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What a twunt!
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Well, one of the holes is too small so he had to drill the other one. I'm guessing he's using a larger diameter bit than the last guy.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.' -
With any luck. Means I get away another year scot free.Originally posted by original PM View PostHey MF are you sure this fella is not 'drilling' something else?

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the guy should have some insurance in place for when this happens.
Make a claim if there is water damage etc..
Not sure why he couldn't just re-drill the old holes with a larger drill bit ?Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostWell, one of the holes is too small so he had to drill the other one. I'm guessing he's using a larger diameter bit than the last guy.He's doing that as we speakOriginally posted by FiveTimes View PostNot sure why he couldn't just re-drill the old holes with a larger drill bit ?Hard Brexit now!
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£780k?Originally posted by sasguru View PostHe's doing that as we speakWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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You'd hope so. So far it's cost him £75k for the callout and £35 p/hOriginally posted by FiveTimes View Postthe guy should have some insurance in place for when this happens.
Make a claim if there is water damage etc..
Not sure why he couldn't just re-drill the old holes with a larger drill bit ?
Of course the plumber turned up, drilled a much bigger hole in the wall and then said 'I need to go and get a bit of pipe' and fecked off!
Methinks this fella is going to be making a loss on the day.What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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You're still using cables?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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There is now a 12Originally posted by scooterscot View PostYou're still using cables?
inch whole in the plaster board in the lounge. Plumber spent three hours fixing it(right) and had to
cut up the wall because he couldn't 'move the pipes'. Room is a fooking mess. The carpet is wet, there's a whole thorugh the wall and lo and behold i still don't have the aeriel in place because the guy doing it had to head off!! Plus I've got to pay the fooking plumber now and get the money off the freeview guy next Tuesday when he finishes the job!
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