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

ron2

Maybe so. But it's different for those of us deeply involved in light bulbs. You'd have to walk a mile on our shoes to understand.

so...........now you are accusing others in not being "involved" in their light bulbs? I realize you are a proffesional but I think it is somewhat rude of you to assume that those of us who own light bulbs, but are not "professional's" do not have the same rich and rewarding relationship with our bulbs that you seem to enjoy.

your words sadden me Ron, I would like to think that we can all enjoy or light bulbs and discuss our relationships with them.

As promised.....the time has come for me to ressurect this thread, although I'm not a group lurker, or even a lurcher.

What is a lurcher anyway?  Can someone explain that to me?

VanMorrison

As promised.....the time has come for me to ressurect this thread, although I'm not a group lurker, or even a lurcher.

 

What is a lurcher anyway?  Can someone explain that to me?

Well, I'll probably get flamed for this, but... I will NEVER understand how people can turn to the internet to find information on changing a light bulb!  They should consult with their ELECTRICIANS because, c'mon, people, forumites are NOT professionals.  People are out there who will claim all sorts of things about themselves, when the truth is, they're just some dude with nothing better to do.

So PLEASE for your own safety, call your own electrician before you even consider changing out a light bulb!!

JMO!

;)

g33

Gosh, when I worked at a Hardware store in '90-'91, we would give out the free lightbulbs on behalf of our local Edison.  That brings back memories!

You can't be serious!  You just gave away innocent light bulbs (yes, that is the correct spelling!) without any regard to the types of homes they were going to??  That is dispicable and unethical and I fear for those little lightbulbs.  I sure hope that the homes were decent.  This should serve as a warning to anyone just giving away their bulbs to PLEASE screen the homes and put them on bulb contracts to ensure their safety!

We don't want any shut down lightbulbs, so please, everyone, take care and use the least invasive, most minimally aversive method for un-screwing and replacing those light bulbs that you can.  And, of course, use compact fluorescents, not those painful, wasteful incandescents. Never punish a lightbulb for blinking or going dark, check your twisting technique or circuit breaker first.

spiritdogs

least invasive, most minimally aversive method for un-screwing and replacing those light bulbs that you can. 

 Well what do you consider to be aversive? If the light bulb is stuck in the socket is it aversive to use some force to unseat it in order to remove it?

 And no matter how you aproach the task it is always invasive! After all you are pulling the bulbs out of their nice comfortable package and screwing them into an electric socket and then flipping the switch and sending high bolts of electricty coursing throught them. IMO that sounds pretty invasive and aversive.

dgriego

I realize you are a proffesional but I think it is somewhat rude of you to assume that those of us who own light bulbs, but are not "professional's" do not have the same rich and rewarding relationship with our bulbs that you seem to enjoy.

No rudeness was intended, though perhaps I phrase indelicately. I just calls them as I sees them. Yes, we can all enjoy our lightbulbs. Just don't throw out my advice even if you don't like the way I part my hair, or whatever.  My dedication to what I have learned are the best ways to handle lightbulbs is evident in my passion for them, which sometimes leads me to say what I say without considering the human element in our interaction with the filament.

 One group lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now....

VanMorrison

I'm entering a note in my Outlook program to come back in 6 months and respond to this thread.  Should my house burn down, in the meantime, due to my uneducated use of kerosene lamps, then I won't be back.

Could someone please let me know, by posting witty links, how to "trim a wick"?  Thanks.

As promised....  

VanMorrison

 One group lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now....

 

VanMorrison

I'm entering a note in my Outlook program to come back in 6 months and respond to this thread.  Should my house burn down, in the meantime, due to my uneducated use of kerosene lamps, then I won't be back.

Could someone please let me know, by posting witty links, how to "trim a wick"?  Thanks.

As promised....  

 You got me to LOL on that one!  Thanks 

kpwlee

 You got me to LOL on that one!  Thanks 

QFT

So now I get into this and see you have nine pages of this matter!! Don't worry guys it's very simple, there is always an answer from the stars...

How many does it take to change a lightbulb?

• Aries: Just one. You want to make something of it?
• Taurus: One, but just *try* to convince them that the burned-out one is useless and should be thrown away.
• Gemini: Two, but the job never gets done -- they just keep arguing  about who is supposed to do it and how it's supposed to be done!
• Cancer: Just one. But it takes a therapist three years to help them through the grief process.
• Leo: Leos don't change light bulbs, although sometimes their agent will get a Virgo in to do the job for them while they're out.
• Virgo: Approximately 1.000000 with an error of +/- 1 millionth.
• Libra: Er, two. Or maybe one. No -- on second thought, make that two. Is that OK with you?
• Scorpio: That secret information can only be shared only with the Enlightened Ones in the Star Chamber of the Ancient Hierarchical Order.
• Sagittarius: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a stupid burned-out light bulb?
• Capricorn: I don't waste my time with these childish jokes.
• Aquarius: Well, you have to remember that everything is energy, so...
• Pisces: Light bulb? What light bulb?