If Music Could Talk

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:46pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:32pm

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:26pm

I have a background in electronics and computers. I stick to the safe stuff these days. I used work around/with high voltage. I've had some close calls and a few bites but always hated working with it live. I have a buddy who is an electrician I hire him for anything above changing a switch, outlet or fixture. He works live all the time, as I think most electricians do and it scares me.

When I do the simplest of wiring jobs in the house, breakers are being switched off, even if I know the switch is off and breaking the circuit. I am crazy paranoid when it comes to electricity. If I don't kill myself immediately, I figure I'll burn us up in the night. Again: the milkman's son.

I had to do an electrical safety class and part of it included a recording from a 911 call where a kid made the call while his dad was being electrocuted. It was really hard to listen to. So yeah I'll be the guy who shuts off the breaker too.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:34pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:18pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:50pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:45pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:37pm

I did choose a trade when I left school which is Wood Machinist which I took an apprenticeship in and passed with distinction. Trouble being where I live in the south of this blighted isle all the wood machining factories and workshops closed down fairly quickly when the big D.I.Y. merchants moved in and made things easier for people. Hence I became a postman then a security guard/supervisor which is the last refuge of the bluffer. I'm currently not working due to my health issues but as soon as I get my move sorted which is just over the horizon I will be looking to get myself back into some form of employment.

FIngers and toes crossed for you, bud. My dad loathed places like Home Depot because he saw them as taking food out of the mouths of tradesmen. He was right, of course, but that's neoliberalism for you. As much as I feel like less of a man when I hire pros to do various shit around the house, I try to remember my dad's argument.

Thanks mate it's appreciated. Yeah I get your dad's frustration at places like Home depot etc. Food out of the mouths of tradesman but food in the belly's of shelf stackers etc. I still have mixed feelings.

Capitalism makes us all traitors to each other.

Truth.

Just before xmas my emersion heater fails the thermostat is knackered and the wiring has burnt out. Fuck! I think no hot water. I'll call a plumber who wants £60.00 call out charge then more for parts and labour. Sod let's do it myself so a quick trip to my local B&Q DIY merchants and the replacement thermostat is £15.00 then a quick search on Google and bingo I think I can do this. So I isolated all the power replaced the thermostat in the emersion tank (lucky I have the tools here) then I replace all the wiring an hour later and I'm done. Put the power back on and wait to see if the water heats up at first nothing so I'm thinking damn what a disappointment. Then half an or so later my ex partner whom I share the house with says hey genius you fixed the water. I sit there feeling all smug and say well this genius is thirsty put the kettle on.

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:46pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:32pm

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:26pm

I have a background in electronics and computers. I stick to the safe stuff these days. I used work around/with high voltage. I've had some close calls and a few bites but always hated working with it live. I have a buddy who is an electrician I hire him for anything above changing a switch, outlet or fixture. He works live all the time, as I think most electricians do and it scares me.

When I do the simplest of wiring jobs in the house, breakers are being switched off, even if I know the switch is off and breaking the circuit. I am crazy paranoid when it comes to electricity. If I don't kill myself immediately, I figure I'll burn us up in the night. Again: the milkman's son.

I had to do an electrical safety class and part of it included a recording from a 911 call where a kid made the call while his dad was being electrocuted. It was really hard to listen to. So yeah I'll be the guy who shuts off the breaker too.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:37pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:33pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:37pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:30pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:25pm

I had to make a promise to my mum never to be an electrician or someone who works with electricity. Due to my dad being electrocuted. Maybe I could've turned out better.

Oh crap. I remember so many of my friends in university who mocked those from high school who went to a trade school. It wasn't for me, but even back then I thought those guys were choosing the more solid career path. No such thing as an unemployed plumber or electrician.

I did choose a trade when I left school which is Wood Machinist which I took an apprenticeship in and passed with distinction. Trouble being where I live in the south of this blighted isle all the wood machining factories and workshops closed down fairly quickly when the big D.I.Y. merchants moved in and made things easier for people. Hence I became a postman then a security guard/supervisor which is the last refuge of the bluffer. I'm currently not working due to my health issues but as soon as I get my move sorted which is just over the horizon I will be looking to get myself back into some form of employment.

You moving far Marky or staying in the Royal County?

I will be going to Cornwall initially to stay with my mum and step-dad. If I can find a property cheap enough once Brexit has been sorted ( ) I'll stay there. If not I may look to go northwards where property is way cheaper and everyone listens to KISS 24/7.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:50pm

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:46pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:32pm

revbob wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:26pm

I have a background in electronics and computers. I stick to the safe stuff these days. I used work around/with high voltage. I've had some close calls and a few bites but always hated working with it live. I have a buddy who is an electrician I hire him for anything above changing a switch, outlet or fixture. He works live all the time, as I think most electricians do and it scares me.

When I do the simplest of wiring jobs in the house, breakers are being switched off, even if I know the switch is off and breaking the circuit. I am crazy paranoid when it comes to electricity. If I don't kill myself immediately, I figure I'll burn us up in the night. Again: the milkman's son.

I had to do an electrical safety class and part of it included a recording from a 911 call where a kid made the call while his dad was being electrocuted. It was really hard to listen to. So yeah I'll be the guy who shuts off the breaker too.

I couldn't listen to that. Way too painful for me. But regards this it's always safety first.

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:59pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:37pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:33pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:37pm

Dr. Medulla wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:30pm

Oh crap. I remember so many of my friends in university who mocked those from high school who went to a trade school. It wasn't for me, but even back then I thought those guys were choosing the more solid career path. No such thing as an unemployed plumber or electrician.

I did choose a trade when I left school which is Wood Machinist which I took an apprenticeship in and passed with distinction. Trouble being where I live in the south of this blighted isle all the wood machining factories and workshops closed down fairly quickly when the big D.I.Y. merchants moved in and made things easier for people. Hence I became a postman then a security guard/supervisor which is the last refuge of the bluffer. I'm currently not working due to my health issues but as soon as I get my move sorted which is just over the horizon I will be looking to get myself back into some form of employment.

You moving far Marky or staying in the Royal County?

I will be going to Cornwall initially to stay with my mum and step-dad. If I can find a property cheap enough once Brexit has been sorted ( ) I'll stay there. If not I may look to go northwards where property is way cheaper and everyone listens to KISS 24/7.

Nice part of the world mate I could live there.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:03pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:59pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:37pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:33pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 8:37pm

I did choose a trade when I left school which is Wood Machinist which I took an apprenticeship in and passed with distinction. Trouble being where I live in the south of this blighted isle all the wood machining factories and workshops closed down fairly quickly when the big D.I.Y. merchants moved in and made things easier for people. Hence I became a postman then a security guard/supervisor which is the last refuge of the bluffer. I'm currently not working due to my health issues but as soon as I get my move sorted which is just over the horizon I will be looking to get myself back into some form of employment.

You moving far Marky or staying in the Royal County?

I will be going to Cornwall initially to stay with my mum and step-dad. If I can find a property cheap enough once Brexit has been sorted ( ) I'll stay there. If not I may look to go northwards where property is way cheaper and everyone listens to KISS 24/7.

Nice part of the world mate I could live there.

The alternatives financially will be a flat or run down property in Cornwall or a three bed house in the north. I will have around £110-115,000 to spend once my sale here is complete. Around £80-110,000 for a flat in Cornwal and around £50-70, 000 for the three bed north somewhere.

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:06pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:03pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:59pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:37pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:33pm

You moving far Marky or staying in the Royal County?

I will be going to Cornwall initially to stay with my mum and step-dad. If I can find a property cheap enough once Brexit has been sorted ( ) I'll stay there. If not I may look to go northwards where property is way cheaper and everyone listens to KISS 24/7.

Nice part of the world mate I could live there.

The alternatives financially will be a flat or run down property in Cornwall or a three bed house in the north. I will have around £110-115,000 to spend once my sale here is complete. Around £80-110,000 for a flat in Cornwal and around £50-70, 000 for the three bed north somewhere.

Cornwall prices driven up by Londoners buying weekend properties to use once a year unfortunately.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:11pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:06pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:03pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:59pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:37pm

I will be going to Cornwall initially to stay with my mum and step-dad. If I can find a property cheap enough once Brexit has been sorted ( ) I'll stay there. If not I may look to go northwards where property is way cheaper and everyone listens to KISS 24/7.

Nice part of the world mate I could live there.

The alternatives financially will be a flat or run down property in Cornwall or a three bed house in the north. I will have around £110-115,000 to spend once my sale here is complete. Around £80-110,000 for a flat in Cornwal and around £50-70, 000 for the three bed north somewhere.

Cornwall prices driven up by Londoners buying weekend properties to use once a year unfortunately.

This appears to be true to some degree. But I think after Brexit prices will drop and I'll be at my mum's for around 6 months at least so who knows. Either way it can only be better than my current situation.

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:14pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:11pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:06pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:03pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 9:59pm

Nice part of the world mate I could live there.

The alternatives financially will be a flat or run down property in Cornwall or a three bed house in the north. I will have around £110-115,000 to spend once my sale here is complete. Around £80-110,000 for a flat in Cornwal and around £50-70, 000 for the three bed north somewhere.

Cornwall prices driven up by Londoners buying weekend properties to use once a year unfortunately.

This appears to be true to some degree. But I think after Brexit prices will drop and I'll be at my mum's for around 6 months at least so who knows. Either way it can only be better than my current situation.

You would have done alright in Reading though.

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:23pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:14pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:11pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:06pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:03pm

The alternatives financially will be a flat or run down property in Cornwall or a three bed house in the north. I will have around £110-115,000 to spend once my sale here is complete. Around £80-110,000 for a flat in Cornwal and around £50-70, 000 for the three bed north somewhere.

Cornwall prices driven up by Londoners buying weekend properties to use once a year unfortunately.

This appears to be true to some degree. But I think after Brexit prices will drop and I'll be at my mum's for around 6 months at least so who knows. Either way it can only be better than my current situation.

You would have done alright in Reading though.

No chance here the property prices are ridiculous.

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:40pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:23pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:14pm

Marky Dread wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:11pm

101Walterton wrote: ↑

07 Mar 2019, 10:06pm

Cornwall prices driven up by Londoners buying weekend properties to use once a year unfortunately.

This appears to be true to some degree. But I think after Brexit prices will drop and I'll be at my mum's for around 6 months at least so who knows. Either way it can only be better than my current situation.

You would have done alright in Reading though.

No chance here the property prices are ridiculous.

That's what I meant, sorry I thought you had just sold in Reading.

Silent Majority wrote: ↑

10 Mar 2019, 4:06pm

We got mice in the house since a the binmen went on strike and the devious little fuckers have been outsmarting me like I was a cartoon cat, foiling my attempts to either capture or kill them.

Silent Majority wrote: ↑

10 Mar 2019, 4:06pm

We got mice in the house since a the binmen went on strike and the devious little fuckers have been outsmarting me like I was a cartoon cat, foiling my attempts to either capture or kill them.