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calleyw wrote: »

Not met my late grandfather.

If something would not come off with a spanner, then it was hammer time and if it still did not come off out would come the gas gun and you cut it off :rotfl:

Yours

Calley

Engineer's motto...if it moves and shouldn't, apply duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, apply WD-40. If all else fails, whack it.

HBS x

onomatopoeia99

Pyxis wrote: »

Blocked filter, maybe? I don't have a dryer, but I think there's a filter that can get blocked with fluff, or something!

I have a washer dryer, when the filter blocks the water doesn't drain fully from the drum on or before the spin cycle so it it runs through the drying cycle you end up with a drum full of hot sodden clothing

I don't tumble much as the way combined washer / dryers work tends to "Iron in" creases during the drying phase, so only tend to dry socks and underwear in it. Everything else goes on an airer in the lounge.


Changing the subject entirely, can I ask those that have done degrees with the OU how you found committing the time to study (and what you studied, although that's only me being nosy )? I have long been fascinated with the law, since a decision in the law lords when I was sixteen (30 years ago :eek: ) brought the whole judicial process to my attention, and would love to study it, but at the moment I seem to have difficulty finding 2-3 hours each week to do the homework for my evening class!

calleyw

onomatopoeia99 wrote: »

brought the whole judicial process to my attention, and would love to study it, but at the moment I seem to have difficulty finding 2-3 hours each week to do the homework for my evening class!

I not done anything for about 9 years.

I think it was for a 30 point course it was 8-12 hrs a week including homework.

Yours

Calley

Pyxis

dragonette wrote: »

I'll have a go at finding the filter. I use vinegar as fabric conditioner so the washing side is ok. Not sure I'm up to delving into the machine today...
How are you, Pyxis? i can't remember you saying recently (or my memory is just poor lol)

The sprained knee is improving, but four days ago I slipped on the stairs and fell onto the back of my thigh, which now has a 9" diameter bruise with a central 4" haematoma! Oh joy! And it's the sprained knee side! And it hurts! And Imcan't sleep on that side!

onomatopoeia99 wrote: »

Changing the subject entirely, can I ask those that have done degrees with the OU how you found committing the time to study (and what you studied, although that's only me being nosy )? I have long been fascinated with the law, since a decision in the law lords when I was sixteen (30 years ago :eek: ) brought the whole judicial process to my attention, and would love to study it, but at the moment I seem to have difficulty finding 2-3 hours each week to do the homework for my evening class!

I did various biological science subjects, after the Science Foundation Course. Initially, I arranged for someone to have the children for an afternoon a week. In the last year I did, they were both at school by then.
Because I found the subjects so riveting, it wasn't hard to get the motivation!
The courses were very, very high standard, as were the tutors, which again helped a lot, and the summer schools were extremely well-run. (Some of the science subjects had compulsory summer schools, so that you could get the laboratory experience.)

This was 30-odd years ago, before the advent of computer-assisted learning and communication, so I've no idea what it's like now! Though there is one more OU course I'd like to do, when I've got my wretched house sorted out!

I've done loads of courses in my time, and I can honestly say they were the best ones ever, better than a 'normal' University, better than my professional training courses, (one of which was also a degree), better than anything!

calleyw

I found the support very helpful.

Its good with all the on-line stuff. I was doing computing stuff as it was related to my job. Then my husband had his stroke and my life just went belly up and I never bothered again.

If you earn under £21K you get help with student loans and if you never earn over that amount you never have to pay them back.

Yours

Calley

Wellyboots6

heartbreak_star wrote: »

Engineer's motto...if it moves and shouldn't, apply duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, apply WD-40. If all else fails, whack it.

HBS x

Ooh so tempted to go and whack it!!

I knew you were teasing Melly

I really admire people who do home study and manage to complete it. It must take some organisation and dedication.

Pyxis

katy721 wrote: »

I really admire people who do home study and manage to complete it. It must take some organisation and dedication.

Aaaah! Organisation and dedication! Sigh! Those were the days!

whitewing

Any babies yet?

DH did an OU course a few years ago. The course was brilliant, books/DVDs etc brilliant. He pulled all-nighters to get the essays done, which wasn't good (not when he was driving the next day though). He did a course starting Feb as we thought it would be easier in the summer with lighter evenings. It ruined the summer, really, as his time management was not good. We ended up taking essays on holiday and he faffed about. In the end, I took him to the local library at 10am one morning and told him I would pick him up at 8.30pm when it shut. He had a really productive day.

It did coincide with my severe post natal depression so that didn't help. It felt like it nearly tipped the marriage over the edge, and we couldn't face him re-enroling the following year. However, he is about to dip his toes in again with the next module, and we are both positive about it. We have also tried to agree that he will have to accept that he won't be able to have long spans of study by himself.

Because of work and the travel and other issues, he couldn't go to his tutor groups. They were a long way away. I think life may have been easier if he had gone to one. He was also reluctant to use the online discussion group for some reason, and that did indirectly affect his final grade, I think. I think there was a residential course too that he didn't go on. I think he was too worried about me. But it may have been that the course was not part of that module, just a later part of the degree.

It isn't an easy option, but it is brilliantly organised and really interesting. Because of our circumstances it is probably the only way he will be able to get a degree, and I am confident that he will get through it and he is looking forward to littlewing and DS seeing him graduate in the future. I don't think he will build up lasting friendships through it though, but who knows how it will all turn out.

calleyw

My husband finished his Open OU Degree after his stroke. I am so proud of him for doing that.

It was hard work but they did so much to help him being disabled. All the course books were spiral bound for him making it easier for being one handed.

He was not going to hire a gown and mortar board. I told him you only graduate once. So he did hire them in the end but did not get any offical photos.

Only issue is that so many people graduate at the same time that you only get two tickets for family. So me and my step daughter went.

It was a lovely day.

Yours

Calley

mellymoo74

Right to be proud Calley you need to give yourself the same level of credit

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idiot upstairs bearing in mind he has blocked us in all weekend just bibbed his horn until OH looked out and then wheel span off the car park at speed.

raised that too