polygonum wrote:
On 14/05/2013 20:34, Mentalguy2k8 wrote:
Mine has to be taking the waste pipe off the sink and cleaning it under
running water in the same sink without a plug in. Every single time.

Using a chain lubricant that required heating for my motorcycle chain.

Put it on the cooker at a low setting, went outside to undo another nut
which was stuck fast. Eventually heard an odd popping/bubbling noise.
Kitchen black. Air black. Me black.

Called fire brigade but, luckily, it was all disgusting mess rather than
burning building.

Used spray lubricant thereafter...


In the days before asbestos was dangerous, cutting a hole in the
asbestos sheeted wall with a circular saw with abrasive blade in it and
cutting through all circuits to the rear of the house, the last one
being the one the saw was on.