Bin bags
Bin bags
Is it just me or are bin bags becoming harder to open?
I've just spent 5 minutes trying to tease the edges apart. I rubbed it, pulled it, shook it - the bin bag that is - all to no avail.
Eventually I resorted to cutting a small nick out of the corner to break the seal and even then it didn't want to open up until I started shouting at it.
This did the trick as I noticed the tiniest bit of separation and I was in there like a ferret up a drainpipe.
I am now exhausted and need a lie down ....
I've just spent 5 minutes trying to tease the edges apart. I rubbed it, pulled it, shook it - the bin bag that is - all to no avail.
Eventually I resorted to cutting a small nick out of the corner to break the seal and even then it didn't want to open up until I started shouting at it.
This did the trick as I noticed the tiniest bit of separation and I was in there like a ferret up a drainpipe.
I am now exhausted and need a lie down ....
Charles
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Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
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Whats your better half's opinion on that one Charles?Charles wrote:OuchAlpina Jim wrote:Are they easier to open than your wallet though Charles?
That's a bit unfair ...
As for the bin bags i find it's a doddle if you wet/lick your thumb and finger then pinch the bag (at the opening end..... ) and sort of slide it apart, same with carrier bags,
alternatively turn it into a chore for one of your little velociraptors
Steve C
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Agree with that. Nappy bags are the worst and this is where the above method falls down...Ikule wrote:i find it's a doddle if you wet/lick your thumb and finger then pinch the bag (at the opening end..... ) and sort of slide it apart, same with carrier bags,
... by time you reach for the nappy sack, your fingers may have some "contamination" and it's best not to lick them
Shouldn't that read "...by the time ..." - otherwise it doesn't make senseChas wrote:... by time you reach for the nappy sack, your fingers may have some "contamination" and it's best not to lick them
Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
Never had an issue with nappy sacks. I have a pedal bin in the nursery
But doggie poo bags!!! god they are annoying.
They are made of very thin bio-degradable plastic and require the usual damp thumb/forefinger technique. However, doing that while juggling two large flexi-leads attached to two energetic dogs is a pain.
Especially since one is a husky and is strong enough to pull you over if you're not paying attention.
But doggie poo bags!!! god they are annoying.
They are made of very thin bio-degradable plastic and require the usual damp thumb/forefinger technique. However, doing that while juggling two large flexi-leads attached to two energetic dogs is a pain.
Especially since one is a husky and is strong enough to pull you over if you're not paying attention.
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Words fail me!Chas wrote:It should, but the Scots dialect doesn't always follow queen's english in matters of syntax.
And yes, that should be Queen's English but I always spell words related to england and america without capitals, just because I can
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Charles
Teacher of Chemistry and driver of ALPINAs - not necessarily in that order
B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
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B3S Touring (49/116) - been to the moon and now on the way back!
Renault Grand Espace - not mine but the wife's!
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We use nappy sacks for the dog poo as well.
Started when the wee one was in nappies as they were there and just carried on when she didn't need 'em any more.
Started when the wee one was in nappies as they were there and just carried on when she didn't need 'em any more.
Bruce M wrote:Never had an issue with nappy sacks. I have a pedal bin in the nursery
But doggie poo bags!!! god they are annoying.
They are made of very thin bio-degradable plastic and require the usual damp thumb/forefinger technique. However, doing that while juggling two large flexi-leads attached to two energetic dogs is a pain.
Especially since one is a husky and is strong enough to pull you over if you're not paying attention.
Mark B
ah, but doggy poo bags are free from my local council
started using them when cleaning out the cat litter tray too, instead of supermarket bags (got annoying holes in the bottom).
Even use them to pick up the dead/dying mice/birds/etc that the cat leaves on the driveway (not brave enough to bring them in the house anymore).
started using them when cleaning out the cat litter tray too, instead of supermarket bags (got annoying holes in the bottom).
Even use them to pick up the dead/dying mice/birds/etc that the cat leaves on the driveway (not brave enough to bring them in the house anymore).
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Sorry CharlesCharles wrote:OuchAlpina Jim wrote:Are they easier to open than your wallet though Charles?
That's a bit unfair ...
I have to fight my corner with mickey taking in work and sometimes I forget to switch off. Ask the missus as I have got her going a few times.
Jim
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