When trying to fix an electric mower, dont forget to unplug it from the power after you went to go and test it, before you tinker with it some more. The resulting shock, will be electrifying, along with fingers with scars on them :D
jmpcwiz,
Feb 13, 5:33pm
When reversing out of the garage onto the driveway which is sloping downwards, make sure there isnt a car parked behind you before you drive out.
bella95,
Feb 13, 5:34pm
Driving lesson When working as a landgirl don't assume that; 1. you're in a paddock so there'll be nothing behind the van 2. being to short to use the rear vision mirror is a reason not to look behind you. 3. forgeting you parked the truck behind the van is the same as it not being there. 4. the farmer will be impressed at how fast you can back now.
jmpcwiz,
Feb 13, 5:38pm
When I was young. I sneaked into the gym at the motel we were staying at. After you get bored running on the treadmill, do not try jumping up and down on it while it is still moving. You will end up having your feet wiped out from underneath you, and you go flying off the back off it.
willow4,
Feb 13, 5:50pm
Don't put fresh chicken manure on very productive and healthy tomato plants. I killed 15 large plants that way, pretty much overnight - I've learned alot since way back then!
lovelurking,
Feb 13, 11:53pm
this is a special valentines day hint. When the florist delivers flowers on Valentines Day to your family business, dont grab them off the courier and take them to your young employee. Your wife, who knew you wouldnt bother buying anything for her so sent herself a treat will be really, really annoyed and will never let you forget it.
rojill,
Feb 15, 2:25am
It was such a good idea that Bump
kuaka,
Feb 15, 3:47am
and bump again .
marleneg,
Feb 15, 4:14am
love it. thanks for the regular laugh peoples. yes a book it would be better than "men and their sheds" I reckon.
bradfam,
Feb 15, 3:58pm
Bump - up you go you wonderful thread!
flashgordon_nz,
Feb 15, 6:21pm
as a contributer to this thread, id be keep to see it turned into a book, like a tui book, or remember the "Blue day" book. If we could find a publisher, make maybe several editions as there are quite a few posts/ideas in here, and then lets see all the money made from the sales of said books sent to somewhere useful, like "curekids", or starship hospital etc.
neldav,
Feb 15, 6:41pm
and when you want to reward the workers with cheese scones for morning tea ,dont grate the yellow sunlight soap.Failing eyesight.
kuaka,
Feb 16, 2:34am
neldav - omg - hope you didn't poison them all. .I keep my cheese in the fridge, don't tell me that's where you keep the sunlight soap!!!
babyluthi,
Feb 16, 8:41pm
bump. bumping thread so not to lose it, so funny@!
leany2,
Feb 17, 3:56am
Bump. Someone please make this a book! Id buy 10 copies!
rhos1,
Feb 17, 1:50pm
ooo
1meme,
Feb 17, 11:22pm
absolutely cracking up rhos1 that is so good!I would like to know what would be the "first" lesson regarding welding.ie MOVE all vehicles away from area when grinding unreal what can happen to house and pride and joy toys.
alia1,
Feb 18, 12:21am
Neldav Don't keep adding more & more 'icing sugar' to the cream for your pavlova & wondering why it wasn't even a little bit sweet, for 'your plate' at your bosses house party only to find on returning home you actually used cornflour!
gaba1,
Feb 19, 2:00am
Make sure 45 tonne truck loaded with soil is not sitting on uneven or soft ground when you decide to hoist it up, and make sure it is more than one metre from the wall of your house.
kuaka,
Feb 20, 2:35am
omg - almost slipped to the next page! come on guys! must be lots more to share with us.
sooby,
Feb 20, 3:17am
Ok, this ones from my experience: when removing a door to plane a few millimeters off it to stop it sticking, make sure you haven't removed the handle when test fitting it so that it clicks shut with no way of opening it from the inside!. Bonus points for being stuck inside a small bathroom with one tiny wired-glass louvre window that you won't fit thru anyway. Luckily I saved myself by having the tools on inside & taking the door off it's hinges after a few seconds of thinking uh oh.
pc_nut,
Feb 20, 1:19pm
dont drink nearly 20mL of "Robitussin" on an empty stomach. what you think is a fart turns into a shart and powerful laxitive effect. i had to change me knickers XD
hutchk,
Feb 20, 8:58pm
Here's one from today. When removing a large cactus from where a driveway is about to be laid and transplanting it in to a large pot, ensure said cactus is firmly in its new home before picking the (bloody heavy) pot up and carrying it to the other side of the section. If not, the large spiny cactus will slowly fall over as you walk, leaving several holes in your shoulder and leaving you no option other than continuing your journey as the the spines stick in a little deeper with every step. That's gratitude for you, save a cactus and it tries to kill you.
redden39,
Feb 20, 11:23pm
I hope it doesn't replay you by dropping dead.That would be the ultimate insult.
maibuy,
Feb 21, 1:04am
Do not, when you are 19 at uni, take your mini car to the garage to pump up your tyres - and then think, 'cos they are small, you can check the pressure by squeezing the tyre between your fingers as if they were bicycle tyres. Sooner or later it will explode! You will get a hell of a fright, be deaf momentarily, and be embarrased beyong words when everyone in the garage runs out to see what blew up. Then your mechanic father will give you a massive lecture on stupidity.
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