Comments for Mrs Tara Plumbing

Comment on Sunny Sunday on Ramsgate Beach by mrstaraplumbing

mrstaraplumbing — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:25:45 +0000

The cost of car parking or just the lack of car parking in Ramsgate might be a reason - but I really don’t know…
I would have thought lots of people live within walking distance…

And with the price of petrol - who wants to drive far anyway?

Comment on Sunny Sunday on Ramsgate Beach by Matt B (Thanet Star)

Matt B (Thanet Star) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:55:48 +0000

I get the feeling that the blame is being placed on the cost of car parking. But being carless this is something I would know little about.

Comment on Boiler problems by mrstaraplumbing

mrstaraplumbing — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:04:41 +0000

I do plenty of silly things myself - so I really can’t just poke fun at others - we all make mistakes.

Yes it would be easy to write a blog about the amazing things customers or other plumbers do - I have written previous blogs about the strange ansaphone messages that are left.

However, the vast majority of people are fair sensible most of the time! Thank goodness.

Comment on Boiler problems by Matt B from Thanet Star

Matt B from Thanet Star — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:07:05 +0000

Similar advice goes for computers and cars too. I’m fully behind you on the not fixing someone else’s work. When it comes to PCs (something I’m loath to work on being a software man by trade) you will be amazed at the number of interesting and silly things people manage to do… actually you’re int he plumbing business so maybe the depth of bizarreness is not news to you.

PS - saw your advert int he paper.

Comment on Insulate in our new conservatory by Matt B from Thanet

Matt B from Thanet — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:07:21 +0000

Aha - the classic craft of snake oil sales. (not) Nice to see it going strong still.

Comment on Insulate in our new conservatory by mrstaraplumbing

mrstaraplumbing — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:49:20 +0000

The quotes that we have have varied in price greatly. The dearest being double the cost of the cheapest!
As I have said in previous blogs about our own work - be wary about the cheapest and make sure you are comparing like with like.
We have had quotes for slightly different designs which could account for about £1,000 difference in price.
We also need to examine the quality of the materials used by the different companies and the small print - the guarantees.

It was pointed out to us that the UPVc content of the plastic could be anything from 25% to 75% - apparently this is important.

What we housewives all know is that we want good quality handles - that are made to last after actually being used to open and shut door and windows.

Comment on Insulate in our new conservatory by Renegade Conservatory Guy

Renegade Conservatory Guy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:39:18 +0000

I think you raise some valid points. It’s difficult to compare the overall cost of a conservatory compared to a traditional extension, as there are so many variables in the standard either type of building are made from.

Underfloor heating is a must. All the best with it.

Comment on Naked bike ride season ~June 6-14th by mrstaraplumbing

mrstaraplumbing — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:56:42 +0000

I just thought - if this nude cycling becomes more popular I can see a market for a new product - a machine washable saddle cover - a bit like a tea cosy.
Perhaps they already exist.
Perhaps they will be featured on Dragons Den…

Comment on Naked bike ride season ~June 6-14th by Peter Checksfield

Peter Checksfield — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:45:41 +0000

I’m both a keen cyclist & a naturist, but I can’t say that the idea of combining the two appeals to me too much (naked walking is nice though!). Oh, I’m also a strict veggie (though not a vegan).

Comment on Manchester United v Chelsea in Moscow by Matt B from Thanet Star

Matt B from Thanet Star — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:27:14 +0000

I have no idea and I’m a chap!