Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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A mama mole, a papa mole, and a baby mole all live in a little mole hole.

One day the papa mole sticks his head out of the hole, sniffs the air and says,"Yum! I smell maple syrup!"

The mama mole sticks her head out of the hole, sniffs the air and says "Yum! I smell honey!"

The baby mole tries to stick his head out of the hole to sniff the air, but can't because the bigger moles are in the way so he says, "ffs, all I can smell is molasses!"

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At the moment, I am in "Something new breaks very day" mode. (When I say "Something new breaks", I don't mean the thing that breaks is new, I mean the thing that breaks hasn't broken before)

(well actually, It might have done, but you know what I mean)

Anyway. Today's broken thing is the window washers on Mrs Red's car. I've had a look, and here are my conclusions.

They are not frozen.

They are not blocked.

None of the tubes are disconnected.

They are not empty.

The little motor is whirring when I turn the switch.

If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

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I knew it!



http://www.metro.co.uk/lifestyle/807889-g-spot-doesnt-exist-claim-scientists

[Rod Paradise]

This is PC Robin Port, Britain's smallest policeman.


When asked about his performance, the Chief Constable said, "He's not much cop"    

This was followed up in today's press with the smallest policewoman.

Her nickname in the force is Laptop - because she's a little PC  

Click to see full-size image.

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Window washer problem sorted.

Method.

Remove washer bottle, motor and all tubing, nozzles etc.

Examine everything carefully, shake head and re-fit.  

No idea why this worked, but it did.

[tikay]

This Diary is back to it's very best.

I love the minitiae of personal Diaries, & you've got it just so.

Both Alan Clark & Tony Benn's wonderful Diaries (both of whom I both like & dislike, love & loathe) had this sort of fine detail. Meeting the Prime Minister in the afternoon, train 10 minutes late in the morning, the jackdaw has pecked the milk bottle tops off, & his varicose veins playing up.

The Committee Meeting of the Sharnford Environmental Group, the gas valve, the washer bottle, I've no idea why, but this is a sort of real-life version of reality TV. Real-life, in fact.

So glad that you decided to spare those beautiful & adorable moles. Thank you.

Any news on a domestic help, or Maid, yet?

[tikay]

This is PC Robin Port, Britain's smallest policeman.


When asked about his performance, the Chief Constable said, "He's not much cop"    

This was followed up in today's press with the smallest policewoman.

Her nickname in the force is Laptop - because she's a little PC  

Click to see full-size image.

Oh my word - superb.

[HOLDorFOLD]

Why is gold and jewelery "Appraised" instead of valued?

Probably because 'appraised' suggests a personal opinion on the worth of the gold (ie the lowest price they think you'll accept), whereas 'valued' suggests a more absolute figure.

You're sharp today Andrew. I'm sure that's exactly right.

Crafty buggers.


While were at it, what does "Up to 50% off all sat-navs" mean?


AND.... (I hate this one) "All you have to do to win is answer this simple question"

No it's not. You have to answer the simple question, and then go into a draw along with thousands of other entries.

The one that irritates me is ... New and improved   ... branding on supermarket products

How can it be new AND improved???   It's either new OR improved surely.

[RED-DOG]

Why is gold and jewelery "Appraised" instead of valued?

Probably because 'appraised' suggests a personal opinion on the worth of the gold (ie the lowest price they think you'll accept), whereas 'valued' suggests a more absolute figure.

You're sharp today Andrew. I'm sure that's exactly right.

Crafty buggers.


While were at it, what does "Up to 50% off all sat-navs" mean?


AND.... (I hate this one) "All you have to do to win is answer this simple question"

No it's not. You have to answer the simple question, and then go into a draw along with thousands of other entries.

The one that irritates me is ... New and improved   ... branding on supermarket products

How can it be new AND improved???   It's either new OR improved surely.

I've had a think about this and, (Dare I say it?) Your'e wrong.

It can be new, without being improved.

It can be improved, without being new.

It can also be both new, and improved.

[thetank]

If you buy a new car to fix your wipers, the car hasn't been improved. It's new.

However, your car situation can be said to have improved. As has your wiper situatuion.

This would also be true if you fixed your wipers on the original car. The car would not be new, but you could say that it has improved.

[RED-DOG]

This Diary is back to it's very best.

I love the minitiae of personal Diaries, & you've got it just so.

Both Alan Clark & Tony Benn's wonderful Diaries (both of whom I both like & dislike, love & loathe) had this sort of fine detail. Meeting the Prime Minister in the afternoon, train 10 minutes late in the morning, the jackdaw has pecked the milk bottle tops off, & his varicose veins playing up.

The Committee Meeting of the Sharnford Environmental Group, the gas valve, the washer bottle, I've no idea why, but this is a sort of real-life version of reality TV. Real-life, in fact.

So glad that you decided to spare those beautiful & adorable moles. Thank you.

Any news on a domestic help, or Maid, yet?

 

It's embarrassing to mention my sporadic, inane scribblings in the same sentence as the names of Benn and Clark.

Fortunately, I'm blessed with just enough vanity to enable your flattery to overcome my shame.

[RED-DOG]

If you buy a new car to fix your wipers, the car hasn't been improved. It's new.

However, your car situation can be said to have improved. As has your wiper situatuion.

This would also be true if you fixed your wipers on the original car. The car would not be new, but you could say that it has improved.

OK, I can agree, with that, (I think) but, what point are you making?

(If I'm missing something obvious, it's been a long day)

[EvilPie]

If you buy a new car to fix your wipers, the car hasn't been improved. It's new.

However, your car situation can be said to have improved. As has your wiper situatuion.

This would also be true if you fixed your wipers on the original car. The car would not be new, but you could say that it has improved.

OK, I can agree, with that, (I think) but, what point are you making?

(If I'm missing something obvious, it's been a long day)

If you're not missing something obvious will it have been a short day?

[RED-DOG]

If you buy a new car to fix your wipers, the car hasn't been improved. It's new.

However, your car situation can be said to have improved. As has your wiper situatuion.

This would also be true if you fixed your wipers on the original car. The car would not be new, but you could say that it has improved.

OK, I can agree, with that, (I think) but, what point are you making?

(If I'm missing something obvious, it's been a long day)

If you're not missing something obvious will it have been a short day?

Sigh.... I'm beginning to wish I hadn't bothered contradicting Holdy.

[EvilPie]

If you buy a new car to fix your wipers, the car hasn't been improved. It's new.

However, your car situation can be said to have improved. As has your wiper situatuion.

This would also be true if you fixed your wipers on the original car. The car would not be new, but you could say that it has improved.

OK, I can agree, with that, (I think) but, what point are you making?

(If I'm missing something obvious, it's been a long day)

If you're not missing something obvious will it have been a short day?

Sigh.... I'm beginning to wish I hadn't bothered contradicting Holdy.

Do your wishes have a start and an end Tom?