Grumpy old buggers thread

[RANDLOVER]

Yes, and I was once advised to "crystallise" a loss, resulting in a large capital gains tax offset.

[RANDLOVER]

I spent a few hours yesterday evening trying to get some debris out of my mobile phone charger usb c socket as the plug wouldn't insert fully. Not sure if I dropped the phone and something went in there or if it was just a general build up of fluff from my pockets. First I tried non conductive things like ear buds, tooth picks, u-shaped flossers, then I decided to try metal items, a Stanley knife blade to no avail, so I hunted up some scalpel blades and assorted picks, but ended up using a Weller solder pick which worked, unbelievable!

[cuppabillytea]

Warning: Do not use above method on your belly button!

[Tombie]

I spent a few hours yesterday evening trying to get some debris out of my mobile phone charger usb c socket as the plug wouldn't insert fully. Not sure if I dropped the phone and something went in there or if it was just a general build up of fluff from my pockets. First I tried non conductive things like ear buds, tooth picks, u-shaped flossers, then I decided to try metal items, a Stanley knife blade to no avail, so I hunted up some scalpel blades and assorted picks, but ended up using a Weller solder pick which worked, unbelievable!

Next time - hot melt glue

[ozscott]

Next time - hot melt glue

Knowing my luck the glue would set too well. I had the issue while up north where the USB leads would not plug in properly. A very small safety pin worked well. The amount of compressed lint that came out was crazy. All good again after that. Cheers

[JDNSW]

This afternoon I called my GP's medical practice to get an appointment for my annual medical (because I am old!). Wait time on hold was quoted at five hours!