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Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:14:00 -
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FFS!
Just to set the scene, today is my 30th birthday party and my wife has been busy inviting family and friends and working magic in the kitchen with the mother-in-law and I have been banished to the study. People are due to start arriving in about 4 hours.
My wife bought some new curtains and wanted them up to show off tonight. Should be a fairly easy job except that we managed to hit a chuffing water pipe running down the inside of the wall while drilling (what a pipe is running there for I have no idea, it is in literally the last place I would have expected it to be). Cue water spraying 10 ft across the living room, drenching the -ú1500 TV and media centre and having to shut the water off at the mains.
So we've now got 30 people arriving in 4 hours, a wet living room, no TV or music and no running water.
Luckily our plumber has agreed to come on an emergency visit to repair things but it aint gonna be cheap and it's unlikely this mess will be sorted before the guests are due to arrive.
Arg! |
Destination SkillQueue
Are We There Yet
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:33:00 -
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I can't see any possible way of you drilling a water pipe while putting up curtains.
Fake edit: Happy birthday  |
Krixtal Icefluxor
The Scope
Gallente Federation
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:35:00 -
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Not to make light but, "That didn't go well".
Not sure if I should say "Happy" Birthday.
Hint for 40th Birthday: don't drill.
-á"I am not young enough to know everything." - Oscar Wilde |
Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:48:00 -
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Destination SkillQueue wrote:I can't see any possible way of you drilling a water pipe while putting up curtains.
I would have said exactly the same thing an hour ago! How can I go from putting up curtains to flooded living room in less than 5 seconds?
Oh well, thanks for the Birthday wishes  |
Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:54:00 -
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Well Happy Birthday at any rate.
Probably a case of cowboy builders, i cant think of any reason why theyd put the pipe there. Is there a bathroom above the living room?
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Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.15 14:56:00 -
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Graygor wrote:Well Happy Birthday at any rate.
Probably a case of cowboy builders, i cant think of any reason why theyd put the pipe there. Is there a bathroom above the living room?
No, we've now traced it to the outside wall tap. It appears the pipe drops down from above as opposed to going up from the ground as you would normally expect.
Plumber is looking at it now, fingers crossed. |
Borascus
Red Core
Paradigm Shift Alliance
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Posted - 2012.12.15 15:05:00 -
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Remove the electrics from the room NAO!
Next:
Leave the pipe on, get a toilet roll tube, wrap clingfilm round the inside, fill with washing up liquid, put a cloth around the outside of the tube end, leave water running. Tell guests "Surprise Foam Party" prepare for repair work the following day, and make sure you adjust the stop tap depending on the foam height.
Happy Birthday!
Get in the van, park it over there. |
Surfin's PlunderBunny
The Python Cartel.
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Posted - 2012.12.15 16:54:00 -
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OP shares a birthday with me 
I woke up today completely shorn, last night was a good night 
"Little ginger moron" ~David Hasselhoff-á |
Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.15 16:59:00 -
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Well Happy Birthday to you too then.
I look forwards to hearing the aftermath of both birthdays and if the TV is still working or is it a job for the household insurance.
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Kirjava
E X C E P T I O N
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Posted - 2012.12.15 20:36:00 -
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Happy birthday man 
I reccomend using a probe in future to detect metal before you drill. Make it a habit to check regardless of how silly you think it may be. I hope the TV dries up in the next few days and you can turn it back on again without having to buy a new one 
Haruhiists - Overloading Out of Pod discussions since 2007.
Cardinal Kirjava - Redeclaring the Crusade in the name of the Goddess since 2012. |
Cynthia Gallente
Bio's Holdings
Bio's Remnant.
649
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Posted - 2012.12.15 20:41:00 -
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Look at the positives: At least you didn't get podded
...but you did get older and wetter....
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Mizhir
Red Federation
RvB - RED Federation
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Posted - 2012.12.15 20:53:00 -
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Well on your 40th birthday your wife will ask: "Do you remember 10 years ago?"
And then you both laugh your asses off.
If you are having Smurf problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems but a Blue aint one. |
Cynthia Gallente
Bio's Holdings
Bio's Remnant.
649
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Posted - 2012.12.15 20:55:00 -
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Mizhir wrote:Well on your 40th birthday your wife will ask: "Do you remember 10 years ago?"
And then you both laugh your asses off.
welcome to 1000 licks
Post with your lickGäó |
Mizhir
Red Federation
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Posted - 2012.12.15 20:57:00 -
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Cynthia Gallente wrote:Mizhir wrote:Well on your 40th birthday your wife will ask: "Do you remember 10 years ago?"
And then you both laugh your asses off. welcome to 1000 licks
\o/
If you are having Smurf problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems but a Blue aint one. |
Complex Potential
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Mildly Sober
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Posted - 2012.12.16 10:58:00 -
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Well, the evening still just about went ahead as planned, due in no small part to the heroics of my plumber who came round within 2 hours and had it repaired inside 40 minutes. Emergency call-out charge wasn't exactly cheap but quite reasonable given the circumstances.
We had to leave the music off but that wasn't a major problem and having tried the TV system this-morning it would appear it is still working (although time will tell whether the water has done any lasting damage).
It was actually a plastic pipe that we went through and so your standard pipe detector would not have picked it up anyway. Personally I think running plastic water pipes in cavity walls is just asking for trouble but it was probably the cheapest method the contractors who built the house could come up with.
Highlight of the evening was the present everyone had clubbed together to get me: A Supercar track day event!
4 laps in a Lotus Elise
4 laps in a Subaru Imprezza
4 laps in a Porche 911
4 laps in an Aston Martin
4 laps in a Ferrari F 360.
I finish the day as a passenger with the instructor doing a hot lap and trying to scare the hell outta me.
I'll probably look to book it up around May or June time. I'm in a much better mood now |
Graygor
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1kB Galactic
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:11:00 -
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Oooo thats a nice present. Which track?
Post with your brainGäó |
Grimpak
Midnight Elites
Echelon Rising
508
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:17:00 -
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Complex Potential wrote:Highlight of the evening was the present everyone had clubbed together to get me: A Supercar track day event! 4 laps in a Lotus Elise 4 laps in a Subaru Imprezza 4 laps in a Porche 911 4 laps in an Aston Martin 4 laps in a Ferrari F 360. I finish the day as a passenger with the instructor doing a hot lap and trying to scare the hell outta me. I'll probably look to book it up around May or June time. I'm in a much better mood now
**** you, you lucky bastard.
also delayed happy birthday.
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[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote]
ain't that right |
Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:20:00 -
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Graygor wrote:Oooo thats a nice present. Which track?
It says it's near Junction 10 of the M40 near Oxford. There's an old airfield there that looks like it's probably a likely candidate, a bit like the Top Gear test track. I guess I'll be given the specifics when I book. |
Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:27:00 -
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Well Top Gear is near Dunsfold. Mmmmm. Near Ox... hmm Is it near Chipping Norton? Theres an old RAF base up that way.
God my geography sucks now... I used to know Oxfordshire like the back of my hand.
Post with your brainGäó |
Grimpak
Midnight Elites
Echelon Rising
509
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:28:00 -
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Complex Potential wrote:Graygor wrote:Oooo thats a nice present. Which track? It says it's near Junction 10 of the M40 near Oxford. There's an old airfield there that looks like it's probably a likely candidate, a bit like the Top Gear test track. I guess I'll be given the specifics when I book.
well, piece of advice: Lotus Elise can be a bit... underwhelming as far as looks and engine displacement go, but those things have a really sweet power:weight ratio, so keep the pedal floored at all times.
Subaru Imprenzas have the suspension of a cart wagon. better pack some painkillers for your back because you're gonna need it. besides that, fun car.
911's require some thought on how to drive. it's a rear engine, rear traction car. think of it as driving a flying hammer. Oversteering can be fun tho.
Aston Martins are finesse. only thing that corners better than those is jaguars. Awesome cars tho, and quite confortable for a high-performance sports car.
Ferraris are ferraris. you'll probably won't be able to hear your own thoughts if you manage to rev up the engine loud enough. They also require that you keep your head on your shoulders. Italian cars get really, really mad at you, so handle with care. Personal opinion however, I dislike ferrari.
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[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote]
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Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:30:00 -
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Grimpak wrote:**** you, you lucky bastard.
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Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:33:00 -
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Grimpak wrote:Complex Potential wrote:Graygor wrote:Oooo thats a nice present. Which track? It says it's near Junction 10 of the M40 near Oxford. There's an old airfield there that looks like it's probably a likely candidate, a bit like the Top Gear test track. I guess I'll be given the specifics when I book. well, piece of advice: Lotus Elise can be a bit... underwhelming as far as looks and engine displacement go, but those things have a really sweet power:weight ratio, so keep the pedal floored at all times. Subaru Imprenzas have the suspension of a cart wagon. better pack some painkillers for your back because you're gonna need it. besides that, fun car. 911's require some thought on how to drive. it's a rear engine, rear traction car. think of it as driving a flying hammer. Oversteering can be fun tho. Aston Martins are finesse. only thing that corners better than those is jaguars. Awesome cars tho, and quite confortable for a high-performance sports car. Ferraris are ferraris. you'll probably won't be able to hear your own thoughts if you manage to rev up the engine loud enough. They also require that you keep your head on your shoulders. Italian cars get really, really mad at you, so handle with care. Personal opinion however, I dislike ferrari.
Thanks, some good points in there.
I apparently get instructions and training from the local professional who will be keeping a close eye on things but it never hurts to do some homework. I've never driven a car with more than 200BHP before and so this will be very new to me. |
Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:33:00 -
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Honestly after last night I think you deserve it.
My dream is still do go to the Isle of Mann and ride some super bikes.
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Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:34:00 -
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Complex Potential wrote:
I apparently get instructions and training from the local professional who will be keeping a close eye on things
If it's the Stig kidnap him! 
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Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:35:00 -
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Graygor wrote:Well Top Gear is near Dunsfold. Mmmmm. Near Ox... hmm Is it near Chipping Norton? Theres an old RAF base up that way.
God my geography sucks now... I used to know Oxfordshire like the back of my hand.
I don't think it's the same one (I think they're about 80 miles apart) but the satellite photos show a similar set up on both. |
Grimpak
Midnight Elites
Echelon Rising
509
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:36:00 -
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Complex Potential wrote:Grimpak wrote:Complex Potential wrote:Graygor wrote:Oooo thats a nice present. Which track? It says it's near Junction 10 of the M40 near Oxford. There's an old airfield there that looks like it's probably a likely candidate, a bit like the Top Gear test track. I guess I'll be given the specifics when I book. well, piece of advice: Lotus Elise can be a bit... underwhelming as far as looks and engine displacement go, but those things have a really sweet power:weight ratio, so keep the pedal floored at all times. Subaru Imprenzas have the suspension of a cart wagon. better pack some painkillers for your back because you're gonna need it. besides that, fun car. 911's require some thought on how to drive. it's a rear engine, rear traction car. think of it as driving a flying hammer. Oversteering can be fun tho. Aston Martins are finesse. only thing that corners better than those is jaguars. Awesome cars tho, and quite confortable for a high-performance sports car. Ferraris are ferraris. you'll probably won't be able to hear your own thoughts if you manage to rev up the engine loud enough. They also require that you keep your head on your shoulders. Italian cars get really, really mad at you, so handle with care. Personal opinion however, I dislike ferrari. Thanks, some good points in there. I apparently get instructions and training from the local professional who will be keeping a close eye on things but it never hurts to do some homework. I've never driven a car with more than 200BHP before and so this will be very new to me.
I think the Elise doesn't have more than 190BHP. it is however, depending on the version, a very perky supercharged inline4 engine on a stiff, 800kg chassis. put wings on it and it will fly. and in a windy day, the car will actually swerve about
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[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote]
ain't that right |
Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:38:00 -
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Graygor wrote:If it's the Stig kidnap him!
Stranger things have happened, I suppose he has to do something in between filming  |
Grimpak
Midnight Elites
Echelon Rising
509
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:42:00 -
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Graygor wrote:Honestly after last night I think you deserve it.
My dream is still do go to the Isle of Mann and ride some super bikes.
seen the track (not firsthand tho) and I can say this: I have never seen a scarier superbike track than Mann. no joke.
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[quote]The more I know about humans, the more I love animals.[/quote]
ain't that right |
Complex Potential
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Posted - 2012.12.16 11:42:00 -
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Grimpak wrote:I think the Elise doesn't have more than 190BHP . it is however, depending on the version, a very perky supercharged inline4 engine on a stiff, 800kg chassis. put wings on it and it will fly. and in a windy day, the car will actually swerve about
Literally the only thing I have to go on is playing Need for Speed Shift on the PC a few years ago. Enough to get a crude understanding of the basic mechanics but no substitute for actually driving one of these things. Should be fun. |
Graygor
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Posted - 2012.12.17 06:01:00 -
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Grimpak wrote:Graygor wrote:Honestly after last night I think you deserve it.
My dream is still do go to the Isle of Mann and ride some super bikes. seen the track (not firsthand tho) and I can say this: I have never seen a scarier superbike track than Mann. no joke.
Ive been to see the TT races a few times. Its scary as all hell as i once did it on an 850cc kawasaki Ninja back in 05 but id still like to do 1 time on a japanese super bike.
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