There is a new BOFH up on El Reg. Thats should kill a few minutes.
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I find having a good poo always cheers me up.Originally posted by doodab View PostGiven that I can happily spend several hours researching screwdrivers on the internet this is quite an achievement. Unfortunately I seem to have found out everything I ever wanted to know about everything.
What is next?Originally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
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Screwdrivers are ok, but I always thought that files are underrated
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It also offers the opportunity to have a little nap using a spare loo roll as a pillow.Originally posted by SimonMac View PostI find having a good poo always cheers me up.
I once got phoned by a PM while sat on the throne, I answered it and said "you can't phone me when I'm having a tulip" although actually I was playing chess on my phone.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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It seems that hand tools generally are neglected, power tools get all the attention. Bit of a shame really although I do find gear hobbing machines quite hypnotic to watch. Most CNC machines as well actually.Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostScrewdrivers are ok, but I always thought that files are underrated

While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Except for these evil sods; I hate them.Originally posted by EternalOptimist View PostScrewdrivers are ok, but I always thought that files are underrated
Anyway, this search always gives about an hour's entertainment:
things to do with nothing - Google SearchMy all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Some cracking ones hereOriginally posted by RichardCranium View PostExcept for these evil sods; I hate them.
Anyway, this search always gives about an hour's entertainment:
things to do with nothing - Google Search
65. Have a staring contest88. Break an egg over your child's head by rapping it gently with your fist and then opening your hand to make the egg roll down the face101. See who can go the longest without talking.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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I used to do that when I first went back to work after having baby. Might start doing it again.Originally posted by doodab View Posthave a little nap using a spare loo roll as a pillow.Practically perfect in every way....there's a time and (more importantly) a place for malarkey.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostIt also offers the opportunity to have a little nap using a spare loo roll as a pillow.Back in my permie days as a support bod, I used to take the occasional nap in the server room.Originally posted by MaryPoppins View PostI used to do that when I first went back to work after having baby. Might start doing it again.
Bit noisy and chilly though!Comment
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rat tail filesOriginally posted by RichardCranium View PostExcept for these evil sods; I hate them.
Anyway, this search always gives about an hour's entertainment:
things to do with nothing - Google Search
rasps
hasps
bastard files
flat files
doubled edge files
smooth edge files
what type of file is used to enlarge a 5p sized hole to a 50p sized one ?
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