Waiting for the Boiler Man in freezing limbo

[Plecostomus]

Actually I used machine-coolant once to make a pot of coffee, you would be amazed how many people poured a cup and took a swig without realizing the chlorine-oil smell or the alarming color or even the fact the the creamer would curdle the instant you mixed it in.

 

[Plecostomus]

How's the boiler situation today?

*settles in, makes popcorn*

 

[K'Ehleyr]

He is here.... He doesn't know it but I'm going to lock the door har har har...

 

[Plecostomus]

Be sure to show that weak-liver'd sallow-skinned funny-talking reject of a stationary engineer this thread.

Wait he's right behind you isn't he?

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Be sure to show that weak-liver'd sallow-skinned funny-talking reject of a stationary engineer this thread.

Wait he's right behind you isn't he?

Oh thank God I'd switched windows.. This one was 5' 10, 220lbs worth of tattooed, pony tailed, straight-talking hulk of an engineer! And I think he could read .
When he turned it on he went 'fuck.. sorry technical term but ain't that loud'. 'Yes,' I agreed. 'God I couldn't stand that' so he undressed the poor boiler that seemed to be shaking more than normal and declared 'yep that's your fan, you need a new one'. 'yep that's what the other guy said 2 months ago' showing him the sheet. ' Oh for jesus sake' ... Phone came out... I retreated.
'you have got one... right put my name on it...'
'well it's got to be Monday. I don't care this should have been done earlier...'
'I'll do it.. no I'll do it... well clear a time...'
He fiddled about a bit, WD40'd some bits which has made it quieter. He agrees it's on it's way out but for now he'll be round on Monday to fit new fan. Said he'd like to get me a new one but wouldn't lie to me as he can't authorise that but will do what he can to recommend it. He assures me it will be fine and work ok if it gets too noisy again just to turn the fan off when not in use. Apologised cos they are 3 engineers down but would be with me definately on Monday. I kinda think he will
Feel a bit sorry for the original engineer now, ok, no I don't
Feel suddenly more confident, and warm
Didn't even stay for tea, and I'd made cucumber sandwiches (with the crusts cut off!).

 

[Plecostomus]

Oh good the story isn't over yet, more to come on Monday.

I miss my British shows, I have to work when they come on PBS so I don't get to see them much anymore.

Frankly this is just as good. We'll call it "The Boiler House Chronicles"

 

[K'Ehleyr]

It's really quite dull...
But then he did give me a ticket for not having a chain on my cooker? wtf?? I don't think it's going to run away and quite frankly I don't think anyone's going to nick it. Apparently it's to stop it falling over.
Hulk 'Have you got anything underneath it to stop it falling over?'
Me 'Does dirt count?'
Hulk 'Do you regularly climb up your cooker?'
- ok I may have made the last bit up but I'm trying to make the programme more entertaining lol.
Off to the shop for celebratory wine to have with my pie... God I've started talking to myself as if being filmed... Curse you Plec you've started something now

ps ~I do love the title! Makes it sound like a period drama, which if he's not here on Monday, it will becomelol

 

[Plecostomus]

Good good now start walking around with an overly fruity accent and insist your name is pronounced "Bouquet" and not "Bucket" and all will be grand.


What?

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Good good now start walking around with an overly fruity accent and insist your name is pronounced "Bouquet" and not "Bucket" and all will be grand.


What?

'I don't believe it' (another British classic) I just got back from the shop expecting rosy radiators and warmth and nothing... Hulk had turned off the timer on the boiler Suddenly my new found confidence has wobbled 'Oh for crying out loud'

Oh and if I did do the Bouquet' thing I'd be Ms Joie

 

[Plecostomus]

You know what sucks? Having to wait until Monday for another episode of "As The Boiler Churns."

 

[K'Ehleyr]

I knew it would only be a one season run

It - no we must name him now ~ Mr Bunny or should it be Ms Bunny as it's irrational and suffers from mood swings - but maybe it feels neglected (please don't turn this into another gender stereotype thread..!)? It's a very male household ~ boyfriend, son and ex-tom cat but in this case that boiler is definately female so Ms Bunny it is. Anyway... Ms Bunny is very quietly going about her business of keeping me warm today. I think she was scared by the Hulk

 

[Plecostomus]

ooh Ms. Bunny The Boiler... that's hawt. Post pics please.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

ooh Ms. Bunny The Boiler... that's hawt. Post pics please.

This is so sad that I have spent 30 mins trying to put Ms Bunnys make up on in photoshop and my skills have deserted me .
So here she is in her naked glory ...
Oh bugger man has arrived and I have to pretend I am not taking photos of my boiler He thinks I'm odd enough already
Will try and sneak one soon....
OMG how sad does that sound?

 

[Jadzia]

ooh Ms. Bunny The Boiler... that's hawt. Post pics please.

Will try and sneak one soon....
OMG how sad does that sound?

You're reminding me of this:

 

[trampledamage]

I knew it would only be a one season run

It - no we must name him now ~ Mr Bunny or should it be Ms Bunny as it's irrational and suffers from mood swings - but maybe it feels neglected (please don't turn this into another gender stereotype thread..!)? It's a very male household ~ boyfriend, son and ex-tom cat but in this case that boiler is definately female so Ms Bunny it is. Anyway... Ms Bunny is very quietly going about her business of keeping me warm today. I think she was scared by the Hulk

Nah... she's in love, he must have pressed all the right buttons.

Just wait, once the fan's fixed, Ms Bunny will break something else just to get him to call round again

 

[K'Ehleyr]

I knew it would only be a one season run

It - no we must name him now ~ Mr Bunny or should it be Ms Bunny as it's irrational and suffers from mood swings - but maybe it feels neglected (please don't turn this into another gender stereotype thread..!)? It's a very male household ~ boyfriend, son and ex-tom cat but in this case that boiler is definately female so Ms Bunny it is. Anyway... Ms Bunny is very quietly going about her business of keeping me warm today. I think she was scared by the Hulk

Nah... she's in love, he must have pressed all the right buttons.

Just wait, once the fan's fixed, Ms Bunny will break something else just to get him to call round again

Oh that's so cute. Ms Bunny has a crush on the Hulk. Let's hope she doesn't turn into Glenn Close I'll have to keep an eye on the cat!
Do you think he'd think me very weird it I took a photo of them together?

 

[K'Ehleyr]

OK well he thought it was a bit odd but... Here is Bob the Boiler man with Ms Bunny...

At 1pm as promised. Ms Bunny is now very happy and running well.

THE HAPPY END

 

[Plecostomus]

HOORAY!

Now given the lifespan of boiler parts and pieces I suspect you'll be back here in a week or so with a bad something or other.

I'll be waiting.

 

[Holdfast]

OK well he thought it was a bit odd but... Here is Bob the Boiler man with Ms Bunny...

At 1pm as promised. Ms Bunny is now very happy and running well.

THE HAPPY END

Can Bob fix It? Yes, he can.