MG - The Matrix Re-wired

Aesop

((((((((((((crickett))))))))))))))))) that sounds awful!

greenbee

Crickett - check your policy on Internet usage. If you are allowed to use it for personal use in your breaks then there is no case to answer. If it was in work time, then do you need to use the Internet for work (if you don't, why do they provide you with access). Post on the employment board and you should get lots of advice, although you may have to ignore a lot of comments from enthusiastic amateurs. Or post on the other side as we do have a resident expert there...

Now, can anyone tell me how to catch the wasp that has woken up from hibernation in my sitting room. It's HUGE. Obviously I have the heating on too high but in mitigation I currently feel horrible and am just trying to survive until either I give in and call my GP in the morning or the consultant calls at lunchtime.

Bitsy_Beans

Crickett hugs for you, some sound advice from greenbee xxxx

groatie_queen

Crickett, how lousy. No wonder you feel awful working there, when this kind of heavy-handed treatment is coming your way. This from someone who presumably knows you've not been feeling 100%, and yet you've done your best to keep working.

Huge hugs to you, and please come online from home, when you can manage and you have the energy. It's at times we're low that we most need the understanding and support the Matrix can give, a place where we ARE valued and appreciated.

GQ xox

Gemmzie

Crickett, that stinks. I know where I work they have a no personal internet unless on break rule, and due to this they must keep records of internet history. Now this could be because it's an educational establishment, but it's worth checking with ACAS.

teapot2

Memory_Girl wrote: »

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Now we are waiting to see if the STV weatherman manages to get "Hurrican Bawbag" into the news before the 9pm watershed:D Woul dbe funny but could get him fired

MG

Well, don't know if it featured before the watershed but it certainly got a mention on 'Scotland Tonight' after the Ten o'clock news :rotfl:

teapot2

Crickett, hugs to you - try and keep positive, it sounds like you have a plan and don't let them grind you down. x

Buffythedebtslayer

Crickett that is horrible. I will be sending vibes for tomorrow's meeting and hoping the boss gets a grip

love buffy xx

Buffythedebtslayer

Aesop wrote: »

I need some advice ladies.

We have damp in our front rooms, and by front door and back bedroom. Landlord has finally agreed to get someone to fix it, he seemed to know what he was talking about, but he decided he was coming round when we were out at work and no notice. So no work has been done.

Our house is cold and smells of damp. I don't want to buy a dehumidifier as I know people will suggest this, I am trying to keep down electric costs and gas, as dd £70 each month and would like to get this lower but no chance with DH constantly complaining how cold house is.

I already have draft excluders at the doors with gaps, the cloth type, not the ones that go on doors, our doors are not cut straight - :mad: at LL, he will get cowboys in. Now debating to get those and put them on doors.

anyhow, bedroom curtains are too long, go over radiator, cannot afford to buy new ones, local lady wants to charge £35 to shorten them, and I don't have that money and for that would rather buy new ones.

so we fold them up to try to keep heat in but room is still cold!

sooooo I know people suggest fleeces from tesco but not sure if I can get any from ours and would have to go further afield to buy them, but i have some egyptian cotton towels from bhs. From glitch last year, too many more than we need, and I was wondering if I pinned these behind the curtains, do you think this would keep heat in?

I was going to try and sell them but then thought they might be useful.

PS I am totally rubbish at sewing!

Hello,

I would pin the curtains up so the radiator is uncovered - as you have been doing with the folding. I would also put tin foil covered cardboard - large pieces so the heat reflects back - honestly I thought this was a load of crap till I did it!

I would also pin towels to the curtains too, that way they would be 3 times thicker (towel plus folded curtains) and that must help. And keep the curtains drawn lots.....and doors closed....(am betting you do this already)

We have damp in the bathroom cos it has no ventilation and we suck at remembering to open the window but when we do that makes a difference, mind you not helpful if it is your living room in December!!

Everything I read says dehumidifer (sp) or ventilation. But I know its a pain.
Some helpful stuff here, if a little patronising!

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/05/10103020/30217


and look in to Chemical dehumidfiers
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Small-space-dehumidifier-bags-pack/dp/B001GWCA36/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323388840&sr=8-3

you might need millions. I might lookinto these for the bathroom (once I have painted the bloody thing again)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kontrol-Streamline-Moisture-Trap-500g/dp/B0017RPIKM/ref=pd_sim_grocery_1

You can get bigger ones I think... I hope otherwise between the two of us we could buy out Amazon - e bay might be a good place to look

also this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kontrol-3m-Drip-Strip-KDR0107/dp/B00366A8Y8/ref=pd_sim_kh_7

although I feel your !!!!!! head LL should do that


I personally hate damp, mainly cos of our bathroom lol. Hope you get it sorted.

Good luck xx

Tescodealqueen

Hugs Crickett. Some sound advice already given. Would certainly check your workplace internet policy as all organisations are different and you need to know what you are dealing with.