Murphy's Law
Aug 27, 2012 00:24:27 #
Murphy's first three laws are:
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
Aug 27, 2012 02:02:22 #
woodsmitty wrote:
Murphy's first three laws are:
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
:thumbup:
Aug 28, 2012 06:53:06 #
Yes, so very true. I also would add from my electric power plant construction days, and I am sure still holds true today:
Cheops First and Second Law of Construction:
1. Nothing is finished on schedule.
2. Nothing is finished within budget.
:D :D Hanksite
Cheops First and Second Law of Construction:
1. Nothing is finished on schedule.
2. Nothing is finished within budget.
:D :D Hanksite
Aug 28, 2012 08:20:47 #
woodsmitty wrote:
Murphy's first three laws are:
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
1) If any thing can go wrong it will, usually at the worst possible time.
2) Every thing takes longer and costs more than you planned.
3) If you play with any thing long enough you will eventually break it.
Now for the really scary part; MURPHY WAS AN OPTIMIST!
I subscribe to the last line. I think that it's called O'Shea's Law.
Aug 28, 2012 13:56:45 #
Aug 28, 2012 14:22:20 #
1. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
2. If it is broke, don't try to fix it yourself. Take it to someone who knows how to fix it. It will cost you twice as much to repair what you already fixed.
** Did you ever take somethimg apart that didn't work only to put it back together without fixing anything and have it work perfectly?
** You only need three things in a home tool box: a hammer, a roll of duct tape, and a six pack of beer.
** Did you ever notice how many friends you have when you own a pickup truck? Seems like the only time they come around is when they want to move. "Golden Rule: I drive the truck. You move the furniture".
2. If it is broke, don't try to fix it yourself. Take it to someone who knows how to fix it. It will cost you twice as much to repair what you already fixed.
** Did you ever take somethimg apart that didn't work only to put it back together without fixing anything and have it work perfectly?
** You only need three things in a home tool box: a hammer, a roll of duct tape, and a six pack of beer.
** Did you ever notice how many friends you have when you own a pickup truck? Seems like the only time they come around is when they want to move. "Golden Rule: I drive the truck. You move the furniture".
Aug 28, 2012 14:35:47 #
Flightline rules of maintenance...
If it moves and shouldn't? Safety Wire it
It is doesn't move and should? Use the mallet
If its a Red Ball for a burned out bulb? Make the Crew Chief do it!
If it moves and shouldn't? Safety Wire it
It is doesn't move and should? Use the mallet
If its a Red Ball for a burned out bulb? Make the Crew Chief do it!
Aug 28, 2012 15:19:55 #
Aug 28, 2012 15:26:34 #
If it shouldn't move but does - use duct tape.
If it should move but doesn't - use WD40.
Or in the Army. If it didn't grow there, pick it up. If you can't pick it up, paint it.
If it should move but doesn't - use WD40.
Or in the Army. If it didn't grow there, pick it up. If you can't pick it up, paint it.
Aug 28, 2012 15:42:56 #
If there is a will, there is a way and if there isn't a way that will, there is always Sunday afternoon football.
Aug 28, 2012 16:22:46 #
Every threaded screw, nut, and bolt has its breaking/stripping point.
I know this from personal knowledge. I used to tighten everything to the max, and then think okay just another little quarter or half turn. . . . Son Of Biscuit eater!!!! Why didn't I just stop when I knew it was tight enough?
I know this from personal knowledge. I used to tighten everything to the max, and then think okay just another little quarter or half turn. . . . Son Of Biscuit eater!!!! Why didn't I just stop when I knew it was tight enough?
Aug 28, 2012 16:25:02 #
Aug 28, 2012 16:39:48 #
Aug 28, 2012 16:44:18 #
Son of a Biscuit?? Haven't heard that one in a while. I use only a couple of the more common one. Of course, a lot of people do say I have a limited vocabulary.
Aug 28, 2012 18:31:39 #
davejann
Loc: Portland Oregon
handgunner wrote:
1. If it ain't broke don't fix it. br 2. If it is ... (show quote)
Amen Brother
Dave
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