75ZT CommunityA social community of enthusiasts, owners, appreciators and collectors. With expert knowledge of all things from MG to Rover and beyond.2014-03-30T13:52:04+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/feed.php?f=2&t=7944&mode2014-03-30T13:52:04+00:002014-03-30T13:52:04+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74616#p74616 Now there was a Monty Python sketch where terrible things were happening to this person. He then woke up and said 'Oh, thankfully it was only a dream' to which a voice boomed out 'no, this is the dream that was the reality'.
]]>2014-03-29T20:50:52+00:002014-03-29T20:50:52+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74608#p74608 He did remind me to make some detailed notes for when the HSE Inspector calls. Doh! The number of times I've had to do that with work related incidents. Bit different this time though.
This was supposed to be the "dream Kitchen" scenario. Instead it's been an absolute nightmare, San's been beside herself with worry and as upset as I ever known. Oh well life could be boring I suppose.
Gary M.
]]>2014-03-29T19:42:20+00:002014-03-29T19:42:20+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74607#p74607 I went on a course to become a Domestic Energy Assessor, as a Surveyor this was an insult to my intelligence. On the same course was an electrician. He came to my house to change some electrics. He removed one wire by pulling on the cable and cutting the wire with a pair of pliers whilst he looked the other way. This man moved a consumer unit without securing the 'hockey sticks' and he is now lecturing electrics at a college....
It seems that the Government has created numerous jobs with idiots running courses for idiots and those previously qualified are not deemed competent.
Cheers
Mike
]]>2014-03-29T11:04:46+00:002014-03-29T11:04:46+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74595#p74595 The guy is registered I believe, but as we've only just got his full name I've yet to check on the register. Life never seemed to be this problematic for my parents.
Gary M.
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]]>2014-03-28T19:37:37+00:002014-03-28T19:37:37+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74592#p74592 Compensation is already being talked about, well they have enough to feel guilty about.
Gary M.
]]>2014-03-28T08:16:15+00:002014-03-28T08:16:15+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74588#p74588 In the news recently there have been at least two instances of houses being blown apart because of gas leaks.
]]>2014-03-27T22:44:09+00:002014-03-27T22:44:09+00:00https://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=7944&p=74585#p74585 First off, we awaited the arrival of the gentlemen who was to template the work surfaces for or new kitchen. We are having granite tops and they need to be measured and then made to measure. Problem is the sink does not fit, however we were told this was not a problem. Of course not. Chappie turned up and said he couldn't do anything without the correct sink and our supplier say a new one isn't going to delivered for another 2 weeks. See we'll see him in a fortnight.
San comes back form walking the dog only to say that whilst out Holly picked up a packet of rat poison. Phone call to vet who says bring her round straight away. Fortunately after a check over vet says she will be fine. Thank goodness for that.
Whilst trying to relax latter San says she can smell gas???? I can't smell a thing - no sense of smell. The kitchen fitters had connected the pipe for the new cooker on Tuesday and this necessitated removal of gas meter and the new cooker connection made. Phone call to the emergency NGT line and within an hour gas chappie turned up and diagnosed a leaking joint. We now have the gas disconnected with a danger notice attached. This will be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR. The list of problems grows daily with the kitchen; not least this one - they could have killed us. I shall be speaking to a director of the company which sold us the kitchen tomorrow.