Why do the Germans do everything better?

[sasguru]

Because they stay focussed. Take the architect/house programme on the TV a while back where these Germans deliver a complete system built house (can't remember the name of the programme or the house company). They had every detail of this construction down to the millimeter. The components were built in a leading edge factory in Germany and everything was tested before shipping. The German workmen focussed totally on the task. Every piece was shipped over in huge lorries and it all fitted precisely into place. There was minimal waste of materials and it went in exactly on time. It was very impressive.

Imagine if a British firm tried to do the same thing, using British builders ! They would subcontract to different firms, resulting in parts which didn't fit together on site because one firms idea of 101mm is somehow different to anothers ! Some of the material would arrive late because of cash flow problems, technical difficulties or myriad other excuses. The workmen putting it together would be a loose mob of subcontractors, more interested in what's on Sky tonight than getting the job done. Or am I being cynical ?

Yes. That's a good example. It was the Hofhaus. Was seriously thinking of getting one.

[Bagpuss]

Has Hasslehoff a Hoffhaus?

[Andyw]

Typically sas

Londoners
A Londoner parks his brand new Porsche in front of the office to show it
>off to his colleagues.
>>
>As he's getting out of the car, a lorry comes speeding along too close to
>the kerb and takes off the door before zooming off.
>
>
>More than a little distraught, the Londoner grabs his mobile and calls the
>police.
>
>Five minutes later, the police arrive.
>
>Before the policeman has a chance to ask any questions, the man starts
>screaming hysterically: "My Porsche, my beautiful silver Porsche is
>ruined.
>

No matter how long it's at the panel beaters it'll simply never be the same
again!"
>
After the man finally finishes his rant, the policeman shakes his head in
disgust.
>
>"I can't believe how materialistic you bloody Londoners are," he says."You lot are so focused on your possessions that you don't notice anything else in your life."

>"How can you say such a thing at a time like this?" sobs the Porsche owner.

The policeman replies, "Didn't you realise that your left arm was torn off when the truck hit you."

The Londoner looks down in horror ........"F***ING HELL !" he screams........

"Where's my Rolex ????.

[Bagpuss]

Andy, you are the Peter Ustinov of Moaning.co.uk, sorry I mean CUK

[ASB]

Yes. That's a good example. It was the Hofhaus. Was seriously thinking of getting one.

Planning is a right nuisance for them. You'll need a good agent to get through PP.

My wife has had some involvement in this sort of project. Don't let a British builder anywhere near it would be a very good rule of thumb.

[Gibbon]

I hope they do sex better as I'm off to se a german bird this weekend

[Andyw]

I hope they do sex better as I'm off to se a german bird this weekend

anyone ever told you internet dating can be risky ?

[CaribbeanPirate]

I hope they do sex better as I'm off to se a german bird this weekend

Is this her?

[Gibbon]

Can't see that picture CP, and I actually met her in a pub.

[bogeyman]

Can't see that picture CP, and I actually met her in a pub.

Me too.