It has come to my attention that this newsgroup has lost its' regular subscribers since I removed the heart of it many years ago and replaced it with no one. In those days, I'm sad to say, everyone was in a slanging match, and whereas I never uttered a bad word to anyone, I withdrew my free advice and let the group exist without my daily charms and advisements. I am now, following a lengthy legal procedure, returned full time to the newsgroup and I will expect courtesy and an intelligent reasoning to your letters. Please no modern fangled remedies, these are mostly hopeless, so stick with me and follow my own direction. You'll be cleaner than ever before. I look forward to chatting later and ask if there's a live chat cleaning group dear Mr Bentos can join??
You have been replaced and if you dare interfere, your troubles will make Marcey and her lawyers seem like a litter of kittens.
Our leader's manly amusements include advising naive little girls to spray their grout with a 1:1 mix of household bleach and water, a practice that in the UK alone accounts for 3,000 hospital admissions a year because bleach manufacturers add lye as a stabilizer.
If she avoids injury, imagine her disappointment! Unlike a safe general-purpose cleaner, bleach won't emulsify the dirty film that accumulates on grout around a tub. It will work slowly on stains, but they will come back worse because the unbuffered bleach will etch the surface. ROTFL!
Its' entertainment from the Moonshine Capital of the World, and if you come around here with responsible advisements, you'll be flamed as a wimp.
Welcome back Mr Bentos, we haven't "met" before as I found this entertaining and informative group after you left however Google has aided me in viewing a selection of your posts and I must say I am quite delighted to be able to converse with an upstanding English gentleman such as yourself . I am always ready to learn or to share any cleaning or cooking tips. ( I am a subscriber to the alt.cooking-chat group if you are interested and I am sure you would be made most welcome) All the best dear, hopefully we will be chatting again soon Regards Mrs Bonk
Don't start! Is it any wonder there are so few subscribers when you continually chase them off with threats of Marcia! I don't believe she has shown her face for a long time, maybe she has lost her account or changed her name! As Mr B can see if he checks on posts, it is dear old Phish that should be leader, he has remained faithful to the group for many a year, he would certainly get my vote anyway.
I'm always interested in hearing about the old-time remedies, formula, and traditional ways of keeping a tidy domicile. Hope the legal mess turns out fine for you. Welcome back.
Even if you taught almighty God, himself, everything he knows about cleaning, your arrogance makes me snicker. A few years back, there were some posts about your peculiarities. From a historical aspect, it was interesting to hear about the advice you'd given. Until you're as willing to learn as you are to teach, your posts can't be taken seriously.
Just how valuable can someone, who claims to be "the heart" of a newsgroup, with the power to remove that heart at will? I'm sorry to disappoint you, but there are regulars here. The newsgroup has survived without you--and it will survive without you and me.
I see that you still have some fans here, and that is fine with me; but you'll have my respect only when you've earned it. Arrogance, has put you off to a bad start. You "expect courtesy" well, I hope you brought some with you.
Your aversion to "modern fangled remedies" tells me a lot about you: primarily, you're not interested in learning. You may not have heard, but we've discovered how to unlock most stains and how to use enzymatic cleaners, etc. More and more carpet manufacturers void their warranties, if "modern fangled remedies" aren't used to maintain their products.
For the record, most people who come here do find the answers they need. There are some wise and experienced people in this group. And even if we have to go search for an answer, we return with some modesty, dignity and a willingness to learn from "modern fangled remedies."
You know, you could have walked in and introduced yourself, minus the arrogance, and have been welcomed by past fans, and greeted by others who happened to be interested in learning from you. Instead, you did it your way.
I'm certainly Not embarrassed. You must be joking; I was merely annoyed--and I'm over that now. Ha, I wonder why you thought I'd be embarrassed.
We'll see.
Well, isn't that just about what is supposed to happen here. I see a few people here who remain because they enjoy making recommendations--and learning. I see that as perfection in a news group like this one.
I wish we drew more questions, but not everyone even knows newsgroups exist. I suppose we should prepare for the mighty influx of posts already headed this way. :-)
Yes, I know: "Its not bragging, if you can back it up." I'll wait and see. However, I can't imagine how such a closed-minded person can be on the cutting edge. Cleaning, more than ever, is a science.
You know, that is the very first thing that crossed my mind. Comments I heard about him a few years back, never ever mentioned arrogance or anything negative: merely odd--and different. Heck, I'm like that.
That is a fine call. A talented imposter may be at the root of this.
________________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
Yes, I remember you well, Miss Peggo. I hope the years have been kind to you, but in the home, there is much to be done. Over the next few months, I will take pleasure in guiding the inexerienced to a plain of no nonsense good hygiene and respect for home surroundings. I wish you a good day.
"Phisherman" > I'm always interested in hearing about the old-time remedies, formula,
The legal mess is a trifle, an inconvenience. I remember you also, very keen to be noticed, always accepting of my good practices. We will get along fine - and I'm back for the foreseeable future.
"E Z Peaces"> You have been replaced and if you dare interfere, your troubles will
I was never replaced. I am the recipient of over three hundred and thirty four messages demanding tat I return to establish good order in the newsgroup. You haven't a clue, frankly. How very rude of you to even suggest what you are suggesting. It's a disgrace.
Let me say this once and one time only, there will be no election here and Phish is far too busy scrubbing a smear stain to be able to devote more than a few minutes here each day, so let's get on with the task in hand. Home cleaning.
I appreciate your kindly words, Mrs Bonk, but let's not go over the top with the niceties. As I live alone and I am now a retired gent, I have plenty of time to devote to the newsgroup we hate to love. The cooking group seems, on the surface, to be right up my street, so I will view your recipe ideas with interest later. However, if your menu does not suit, I will have no option but to kindly ask you to leave the newsgroup and in no uncertain terms.
Dear E Z Peaces, I have always been a good communicator, so make no mistake when I assure you that it was a good day when I decided to look in on my newsgroup, and yes, you're coping well. There's far too much general chitty-chat and I think reasonable to suggest that anyone found to be idly wasting time, will receive the hard end of my stick, directly aimed at your clenched buttocks.
"Michael A. Ball" > I wish we drew more questions, but not everyone even knows newsgroups
If there are no new questions, this newsgroup will surely wither and die. I will be asking daily, as I like to express my empathy over what might seem the most trivial of tasks. Good day.
HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here.
All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.