Mundane facts about your day...

[BobClay]

Because it's cooler then and the slight volt drop is enough to trigger the alert.

Sometimes, they'll stop as they warm up, then start again the next night.

I knew a bloke who managed to convince himself that it was bats roosting in his attic.

I should have figured that out shouldn't I ? .... (Hits self on head with lump hammer.)

Tested experimentally by opening the blinds in the Radio Room (where the detector is.) It faces East so soon warms up dramatically on a clear sunny day like today. Sure enough, it's stopped beeping.

I tip my hat to you Sir. ... ... (bloody smartarse.)

Now I'll have to wander down the village to get a new battery, but I think I'll wait until the Sun crosses the yard arm as the shop is next to the pub.

 

[Thehooperman]

Took a tumble last night, broken glasses, cut nose, and a deep gash on my cheek which will definitely leave a scar.
p*ssed off.

Hope you're ok

 

[Thehooperman]

I should have figured that out shouldn't I ? .... (Hits self on head with lump hammer.)

Tested experimentally by opening the blinds in the Radio Room (where the detector is.) It faces East so soon warms up dramatically on a clear sunny day like today. Sure enough, it's stopped beeping.

I tip my hat to you Sir. ... ... (bloody smartarse.)

Now I'll have to wander down the village to get a new battery, but I think I'll wait until the Sun crosses the yard arm as the shop is next to the pub.

You could always light a small fire under each detector to keep them warm at night.

 

[Cue]

Toof update: Simpson & Goodwin were able to take me in as an urgent NHS case because I’d spoken to 111 even though I couldn’t get through to the Staffs Out of Hours line. Just waiting for a space between patients now so I can get it looked at, mitigate pain and work out next steps

 

[Trumpet]

Hope you're ok

Thanks.
Ropey tbh. Own fault, alcohol fueled celebration, larking about on way home Mrs T pushed me, caught off balance, went down like a roll of lino.

 

[Gramaisc]

Thanks.
Ropey tbh. Own fault, alcohol fueled celebration, larking about on way home Mrs T pushed me, caught off balance, went down like a roll of lino.

Domestic violence should always be reported.

Think of the peace and quiet you'll have whilst she's at the probation meetings.

 

[littleme]

Finally putting down the floor tiles I ordered back in the beginning of May.

Doing a terrible job. Ooops.

 

[staffordjas]

How was it?

Really enjoyed it. Asked for a taste before committing to a pint of it , and ended up having several more....

https://www.robinsonscider.com

Dry but refreshing . The Flagon one only sold on draught and supplied only to independent pubs.
Glad I googled it after, so know not to buy the 2 bottled varieties elsewhere expecting it to be the same. Apparently the draught one which I enjoyed is a completely different taste.
Might have to plan a few more nights out in Worcester now that I've found my favourite drink , and in a nice friendly and cosy candlelit old fashioned pub !

 

[staffordjas]

Took a tumble last night, broken glasses, cut nose, and a deep gash on my cheek which will definitely leave a scar.
p*ssed off.

Oh no , sorry to hear that
Hope you feel better soon , your cuts heal well, and not too shook up now.

Hubby still has a big gash on his bald spot from when he fell getting out of the shower in London and cracking his head on the loo. Still knocked him about now a few days later with bruised back and legs as well.

( had a bath with shower over , and caught his foot on the metal grab handle thingy on the side of the bath as he got out. Trouble was he was out cold on the floor for what seemed ages , but we couldn't get in to him as was against the door )

 

[staffordjas]

Finally putting down the floor tiles I ordered back in the beginning of May.

Doing a terrible job. Ooops.

I bet the finished result will look good though

 

[staffordjas]

Looking at all the above, I think a lot of people will be glad when August is over.

My only complaint is this morning one of the several smoke detectors I've got scattered about the place started beeping. This normally indicates the battery needs replacing. All well and good for sure ..... BUT

WHY DO THEY ALWAYS START BEEPING AT THREE O CLOCK IN THE F****** MORNING ???


(Rant over.)

Because it's cooler then and the slight volt drop is enough to trigger the alert.

Sometimes, they'll stop as they warm up, then start again the next night.

I knew a bloke who managed to convince himself that it was bats roosting in his attic.

That might solve the mystery of why it's always after a week or so holiday away that we come back to find ours beeping.

 

[littleme]

I bet the finished result will look good though

It'll look better than what was there before definitely, I cut 2 tiles the wrong way round so they don't match.... Fortunately its right where the door mat goes so hopefully no one will notice!

 

[Gramaisc]

( had a bath with shower over , and caught his foot on the metal grab handle thingy on the side of the bath as he got out. Trouble was he was out cold on the floor for what seemed ages , but we couldn't get in to him as was against the door )

In a hospital a while back, I noticed that the automated light in the en suite toilet/shower room shone through a slight crack all round the door, until it switched itself off, where a door-frame would normally blank it out. Further investigation revealed that, although the door opened inwards, as normal, it could also be opened outwards, should an occupant be slumped against the door and require rescuing.

 

[Cue]

Temporary filling is in, doesn’t look infected so that’s good. Worst case scenario root canal but hopefully just a filling

January for an appointment though, with them being the only NHS dentist in Stafford now the backlog is pretty damn big

 

[littleme]

In a hospital a while back, I noticed that the automated light in the en suite toilet/shower room shone through a slight crack all round the door, until it switched itself off, where a door-frame would normally blank it out. Further investigation revealed that, although the door opened inwards, as normal, it could also be opened outwards, should an occupant be slumped against the door and require rescuing.

That's a good idea! The carer passed out in the bathroom a few years ago, I heard him hit the floor, but couldn't get into him as he was against the door and the bathroom is so small I don't think anyone could have pushed it far enough open to get in, a very scary few minutes waiting for him to come round.

 

[Gramaisc]

That's a good idea! The carer passed out in the bathroom a few years ago, I heard him hit the floor, but couldn't get into him as he was against the door and the bathroom is so small I don't think anyone could have pushed it far enough open to get in, a very scary few minutes waiting for him to come round.

Here - after you've overridden the bolt, if it has been applied, pushing in the sprung stop above the handle allows the door to swing outwards.

It does need hinges capable of dealing with this additional movement, of course.

 

[Glam]

In a hospital a while back, I noticed that the automated light in the en suite toilet/shower room shone through a slight crack all round the door, until it switched itself off, where a door-frame would normally blank it out. Further investigation revealed that, although the door opened inwards, as normal, it could also be opened outwards, should an occupant be slumped against the door and require rescuing.

Anti baricade doors, we have them at work, should a patient decide he/she/it is going to shove everything against the door. Should see the faces when we open the door outwards and shift everything!

 

[Glam]

Here - after you've overridden the bolt, if it has been applied, pushing in the sprung stop above the handle allows the door to swing outwards.

It does need hinges capable of dealing with this additional movement, of course.

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We used have that fitment, now the side of the doorframe unlocks. Wish we'd had them when the kids were little.

 

[rudie111]

Took a tumble last night, broken glasses, cut nose, and a deep gash on my cheek which will definitely leave a scar.
p*ssed off.

Sorry to hear it, hope you’re feeling ok

remember chicks dig scars.

 

[Noah]

Should see the faces when we open the door outwards and shift everything!

Note to self. Remember to tie the door handle to something solid as well as barricade the door.