Seasonal fun. - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

short wave · 19th Dec 2018, 4:30 pm

Not sure which topic area to post this in (mods feel free to move it) found on face book

60 oldjohn · 19th Dec 2018, 4:46 pm

Following on the Christmas lights theme. Did you know, Co workers are like Christmas lights. Half of them don't work, the other half are dim. Yes I know that is not strictly true but.

John.

19th Dec 2018, 6:49 pm

It's a union thing, one out, all out.

Electronpusher0 · 19th Dec 2018, 7:10 pm

Later lights sets had bulbs that failed short circuit which meant the others carried on, just a little brighter - until eventually the fuse lamp (the one marked in white) went.

One out, the rest work harder.

Peter

paulsherwin · 19th Dec 2018, 7:23 pm

No politics here please.

The Philpott · 19th Dec 2018, 8:12 pm

OK seasonal fun....any ideas for a caption for this picture? No prizes. (incidentally is there a single right-angle in the picture?)

The centre of gravity may not be quite as bad as it first appears, but PAT's requirements are not invasive enough to adequately cater for all appliances like this- in my opinion.

Dave

Nymrod121 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:25 pm

"Balanced load"

Nymrod121 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:28 pm

"Well-drilLED"

Nymrod121 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:32 pm

... at which point:

"He who would pun would pick a pocket!" (Dr. Stephen Maturin [p/b Paul Bettany] - "Master and Commander"

Here's to the lesser of two weevils ...

ms660 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:39 pm

"Doctor Doctor....I keep getting these bright ideas...but I seem to be going round in circles...is it a Patalogical disorder?"

Lawrence.

Nymrod121 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:42 pm

Nice one ...

ms660 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:47 pm

"This dim bulb test still has me in a spin...."

Lawrence.

Graham G3ZVT · 19th Dec 2018, 8:53 pm

On the basis of the Salvador Dali telephone described elsewhere in the forum, the caption has to be:

Bang "Sold to the gentleman in the back row for £835,000"

ms660 · 19th Dec 2018, 8:55 pm

"It's Christmas time...it's a Festool !"

Lawrence.

Nymrod121 · 19th Dec 2018, 9:13 pm

OK, having "chuck-LED" at those - I'll get me coat ...

The Philpott · 19th Dec 2018, 9:26 pm

I am stumped for a caption but i am put in mind of two comedy connections-
-Wallace & Gromit where the drill jams and the dog rotates instead
-An episode of BBC Filthy Rich & Catflap where Eddie becomes rated as a modern art phenomenon as part of a bet between two art critics, then manages to sell his lunch (which had previously disagreed with him) for £500. Epic satire!

Alistair D · 19th Dec 2018, 11:43 pm

Mr Black to Mr Decker "No no he bulb need to be at the other end so you can see what you are drilling"

Al

M0TGX Terry · 20th Dec 2018, 12:05 am

What a boring lamp.

AC/HL · 20th Dec 2018, 12:31 am

Nightmare in blue?

teetoon · 20th Dec 2018, 1:45 am

"This very old and dangerous relic from the DIY age was on it's way to Black and Decker heaven, until Sarah saw it and had a light bulb moment

"

"Before it was an unloved and unused piece of scrap. Now it's a glowing reminder of the triumphs of Sally's Dad, and all those home made masterpieces".

"The wiring complies with all Uk etc etc

David.
P.S. It was a D500 by the way.

19th Dec 2018, 4:30 pm	#1
short wave Pentode Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 246	Seasonal fun. Not sure which topic area to post this in (mods feel free to move it) found on face book Attached Thumbnails

19th Dec 2018, 4:46 pm	#2
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,985	Re: seasonal fun Following on the Christmas lights theme. Did you know, Co workers are like Christmas lights. Half of them don't work, the other half are dim. Yes I know that is not strictly true but. John.

19th Dec 2018, 6:49 pm	#3
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Seasonal fun. It's a union thing, one out, all out.

19th Dec 2018, 7:10 pm	#4
Electronpusher0 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK. Posts: 2,294	Re: Seasonal fun. Later lights sets had bulbs that failed short circuit which meant the others carried on, just a little brighter - until eventually the fuse lamp (the one marked in white) went. One out, the rest work harder. Peter

19th Dec 2018, 7:23 pm	#5
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,932	Re: Seasonal fun. No politics here please.

19th Dec 2018, 8:12 pm	#6
The Philpott Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 4,104	Re: Seasonal fun. OK seasonal fun....any ideas for a caption for this picture? No prizes. (incidentally is there a single right-angle in the picture?) The centre of gravity may not be quite as bad as it first appears, but PAT's requirements are not invasive enough to adequately cater for all appliances like this- in my opinion. Dave Attached Thumbnails

19th Dec 2018, 8:25 pm	#7
Nymrod121 Nonode Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,052	Re: Seasonal fun. "Balanced load"

19th Dec 2018, 8:28 pm	#8
Nymrod121 Nonode Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,052	Re: Seasonal fun. "Well-drilLED"

19th Dec 2018, 8:32 pm	#9
Nymrod121 Nonode Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,052	Re: Seasonal fun. ... at which point: "He who would pun would pick a pocket!" (Dr. Stephen Maturin [p/b Paul Bettany] - "Master and Commander" Here's to the lesser of two weevils ...

19th Dec 2018, 8:39 pm	#10
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Seasonal fun. "Doctor Doctor....I keep getting these bright ideas...but I seem to be going round in circles...is it a Patalogical disorder?" Lawrence.

19th Dec 2018, 8:42 pm	#11
Nymrod121 Nonode Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,052	Re: Seasonal fun. Nice one ...

19th Dec 2018, 8:47 pm	#12
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Seasonal fun. "This dim bulb test still has me in a spin...." Lawrence. Last edited by ms660; 19th Dec 2018 at 8:53 pm.

19th Dec 2018, 8:53 pm	#13
Graham G3ZVT Dekatron Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 18,710	Re: Seasonal fun. On the basis of the Salvador Dali telephone described elsewhere in the forum, the caption has to be: Bang "Sold to the gentleman in the back row for £835,000" __________________ -- Graham. G3ZVT

19th Dec 2018, 8:55 pm	#14
ms660 Dekatron Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 13,454	Re: Seasonal fun. "It's Christmas time...it's a Festool !" Lawrence. Last edited by ms660; 19th Dec 2018 at 9:05 pm.

19th Dec 2018, 9:13 pm	#15
Nymrod121 Nonode Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,052	Re: Seasonal fun. OK, having "chuck-LED" at those - I'll get me coat ...

19th Dec 2018, 9:26 pm	#16
The Philpott Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Colchester, Essex, UK. Posts: 4,104	Re: Seasonal fun. I am stumped for a caption but i am put in mind of two comedy connections- -Wallace & Gromit where the drill jams and the dog rotates instead -An episode of BBC Filthy Rich & Catflap where Eddie becomes rated as a modern art phenomenon as part of a bet between two art critics, then manages to sell his lunch (which had previously disagreed with him) for £500. Epic satire!

19th Dec 2018, 11:43 pm	#17
Alistair D Nonode Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edinburgh, UK. Posts: 2,008	Re: Seasonal fun. Mr Black to Mr Decker "No no he bulb need to be at the other end so you can see what you are drilling" Al __________________ I won't tell you how I discovered that.

20th Dec 2018, 12:05 am	#18
M0TGX Terry Hexode Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 262	Re: Seasonal fun. What a boring lamp. __________________ Terry the Morganist

20th Dec 2018, 12:31 am	#19
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,642	Re: Seasonal fun. Nightmare in blue?

20th Dec 2018, 1:45 am	#20
teetoon Heptode Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Barnstaple, N.Devon, UK. Posts: 557	Re: Seasonal fun. "This very old and dangerous relic from the DIY age was on it's way to Black and Decker heaven, until Sarah saw it and had a light bulb moment " "Before it was an unloved and unused piece of scrap. Now it's a glowing reminder of the triumphs of Sally's Dad, and all those home made masterpieces". "The wiring complies with all Uk etc etc David. P.S. It was a D500 by the way.