Single hen

[Laura007]

All i wanted to do was drill a couple of holes, not to much to ask, but this is how it went.

 

sunday evening

"paul, i need to drill some holes tomorrow. where is your drill?"

 

"errrrrrrr, my brother has got it" (tries to make a sharp exit)

 

"well can you go and get it please?"

 

"errrrrrrr, ok back in 20 mins" returns a short while later

 

"will it need charging?"

 

"dont think so" you can see were this is going can't you...........

 

monday morning

"*******$$$$$$$*********" it needs charging!

 

now, i know what you are going to say, that i should have checked it myself, but i had been at work all day and i really couldnt be bothered. so really i only have myself to blame, but i only wanted to drill a couple of holes it not to much to ask. is it?

[Cate in NZ]

Laura, you have my sympathy, I'm familiar with that scenario myself. No suggestions as to what the answer is, I'm afraid I end up going with the if you want to be sure it's done- do it yourself school of thought, but it's very irritating

Good luck with your drilling- when the drill's recharged that is

[Lesley]

At least you know what to put on your Christmas list Laura! - a drill of your own. I have my own toolboxes and OH is only allowed to use the stuff if I'm around (I've trained him in DIY quite well now though)

[Laura007]

do you know what, i might just give that a go!

[Lesley]

...and make sure you have a padlock or you might lose your stuff to your brother in law!

[Guest]

I don't understand. Why does a girl need to use a drill?

[Laura007]

try not to think about it to hard drill....girl.....drill bits....nuts.....bolts........to much to take in all in one go. But, i needed to make the birdies abit more water and windproof so i was attaching another peice of corrigated plastic to the bit we already had.

 

the drill is charged and the jobs a gud un!

[The Dogmother]

I don't understand. Why does a girl need to use a drill?

 

Oooo, grd, that's a bit cose to the mark! I'lll have to put those Omlet boers in the post.

 

I do all my own DIY (no-one else to do it) and really enjoy it. The only time that I get someone else in to do stuff is if it is gas, electric or plumbing. Other than that, I only need help if it is big and needs propping/holding.

 

The Boy does offer to help, but is understanding that I prefer my independence, besides, he has his own house to renovate!

[Guest]

Oooo, grd, that's a bit cose to the mark! I'lll have to put those Omlet boers in the post.

Oh our Clare - I was only joking!

 

I must admit though, whenever my wife wants to use the drill I always make sure there' s flat a battery in it!

[The Dogmother]

You're a naughty boy grd - luckily you're too far for my cattle prod to reach