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Bollinger plumber · 11-04-2009, 06:10 AM

Sex and pretty women don't interest me anymore.

stillaround · 11-04-2009, 08:07 AM

Well ya gotta feel sorry for the Europeans in a way. All those nude statues and paintings must affect their development..at the Vatican museum I was looking at a statue of some well shaped posterior of a non clad woman only to walk around to the other side and it was a

man. I immediately called my wife to steady me.

Oh well...my prudish senses had been violated but I quickly recovered...off to go see Venus wherever she is.

spudwrench · 11-04-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bollinger plumber

Sex and pretty women don't interest me anymore.

Then how can you possibly turn a wrench?

user2091 · 11-04-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bollinger plumber

Sex and pretty women don't interest me anymore.

are you sure your not dead?

pipe dope · 11-10-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by stillaround

Steering a bit sideways here(not that I dont want to play with this thread)...one of the things my wife and I liked about Chicago was the diversity....from the Greeks on Lawrence avenue with open shirts in 15 degree weather to every accent and food and culture..when we see it here in Florida on few occaisions we are drawn to it and like to talk to the people...something fun about it.

Yeah and also getting shot at in Englewood after losing both tires on the right side of your car to a pothole- or rather a gaping hole in the street with garbage thrown in it.

stillaround · 11-10-2009, 09:56 PM

I used to take the Englewood "L" home from Northwestern..63rd and Halsted wasnt so great back then 21 years ago. I hear a lot has changed..just not the bullets

. Although there was a Danish bakery in that area which had the best coffee cakes. The 1st time I ever had a hot dog with beans on it was at that area. Tend to remember the good more than the bad.

CardinalPumbing · 11-14-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Killertoiletspider

We sent the apprentice over there to pull the fixtures at the start of a bath remodel, he was there 8 hours, and pulled one toilet.

He musta had a hard time with the closet bolts. They were probably corroded and spinning and place, and not much room to get some sort of blade in there to cut them. Just trying to justify 8 hrs on the removal of a toilet. Then again maybe she was teaching him a few things. You did say he was an apprentice.

RealLivePlumber · 11-14-2009, 03:32 PM

If your demo'ing a bath for a remodel, and the closet bolt is spinning, go get a friggin hammer.

8 hours? I'd have canned him on the spot for not thinking on his feet.

stillaround · 11-14-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RealLivePlumber

If your demo'ing a bath for a remodel, and the closet bolt is spinning, go get a friggin hammer.

8 hours? I'd have canned him on the spot for not thinking on his feet.

The apprentice might have been afraid to stand up

Ashleymc · 11-25-2009, 09:35 PM

I got some older senior customers who live alone..I run an honest business and usually they just want some attention..I fiddle around do what they want,charge accordingly and leave..This is a problem?? Not to me!
Whats the difference (needwise) between plumbers,lawyers,doctors,accountants etc.?
Some plumbers forget what the hell they went through i.e. 8000 hrs OJobTraining,schooling,liscence testing and years of experience to get where they are now.
Im also a liscenced master heating contractor,so now its 8000 more hours OJT,different schooling ,testing and liscencing,continuing ed and more.
So in effect, maybe I didnt go to an ivy leauge college for 4-8 years,but I DID put that much time in to get MY certifications..
Just cause I get dirty making money doesnt mean I am worth any less than a suit and tie wearer.
One time a lady said after I augered her toilet out and handed her a $140 bill w/travel"You just charged me more than my doctor did last week"
I responded "Well if your doctor works cheaper..why dont you call HIM next time your toilet wont go down" Complete silence..haha

11-04-2009, 06:10 AM	#21
Bollinger plumber Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sedgewickville Missouri Posts: 1,322 My Photos	Sex and pretty women don't interest me anymore. __________________ http://alsdrainservice.services.offi...m/default.aspx Only two devining forces have died for you. One is Jesus Christ and the other is the American soldier. One died for your soul the other died for your freedom.

11-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#26
stillaround Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,702 My Photos	I used to take the Englewood "L" home from Northwestern..63rd and Halsted wasnt so great back then 21 years ago. I hear a lot has changed..just not the bullets. Although there was a Danish bakery in that area which had the best coffee cakes. The 1st time I ever had a hot dog with beans on it was at that area. Tend to remember the good more than the bad.

11-14-2009, 03:32 PM	#28
RealLivePlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,183 My Photos	If your demo'ing a bath for a remodel, and the closet bolt is spinning, go get a friggin hammer. 8 hours? I'd have canned him on the spot for not thinking on his feet. __________________ RealLivePlumber You can make it happen, you can watch it happen, or you can wonder wtf happened. Phil Harris 2009

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11-04-2009, 08:07 AM	#22
stillaround Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,702 My Photos	Well ya gotta feel sorry for the Europeans in a way. All those nude statues and paintings must affect their development..at the Vatican museum I was looking at a statue of some well shaped posterior of a non clad woman only to walk around to the other side and it was a man. I immediately called my wife to steady me. Oh well...my prudish senses had been violated but I quickly recovered...off to go see Venus wherever she is.

11-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#30
Ashleymc Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 63 My Photos	I got some older senior customers who live alone..I run an honest business and usually they just want some attention..I fiddle around do what they want,charge accordingly and leave..This is a problem?? Not to me! Whats the difference (needwise) between plumbers,lawyers,doctors,accountants etc.? Some plumbers forget what the hell they went through i.e. 8000 hrs OJobTraining,schooling,liscence testing and years of experience to get where they are now. Im also a liscenced master heating contractor,so now its 8000 more hours OJT,different schooling ,testing and liscencing,continuing ed and more. So in effect, maybe I didnt go to an ivy leauge college for 4-8 years,but I DID put that much time in to get MY certifications.. Just cause I get dirty making money doesnt mean I am worth any less than a suit and tie wearer. One time a lady said after I augered her toilet out and handed her a $140 bill w/travel"You just charged me more than my doctor did last week" I responded "Well if your doctor works cheaper..why dont you call HIM next time your toilet wont go down" Complete silence..haha