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Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 20:47

I get cheaper rates from midnight until 7am and only on my night storage heaters and hot water tank. The electricians came in the evening. They couldn't find out what the fault was and didn't think it was a good idea to start digging for cables at that time because it was starti...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Jun 1, 2018 20:22

I never heard of electric companies not doing their job immediately...and they would never expect us to just plug into the neighbors...I have 2 meters...1 for the house and 1 for the water heater (quick recovery)...we just get lower rates after 6:00pm

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Jun 1, 2018 20:15

isn't that the way it always happens....on the end of the week and they all act like their really busy and can't answer a call!!!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 18:27

OMG!!! I typed a long comment before ..... then deleted it because it seemed such a moan. But you saying they won't answer the phone has hit a nerve. Tuesday evening my neighbor's electricity went off. She rang the emergency number and 2 electricians arrived. They asked me if...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Jun 1, 2018 18:08

and now they won't answer the phone!!!!!!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 16:34

So disappointing. Nobody seems to want to work and they all have such silly excuses for not turning up. So annoying.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Jun 1, 2018 16:09

my rubbish man was a "no show"....I will be calling them this afternoon after lunch!!! I will ask if I had the wrong Thursday or perhaps the wrong year!!!! daughter and I are so disappointed by this.

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MD · Jun 1, 2018 14:39

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Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 14:34

Now I understand .......... that's to make up for the coffee you can't have before you set out. Makes perfect sense. :D The weather was lovely ...... makes you glad to be alive ...... and it's so nice to be by the seafront. There are a few dark clouds now but nothing like the...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · Jun 1, 2018 14:29

Good morning MD...glad to see the rain has stopped. I only get a coffee after a visit to the doctors...my reward for being a good patient.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 12:37

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Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · Jun 1, 2018 0:06

The meal sounds lovely. Is there any risk of you suffering dehydration on your journey? :D

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · May 31, 2018 23:44

I do tend to drink a coffee while driving. just had a lovely meal of sirloin tips, spinach and perogies.

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · May 31, 2018 22:11

Ps ...... in the UK she would have been charged by the police for driving whilst drinking ...... even though it was coffee - not alcohol. http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/895627/eating-drinking-driving-law-fine-penalty-points

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · May 31, 2018 22:06

I remember reading about that ages ago. Stupid woman. We have tv ads saying "Where there's blame - there's a claim."

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jules · May 31, 2018 21:54

glad to know she’s still alive

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · May 31, 2018 21:52

but here a lady sued McDonalds because she spilt her coffee while driving and it burned her leg and she sued for millions!!! I don't know about you, but I would be upset if my coffee wasn't hot!

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

MD · May 31, 2018 20:19

We're starting to get into the lawsuit situation. I reckon that here - they weigh up the possibility/probability of something going wrong - and someone suing - against the cost of doing the repair. Then they keep their fingers crossed and hope it doesn't happen. That bridge ...

Eindhoven University of Technology — Eindhoven, Netherlands

trix abound · May 31, 2018 20:00

we have to close anything that could be dangerous because over here, if someone gets hurt on anything, a lawsuit will follow!!!!

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MD · May 31, 2018 19:58

I see it.