katyjay 5,085 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Nonna, you said yesterday that the temperature was 34c. Yesterday here was 47c. Bloody Covid, we should be anywhere cooler if not for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 And we're grumbling. Did hear that the temperature was going to be high over there. Apparently next week there's going to be a big drop in temperatures, roll on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 You know what they say Nonna. In America, they allus have to go one better. No doubt when you get your temperatures drop, Katyjay will get an Ice Age ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 483 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Hot here; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, Beekay said: No doubt when you get your temperatures drop, Katyjay will get an Ice Age ! I wish! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 28 to 30 ish here in the Grand Duchy. But only today. I did have the unusual pleasure of lying on my sun lounger in a light rain shower earlier. Cloudy now but still warm. A case of 'back on 'yer eds' tomorrow I think... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Our hay meadow was cut on Wednesday and has had lots of sun to dry out. It’s now been turned and in rows so I presume it will be baled by this evening as there’s the possibility of rain tomorrow. I’ll have a big empty field to ride my quad round at speed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 What you could have done Col, while on your sun lounger, would be to spray a little Fairy liquid over yourself and then had a light Alfresco shower and shampoo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,713 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Thought I would sit in my back garden on my new “Bistro Set” (table & 2 chairs 40 quid from B&M, really comfy chairs not bad for price) after I got back from Kai’s vet appointment and a little bit of shopping, tuna in spring water to soften Kai’s biscuits with the liquid he is on a soft diet after some dental work. (Vet assures me he will eat biscuits treated this way, he turned his nose up at scolded biscuits but they did look a bit disgusting. Time will tell.) Anyway got back and my neighbour is having some work done so all I can hear is hammering, sawing, drilling and something that sounds like a dentist drill on steroids, plus out of tune singing (including the ice cream mans chimes of boys & girls come out to play etc.) and whistling. Ended up in the front room, which is cooler anyway, curled up on settee reading my book with Kai stretched out on his cool mat In the room gently snoring after his adventure at the vets. Whilst queuing to pay for my shopping I had a woman without a mask standing so close to me she was nearly in my basket. I moved forward to get socially distanced from her whilst keeping away from the person in front of me and she moved as well. My mask was uncomfortable as it is so hot, it felt like she was standing on my back (I must admit I do have a thing about people getting in my personal space even before the virus unless invited to do so) I turned round and she smiled at me! To be quite honest I could have hit her with my basket, but I took a deep breath and asked her to move back a bit. Her response? Sorry I forgot (of course you did we have only been doing it for how many weeks?) I then heard the person behind her say “forgot your mask as well then?” At this point I was being served and left the shop. I didn’t mention the mask, although I was tempted to say something, she could have had a reason for not wearing one I suppose, although if you can’t wear a mask then surely you can wear a face shield, these don’t restrict your breathing and are more comfortable to wear than a mask (I have one ) and you can get them on line from places that make them for the general public so you aren’t taking them from the NHS. I don’t know if I am being too sensitive about this but I am trying to do what is right and get really fed up at some people’s attitude. I am not wearing a mask because I enjoy it, they are hot and not good if you have hay fever especially if your nose is running, not a pretty picture! I am wearing it to not only possibly protect me but also you in case I have the virus and show no symptoms and expect the same courtesy from you. Sorry this last bit should probably have been in the covoid19 section, don’t know if someone can move it, if so please do. It’s too hot to type it all out again 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 Vets know nowt about what pets will eat. This includes specialist, expensive foods such as Royal Canin and Hills. One sniff: Not touching that! Give me a tin of Gourmet! No, it gives you the squits. Alright then, I'm on hunger strike. Half an hour later. Feeling guilty now, aren't you? Give me a tin of Gourmet! No, it gives you the squits. Ok. You'll be sorry when I expire of malnutrition! Two hours later. I'm lying here with my little pink tongue hanging out. That Royal Canin rubbish is all dried up. I'm not eating it. I thought you loved me. You're always telling people how much you love me but you don't really. I used to think I had a wonderful home...but perhaps I was wrong. Oh, come on then. Have this tin of Gourmet. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,380 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 7 hours ago, letsavagoo said: As to electrical wiring safety. My house was rewired about 20 years ago. No grommets on any back boxes. Do you need these. Wires never move. I’ve done quite a bit of wiring in the past. I fully accept that safety is of upmost importance but I do rather get the impression with some of the measures for domestic property they introduce are from an organisation or group who need to justify their existence. Do you need all the expense of the copper wire (earth), in your house that hopefully will never carry a current? Do you need fuses and breakers that never operate from one year to the next? Can you absolutely guarantee that at some point in the future someone will not work on your system and give the cable a good tug to try for a little bit of slack? You can say you will never touch the installation but at some point a total stranger will be living in your house and be completely unaware of the potential danger. I've taught many apprentices and they will always argue the necessity of something or other. Somethings can be difficult to persuade students of the need but at the end of the day the regulations are there for a reason The regulations are not mandatory and 20 years ago you could do as you liked but good luck with the insurance company should you ever suffer a fire through a fault. The lack of grommets may not have been the reason but they will view it an indication of the workmanship standard plus whoever wired the place will have some very awkward questions to answer. They cost pennies each, why on earth would you cheat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 957 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 If grommets were not required for the regs 20 years ago then to say the lack of them is an indication of the standard of work is stretching it a bit far. A vintage Rolls Royce will not have air bags or seat belts but the lack of them doesn’t mean it’s not a beautiful well engineered car does it. If the outer sheath isn’t cut too short and protrudes through the hole in the back box a little then I’d say it would be quite difficult to short. I agree that fitting them now to comply with the regs is reasonable but not retrospectively. I very much doubt insurance would turn down a claim and I’ve no idea who did the wiring now after 20 years. The new extension we had 4 years ago was professionally rewired and the electrics got a safety certificate. A few comments ie main earth not heavy enough gauge and the main cut off difficult to access (it’s in next doors house. Don’t ask) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,380 Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 You misunderstood they were required, have been since wooden back boxes and pattresses were superseded by metal Changing a socket often brings up the problem of short cables because the terminals are different. Sparky will give the cable a good pull to see if there is any slack, it saves having to crimp if there is. You don't necessarily cut into the cable and short it out. The damage can reduce the insulation to the point where it is not sufficient when the cable carries carry the full load. I did not say you had to bring old installations up to spec, there are still thousands of BS3036 fuses out there. As an engineer I've given evidence to the HSE and believe me they want the smallest details explaining, insurance companies are the same. Of course this only applies in the most serious of cases. I'm not having a go at you, my apologies if you think I am. You asked about grommets and jobsworth chappies making up regulations for the sake of it. They don't and I've tried to explain some of the thinking behind the regs Electrical safety is a bit of a 'thing' for me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Today was nice while it lasted. Got up to at least 28 degrees for a while but cooled down a bit in the afternoon and evening. I did no DIY indoors apart from a little 'making good' of plaster around my new electrical socket and other places. Cut the lawns front and back, dead headed everything in sight etc.. Watered and fed the Green Beans, Tomatoes and Potatoes. All is well... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 957 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Brew said: I'm not having a go at you, my apologies if you think I am. You asked about grommets and jobsworth chappies making up regulations for the sake of it. They don't and I've tried to explain some of the thinking behind the regs. No apology needed Brew. The old 3 pin round plugs make me cringe. Live exposed metal as soon as the pin touched the socket. I concede that overall the regs are a good thing. I know that a socket in the garage with built in earth leakage breaker instantly trips when I fire up a small electric motor knife sharpening tool and small compressor too. Nothing wrong with them and I have to use a different socket. My daughter in law borrowed my ‘vac’ and it trips her breakers all the time or after a few seconds. I understand there is a different type of breaker required to stop this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 @katyjaytake care these next few days. Looks like there's some horrendously hot weather heading in your direction! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 There was..Possibly still is.. a small contingent of the 'audiophile' lunatic fringe who prefer to connect their kit to the mains via round pin plugs and sockets. Apparently the increased area of contect 'improves' the mains and makes the kit sound better.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,380 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Pffft! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Jill, had to run errands yesterday, horrendous! The steering wheel was so hot I couldn't put my hands it. It's a joke here, well I thought it was, to keep oven gloves in your car. I am going to do it. There was a breeze yesterday so it now felt like being in a fan assisted oven.Where's me white flag? I surrender. I whine, but then I pass the road construction crew working in this heat, along with the postie, trash men etc, and really I should shut up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 A well reasoned response Jim! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, katyjay said: but then I pass the road construction crew working in this heat, along with the postie, trash men etc, Trash men ? I see you've finally lost your Nottingham accent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Whoops, sorry, dustbin men.LOL. At least I said postie not the U.S name of Mail Carrier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, katyjay said: sorry, dustbin men Please.. Katy... 'Waste Disposal and Recycling Technicians' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Due to the vagaries of the weather this year our meadow yielded only eight bales of hay. In other years we’ve had two hundred. I gather the hay crop is generally bad this year. Not a problem for us as the only animals we now have are four cats and they will not eat hay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hay? What's that? Are you going to open a tin of Gourmet or am I going to pack my spotted hanky and leave home? Current favourite is Gourmet Melting Heart. Pate with a sauce centre. We like it this week. Next week, it will be the worst thing since cheapo Kit E Kat! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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