Banghead Banghead





Either call these incompitent clowns....for want of slightly more acceptable werd for you...OR ring British Gas Emergency Dept., and they'll have someone out today to sort at least THAT problem out for you. happy088
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 08:24:19 AM
3 minutes is long enough.

Have you rung them yet? Banghead
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 19, 2010, 08:57:05 AM
Have an hour gone  scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 08:58:00 AM
She is dead. Deffo  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 09:06:50 AM
WHERE TF is she?  Banghead

Does she get her leccy supplied down her gas pipes or summat p'raps? ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 09:10:35 AM
Perhaps PT turned up, like, found her unconscious and is giving her the kiss of life  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 09:14:20 AM
Perhaps PT turned up, like, found her unconscious and is giving her the kiss of life  rubschin:

You've got her blower number haven't you?
Give her a bell like, as we care about her don't we. cloud9:

Second thoughts, DON'T.
The leccy connecting up to it like might blow the place up. scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 10:21:05 AM
Well?

Even I'm getting worried for our little petal now, and that don't easily normally happen.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 19, 2010, 10:25:41 AM
Well?

Even I'm getting worried for our little petal now, and that don't easily normally happen.

I expect, just like the boiler, she has gone out.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 10:26:24 AM
Well?

Even I'm getting worried for our little petal now, and that don't easily normally happen.

I expect, just like the boiler, she has gone out shouting "Unclean".

Corrected
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 10:30:28 AM
Well?

Even I'm getting worried for our little petal now, and that don't easily normally happen.

I expect, just like the boiler, she has gone out.

Well she should be in resolving the problem, NOT looking at frocks and bloody 'andbags. Angry9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 19, 2010, 10:35:07 AM
She's fine Growler just in another place at the moment.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 10:39:05 AM
Dead?   scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 10:46:48 AM
She's fine Growler just in another place at the moment.

So, she evidently keeps YOU informed as to what's going on, and leaves US lot in here fretting and worrying about her ey.
Bloody charming. ::)
Bloody wimmin'. ::)
Bloody piss me RIGHT off. ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 11:52:40 AM
Sorry Growler , I have been out but only taking The Brat to where she needs to go today.

On my way home now to make all the necessary phone calls.

Tbh , not feeling very well either ( not self induced either, but still not looking for sympathy  ;)  ) ,

I feel sick, pissed off, tired and hungry .... should be in just the right mood to talk reasonably  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 11:55:17 AM
P.s I'm not being selective about who I keep informed. Miss C had prolly noticed I put something on Face Ache or summat.
We girls are observant like that  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 11:56:40 AM
It got a bit chilly here. I put the heating on and am having a hot soaky bath  cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 11:58:30 AM
That should be your next profession - salt rubber  evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 19, 2010, 12:13:28 PM
I know it doesn't help but -

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/insurance-assurance-companies/162173-homeserve-dont-do.html
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 12:22:34 PM
Shites. We should bomb his house!!!
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 19, 2010, 12:35:40 PM
Unless my memory is going, and I accept that at my age it is more than a possibility, did you not say (Miss D) that you had no current insurance in place to cover for emergencies as you had let it lapse weeks before the boiler breakdown? If this is so then tell Homeserve to take a hike and get someone else in. Homeserve are a large but apparently pretty inefficient company. Why continue to deal with them? They have no contract with you and have been engaged by you to perform a diagnosis and repair on your non functioning boiler. They have been unable to perform this task in a timely manner and have now left matters in such a state that you can detect a gas leakage.

Step one ~
 Contact Emergency number at British Gas and report the leak. That will ensure your safety and get an expert opinion on the cause which will probably point the finger at Homeserve's tradesmen.

Step two~ Tell Homeserve that you have no wish to deal with them further but that you will be billing them for any costs incurred in correcting their mistakes.

Step three~ Employ another tradesman.

Step four ~ Sent bill to Homeserve
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 19, 2010, 12:40:34 PM
I used these guys when I had a new boiler and other bits fitted - very efficient, quick, tidy and polite. (Also, only a mile down the road from me)


http://www.glowarm.co.uk/index.asp
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 19, 2010, 12:47:49 PM
I had a new boiler installed 2 years ago. Oil fired as there is no mains gas supply to the village and I didn't want a garden full of Calor Gas bottles. Because of the age of the house and my disability status I secured a grant for the work from the Local Authority who appointed one of their "approved" contractors to carry out the work. The standard of workmanship was appalling but the company refused to accept their mistakes. An appeal to the Building Standards Inspectorate at County Hall did me no good at all. No-one would accept that I could smell fumes from the boiler and that the oil consumption was too high.
So I contacted the manufacturers of the boiler and asked them to inspect the installation. Their engineer found
(i) A major oil leak in the pipework connecting the storage tank to the boiler
(ii) That the boiler had been incorrectly "commissioned" and thus was burning at "Too Rich" a mixture thus using too much oil and causing fumes
(iii) That the oil tank had been incorrectly installed leaving the possibility of a "blow-back" from the boiler should the tank empty which would cause any vapour in the tank to explode.
The engineer kindly wrote his report on the spot and gave me a copy to take to the Building Standards Inspectorate. The boiler, connecting pipes and tank were replaced within 48 hours of my handing in the report.

Top Tip ~ Gather evidence and take it to the top.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 12:48:32 PM
Sorry Growler , I have been out but only taking The Brat to where she needs to go today.

On my way home now to make all the necessary phone calls.

Tbh , not feeling very well either ( not self induced either, but still not looking for sympathy  ;)  ) ,  I feel sick, pissed off, tired and hungry .... should be in just the right mood to talk reasonably  noooo:

No no no no no, that is fine. If it's not self induced you will get as much symphony off me as is humanly possible.  happy100
I am actually a very caring Bear you know. cloud9:

Now come 'ere and I'll give you an 'ug ad big wet slobery kiss before i rub it better like, whatever and wherever it is that's 'urtin' that is, hopefully like sort of thing like. cloud9:

Meanwhile, HAVE YOU SORTED OUT THE GAS LEAK LIKE I TOLD YOU TO HOURS AGO? eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 19, 2010, 12:54:27 PM
Unless my memory is going, and I accept that at my age it is more than a possibility, did you not say (Miss D) that you had no current insurance in place to cover for emergencies as you had let it lapse weeks before the boiler breakdown? If this is so then tell Homeserve to take a hike and get someone else in. Homeserve are a large but apparently pretty inefficient company. Why continue to deal with them? They have no contract with you and have been engaged by you to perform a diagnosis and repair on your non functioning boiler. They have been unable to perform this task in a timely manner and have now left matters in such a state that you can detect a gas leakage.

Step one ~
 Contact Emergency number at British Gas and report the leak. That will ensure your safety and get an expert opinion on the cause which will probably point the finger at Homeserve's tradesmen.

Step two~ Tell Homeserve that you have no wish to deal with them further but that you will be billing them for any costs incurred in correcting their mistakes.

Step three~ Employ another tradesman.

Step four ~ Sent bill to Homeserve

I unreservedly endorse the course of action suggested by Snoopy.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 01:16:16 PM
:



Meanwhile, HAVE YOU SORTED OUT THE GAS LEAK LIKE I TOLD YOU TO HOURS AGO? eveilgrin:

WELL?!
Half an hour has now passed. Banghead

It's like dealing with the dead in 'ere sometimes. ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 02:05:05 PM
I have contacted Gas Board but tbh there is not much more they can do. They are satisfied I have turned the gas supply off correctly  ::) although did offer to come and check if I had concerns ...said that would not be necessary.

They would also likely be likely to condemn the boiler but as it is not working and we know it is faulty all seems a bit pointless.

Contacted Homeserve .....who said would contact engineer . He rang back about half an hour ago ....informed me I should have rung about an hour ago as they had an engineer in the area then  cussing: ....... patronising wankpiece then went on to suggest it may not be in connection with the actions of the other blokely yesterday.

Lost my temper  redface: - explained will be reporting them for incompetence etc ....

Monday afternoon is the earliest they can come round.

I have in the meantime written a formal letter of complaint and will be sending off to the relevant people.  In the meantime I will look around for someone else.

However I am so sick and tired and fucking fed up of this situation and everything else in my world being a complete kak of steaming shite at the moment that I am going to go to sleep for the rest of the afternoon
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 02:37:23 PM
Well we all love you  happy100
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 04:02:07 PM
You need some CAKE, oh, and an 'ug.  cloud9:
Send me your address and I'll be on me way. happy088

Us northerners understand don't we Nick? angel1
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 04:40:43 PM
Let's me and Growler gerrin a car and come down to sort you out. Sweet
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 19, 2010, 04:45:49 PM
Well you've made me laugh today.... thanks, much needed xxxx
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 19, 2010, 04:47:00 PM
I am on the M40 and will be there soon!! angel1
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Just One More on June 19, 2010, 05:35:29 PM
I am on the M40 and will be there soon!! angel1

Just passed through M5 J/tion 3 then, did you check your mirrors as you pulled out  whistle:

Breaking News
M5 West Midlands | Both Directions | Serious Incident, road closed 
19 June 2010

The M5 is currently closed in both directions due to a serious incident at junction 3.  Traffic has been diverted down and under the junction via the exit and entry slips, in both directions.

Further updates will be posted as available. For live traffic information, please select www.highways.gov.uk/traffic or phone the Highways Agency 24-hour voice activated telephone service on 08700 660 115. (Calls from BT landlines to 0870 numbers will cost no more than 8p per minute; mobile calls usually cost more.)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 19, 2010, 06:38:39 PM
She's fine Growler just in another place at the moment.

So, she evidently keeps YOU informed as to what's going on, and leaves US lot in here fretting and worrying about her ey.
Bloody charming. ::)
Bloody wimmin'. ::)
Bloody piss me RIGHT off. ::)


No no no silly face, I was on Faceache and noticed that Miss D had posted there.  We might do all sorts of things to piss you off but this wasn't one of them, hence me saying Miss D was in 'another place' nothing sinister, nothing secret. razz:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on June 19, 2010, 08:36:26 PM
She's fine Growler just in another place at the moment.

So, she evidently keeps YOU informed as to what's going on, and leaves US lot in here fretting and worrying about her ey.
Bloody charming. ::)
Bloody wimmin'. ::)
Bloody piss me RIGHT off. ::)


No no no silly face, I was on Faceache and noticed that Miss D had posted there.  We might do all sorts of things to piss you off but this wasn't one of them, hence me saying Miss D was in 'another place' nothing sinister, nothing secret. razz:

Nah. We know all yer tricks Miss C.

We're not all as daft as Nick looks you know. noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 19, 2010, 09:11:54 PM
She's fine Growler just in another place at the moment.

So, she evidently keeps YOU informed as to what's going on, and leaves US lot in here fretting and worrying about her ey.
Bloody charming. ::)
Bloody wimmin'. ::)
Bloody piss me RIGHT off. ::)


No no no silly face, I was on Faceache and noticed that Miss D had posted there.  We might do all sorts of things to piss you off but this wasn't one of them, hence me saying Miss D was in 'another place' nothing sinister, nothing secret. razz:

Nah. We know all yer tricks Miss C.

We're not all as daft as Nick looks you know. noooo:

NOBODY is THAT daft.  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2010, 09:30:25 AM
Is it werking yet, like?


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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 21, 2010, 10:40:25 AM
Indeed.

How is the old boiler coming along?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2010, 10:41:07 AM
 scared:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 21, 2010, 01:22:16 PM
Indeed.

How is the old boiler coming along?

I am in need of being condemned  surrender:

As for the appliance ....the saga continues....they are on their way and will be here within the hour  evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 21, 2010, 01:27:52 PM
He has arrived ( different ones to before )  ...he has bought a friend  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 21, 2010, 01:29:15 PM
Safety in numbers?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 21, 2010, 01:45:10 PM
He has arrived ( different ones to before )  ...he has bought a friend  rubschin:

If he answers to the name of "Pushfit", clear the area!
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on June 21, 2010, 01:48:44 PM
He has arrived ( different ones to before )  ...he has bought a friend  rubschin:

If he answers to the name of "Pushfit", clear the area!

Seconded.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 21, 2010, 02:00:52 PM
 noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:

Now a different part is needed allegedly ...some probe to spark the thing ...I give up  surrender:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on June 21, 2010, 02:26:01 PM
Oh christus!  Banghead

So when is the NEW part coming...?  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 21, 2010, 02:40:06 PM
Think of a number , any number, multiply it be 12 , divide by 5 , add 2000 , find the square root of this and mulitply  by infinity and that may give you an indication of the delivery date for the part. noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on June 21, 2010, 02:42:47 PM
 happy100

These engineers, do they happen to play football for England?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 21, 2010, 02:42:48 PM
Totally disgraceful service!!

I'm afraid I would be in threatening mode with the nail gun by now.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 22, 2010, 10:41:25 AM
Next thrilling installment on Thursday morning  ::) - they offered Wednesday afternoon but I couldn't take the time off work as all the blokes are already out for the afternoon cos of the footy , footy football.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 22, 2010, 10:43:43 AM
I spose cold showers will be good for you in the meantime  angel1
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 22, 2010, 10:45:27 AM
Tin bath in front of the fire ( non - working radiator) time  ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 22, 2010, 10:55:59 AM
Tin Bath ~ by 'eck you must 'ave been rich.

There were twelve of us 'aving to share a puddle at end of t'lane and that were only after Coalman's 'orse 'ad drunk 'is fill.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 22, 2010, 10:56:56 AM
Puddle.....you lucky bastard  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 24, 2010, 09:15:53 AM
?????
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 09:18:11 AM
I am sitting here waiting Tel  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 24, 2010, 09:23:29 AM
I am sitting here waiting Tel  noooo:

Fingers crossed, then.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 24, 2010, 09:54:20 AM
I am sitting here waiting Tel  noooo:

Perhaps you could pace up and down occasionally ~ break the monotony like.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 09:57:41 AM
I have just rung them to chase.

"Did you specify a morning appointment madam " the call centre blokey asks ....

"Oh yes, as I have meetings this afternoon that I have to attend and I was very clear with the engineer on Monday that this was the case " I reply getting that sinking feeling in my tum tum.

So off he goes to chase engineer and says will call back shortly.

" Sorry Madam, you are on the all day planner schedule with no preference stated , are you sure you made it clear to the engineer on Monday "

" How clear do you want me to have stated it ....I said I could only do Thursday morning , what could be confusing about that ?"

"O.k madam let me call them back and I will ring you back "

5 mins later ......

" Leon will be on his way after he has finished the job that he is on , he has rearranged his schedule for you"


Forgive me for not being ffffing grateful  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 10:01:42 AM
"Leon" doesn't sound wholly English to me  rubschin:

I predict much teeth sucking and a very slow appraisal of the task before he pronounces it "eemposseebell".
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2010, 10:09:23 AM
He could be a lean fit bloke with a nice bum. She could hold him hostage
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 24, 2010, 10:24:35 AM
10:1 Says he will fix the boiler and leave.



Miss D wiil return this evening to find the central heating is stuck on and flat out.

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 10:58:35 AM
Oh no DS ....please don't say that  sad32:

I am already beyond despondent  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 10:59:54 AM
And whiffy?  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:01:10 AM
Au naturelle  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 11:05:28 AM
 rubschin: Natural water?


You sure you don't mean au naturelle?   razz:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:07:01 AM
See  ... you are my hero  cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:17:25 AM
Leon is here ...he has left his van running outside  ...never a good sign  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 11:20:45 AM
He'll be off for his lunch soon then.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 24, 2010, 11:26:49 AM
on the pretext of getting a part.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:27:28 AM
Lots of clicking ...no igniting tho.....I am not sensing a good feeling about this  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 24, 2010, 11:40:34 AM
Have you (or Leon) turned the gas back on?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 24, 2010, 11:41:40 AM
Have you (or Leon) turned the gas back on?

Good point Unc
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:41:58 AM
 lol:

Yes dear
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 24, 2010, 11:46:37 AM
Just got back in.
Haven't seen any plumes of smoke from that direction.
No explosions either.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2010, 11:47:21 AM
The suspense is killing me  Banghead Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:47:25 AM
It's silent from the kitchen ...he is prolly looking for an app on his iphone which tells him how to fix it  evil:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 11:54:38 AM
We now have back up arrived ....another man , another van  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 11:58:35 AM
Once it works they'll need you to run take a shower to make sure it's all ok like

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 12:00:15 PM
You know what, I don't care ......the important part of that sentence was 'once it works '  sad24:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 12:01:27 PM
I'll look out my box of spanners in case I'm needed then.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 12:02:42 PM
How long do you reckon it will take you on your scooter like .....can you Jim'll Fix it for me ?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 12:10:11 PM
Ok ...I am going to work now.

They need a new part ...a specific thermocoupler thing...they have bought a universal one.

More days to wait

Their comforting words were this is really bad luck you are having  Banghead Banghead Banghead

There may be an ash cloud situation arising again  later on today

 Explode:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
How long do you reckon it will take you on your scooter like .....can you Jim'll Fix it for me ?

Scooter only does 8mph and I can't use it on Motorways but I could still have been there sooner than your bloody boiler repair men.  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 12:12:14 PM
Ok ...I am going to work now.

They need a new part ...a specific thermocoupler thing...they have bought a universal one.

More days to wait

Their comforting words were this is really bad luck you are having  Banghead Banghead Banghead

There may be an ash cloud situation arising again  later on today

 Explode:


Oh FFS!
Getting a new boiler installed would have been quicker, given you a guarantee for 12 months and prolly not cost much more.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on June 24, 2010, 12:13:35 PM
" .................................... "


 eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 24, 2010, 12:31:57 PM
They need a new part ...a specific thermocoupler thing...they have bought a universal one.

Something of a misnomer there.  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 12:39:01 PM
Since they are taking the piss perhaps they need one of these to carry it in

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2010, 01:01:08 PM
Fucking hell, you'd be better off enjoying a holiday with Growler  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 24, 2010, 01:04:33 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2010, 02:13:19 PM
Fucking hell, you'd be better off enjoying a holiday with Growler  noooo:

Even Cyprus is looking like it will have tornado's and monsoon's when I am there   noooo: noooo: noooo:

I should try not to take all this so personally  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2010, 04:31:58 PM
GOOD GRIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on June 30, 2010, 08:28:29 AM
??????
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 09:26:38 AM
 noooo: noooo: noooo:

i have a picture of me sitting on the beach at Brighton ...no one near me ...I wonder why that can be ?

I will post it  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Just One More on June 30, 2010, 10:44:51 AM
noooo: noooo: noooo:

i have a picture of me sitting on the beach at Brighton ...no one near me ...I wonder why that can be ?

I will post it  lol:

Just like Diana at the Taj Mahal..... I wonder how long it was since her boiler had been serviced  eeek:



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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 10:57:48 AM
I bet she had a constant supply of hot stuff  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on June 30, 2010, 04:27:09 PM
SO when are they fixing the fooking thing?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 30, 2010, 04:28:07 PM
And where is the fooking picture?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 05:25:58 PM
Sorry ...been having to werk and everything today  like  noooo:

A stinky Miss D being blinded by the sunlight  cry:

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 30, 2010, 06:24:42 PM
I have to ask this and am sorry for doing so, but why was the police helicopter focusing on you Miss D. whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 06:27:24 PM
It was the mother ship actually ...trying to take me home  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on June 30, 2010, 07:12:18 PM
Ahh I see all is explained.  Are you there yet?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Just One More on June 30, 2010, 07:16:50 PM
That's how Miss D arrived here. They threw her out cos she kept asking "are we nearly there yet"
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 07:18:50 PM
I was called an annoying cling-on  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on June 30, 2010, 07:23:29 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 30, 2010, 08:15:35 PM
Sorry ...been having to werk and everything today  like  noooo:

A stinky Miss D being blinded by the sunlight  cry:

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I assume from the small handbag, that you took the Acme Folding Axe with you.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2010, 08:16:30 PM
 lol:

With back up supplies in the boot of the car  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 30, 2010, 08:18:05 PM
I was called an annoying cling-on  rubschin:

Fondness for bladed weapons, downright scary when irratable. Can't think why whistle:

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Mind you it does mean you can upgrade the old axe...

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 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 30, 2010, 08:23:27 PM
I was called an annoying cling-on  rubschin:

Fondness for bladed weapons, downright scary when irratable. Can't think why whistle:

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Mind you it does mean you can upgrade the old axe...

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 eveilgrin:
rubschin:

Not heard Miss D admit to sticking Cornish pasties on her forehead.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 01, 2010, 07:36:42 AM
Is Pastis Cornish then  rubschin:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 01, 2010, 07:40:16 AM
Is Pastis Cornish then  rubschin:

How many fingers and toes does he have?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on July 01, 2010, 07:47:44 AM
Same as normal; 8 fingers, 2 thumbs and 10 toes  ;D

Although I did have a couple of pints of Cornish Coaster last night  whistle:

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At 3.6% abv and with a generous measure of refreshing flavour and light golden hue, Cornish Coaster is the perfect drink to quench the thirst on a hot summer day.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 01, 2010, 07:51:20 AM
And how's your neck with all the craning you and your friend must have been doing  ;)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on July 01, 2010, 07:54:56 AM
Surprisingly ok  redface:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 01, 2010, 07:55:39 AM
Surprisingly ok  redface:

No stiffness at all?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 01, 2010, 10:36:06 AM
Possibly tomorrow afternoon  ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on July 01, 2010, 10:36:54 AM
I take it we are back to boilers?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 01, 2010, 10:40:19 AM
Oh yes sorry ...occasionally I may post something that is on topic ...I appreciate this is totally out of character  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on July 01, 2010, 10:41:14 AM
The mind did a quick  eeek: until I realised you had returned to topic  redface:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 01, 2010, 10:46:56 AM
The mind did a quick  eeek: until I realised you had returned to topic  redface:

I was also disappointed.  redface:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 01:36:26 PM
He is here and tinkering  scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 01:45:49 PM
 noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on July 02, 2010, 01:46:45 PM
You're joking!!   eeek: eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2010, 01:47:35 PM
What now?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 01:47:57 PM
He is still in kitchen.....I can here clicking but no igniting.... I am waiting for him to come out of kitchen and say " can I have a word"  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 02, 2010, 01:57:09 PM

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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2010, 02:01:11 PM
 scared2:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on July 02, 2010, 02:02:24 PM
If this doesn't get her boiler working I can see her sporting a pair of testicle shaped earrings to work next week.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 02:17:44 PM
He came out of the kitchen and said   " excuse me love ...I've got some bad news "

 sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:

The he said " you won't be seeing me again I've fixed it "

 Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:

I am running the deepest bath possible  cloud9:


Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on July 02, 2010, 02:22:52 PM
The Brat will now blame you for making her bathe against her wish to become a hippy  ::)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2010, 02:27:39 PM
HOORAY!!!!
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on July 02, 2010, 02:28:57 PM
At last!!   happy088 happy088
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Snoopy on July 02, 2010, 02:30:02 PM
People will be able to move around London again ~ once the niff has gone.
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Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on July 02, 2010, 02:34:13 PM
I thought it best not to mention the pen and ink ...
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 02:34:35 PM
I can only but apologise and and say thank you to Femfresh and Rightguard  lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2010, 02:37:39 PM
YAY!  cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 02, 2010, 02:38:49 PM
Hurrah!
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2010, 02:39:42 PM
I just called her. She was naked and covered in bubbles  eyes:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 02:47:02 PM
And out of breath with excitement  eyes:

Miss D ....posting from the bath  cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2010, 02:49:10 PM
I just called her. She was naked and covered in bubbles  eyes:

Video phone?  eyes:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 02:59:26 PM
It was only when he started screaming I recognised who it was.

He has such a girly shriek  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2010, 03:01:12 PM
It was only when he started screaming I recognised who it was.

He has such a girly shriek  whistle:

What was he screaming, "Thar she blows"?  whistle:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 03:08:08 PM
 lol:

No it was my like " My eyes...my eyes "    lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 02, 2010, 03:50:31 PM
Enjoy your steaming.  ;)
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on July 02, 2010, 04:00:29 PM
lol:

No it was my like " My eyes...my eyes "    lol: lol: lol:

Don't you use that bubble-bath stuff that doesn't sting your eyes?

Matey?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2010, 04:05:37 PM
He came out of the kitchen and said   " excuse me love ...I've got some bad news "

There was five microseconds between these two statements when he looked at Miss D and saw his whole life flash before him!  lol:

The he said " you won't be seeing me again I've fixed it "
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on July 02, 2010, 04:08:36 PM
I suppose she's all wrinkly now.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 04:11:43 PM
Prune like  cloud9:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on July 02, 2010, 04:19:13 PM
Whoo hoo and it's Friday too what more could a girl want. razz:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on July 02, 2010, 04:19:50 PM
Custard.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2010, 04:23:56 PM
"Sven, I am ready for you now  eyes:"
 ::)

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on July 02, 2010, 04:27:12 PM
Custard.


whacky115

Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on July 02, 2010, 05:09:32 PM
Custard.


whacky115



Custard, for prunes.

Although Miss D might be a whipped cream girl.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on July 02, 2010, 05:11:56 PM
Oh I see. redface:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 02, 2010, 05:14:30 PM
Don't like custard  noooo:
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: tel on July 02, 2010, 05:15:49 PM
Blanchmange?

Pink and wobbly?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2010, 05:20:30 PM
To whom do you refer?
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 21, 2010, 12:32:14 PM
Lo and behold our boiler started misbehaving too.

Central Heating fine but intermittent hot water - usually when I was in the shower covered in shampoo (stuff for hair, BM) and soap.

Phoned Gary the Tank on Thursday, he popped round and diagnosed a faulty relay on the PCB. Not good - a new PCB is about £140.

He phoned me early Friday to say that he found another (not working) PCB and that he'd come round to take out the duff relay and relpace it with the relay fro the one he found.

Took him half an hour last night. All sorted. Perfick.

Total cost ?  Three pints - he wouldn't take any money.

Top geezer.
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: GROWLER on August 21, 2010, 12:33:44 PM
Lo and behold our boiler started misbehaving too.

Central Heating fine but intermittent hot water - usually when I was in the shower covered in shampoo (stuff for hair, BM) and soap.

Phoned Gary the Tank  on Thursday, he popped round and diagnosed a faulty relay on the PCB. Not good - a new PCB is about £140.

He phoned me early Friday to say that he found another (not working) PCB and that he'd come round to take out the duff relay and relpace it with the relay fro the one he found.

Took him half an hour last night. All sorted. Perfick.

Total cost ?  Three pints - he wouldn't take any money.

Top geezer.

LMCO! happy001
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: Pastis on August 21, 2010, 03:43:33 PM
Yay! Another local tradesman!   happy088
Title: Re: Boilers
Post by: The Moan Ranger on August 22, 2010, 08:23:02 AM
Lo and behold our boiler started misbehaving too.

Central Heating fine but intermittent hot water - usually when I was in the shower covered in shampoo (stuff for hair, BM) and soap.

Phoned Gary the Tank  on Thursday, he popped round and diagnosed a faulty relay on the PCB. Not good - a new PCB is about £140.

He phoned me early Friday to say that he found another (not working) PCB and that he'd come round to take out the duff relay and relpace it with the relay fro the one he found.

Took him half an hour last night. All sorted. Perfick.

Total cost ?  Three pints - he wouldn't take any money.

Top geezer.

LMCO! happy001

He's called The Tank due to his drinking prowess - yesterday was another legendary day where he must have consumed about 15 pints and an unknown number of Sambukas / Monkey's Brains.

I shall probably meet him at noon for a "social drink"  noooo: