Windostep
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I'd like to see anyone trust their life to this thing above the first floor of a house.
And what a weird come-on. "Live in a house?" No, a barn!
Original ad here.
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I can see that would work, assuming its construction (and that of the window!) were strong enough, but, being acrophobic, I'll pass, thank you.
Posted by TheCannyScot in Atlanta, GA on 04/06/14 at 09:28 AM
This was out in 1948. Just after the war and there were a LOT of 1st time home owners so, yea, giving them a specific shout out was a good touch. As far as the device is concerned???? I'm thinking a ladder would have been a better choice.
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/06/14 at 10:27 AM
IF the frame is much stronger than a lawn chair, I think this is safer than a ladder and less work. If you get to a third floor or above???
Before you bully me, Expat: The only houses I know of with 17" walls are expensive. Ergo, the owners don't "DO" their own windows. ❓
Before you bully me, Expat: The only houses I know of with 17" walls are expensive. Ergo, the owners don't "DO" their own windows. ❓
Posted by BMN on 04/06/14 at 11:04 AM
Can you see the class action suit today? Even if they worked great the families of all the Darwin winners that misused them would sue anyway.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 04/06/14 at 11:50 AM
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Well, I'd have to get a yardstick out but there are some turn of the century houses in my home town that were built of rock and brick that were owned by 'normal folk' that would qualify. They also used to put some 'facing' under the window ledge on some houses that would increase the width.
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Also my house here in Greece has walls of native rock that are 50cm (19in) thick.
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Well, I'd have to get a yardstick out but there are some turn of the century houses in my home town that were built of rock and brick that were owned by 'normal folk' that would qualify. They also used to put some 'facing' under the window ledge on some houses that would increase the width.
</bulling>
<friendlypersonalconversation>
Also my house here in Greece has walls of native rock that are 50cm (19in) thick.
</friendlypersonalconversation>
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/06/14 at 12:59 PM
I think "live in a house" refers to having to wash your own windows, as opposed to people in apartments where supers did it.
I'm not worried about its sturdiness -- even light tubing is very strong when the bends aren't too far apart.
What I can't imagine is how you get on the thing! Crawl out the window, turn around, and stand up on a ledge less than a foot deep and maybe two wide. Yeah, right. Show me how it's done! And while you're out there . . .
I'm not worried about its sturdiness -- even light tubing is very strong when the bends aren't too far apart.
What I can't imagine is how you get on the thing! Crawl out the window, turn around, and stand up on a ledge less than a foot deep and maybe two wide. Yeah, right. Show me how it's done! And while you're out there . . .
Posted by Phideaux on 04/07/14 at 10:21 AM
<bulling> or <bullying> ... In my neck of the woods they are very different.
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I was trying to make a joke about "TRUE FACTS" and the woman who called you a bully. :red:
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I was trying to make a joke about "TRUE FACTS" and the woman who called you a bully. :red:
Posted by BMN on 04/07/14 at 11:40 AM
I know BMN and as far as bulling goes it this stupid spell checker's fault!
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/07/14 at 11:42 AM
Sorry Expat, but it is a poor craftman that blaims it on his tools.
Posted by BMN on 04/07/14 at 01:24 PM
I'll agree, this spell checker is a real tool! :cheese:
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 04/07/14 at 01:31 PM
Yup. my spelling is wrong~!@#$%
I was just wondering if "WU" will get a spell checker?
I was just wondering if "WU" will get a spell checker?
Posted by BMN on 04/07/14 at 01:37 PM
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Category: Domestic | Chindogu | 1940s