It's Spring! Time to lighten up!

[Merrymeeting]

Ok, between the weather, seat belts, boat speed limits, snakes, snow, ice, etc, it's getting a bit tight here. Time to lighten up and welcome the advent of Spring and impending ice out.

The question is, "How many WiniForum members does it take to change a light bulb?"

answer in next reply, with thanks to those who've contributed to the answer in many other forums around the internet.

[Merrymeeting]

• 1 to change the light bulb then post about it
• 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could've been changed differently
• 1 to move it to the Lighting folder
• 2 to argue and then move it to the Electrical folder
• 7 to point out grammar/spelling errors in post about changing light bulbs
• 5 to flame the spell checkers
• 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
• 6 to argue whether it's a light bulb or lightbulb
• 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper tern is Lamp
• 15 know it alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb” is perfectly correct
• 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take the discussion to the 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 discuss the dangers of changing light bulbs without a professional opinion
• 5 to post a disclaimer that they are not light bulb experts, nor do they play one on TV and that anyone planning on changing their own light bulb should consult a professional
• 7 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs
• 4 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then to post the correct URLs
• 3 to post about links they found from the URLs 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."
• 19 to quote the "Me too's" to say "Me three"
• 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ
• 2 to ask what is a "FAQ"
• 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

[Silver Duck]

Who knows, maybe all the flaming and hot air will help with ice out!

Silver Duck

[ITD]

Originally Posted by Merrymeeting

• 1 to change the light bulb then post about it
• 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could've been changed differently
• 1 to move it to the Lighting folder
• 2 to argue and then move it to the Electrical folder
• 7 to point out grammar/spelling errors in post about changing light bulbs
• 5 to flame the spell checkers
• 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
• 6 to argue whether it's a light bulb or lightbulb
• 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper tern is Lamp
• 15 know it alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb” is perfectly correct
• 19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take the discussion to the 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 discuss the dangers of changing light bulbs without a professional opinion
• 5 to post a disclaimer that they are not light bulb experts, nor do they play one on TV and that anyone planning on changing their own light bulb should consult a professional
• 7 to post URLs where one can see examples of different light bulbs
• 4 to post that the URLs were posted incorrectly and then to post the correct URLs
• 3 to post about links they found from the URLs 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."
• 19 to quote the "Me too's" to say "Me three"
• 4 to suggest that posters request the light bulb FAQ
• 2 to ask what is a "FAQ"
• 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

Winner!!!!!!!

How can you beat that answer? Wait a minute, this competition is fixed!!

[Just Sold]

Merrymeeting, You put some thought into that and now lets see how big this thread gets!

Great analogy and tongue in cheek. Thanks.

Ice Out needs The Heat! Stop the SNOW

[gtxrider]

I think this is a case of CABIN FEVER! "I just shot six holes in my freezer".

Boat drinks! Thank you Mr. Buffett

[Cal]

Lets not forget the half dozen people who will complain about changing the light bulb Too Fast

[DRH]

Thanks for the laughs, Merrymeeting!

By the way, was that an incandescent light bulb you were asking about ... or one of the new compact fluorescents?

[Pineedles]

I'll go to another water spot that affects my mind with positive thoughts. Nassau for the week! TA TA!

[RI Swamp Yankee]

Interesting post by Merrymeeting but he failed to include discussion as to see if the wattage of the replacement light bulb was correct for the intended use. After all, one must determine if the pre-existing lamp was too bright or too dim for the application.

[upthesaukee]

...would be the idea from a poster, who shall remain anonymous, who would suggest a revolutionary invention to change said lightbulb, with thoughts to it being solar powered (a small highgain solar panel) wired to a motor that would serve two purposes...one to propel the unit to the bulb needing replacing, and then power the articulating arm that will extend and then grasp with the bulb with a pressure sensitive five fingered grip, mounted on a universal joint style knuckle capable of rotating in any direction to unscrew said defunct light bulb and insert and install the new one.
(What was that "Mee"...I have only had a couple...yes dear, maybe a couple more than a couple...what dear???...oh, ok I'll shut up and shut off the light...goodnight dear...yes I'll feel better too once spring gets here!!!!!!!!!)

[phoenix]

too complex. I think I will just go to Peppers for a Lobster roll

[ApS]

Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

"...After all, one must determine if the pre-existing lamp was too bright or too dim for the application...

Incandescent light bulbs should be banned!

[Gatto Nero]

20 or so to express their displeasure with the light pollution caused by changing all those lights bulbs.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ight+pollution

[KBoater]

- 24 to disassemble the old light bulb to correctly recycle the light bulb parts.

- 200 to determine if a change in daylight savings to year around will save light bulb use

[Airwaves]

Now are we talking about indoor light bulbs or outdoor flood lights?

[Merrymeeting]

Originally Posted by Just Sold

Merrymeeting, You put some thought into that

Thanks, but I wish I was that creative. Shamelessly stolen from other similar websites where it's been posted over time. Seems to be like this thread. Others keep adding to it, increasing the humor.

Four more days!!!! The spring we've been waiting for looks to finally arrive on Thursday.

[rander7823]

Excellent list but you forgot

3 People to quote the "Live Free or Die" State Motto and their rights not to change the lightbulb if they so choose to continue to live in the dark

[gtxrider]

I am planning on starting a new business repairing light bulbs.

[SAUGUS BOATER]

What does F.A.Q. mean ?

[ITD]

Don't forget the obligatory trip to Walmart to buy the bulbs in the first place.

[SAUGUS BOATER]

don't forget the 3 or 4 replies that will somehow blame the marine patrol !!

[SIKSUKR]

Methinks some people need to put their boats in and get out on the water.

[jetskier]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Methinks some people need to put their boats in and get out on the water.

This is clearly a case of folks having way too much time on their hands or severe cabin fever. Boating would be the prescribed cure in either case.

Jetskier

[Weirs guy]

Not a single soul has mentioned anything about the 6 forum members who will need to run to the store and get the beer required to replace the lightbulb! You've all been inside too long!
(Whats that dear, I don't need any more beer to replace the lightbulb? But I just wanted a couple, uhm, err, what was I supposed to be doing?)

[SteveA]

Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Methinks some people need to put their boats in and get out on the water.

What if the boat needs a new lightbulb? I don't want to be stopped by the Marine Patrol. (had to work that in for Saugus Boater)

[rander7823]

Originally Posted by ITD

Don't forget the obligatory trip to Walmart to buy the bulbs in the first place.

This post then leads to the "Support your local business because WalMart
supplies inferior quality products and is ruining everything post"

[Mee-n-Mac]

... add one for the person who will regale us, in a humorous fashion, that as a kid they stuck their finger in the socket and got "lit up" when changing a light bulb. Then add 4 people who will remind that person that there are impressionable kids reading the Forum who will think that was funny and get hurt emulating that action. 8 others will remind those 4 that lightbulbs aren't for kids (Tricks are for kids). 2 others will tell us how they used the 2'nd (inline) switch to confuse and/or annoy their sibling. One other will remind us that for a mere $19.73 you can buy that automated light bulb changer .....

[hockeypuck]

Good post. Now I see the light.

[LIforrelaxin]

You all forgot the most important post in a changing the light bulb thread.

--- 1 post from the enginnering type that warns against over tightening or under tightening the light bulb, these things are spec for certian torque requirements you know....

and then there is the post from the guy who on page two repeats all the finding from page one so that no one has to go back to page one......

[Misty Blue]

One member to hold the lightbulb...
and 14 to drink until the room starts to spin around and around and around!

Misty

[RI Swamp Yankee]

and 34 posts later .... nobody has found the lightbulb that needs changing ...

[Weirs guy]

Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

and 34 posts later .... nobody has found the lightbulb that needs changing ...

We're still trying to hook up Codemans new generator to power all the lightbulbs!

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by RI Swamp Yankee

and 34 posts later .... nobody has found the lightbulb that needs changing ...

because we still use candles...

When does one plant light bulbs?

In the Spring?

[mcdude]

......and from the psychologist.....you cannot change a light bulb unless it wants to change.

P.S. to Saugus Boater; FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions

[John A. Birdsall]

Don't forget your local Boy Scouts, they are selling light bulbs, but only when you do not need them.

How many does it take to change a bulb. Two one being the wife nagging for the umpteenth time, and one to put down the Jack Daniels.

Oh yeah, if you plug the light in, you don't need to change the bulb!

[Mee-n-Mac]

So when changing a light bulb should one use cloth or disposable ?

[WINDinmySOCKIES]

neither. this is NH. you would use sphagnum moss, like the american indians did. very eco friendly!

[RI Swamp Yankee]

Originally Posted by LIforrelaxin

.. 1 post from the enginnering type that warns against over tightening or under tightening the light bulb, these things are spec for certian torque requirements you know....

That will require 5 more posts to explain the torque specs for different brands of lightbulbs ... or is it light bulbs.

Then the 10 posts to tell us where is the best place to buy a good light bulb torque wrench.

[Major problem]

You only need one person.
A flatlander from Mass. He probably broke the bulb in the first place and should pay the non-resident rate for the privilige of operating said bulb.

[Just Sold]

As we are all lovers of the lake it would be better to be sure not to be standing in the lake when changing the bulb. Could be very shocking!