How many of us does it take to change a light bulb?

[underground]

How many distinguished forum posters does it takes to change a light bulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Technical section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

 

[Scally]

brillant love it made me chortle

 

[g4ghb]

lol! (made my wife choke on her Dorritos!)


btw - does anyone have any good links for bulb suppliers? as focus did not have one of the right type when I went in on sunday (honest - it's true!!!!)

 

[underground]

"do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

Glad you liked it, made me laugh too!

 

[g4ghb]

was very good! - and the timeing (for me was perfect!)

 

[havingagiraffe]

How many BCUK members does it take to change a lightbulb?

Four. One to cut straight lengths of ash to make the uprights and rungs of a ladder. One to make nettle cordage to bind the uprights and rungs together. One to climb the ladder and replace the bulb. One to consult a Ray Mears book to make sure they're doing it properly. .

 

[Ogri the trog]

Very good
I wondered initially if there would be a "Who needs lightbulbs when there is fire by friction" ....... except that not all of us are competent in the techniques.



Ogri the trog

 

[elma]

The 2 Industrial professionals are correct the term is lamp, as we all know bulbs grow in the ground.....lol

Ian

 

[Carcajou Garou]

None, Bushcrafters are not scared of the dark
CG :yo:

 

[Graham_S]

well in the aviation industry, it's called a filament. not a lamp.
and you should be using a candle anyway

 

[ilovemybed]

How many distinguished forum posters does it takes to change a light bulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Technical section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum
11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

brillant love it made me chortle

lol! (made my wife choke on her Dorritos!)


btw - does anyone have any good links for bulb suppliers? as focus did not have one of the right type when I went in on sunday (honest - it's true!!!!)

"do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

Glad you liked it, made me laugh too!

was very good! - and the timeing (for me was perfect!)

How many BCUK members does it take to change a lightbulb?

Four. One to cut straight lengths of ash to make the uprights and rungs of a ladder. One to make nettle cordage to bind the uprights and rungs together. One to climb the ladder and replace the bulb. One to consult a Ray Mears book to make sure they're doing it properly. .
[\quote]

Very good
I wondered initially if there would be a "Who needs lightbulbs when there is fire by friction" ....... except that not all of us are competent in the techniques.

Ogri the trog

Me too!

(sorry, couldn't resist... )

 

[stovie]

I can't wait for 6 months time....

lightbulbs/lamps/filaments

 

[elma]

well in the aviation industry, it's called a filament. not a lamp.
and you should be using a candle anyway

In acordance with BS7671 wiring Regs 16th edition part 2 Definitions, the correct term is Luminaire

 

[The Joker]

lol lol

 

[Keith_Beef]

1. Prepare a digging stick.
2. Dig some clay out of the ground (you need to be in an area where there is suitable clay not too far below the ground surface).
3. Puddle your clay.
4. Fashion a small oil lamp from the clay and leave it to dry.
5. Prepare some sort of liquid fat or oil to be used as fuel.
6. Prepare a wick.
7. Fire your clay lamp, and leave it to cool.
8. Set the with in the lamp, fill the lamp with fuel, allow the wick to become fully soaked.
9. Light the wick.
10. Take tongue out of cheek.


Keith.

 

[jdlenton]

nice one very funny

but i dont need to change bulbs i use LED's

James

 

[gregorach]

Since it's BCUK, shouldn't it be "How many distinguished forum posters does it takes to make a light bulb?"

 

[Goose]

Did you use an energy saving bulb/lamp/filament/luminaire/led?

 

[Wenie]

How many BCUK members does it take to change a lightbulb?

Four. One to cut straight lengths of ash to make the uprights and rungs of a ladder. One to make nettle cordage to bind the uprights and rungs together. One to climb the ladder and replace the bulb. One to consult a Ray Mears book to make sure they're doing it properly. .

Controversial...

 

[havingagiraffe]

Controversial...

The big man knows we all love him really....