mop bucket

[John Bridge]

I recieved my Barwalt mop bucket today, but they neglected to send the mop! What's going on?

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[Derek & Jacqui]

John,
We live to learn - Why would you want a mop bucket?

[Bud Cline]

I use a mop bucket frequently.

[John Bridge]

Hi folks,

I was making a joke (not a good one, I guess).

I received my Barwalt super-dooper grout cleanup system today. It resembles a commercial mop bucket -- has rollers and wheels.

It's the bucket Derek, Jacqui and Keith told me about. It comes with a video. It only cost about 140 bucks. Can't wait to try it out.

[Bud Cline]

You need a video to learn how to use a mop bucket???

[chip]

You know these authors, they have to have it all down to the inth, degree.

1. Cut the tape on the box.
2. Get a band aid.
3. Throw the wrapper for the band aid away.
4. Pick up the little red string from the wrapper.
5. Throw the little red string away. etc. etc. etc........

John,

You mentioned having written the magna carta. Was that in your youth?

Art

[Bud Cline]

No....it was in his bathroom.

[John Bridge]

I do a variety of things in the bath. Writing the Magna Carta isn't one of them. The Constitution of the United States? Maybe.

McGraw-Hill (one editor in particular) taught me how to write do-it-yourself pieces.

Just as a matter of interest, the best "descriptive" word I have ever seen was written by a woman trying to describe the consitency of mortar to be used in laying up bricks.

She said, "Make it buttery."

When you are talking to novices, you must assume they know nothing. They won't resent it, because usually they do (know nothing).

[Edited by John Bridge on 06-20-2001 at 08:48 PM]

[Bud Cline]

John, are you saying they are simple?

[Sonnie Layne]

hehe, kinda like someone saying "paint it beige". I always respond with "what colour is that?" and hand 'em a colour selector. "sand" and "honey" are another of my favorites.

[flatfloor]

My wife describes our SLC as like pancake batter.

[John Bridge]

Have you tried dropping a little in the skillet? Syrup will fix it if it's not fluffy enough.

Geez, Jim. Just had another brainstorm (my second). Maybe instead of 50 lb. sacks, you ought to be marketing the stuff in 16 oz. boxes!

[John Bridge]

Bud,

No, I'm saying they are ignorant. It's not a bad word.

[Bud Cline]

No ignorant is not a bad word and to be ignorant of things guys like us take for granted is not a bad thing.

In participating on these DIY boards I have been criticised a few times for going into great detail in my posts. Some see this as a condescending attitude. Seems you can't win for losing sometimes.

[flatfloor]

John, I like your idea of the 16 oz box, we could put your picture on it with a big sh** eatin grin, a kercheif on yore haid and an apron.

Did you ever consider with this crew we could give Monty Python a run for their money?

[Dave Ashton]

I was setting tile in a house once and the old retired guy that lived there watched me work pretty much non stop. Eventually he said.."does it make you nervous if I watch?" I said, "No, it doesnt at all because you dont know if Im doing it right or not." Must have worked because he never watched after that!

Dave

[Sonnie Layne]

hehehe,,,good one
and as far as clients watching. A friend of mine taught me years ago,"Never show a fool unfinished work".

[Rob Z]

Hey Dave, how ya been?

Another thing that works for the hovering homeowner...start asking them to hand you stuff. "Can you hand me that level?" "Could you go get another box of tile?" "This bucket needs to be washed out".

Rob

[John Bridge]

Good to see you, Dave.

[Bud Cline]

Dear Customer,

My quotation offered to you to complete your work could escalate dramaticlly under the following circumstances:

If you watch me work, a 15% additional fee will be applied to your final invoice.

If you talk to me or ask questions...an additional 10% will be added to the above increase.

If you direct, advise or suggest anything, an additional 25% will be added to that.

Should you wish to help me, my price doubles.

[Bud Cline]

Dear Customer,

My quotation offered to you to complete your work could escalate dramaticlly under the following circumstances:

If you watch me work, a 15% additional fee will be applied to your final invoice.

If you talk to me or ask questions...an additional 10% will be added to the above increase.

If you direct, advise or suggest anything, an additional 25% will be added to that.

Should you wish to help me, my price doubles.

Wouldn't you just love to sometimes???