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Offline Darwins Selection

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Pickle Jar
« on: April 05, 2008, 07:58:24 PM »
No, not the one in which LL is preserving ‘Stud Muffin”’s gonads, the one I tried to open at lunchtime.

Apart from a touch of arthritis, I have always had quite strong hands and jars have never been a problem before.

Is there some rule that says they have to be done up to 100 ft/lb these days or is the transition to ‘feeble old man who needs the Acme Grip-A-Jar’ an overnight thing?  evil:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2008, 08:39:51 PM »
No ... it probably means the vinegar has "stuck" the lid on. Run the lid under hot water for a few seconds and that should free it. Failing that give the edge of the lid (not the jar!!!) a sharp rap on the work top. Assuming you do not upset Mrs DS by cracking the formica you'll find the lid will unscrew.
If neither method works then settle for Tomato Ketchup or go to the pub for a Ploughman's Lunch.
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2008, 08:47:58 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on April 05, 2008, 08:39:51 PM
No ... it probably means the vinegar has "stuck" the lid on. Run the lid under hot water for a few seconds and that should free it. Failing that give the edge of the lid (not the jar!!!) a sharp rap on the work top. Assuming you do not upset Mrs DS by cracking the formica you'll find the lid will unscrew.
If neither method works then settle for Tomato Ketchup or go to the pub for a Ploughman's Lunch.

Thank you for the helpful suggestions old chap.

I am sure I have encountered many jars with vinegar-stuck lids over the decades, but my moan was that this is the first one that has defeated the grip which used to remove and tighten the centre nut on Jaguar wire-wheels without a using a mallet.  cry:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2008, 08:50:14 PM »
Alright then ......................... You're getting old and useless like the rest of us  point:


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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2008, 08:52:46 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on April 05, 2008, 08:50:14 PM
Alright then ......................... You're getting old and useless like the rest of us  point:


Happy Now?

Much better. I "belong" now.  cloud9:


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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2008, 08:57:47 PM »
 lol: lol: lol:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2008, 04:55:39 AM »
Pierce the lid of the jar with a sharp knife...  whistle:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2008, 09:07:09 AM »
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 04:55:39 AM
Pierce the lid of the jar with a sharp knife...  whistle:

That usually  works for me. Stab it REALLY hard with REALLY big razor sharp knife.

Works a treat every time. Mind you the pickles will go off quick but that wont matter because you would have prolly copped your fingers off.  happy088
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2008, 09:11:41 AM »
Quote from: tailgunner on April 06, 2008, 09:07:09 AM
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 04:55:39 AM
Pierce the lid of the jar with a sharp knife...  whistle:

That usually  works for me. Stab it REALLY hard with REALLY big razor sharp knife.

Works a treat every time. Mind you the pickles will go off quick but that wont matter because you would have prolly copped your fingers off.  happy088
lol: lol: lol:

Silly sod!

Just a little prick is all that's required - to let the air in...  ::)
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2008, 09:22:16 AM »
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 09:11:41 AM
Quote from: tailgunner on April 06, 2008, 09:07:09 AM
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 04:55:39 AM
Pierce the lid of the jar with a sharp knife...  whistle:

That usually  works for me. Stab it REALLY hard with REALLY big razor sharp knife.

Works a treat every time. Mind you the pickles will go off quick but that wont matter because you would have prolly copped your fingers off.  happy088
lol: lol: lol:

Silly sod!

Just a little prick is all that's required - to let the air in...  ::)

And you can manage that I assume  point:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2008, 09:24:07 AM »
Quote from: Snoopy on April 06, 2008, 09:22:16 AM
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 09:11:41 AM
Quote from: tailgunner on April 06, 2008, 09:07:09 AM
Quote from: Barman on April 06, 2008, 04:55:39 AM
Pierce the lid of the jar with a sharp knife...  whistle:

That usually  works for me. Stab it REALLY hard with REALLY big razor sharp knife.

Works a treat every time. Mind you the pickles will go off quick but that wont matter because you would have prolly copped your fingers off.  happy088
lol: lol: lol:

Silly sod!

Just a little prick is all that's required - to let the air in...  ::)

And you can manage that I assume  point:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2008, 03:43:33 PM »
Darwin's strgth has prolly deteriorated alongside his sexual urges, there is a tangible correlation...
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2008, 03:45:25 PM »
Quote from: Mr Happy on April 06, 2008, 03:43:33 PM
Darwin's strgth has prolly deteriorated alongside his sexual urges, there is a tangible correlation...
It is the cold weather I 'spec...  noooo:
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2008, 03:57:36 PM »
Indeed, livestock is much more appealing with the crunch of hay and the evening sun upon your back...
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Re: Pickle Jar
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2008, 03:57:58 PM »
'Tis bloody parky today. I have been sat by the fire in t'front room doing the books. No! Not burning them, not even cooking them, just getting them up to date. Turns out I am owed £2k+ due to slack invoicing  redface:

So I have composed a letter saying
"Our annual audit has shown that due to a computer error you have not been invoiced since 05/04/07. A statement is enclosed and I would respectfully request that you give it your immediate attention"

They will all think they are the only one and hopefully pay up PDQ.

Only I know  eveilgrin: how many of them there are (because we had money in the bank and I couldn't be arsed to do the paperwork  redface:)
Trouble is that small bills take as much time as the big ones and I do send out and get paid for the big ones.
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