The Code of Practice

[Riverland]

For some reason l cant open up the code of practice bugger:confused:

[scooter]

I was wondering.... is carrot a colour or a texture? :confused:

Actually a projectile, Cliff

[havenoideaatall]

Like either of these? (don't pick the one on the left 'cos they call is 'sage' :eek: )
http://store1.yimg.com/I/a-army-navydepot_1846_70169375

that's the style. If memory serves, there were real ones, made to septic govt contracts, and 'fake' ones. Mine was a real one. My first was blue a fake- then I got a grouse green one.

[11011100]

Blokes - sorry it's taken a while for THE Code of Practice to reach the UK shores.

Recently I moved some of my tools into the house to mend a light, and absentmindedly left them out of the shed for a few days.

:eek: SWMBO used said tools in my absence - nightmare!!! :eek:

I know it goes without saying that SWMBO must not use a Blokes tools EVER, but what has THE Code of Practice to say about this violation?

:confused: Please help...

[Cliff Rogers]

Bloody hell, you are damned lucky she didn't confiscate them. :eek:

[Driver]

I know it goes without saying that SWMBO must not use a Blokes tools EVER, but what has THE Code of Practice to say about this violation?

:confused: Please help...

Listen, mate: your description of the appalling catastrophe that has befallen you (and, by the way, to which you have personally contributed) has shaken to the very core a number of blokes on this side of the globe.

Before we can adequately respond with blokely advice and point you in the direction of the appropriate section of the Code of Practice, we'll need to take stock (and, in all probability, a certain amount of strong blokely drink).

We'll get back to you.

Meanwhile, do not, repeat, do not, do anything you might later regret. I recommend assuming a thoughtful expression and adoption of the standing and/or leaning position.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

It's a pity Ruffly didn't finish the blokette version of the code, but for the sake of argument let's assume the SWMBO under discussion is a blokette. After all, it's stated that she used the tools.

In such a situation, then she is blatantly in violation of code sec. 6.3.1 & 6.3.2, hopefully she did not compound her situation by also violating sec. 6.3.3

If, on the other hand, she could not ordinarily be considered a blokette... [shakes head] You ninny!

[Cliff Rogers]

OK Geordie boy, I'm 2 hours ahead of Col so I've already finished my bottle of red....

Here is my opinion.

It all happened outside of the shed so there was no code violation.

But I still reckon you are bloody lucky she didn't confiscate them.

Have a warm beer & go to the shed & sharpen anything that is now blunt, (including your pin head) and let this be a lesson.

[Honorary Bloke]

Geordie,

It's quite simple, really. I have this happen regularly whilst performing tasks outside the Shed Proper. Invoking para. 5.1.1.4 I simply designate the temporary area where the tools reside as the Shed Annex (or, more commonly, the Shed Improper). Then, based upon para. 5.2.2 (not overlooking the implications of para. 5.2.2.1) leaving the tools in the Shed Improper is NOT a violation of the Code because it is, in fact, a sub-part of the Shed Proper.

However . . . under para. 6.3 et seq. your SWMBO did, in fact, commit a Code violation by using the tools and is in serious danger of losing her blokette status.:eek: I suggest a caution card at the very minimum.

[Driver]

In such a situation, then she is blatantly in violation of code sec. 6.3.1 & 6.3.2, hopefully she did not compound her situation by also violating sec. 6.3.3

If, on the other hand, she could not ordinarily be considered a blokette... [shakes head] You ninny!

Actually, Skew, I think you mean 6.4.1 to 6.4.3 - as they refer to Other Bloke's Tools. (You may be an update or two adrift of the latest version. This is not, in and of itself a Code violation, of course (we don't want to be too anal about these things, do we? ) But I caution you to be careful, mate. A friendly piece of advice - nothing more.

As to your query, 11011100 (er, d'ya mind if I call you 1? We're fairly informal over here in Oz). As I was saying, ....1...as to your query, I reckon my mate Ginger Rogers has summed it up admirably. (Except for his remarks about being ahead of me. What he means is that Queensland time is 2 hours earlier than Western Australian time. Any other imputation can be dismissed. )

Howay, man 1 - after you've carried out your sharpening penance and genuflected in the direction of the Laws of Shed Physics, open a couple of bottles of Amber and try to forget the whole horrible episode.

Col

[Honorary Bloke]

Pip! I seem to be a bit adrift from the latest updates as well. :eek:

Penance to follow.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Actually, Skew, I think you mean 6.4.1 to 6.4.3 - as they refer to Other Bloke's Tools. (You may be an update or two adrift of the latest version. This is not, in and of itself a Code violation, of course (we don't want to be too anal about these things, do we? ) But I caution you to be careful, mate. A friendly piece of advice - nothing more.

:eek: I wonder if I can plead extenuating circumstances: I didn't receive written notification of any modifications??

I would set myself a penance, but I had one of those weekends where even my hammers now have nice, crisp edges. As a result, any further testing of renewed edges would leave me open to accusations of chappish behaviour... and it's too damned cold to test 'em above the neckline.

Errrmmm... is the current version v7? I had to wander back through 10 pages to find it. Do you realise how much that feels like reading an instruction manual?

[Driver]

:eek: I wonder if I can plead extenuating circumstances: I didn't receive written notification of any modifications??

Extenuating circumstances? Written notification?

Mate, do these phrases sound at all blokely?

Errrmmm... is the current version v7? I had to wander back through 10 pages to find it. Do you realise how much that feels like reading an instruction manual?

The current version is the last one I posted into this thread. Bearing in mind my previous remark about not wanting to be too anal, you will appreciate that I don't actually know which version #that is

Col

[Cliff Rogers]

..reckon my mate Ginger Rogers has summed it up admirably. (Except for his remarks about being ahead of me. What he means is that Queensland time is 2 hours earlier than Western Australian time. Any other imputation can be dismissed. )...Col

Where, in the code, does it refer to time zones, state supremisy, or smartarzedrey? :confused:

(2 glasses into 2nd bottle, and with a (an) 8 day old cold, I'll be as good as Gumby tomorrow. )

Where were we?
(Note to Neil: I want a smile with a judge's face. )

I've forgotten wot I woz on about. :confused:

Oooo, I remember.... :eek:
5.4. Decoration. Decoration of a shed is very important...

Make her a decoration. (Means she has to pose nude on the shed wall for about 15 or 16 months but she'll get used to it I'm sure. )

[Cliff Rogers]

She must be wearing green shoes. (insert judge's serious face here.)