The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

It's an unfortunate side effect of everything having to be certified, you have to pay. We have a mate who we've always got to do our gas and plumbing jobs and he's always been good to us pricewise, but last couple of times, he's had to charge us normal rates. I've no issues with it as he has to earn a living as they all do but a boiler service going from £40 up to £160 was a bit of a shock.

Their £85 call out charge covers the first hour labour, we've used these several times before, servicing both our old fire and this one, they've been very good so far, what was going on this morning I haven't got a clue, where he got his figure from I don't know, but having not had one of those replaced before I had to take his quote at face value till I had a chance to check it, They're one of the better ones, I've used several who turned out to be cowboys and they were only used once.

 

[classic33]

It's an unfortunate side effect of everything having to be certified, you have to pay. We have a mate who we've always got to do our gas and plumbing jobs and he's always been good to us pricewise, but last couple of times, he's had to charge us normal rates. I've no issues with it as he has to earn a living as they all do but a boiler service going from £40 up to £160 was a bit of a shock.

The labour part I've seldom had issues with. Been given one price over the phone, when booking them, and another by the engineer on the day. That's one part that shouldn't change between booking and the work being done.

It's the way some pluck a figure out of thin air that annoys me. Especially when it comes to parts, mainly because most folk won't know the price, or where to get the part(s). Maybe I'm lucky in knowing where to look to get the part numbers and then the parts as required.

Secondhand parts aren't supposed to be used. Which is why I queried the GasSafe member/registered.

 

[rustybolts]

Go on strike - the rest of the country seem to be.

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In other 'News':

I am 66 today, happy that I have got this far. But would rather be 36.

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And on that time goes by note:

What a changing world we live in.

Apparently 25% of 17-19 year olds in the UK may be suffering from mental health issues.

And a friend of mine's 14 year old daughter has just introduced him to her first serious girlfriend. There are seemingly 6 same sex relationships in her (mixed) class of 29.

I blame Lou Reed

 

[PaulSB]

Hello! 👋👋 we are home, have been for three weeks in fact but I haven't really felt ready to pop in here until today. Don't ask why as I don't know. 🤔 I have trundled around CC for a few minutes from time to time but that's been all.

I can't possibly catch up the past six weeks so bear with me. I did spot @Dave7 has taken to jumping off dining room chairs.......we're too old Dave. Don't.

Hope you're all keeping well and ready for some more tedious stuff from Lancashire. Bloody cold today but managed to knock out 60+ miles.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The labour part I've seldom had issues with. Been given one price over the phone, when booking them, and another by the engineer on the day. That's one part that shouldn't change between booking and the work being done.

It's the way some pluck a figure out of thin air that annoys me. Especially when it comes to parts, mainly because most folk won't know the price, or where to get the part(s). Maybe I'm lucky in knowing where to look to get the part numbers and then the parts as required.

Secondhand parts aren't supposed to be used. Which is why I queried the GasSafe member/registered.

Have you worked in the industry? Your posts suggest that you have, I didn't know they weren't supposed to use second hand parts, though its right if you think about it, if you have you have the rest of us at a disadvantage.

 

[classic33]

Have you worked in the industry? Your posts suggest that you have, I didn't know they weren't supposed to use second hand parts, though its right if you think about it, if you have you have the rest of us at a disadvantage.

I did work in the industry, but on industrial appliance's. Qualified via work to service portable appliances, which came in handy in the scouts. No paying someone else on an annual check of the camping stoves.
Came in to it via working with other gases.

The ignition isn't as critical a part should it fail, as it won't affect the safety. It'll stop you using it. But, too many pull parts off things bound for the dump, and charging the new price for them.
We'd one break the pipe and final connection into the fire, then decided to light up whilst he looked for the leak.

 

[classic33]

Hello! 👋👋 we are home, have been for three weeks in fact but I haven't really felt ready to pop in here until today. Don't ask why as I don't know. 🤔 I have trundled around CC for a few minutes from time to time but that's been all.

I can't possibly catch up the past six weeks so bear with me. I did spot @Dave7 has taken to jumping off dining room chairs.......we're too old Dave. Don't.

Hope you're all keeping well and ready for some more tedious stuff from Lancashire. Bloody cold today but managed to knock out 60+ miles.

Noticed you on, but not certain if the short visits were down to being abroad still.

You want to read and catchup on what Dave7 has been doing with his mushy peas!

 

[PaulSB]

Noticed you on, but not certain if the short visits were down to being abroad still.

You want to read and catchup on what Dave7 has been doing with his mushy peas!

No, just not quite ready to get involved for a while. Mushy peas? Hmmm 🤔

 

[classic33]

No, just not quite ready to get involved for a while. Mushy peas? Hmmm 🤔

You'd never believe it, even if you read it more than once.
And with a screwdriver as well.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

No, just not quite ready to get involved for a while. Mushy peas? Hmmm 🤔

How was the holiday, or shouldn't I ask that?

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all. Welcome back @PaulSB .......look foward to reading (a few of) your exploits when you are up to it.
And regardless off what you hear I only murdered one person and there was only one giant basket of mushy peas
Edit
Oh........ and I only jumped off one chair.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Up early this morning and off up the motorway to Steart Point to look at houses.
Stopping overnight in Minehead and going to the theatre tonight with our mates.
More viewings tomorrow........

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[Dirk]

Neighbour's having to scrape his windscreen at the moment.
First time this year.

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeeeeee peeps. Nice to have you back Paul.

Its dark. Its calm. Its supposed to be 8 deg today. We shall see

Oooh and its bin day today. The main bins as well so exciting stuff.

Stay safe peeps