Cold_Gambler Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Some of you are probably thinking "who isthis Cold_Gambler person? And why does he think we'll miss him?" I've decided to go to Disney Land and see if I can't sabotage a ride in advance of Jensenparks' visit. :wink: Truth is on Saturday I just moved into a new house and everything is in boxes. Tomorrow my wife, my son and I are off to France for two weeks and when we get back it will take some time to get everything set up. Best regards, Angus (AKA C_G) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted May 9, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Share Posted May 9, 2006 Have a good one Angus When is the house warming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Gambler Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Thanks Roger, the housewarming will happen shortly after we rip all the 70 year-old ungrounded electrical wiring out of the house. Ever seen the movie "The Moneypit" with Tom Hanks? I fear I have just begun the real-life version :wink: I don't know who else is within driving distance of Toronto, other than BG- it'd be kind of neat to have a get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Pooka could do it with an overnighter maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo.Pepper Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Grounded wires are for pussies! Leave it - its vintage stuff with all the porcelain wire nuts and other quaint bric a brack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsenal Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 It's not electricity unless it starts a fire! :shaking2: BZZZZZTT!!!!! <--- This emoticon has nothing to do with what I posted, I just wanted to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Bon voyage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Gambler Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Grounded wires are for pussies! Leave it - its vintage stuff with all the porcelain wire nuts and other quaint bric a brack. I think it's a conspiracy by the insurance companies and electricians... for seventy + years they've insured people with "knob and tube" wiring, and all of a sudden it's too risky?? Anyhoo... I'll be signing off now- I may drop you all a line from sunny southern France- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted May 9, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Share Posted May 9, 2006 LOL you should have seen the wiring in my place before I rewired it. 240v coursing through 1935 cabling, rubber insulation that had forgotten it's origin. I replaced a light fitting, simple job. Had to cut a good 12" back and splice in new wire before I found some that didn't crumble when I touched it. 'Money Pit' was the film I thought of when I had that experience. Chasing channels in brick walls to lay in new cable is an experience I'd rather not repeat, unless on a pay-roll! Pulling cable through joists etc. is not the way to spend a weekend with three young kids. Then plastering, talk about learning on the job. Removing load bearing walls and placing re-enforced concrete joists.....what a hoot! Dust permeating every nook and cranny in the house. Took days just to clean out the heat sinks on the PCs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I know about electricity Angus! I'll hurry down to Toronto and by the time you get back, you won't have a thing to worry about. The Insurance will cover it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubbo Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Have a good trip mate. And have fun when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redeye Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 BAH! We don't need no stinking grounding! Besides, being 'grounded' is bad when referring to flying, right? :wink: Have fun on yer trip, CG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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