tamthebam Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: What the f**k is this? A badly painted ceiling. With a beastie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, tamthebam said: A badly painted ceiling. With a beastie. Must have been Shandon on one of his “visits”. Anyway, think I’ve tracked it down to being some kind of parasitic wasp. The big long thing at the arse end is for laying eggs apparently. So I’ve doused the living room with petrol chucked a match in and shut the door. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, ICTChris said: We’ve had a leak in our garage, some water has been on the floor. I’ve mopped it up and we are getting the source sorted out. Do I need to do anything special to get the floor dried? Some places mention a dehumidifier, is it worth doing that or can I just run a fan in it to help dry it out? Why do you need to dry out a garage floor? What's it made of? We did have a leak once in the hall and had to get a fan and dehumidifier in to dry it and I was able to claim about 300 quid cash from insurance company for the cost of the electric (I think the extra was about 40 quid that month). So we'll worth getting one in anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Who's the new addition to the Reporting Scotland team? Eta: Turns out it's Sarah McMullan Edited August 25, 2021 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 23 minutes ago, Hedgecutter said: Who's the new addition to the Reporting Scotland team? Been here a while tbf. Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Been here a while tbf. Hide contents Harry Enfield? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 14 hours ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: What the f**k is this? It's a bug - the electronic kind, that is. It's how the Government keeps track of what you're doing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 39 minutes ago, GordonD said: It's a bug - the electronic kind, that is. It's how the Government keeps track of what you're doing. Ah that’s ok then. Hiya Bill, Hiya Pal! Waves at Mr Gates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 hours ago, ICTChris said: We’ve had a leak in our garage, some water has been on the floor. I’ve mopped it up and we are getting the source sorted out. Do I need to do anything special to get the floor dried? Some places mention a dehumidifier, is it worth doing that or can I just run a fan in it to help dry it out? Heat and/or dehumidifier and/or airing it. Just letting the air through it in the current temperature may be enough. If you’ve any portable heaters they’d help dry it. If it’s just a one-off leak you shouldn’t have much to worry about in terms of the roof etc rotting. If there’s any cosmetic damage you need to patch up then use a stain block product first before painting. Or of course you could just torch the garage and claim the insurance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 10:33, Melanius Mullarkey said: . I could have been the Taliban. Don’t flatter yourself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 13 hours ago, tamthebam said: A badly painted ceiling. Do you think he needs a painter to sort it out? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: Do you think he needs a painter to sort it out? Why, can you recommend him a good one? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 2 minutes ago, Rugster said: Why, can you recommend him a good one? No, they’re all busy… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Shandon Par said: Do you think he needs a painter to sort it out? It’s fine. The wife seems to constantly have the painters in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Has anyone taken action on the interlinked smoke alarms thing yet? I have 2 that are mains powered, I guess I need to replace them with mains powered interlinked ones, and get a further (ideally battery powered to avoid having to get a sparky in) one interlinked in the living room.... Anyone know of decent priced brands, or companies that come in and get your house compliant with the new laws for a reasonable price? Spoiler No, not Grimbo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Has anyone taken action on the interlinked smoke alarms thing yet? I have 2 that are mains powered, I guess I need to replace them with mains powered interlinked ones, and get a further (ideally battery powered to avoid having to get a sparky in) one interlinked in the living room.... Anyone know of decent priced brands, or companies that come in and get your house compliant with the new laws for a reasonable price? Hide contents No, not Grimbo I'm looking at this and reckon I'll opt for FireAngel, available through Screwfix amongst others. For Homeowners | FireAngel 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtgilphead Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 We bought our Fireangel alarms on Amazon Prime day (13 Oct) last year - saved us £85 on normal Amazon prices (4 detectors, 1 CO monitor & 1 Heat Alarm for £215) They seem reasonably good - 10 year battery life & all still interconnected whe we remember to test them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Has anyone had an axelotl as a pet? Is this even possible? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I think a Pal's dad had one when we were young. It was a bit crap IIRC. Just beware of errors. You don't want to end up having to care for an axelrose. It could be expensive and messy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 19 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkey said: Has anyone had an axelotl as a pet? Is this even possible? Only if you call it Rose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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