Alan Medic Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 This is often the ending to a recommendation in the business section. I often wonder how many of the people who write that have a clue what's reasonable and what isn't. I suspect that most of them haven't a clue, don't pay the bill (hubby does) and are just happy the job is done to their satisfaction and the guys who did it were very nice and tidy too.Of course I could be completely wrong. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Do you want to borrow my tin hat Mr M? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 If they said what the price was we could decide if it was reasonable or not...or is that being unreasonable? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 ???? Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Do you want to borrow my tin hat Mr M?Better give him the reinforced codpiece while I'm still lacing up my verbal Docs. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 It's at the very least superfluous. Either it's not an unreasonable price or it's a lie. Whichever, it's useless, a bit like women (apparently). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Why are women so clueless Alan Medic? Go on tell us. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Alan Medic Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Of course I could be completely wrong.You might consider making this your 'signature' - save time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy10 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow sexist comment or what.Alan Medic Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> This is often the ending to a recommendation in> the business section. I often wonder how many of> the people who write that have a clue what's> reasonable and what isn't. I suspect that most of> them haven't a clue, don't pay the bill (hubby> does) and are just happy the job is done to their> satisfaction and the guys who did it were very> nice and tidy too.> > Of course I could be completely wrong. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 What irks me more is the comments people make like 'worked extremely long hours, day after day' (I had him slave for me with no breaks in the pissing rain, he got trench foot but hey - he chose that line of work), or 'he was happy to attend to any extra task I gave him' (he wore his fingers down to the 2nd knuckle because I didn't really have a clue what I wanted, but laid it on him, completely oblivious to the inconvenience I was putting him through and the impact it had on his prior alternative arrangements). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wow. Sexist comment or what.It's 'or what' actually. My point was that 'reasonable' is totally subjective as it means different things to different people. I threw in the bit about 'hubby' as there is probably some truth in it based on what I've read so far, but of course I knew in this PC world/forum somone would pick up on it. At least it gave RPC something to write about in the irrational rage thread (in case she was stuck) and maxxi the chance to have a dig, again.Of course you can call it a sexist comment, but if you don't realise that men and women are different then you are probably on Venus or Mars. Anyway, once I've completed my research on the Business thread I'll publish my findings which to this point I will admit are not proven and just a hunch. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcam Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Are women allowed on the business thread? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yesterday I had a key cut. It cost me ?3.50 for less than a minutes work. If I had one cut each minute for an hour that would be ?210. Is that reasonable? I had some windows repaired at home. Two people worked on them and were gone by 11.30 and charged nearly ?1000. Is that reasonable? This is why I'd like to know why people say something is 'reasonable'. Is it really? Define it so we know what you are talking about. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Well it costs ?4.00 + to 'Hire' a pint of beer for a couple of hours. If you get my Gist. ? DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 edcam Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Are women allowed on the business thread?If they are looking for business, why not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxi Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 "once I've completed my research on the Business thread I'll publish my findings"Not 'having a dig' (you really are too sensitive - has no one ever mentioned this?) but have a look at yerself man, 'tis pretty funny. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I used to be a recordist in the dim and distant - twelve quid an hour - when plumbers were three times that, dentists were six times that, a decent hooker was ten times that and a bent copper was a monkey. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 maxxi Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> "once I've completed my research on the Business> thread I'll publish my findings"> > Not 'having a dig' (you really are too sensitive -> has no one ever mentioned this?) but have a look> at yerself man, 'tis pretty funny.It's meant to be maxxi. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Define what a decent hooker is...steveo Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------a decent hooker was ten times that Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miga Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Understands me better than the wife Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquarius moon Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 A reasonable price AM means very cheap.And I can assure you that those of us women who are fortunate enough not to have a man around & have to manage everything ourselves know what is reasonable & what is not. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLad Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hey OP,Don't be an idiot. In plenty of houses round this way it will be " wifey" paying for it either solely or as equal partner. Way to undermine your central point though. The master of reverse spin. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Alan, dont tell them you are actually Declan or they will hunt you down and they will kill you. (Liam Neeson accent ) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 They will have to find me first Mick. I'll tell you where I won't be.....in the pub with Foxy. I'd die of thirst if I drank like him. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingobongo Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 An aside...and with cap in hand touching forelock.I'm definitely on one or the other, venus or mars, then...maybe an intergalactic traveller.There's no differences worth the name between genders/sexes..except for all those determined to hang on to, or construct.. domination of whichever one is an own ..(entirely without logic)...favourite.> > Of course you can call it a sexist comment, but if> you don't realise that men and women are different> then you are probably on Venus or Mars. Anyway,> once I've completed my research on the Business> thread I'll publish my findings which to this> point I will admit are not proven and just a> hunch. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/50899-and-at-a-reasonable-price/#findComment-794984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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