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Clippy replied

8 September 2008, 17:53
Originally posted by Diver View Post

Not if they are sewn back on

They sewed his toes onto his hands.

It's now easier to get at the athletes foot he has
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 16:29
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

Diver - that is interesting point, does this mean all critical illness insurances are useless for us contractors - unless we are willing to close our companies?

I don't know, You will have to read the small print. Something I was too lazy to do
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SandyDown replied

8 September 2008, 16:06
Diver - that is interesting point, does this mean all critical illness insurances are useless for us contractors - unless we are willing to close our companies?
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 16:01
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

huh? but I presume you were unable to work - hence think you may qualify to the critical illness clause?

Only if I resigned as director and ceased work altogether. small print had me every time
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DimPrawn replied

8 September 2008, 15:47
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

Darn - that puts me off going on the DIY for girls course, mind you they recommend one of them pink/purple tools, so may be they have extra safety built in features

sasguru
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SandyDown replied

8 September 2008, 15:30
Originally posted by Diver View Post

Not if they are sewn back on

huh? but I presume you were unable to work - hence think you may qualify to the critical illness clause?
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 15:28
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

Are you classified as incapacitated? Did you get an insurance money (think most insurance have clauses relating to losing fingers)

Not if they are sewn back on
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SandyDown replied

8 September 2008, 15:20
Are you classified as incapacitated? Did you get an insurance money (think most insurance have clauses relating to losing fingers)
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 15:17
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

Darn - that puts me off going on the DIY for girls course, mind you they recommend one of them pink/purple tools, so may be they have extra safety built in features

Apparently they are fitted with an extractor bag to catch your fingers as they drop off.

Stops the dog from scoffing them
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SandyDown replied

8 September 2008, 15:14
Originally posted by zeitghost

A Circular Saw...

Darn - that puts me off going on the DIY for girls course, mind you they recommend one of them pink/purple tools, so may be they have extra safety built in features
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sasguru replied

8 September 2008, 15:10
Originally posted by SandyDown View Post

What happened to your fingers Diver?

Too much Pot Noodle.
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SandyDown replied

8 September 2008, 15:10
What happened to your fingers Diver?
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 15:05
Originally posted by DS23 View Post

will the bits that don't work ever come back?

Not properly
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DS23 replied

8 September 2008, 14:29
will the bits that don't work ever come back?
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Diver replied

8 September 2008, 14:27
Originally posted by DS23 View Post

yeah - i guess it's a bit tricky with only one properly working hand.

Not too bad now, 2 1/2 of the fingers work + the thumb
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