How many BAJRs does it take to change a light bulb

[Post-Med Potterer]

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the health and safety aspects of changing light bulbs

7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb", "light bulb" or "light-bulb"

another 6 to condemn those 6 as anally-retentive

2 consultants to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"

3 academics to claim that "light bulb" is politically incorrect

15 know-it-all hardened supervisors and project officers who argue that "light bulb" is in fact perfectly correct

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb forum

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

[kevin wooldridge]

Fantastic!!

I think the 6 you missed were:

1 to write and say that it wasn't the fault of the light-bulb, the changer or even the electrical supply but purely the result of discrimination inherent in the system that categorises everything in such polar terms;

1 to write and say that that isn't the generally accepted view at Oxford Archaeology and maybe a light-bulb changer more representative of light-bulb changers in general should be immediately appointed to change all future light-bulbs;

1 to write and say that the previous comments only represent the views of the individual and not Oxford Archaeology.

1 mate of the previous correspondent to write in and say he agreed with everything his mate had said regarding light-bulbs and Oxford Archaeology;

1 (probably Bear) to write and say that he wouldn't mind a date with said light-bulb changer if they are not doing anything on Friday

1 to write in and point out that how fantastic your original post was, but here's another 6 examples.

[the invisible man]

Plus 1 to point out that EH's policy is of preservation insitu and the light bulb should not have been changed.

8 from north Yorkshire to demand that the dead light bulb should be scheduled (or listed??).

15 to discuss who should monitor standards of light bulb changing.

38 to demand that the IFA must police light bulb changing.

1 with a PhD to refer to his Method Statement on Light Bulb Changing.

1 Host to announce that a definitive BAJR guide to light bulb changing is now available at the home page.

17 to organise a conference on light bulb changing.

1 student to ask what a light bulb is.

1 academic to reply but get it wrong.

1 to explain how an architect would change a light bulb.

2 metal detectorists to stoutly defend the way they change light bulbs and seek dialogue on future co-operation.

1 to work choccy biccies and cream cakes into the converstion.

The same one again to ask what tops female light bulb changers should wear.

1 to say that only idiots change light bulbs.

54 to tell him off.

7 to make puns about shedding light on the subject.

We owe the dead nothing but the truth.

[kevin wooldridge]

Oops almost forgot....

1 to write to inform you that you have been chosen from amongst many to subscribe to a service providing unlimited access to the later lyrics of Elvis A Presley;

1 to write and ask which is the best university to study light-bulb changing;

1 to write in late Friday night/early Saturday morning AND SHOUT!!

[destroyer]

1 to say that it was better in my day, we didnt bother with light bulbs as we were quite happy relying on natural moonlight whilst using the outside loo

[1man1desk]

Of course, you can never change a light bulb. Conceptually, once burned out, it is no longer a light bulb, and any visual similarity is purely coincidence.

Before removing the dead light bulb, it is vital to ensure that you have informed the Diocesan archaeological advisor and to follow the Church of England's guidelines on the treatment of exhumed remains.

1man1desk

to let, fully furnished

[deepdigger]

What is this forum coming to?
This used to be a good place to discuss the state of British archaeology, but now...... I dunno!

deep

[kevin wooldridge]

Oh and one more;

1 to ask what this website is coming to. This used to be a good place to discuss the state of British light-bulb changing.

[deepdigger]

Aye! Good shout!!

deep

[archae_logical]

And 2 to ask 'what do you want the light bulb changing to?'

Fluffy dice? [8D]
String of sausages? [:p]
Any other bits that dangle? [:I]

E and Brigalex