Electric shocks-How long to wait before you call an electrician

[Bob Eager]

To be fair, some are really a pain (lots of screws to undo, etc.). It can be a pain.

[ARWadsworth]

Yep. Over 40 minutes to change the OS headlight bulb on my Combo. The tail lights only take about 30 seconds. There is still no excuse not to change a bulb or pay someone to change it for you as soon as possible after you know that the bulb has blown.

And use of basic tools is on the decline. Whilst fitting some outside lights I discovered that my apprentice had never used a socket set in his life. After showing him I then asked him if he could change a wheel on a car. The answer was no and so I had to show him. An hour well spent IMHO.

Adam

[Tony Bryer]

On my Suzuki Wagon (original version) this was a dealer job - back bumper off. Ludicrous design decision.

[tony sayer]

In article , John scribeth thus

Its a serious job changing the bulbs on some cars now..

For most ever other car problem its specialist software on a laptop;!...

[John]

Surprised - every car we have had for years has been a simple no-tool job from the inside of the hatch or boot. Roll on LEDs then.

[John Rumm]

I think that if you want to make the driving test more useful there ought to be a section on at least knowing how to carry out basic maintenance like changing a wheel (even if you are not physically capable of doing it - you ought to be able to instruct someone), checking the oil, inflating tyres etc.

[geoff]

In message , ARWadsworth writes

Tip of the iceberg, tip of the iceberg mate

Sun was shining yesterday, got the bike out and went for a run and ended up at a pub by the canal

I asked for a pint of London Pride, the girl behind the bar had to get someone to show her how to pull a pint

You would be forgiven for not believing it, but its true

[Bob Eager]

I always used to cause chaos by asking for a bottle (poured) of Worthington White Shield. The sensible ones gave me a bottle and a glass.

[geoff]

Long gone - RIP

Mind you, you can keep your hand in with the occasional Hefeweizen

but, to be serving behind a bar and not to even have the first clue as to how to pull a pint, is beyond my comprehension

[The Medway Handyman]

OMG - you're a cyclist!

[geoff]

Err ... right in a technical sense

As in two wheels

that's where the similarity ends

[The Medway Handyman]

Lycra? If so, I'm going to have to drive to Wotfud & kill you.

[ARWadsworth]

The driving test now asks candidates some questions about car maintainance and safety

Adam

[Dave Liquorice]

Everyone has to start somewhere, maybe it was her first day? However it doesn't say a lot for the landlord if they haven't at least checked by demonstration that the newbie can actually do what they say they can.

It seems that the young these days say they can do everything and have experience but when it come down to it they don't.

[ARWadsworth]

Totally believable. And Dennis will now tell you off for having a pint and then driving a motor vehicle.

Adam

[geoff]

No - my wife asked, she had been there three days

behind the bar by herself with no help - she had to shout around the corner for assistance

Two things there

she should have had at least some training - what would she have done in an emergency

She could at least have made an attempt to work out what to do

[tony sayer]

And add some motorway driving etc..

Won't happen 'tho, will it?..

[geoff]

In message , ARWadsworth writes

I'm sure he would

good job I didn't mention getting up to 32 mph on the way home

[tony sayer]

Best let someone who knows what there doing to handle that!..

Loverrly pint when serviced well:))...

Had a few at Covent garden the other week .. only £2.25 it was too:!..

[Clive George]

That would also scare me for different reasons - if the pub isn't shifting that much of their cask beer, what condition is it in?