A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum

[Pulcinella]

On the way back from the Coop just now, I saw that one of my neighbours had a sign on the front door saying PLEASE KNOCK LOUDLY.

I was very tempted to!

I DID knock loudly yesterday, as on my way past I spotted a letter addressed to the house that had been dropped on the pavement and not been delivered for some reason.
It was very gratefully received (even though it did look merely like a Sky mailshot!).

[cloughie]

You'd be there allday, S_A.

Could be worse elsewhere - and take a liddle longer!

[Serial_Apologist]

Could be worse elsewhere - and take a liddle longer!

But every Liddle matters, doesn't it!

[Pulcinella]

Not sure where best to post this.

I'm reeling from the fact that our house interior is not up to scratch, according to an article in Today's Sunday Times (Style).

"Clients don't want their staff dragging cleaning equipment up and down the halls, scuffing paintwork," says Gandhi. "So station a utility cupboard on each floor. Make sure they're well lit, well ventilated and soundproof, with more shelves than you think you'll ever need."

Presumably the soundproofing is so you don't get to hear the staff cursing and swearing!

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/why-the-utility-room-is-the-new-home-status-symbol-ndd7zfkrp?shareToken=8805c1c40571d7bfded85e2d24994db5

[oddoneout]

Not sure where best to post this.

I'm reeling from the fact that our house interior is not up to scratch, according to an article in Today's Sunday Times (Style).


Presumably the soundproofing is so you don't get to hear the staff cursing and swearing!


https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/w...d85e2d24994db5

What, no service lift or back stairs? How do people manage... And where is the built-in vacuum system when you need it.
I don't see how this suggestion prevents

staff dragging cleaning equipment up and down the halls, scuffing paintwork,

although it might reduce the resentful bumping of a Henry up and down the stairs. The basic idea of having a cleaning kit in a bucket or similar somewhere on the first floor(for many houses that would be the bathroom or airing cupboard) is a classic time saving tip, the idea being that it saves having to go downstairs to get the necessary when something needs doing. I know that others in my position have done as I did and got a small hoover for upstairs to save lugging one up and down stairs, which has become increasingly difficult. The reduction of floorspace in modern houses and the move away from airing cupboards with the advent of combi boilers does make it more difficult though.

[LezLee]

What, no service lift or back stairs? How do people manage... And where is the built-in vacuum system when you need it.
I don't see how this suggestion prevents although it might reduce the resentful bumping of a Henry up and down the stairs. The basic idea of having a cleaning kit in a bucket or similar somewhere on the first floor(for many houses that would be the bathroom or airing cupboard) is a classic time saving tip, the idea being that it saves having to go downstairs to get the necessary when something needs doing. I know that others in my position have done as I did and got a small hoover for upstairs to save lugging one up and down stairs, which has become increasingly difficult. The reduction of floorspace in modern houses and the move away from airing cupboards with the advent of combi boilers does make it more difficult though.

I think most small hoovers will fit under a bed. I've got an actual Hoover (capital H), lots of accessories, only cost £100. My sister has an AEG. There are lots of quite flat machines.

[DracoM]

Registering on websites:
is there a secret anniversary into the Hidden State I have missed on which, seemingly, you have to re-register + passwords on EVERY site you access?
I have reeled from one to another in opening almost EVERY app etc I have tried so far today!!!

Weird.

[vinteuil]

Registering on websites:
is there a secret anniversary into the Hidden State I have missed on which, seemingly, you have to re-register + passwords on EVERY site you access?
I have reeled form one to another in / out almost EVERY app etc I have tried so far today!!!

Weird.

... does this happen often for you? I seem to remember you have reported this before

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[DracoM]

No, happens VERY rarely, but so many in but a few days?

[vinteuil]

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... have you cleared your caches or done some other computer house-cleaning?

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[DracoM]

A bit, yes....wonder what I erased to occasion such stops at the barred gates of internet bliss?

[french frank]

... does this happen often for you? I seem to remember you have reported this before

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I was about to comment on a certain déjà entendu here.

[johncorrigan]

Mrs C messaged our daughter and asked if she would like a wee blether. Predictive text changed it to 'Would you like a wee brother'. Daughter's reply was that she did not realise such a thing was still a possibility.

[Nick Armstrong]

Mrs C messaged our daughter and asked if she would like a wee blether. Predictive text changed it to 'Would you like a wee brother'. Daughter's reply was that she did not realise such a thing was still a possibility.

Very cool response incidentally

[eighthobstruction]

Mrs C messaged our daughter and asked if she would like a wee blether. Predictive text changed it to 'Would you like a wee brother'. Daughter's reply was that she did not realise such a thing was still a possibility.