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Stuart and June. Stuart and Adis go dog walking. Today Stuart is going dog walking for his friends Adis and Jayne. Stuart likes doggies. He knows all of the local dogs names. There’s Ray the builder whose dog is called Monty, Rex the boxer from round the corner and Honey the golden retriever...

Is it possible to peel an orange in your pocket, seruptitiously transfer the orange segment from pocket to mouth with pick-pocket aplomb (a hand covers mouth cough! usually suffices.... not practised but observed) Answers on a post-card to....... but only from Yorkshiremen and jocks!

Fashion or function? That is the basic requirement, surely!? Oh, and longevity!!! 4 pairs of bog standard that are functional and comfy or one pair of pants that sum poncey french dude "created" and have fangly wangly bits!? I've bought 2 pairs of the Aldi "creations" and they seem ok. Mind...

I am carrying out missionary work for the poor people of Yerksha (short arms and deep pockets) I live in Sheffield but am originally from north west Manchester. I often assume the missionary position when acquiescing and capitulating to the requests of customers who often ask "do you do extras?"...

Eccles Cakes, Warburtons bread Crumbly, soft, Lancashire cheese Fred Dibnah Me (although I think that I was in self imposed exile moving to Yerksha)

Spirit... must confess :oops: I went to ALDI today for a loada nappies for the wee wee meister and saw a flyer for el cheapo work-wear. I've been suppin' Yerksha watter n ale fer too long. Deep pockets short arms syndrome. It's infectious. HELP ME I'M TURNING FROM A LANCY INTO A YERKY! Don't...

I agree with Herts 100%. The fluidmaster cistern kit is a wonder! Fitted one the other day. Easy to fit and number 1 and number two flushes. Easy to fit. That is unless the WC is close coupled and the cistern to tank fittings are brass or stainless and not rusted up to b&%$@ry! JBR...

Richard :wink: Deep pockets/short arms :?: :?: Customers around hereabouts have deep pockets and short arms. I hear wotcha saying bro'

If you are going to overlay nice t&g flooring then definately consider examining pipe sizing and run(s) issues beforehand. Dont forget if the drain off is presently underneath the floor then doc's will have to be fitted above floor level for every dropped leg on the heating circuit. Can't...

Check the pocket depth. Site pants not deep enuff. Too many fangly wangly itsey bitsy teeny weeny pockets and loops that serve no particular function. Knee pad pockets.... sod that, get gel knee pads. Or cheap nasty jeans from £6 a pair. CAREFUL NOW! I was in 30" x 32" legs hit a certain age and...

Ditto previous posts. Just in case you needed any more recommendations vis-a-vis IDEAL. ISAR model was a complete pain. Colaberated with a mate full install inc. fitting an IDEAL about 7 years ago. Took 11 working days and 2 visits for an IDEAL engineer to attend, identify fault and return to...

I hate 1/4 turn mixers and mono-mixers especially. All too often get the same issue with mono shower mixers too. The cartridges for all single or mono mixers are around £12 to £15. But, you have to ensure that you get the correct type/size. Essentially, you have to gain access to the headgear by...

The missus saw a neighbour jet washing his block pavers last week. The other day she came home and remarked on how lovely and clean they are. :oops: :cry: Guess what? She suggested that on top of all the other bits n bobs that need doing around the house and garden that I should consider...

Dan... thanks very much for your comments. Very much appreciated. Its about time that something was done about the penny pinching..... "proverbials" Landlords who don't ensure that properties that they let are safe, secure and hygeinic for rent. I'm just sick and tired of carrying out basic...

Thanks Tony. When I undertook the job I stated that there would be no guarantees that the boiler would work. Especially since the property had been left vacant for over a year and there was no record of installation/commissioning checklist supplied by the vendor/auctioners. I am not gas safe...

Newly aquired property. Bought at auction. Central heating system/boiler have not been in use for 2 years but water was turned off and system drained down. water turned back on and system flushed through/repressurised/vented. Controls set to domestic hot water only... no CH. When hot water tap...

Thanks for your replies and comments folks! Hydrolchloric acid! Oh my giddy aunt! :shock: They wont let the cleaners use bleach! I can't climb 6 foot step ladder without going on a course :lol: Even tho 20 years ago when I was young free n single mad n bad I did this...

Fair comment white spirit! RESPECT! galvanised tank will need replacing if this is the cause of the leak. Or... is it the fact that the warning pipe connections are not solvent welded and or securely clipped to joists.. popped or accidentally detached couplers/broken pies by loft laggers or by...

90 % of the time....510-515 mm. but can sometimes vary according to bath type with particular and notable inclusions being p shaped shower baths and corner baths with shaped panels. Sometimes these can be higher; also take note that if the floor aint level you will have to inevitably have to er...

OK. I know that I am taking a wee liberty... Pardon the pun! :lol: BUT.... in as much that I profer my advice in this forum to DIY-ers I am bemused with regard to work undertaken by outside contractors for an organisation that I carry out 10-20 hrs per week as a general handyman and I would...