Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 wifeys gone visiting my son over in harrogate,, so i decided while the cats away etc etc id use her new shiny super duper turbo hoover on my workshop carpet, i thought id picked up anything that could possibly damage her new pride & joy but an 8mm nut ran out from under the bench trying to commit suicide , next thing i know the hoover is rattling like a crossflow with half inch valve clearance now normally id strip the hoover (yes this has happened to me before and i was on a strict warning) and retreive the offending item but this particular hoover has the tamperproof fasteners, not your normal pozi screws holding it together.. as i said, im dead
OldskoolSue Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 oh dear just put it back where you found it and pretend you never used it
over_head_cam Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 R.I.P Retroglam You should know by now, never mess with the 'w0man' things :lol:
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 it was a shiny stainless nut too
emu Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Stand it in the living room, plugged in Then tell your wife that you thought you would help her out but that the hoover started rattling so you've stopped This way, she wont get in a mood because she will be pleased that you were doing housework, and its ultimately her fault for not vacuuming properly last time You dont REALLY think that will work do you??? RIP
numbnuts Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Can i have your Capri? _________________ Cooking Chef
lee 1 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Get yourself to halfords sharpish buy tool life saved best be quick mind they allways come back early when you don't want them to. If that fails can i have 2nd dibbs on the capri
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 well ive managed to stop the rattling by tipping the hoover upside down, the nuts still in there though, problem is over the past 23 years shes heard every excuse there is from me the amount of times ive used her hair dryer for drying spray or filler, even tho i clean it thoroughly she knows ive used it, im sure women have a sixth sense
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 i just text my son to tell him what ive done, his response? CAN I HAVE THE CAPRI
Dr Feelgood Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 o youre so dead pack a bag asap and run lol
Admin Vista Posted November 8, 2008 Admin Report Posted November 8, 2008 R.I.P Retroglam You should know by now, never mess with the 'w0man' things :lol: Last time I messed with the womans things I got a 8.5 lb gift 9 months later, it's costing me a lot more than a new hoover! Sounds like the nut is still rattling around in there as the hoover hasn't enough oommf to suck it through to the bag, you tried shaking it bak out in all directions?
zetecmk2 Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 GET HER A DUSTPAN AND BRUSH, tell her about the electricity she'll save!!! then run!
Takeshi Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Oh dear. I'm worried for you. Henry vacuum ftw
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 shes on her way home, ive stopped it rattling and put it back in the cupboard, im just hoping it doesnt spit the nut out when she does her daily hoovering 2moro
Admin Vista Posted November 8, 2008 Admin Report Posted November 8, 2008 shes on her way home, ive stopped it rattling and put it back in the cupboard, im just hoping it doesnt spit the nut out when she does her daily hoovering 2moro I suggest dropping a bag of nuts and bolts on the living room floor and be carefully picking them up as she comes in. Make a point of stressing that you're sure you've found them all but be wary next time she hoovers the living room as there might be a stray one loafing somewhere. Be sure and keep your innocent face on though
Toby Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 well ive managed to stop the rattling by tipping the hoover upside down, the nuts still in there though, problem is over the past 23 years shes heard every excuse there is from me Have you got a dog that might have borrowed the hoover? And put me down for forth's dibs.
Toby Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Be sure and keep your innocent face on though But not the one they see straight through
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 its a good job none of you have got our landline number
Admin Vista Posted November 8, 2008 Admin Report Posted November 8, 2008 Be sure and keep your innocent face on though But not the one they see straight through When ever I try it, my halo drops so low I trip on it.
Toby Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Be sure and keep your innocent face on though But not the one they see straight through When ever I try it, my halo drops so low I trip on it. My inocent face says "ask me about the Hoover" before I've even said "hello darling would you like a nice brew!" And it is lucky!
V8ian Posted November 8, 2008 Report Posted November 8, 2008 Suppose there is one posative thing thats going to come out of this. At least you know what to buy her for CHRISTMAS
Retro-gone. Posted November 8, 2008 Author Report Posted November 8, 2008 fook fook fook, soon as she walked in the workshop she said, "looks tidy in here, hope you havent been using my new hoover" bollox i forgot about exhibit 'B'
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