Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else?

[K'Ehleyr]

In the last week...
Example 1:
Whilst clearing out, washing, drying and ironing the contents of my airing cupboard (for those not familiar with the term it is a small room where you chuck on all the clothes/linen that you should wash and can't be arsed to at the time)... So I discovered some fav clothes, some disasterous attire, and lots of single sheets

Some clothing I thought quite nice but not of a favourable colour so I purchased black dye and decided to 'go Gothic'.

Unfortunately the only thing that went black were my hands ~ on reading the packet I realised I should have worn gloves for this particular procedure.

But still the chosen clothes remain, stubbornly, their original colour, allbeit, a tad darker. And I was made to explain to a checkout lady that commented on my, admittedly, filthy hands and fingernails.

WHY did the dye chose to change me and not my clothes


AND also today I decided to paint my kitchen ~ WHY has the white paint spread to all my other rooms, my hair, my person, Sir Squeak (the cat) and decided not to stick on the ceiling where it rightfully belongs?


Please tell me others have had different DIY disasters...

 

[Gov Kodos]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Murphy's Law strikes again!

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Murphy's Law strikes again!

Well Murphy can "Go fish" and let me try something and vaguely succeed at it for a change

 

[MetalPants]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Anything involving needle and thread is well nigh impossible for me to do correctly.

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Anything involving needle and thread is well nigh impossible for me to do correctly.

That is indeed a very dangerous task ~ I recommend a thimble

 

[Gov Kodos]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

And don't forget the irresistible attractive forces between tomato sauce and white fabrics.

 

[MANT!]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

I work in Electronics, and it's always true,

Murphy is the patron saint of engineers here are a few of his 'laws"

1. If something can go wrong, it will.
2. If anything simply cannot go wrong, it will anyway.
3. Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.
4. Matter is damaged in direct proportion to its value.
5. The chance of the bread falling buttered side down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet.
6. The opulence of the front office décor is inversely proportional to the fundamental solvency of the company.
7. Tell a man that there are 250 billion stars in the universe and chances are that he will believe you. But try telling him that the bench has wet paint and he will touch to be sure.

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Some clothing I thought quite nice but not of a favourable colour so I purchased black dye and decided to 'go Gothic'.

K as a goth...

 

[An Officer]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Goldbug, those are brilliant!

My last DIY disaster... changing the light fixing in the bathroom, it is now so dim it casts black shadows, has a weird blue tinge, and I can barely see my features in the bathroom mirror without freaking myself out - I guess I should have checked the maximum wattage before buying (it has weird bulbs that aren't stocked everywhere), we'll have to take look around on the 'net.

Painting is always a disaster area! I try to avoid that until the last possible moment!

 

[Ghost07]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

That last law I really like...I've only known about the first law though, which is why, if I'm about to paint a wall, or dye something a different color, I practically wear a Hazmat suit...

Now, when I dye something, I wash it with a certain towel that runs EVery time you wash it. The other clothing comes out this very pretty rose color. The towel itself is a dark burgundy color; it hasn't failed me in nearly seven years.

 

[Gov Kodos]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Learn about the sainted Murphy http://www.murphys-laws.com/

Two of my favorite corollaries

• If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something
• Nature always sides with the hidden flaw

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

And don't forget the irresistible attractive forces between tomato sauce and white fabrics.

It's a force of nature!
Whenever spaghetti is for dinner, the napkins immediately go from lap to shirt front

Discalimer ~ I'm English, I'm allowed to use the word "napkin" and specify the use thereof

I work in Electronics, and it's always true,

Murphy is the patron saint of engineers here are a few of his 'laws"

1. If something can go wrong, it will.
2. If anything simply cannot go wrong, it will anyway.
3. Left to themselves, things tend to go from bad to worse.
4. Matter is damaged in direct proportion to its value.
5. The chance of the bread falling buttered side down is directly proportional to the cost of the carpet.
6. The opulence of the front office décor is inversely proportional to the fundamental solvency of the company.
7. Tell a man that there are 250 billion stars in the universe and chances are that he will believe you. But try telling him that the bench has wet paint and he will touch to be sure.

Try telling myself, Son, Cat and Man that I have just painted the kitchen...

I had four perfect dots on my knuckles where I'd tested the dryness earlier so I am no example

Some clothing I thought quite nice but not of a favourable colour so I purchased black dye and decided to 'go Gothic'.

K as a goth...

I must admit I do look good in black ~ but the whole make up thing would be too much of a faff!

Goldbug, hose are brilliant!

My last DIY disaster... changing the light fixing in the bathroom, it is now so dim it casts black shadows, has a weird blue tinge, and I can barely see my features in the bathroom mirror without freaking myself out - I guess I should have checked the maximum wattage before buying (it has weird bulbs that aren't stocked everywhere), we'll have to take look around on the 'net.

Painting is always a disaster area! I try to avoid that until the last possible moment!

Are they the new eco friendly bulbs, can't see you hand before your face bulbs? Blooming rubbish! I've gone through more candles trying to get a decent light level now.

Painting was fun, after a few pints of guiness ~ have to see what it looks like in the morning now

 

[Gov Kodos]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Discalimer ~ I'm English, I'm allowed to use the word "napkin" and specify the use thereof

What else would they be called?

 

[trekkiedane]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Discalimer ~ I'm English, I'm allowed to use the word "napkin" and specify the use thereof

What else would they be called?

"Serviettes" - But I too am wondering what K' meant!

ETA:

I love painting! -'covering up old mistakes with something new and exiting' is merely a feeble attempt at explaining why, but I seriously love it. Not the big surfaces, but all the little things around those fixtures you can't remove or tape up and in the corners... but clearing out the place and taping it up and cleaning the brushes and rollers and moving back into the newly painted room -those tings I seriously hate!

 

[Gov Kodos]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Discalimer ~ I'm English, I'm allowed to use the word "napkin" and specify the use thereof

What else would they be called?

"Serviettes" - But I too am wondering what K' meant!

Is this something courtesy of French Canada?

 

[MANT!]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

one CAN use these laws to one's advantage..

 

[trekkiedane]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

What else would they be called?

"Serviettes" - But I too am wondering what K' meant!

Is this something courtesy of French Canada?

I seriously doubt the Canadians have anything to do with this.

However:

World English Dictionary
napkin (ˈnæpkɪn)
—n
1. Also called: table napkin a usually square piece of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth, etc; serviette

serviette (ˌsɜːvɪˈɛt)
—n
chiefly (Brit) a small square of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth and hands, etc

[from Old French, from servir to serve; formed on the model of oubliette]

(In Danish we use the word "serviet".)

 

[K'Ehleyr]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

one CAN use these laws to one's advantage..

Love it!

"Serviettes" - But I too am wondering what K' meant!

Is this something courtesy of French Canada?

I seriously doubt the Canadians have anything to do with this.

However:

World English Dictionary
napkin (ˈnæpkɪn)
—n
1. Also called: table napkin a usually square piece of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth, etc; serviette

serviette (ˌsɜːvɪˈɛt)
—n
chiefly (Brit) a small square of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth and hands, etc

[from Old French, from servir to serve; formed on the model of oubliette]

(In Danish we use the word "serviet".)

My definition ~ correct or otherwise is a napkin is cloth and a serviette paper.

Anyway... The new cooker is here and due to be installed tomorrow. I now just have the cupboards to paint ~ black gloss (personal note, buy a lot of white spirit and paper towels for the inevitable disasters)

AND have bought frames for the M.C. Esher prints that I got Man for a pressie and have decided to use in kitchen.
Well they're black and white to go with the new decor.

Also have to find a way to comfortably attached Sir Squeak the Cat in there as he is black and white and would complete the look ~ good plan

 

[An Officer]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

^ Sounds very elegant - I love black and white themes.

 

[USS Triumphant]

Re: Why does stuff that's s'pose to go/do something go everywhere else

Strictly in response to the thread title question, and disregarding everything else: Maybe you should take that up with your partner?