Mr Paul Gerrans, who purchased the bulb when they were first released has been checking it every day since.
'it hasn't got any brighter for the last couple of days,' he explained whilst shielding his eyes 'I think it's probably there'.
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Mr Paul Gerrans, who purchased the bulb when they were first released has been checking it every day since.
'it hasn't got any brighter for the last couple of days,' he explained whilst shielding his eyes 'I think it's probably there'.
I reckon there's scope to expand this a little bit and get a NiB from it.
Idea came to you in a flash? agree with VCG.
Edit, as requested:
Whadda ya reckon?
First ever energy saving bulb approaching full illumination
There is excitement in the scientific community today as it is thought that the first ever energy saving bulb, bought by Mr Paul Gerrans, may be heading for full illumination. Mr Gerrans, always a leading light when it came to energy conservation, purchased the bulb for £26.50 in 1981 and eagerly fitted it in his sitting room.
‘I must admit at first I was disappointed as nothing seemed to be happening, but I left it a few hours and by the time night came it had got bright enough for me to see it without needing a torch.’
Now, a mere 30 years later, the bulb is reaching its peak.
‘I have waited for this moment for some time,’ stated Mr Gerrans ‘I couldn’t really use my sitting room at night for several years and the energy cost of leaving it on permanently must have been much higher than turning on and off a conventional bulb, but watching the little feller getting a little brighter every day made me feel warm inside. The whole point of these bulbs is that they don’t waste energy as heat, so it’s quite ironic really.’
Scientists have estimated that the bulb should be at maximum capacity by midnight tonight and Mr Gerrans and several scientists are gathering outside the room.
‘I can’t believe the time is nearly here,’ exclaimed Mr Gerrans excitedly, ‘after all the, hang on, did you hear a ping?’
Very good. Assume 1081 should say 1981 though?
Indeed. They were all wooden back then. Typos - one of the risks when writing these things at work and constantly looking over your shoulder. Lucky I'm not a bus driver I suppose.
Open an email, write it in there and then to the casual observer it looks like you're working. Then you only have to look over your shoulder while you log in to post it with a quick copy and paste.
You, are a genius.
I've just realised the title now doesn't work, due to the last line. Have added new title on edit above.
Well worth the expansion. Greater illumination and laughs.
Very good - i admire your candle power on this one... *****
"Typos - one of the risks when writing these things at work"
screenie, might wanna check yr herby post typo as well
Cheers bud.
Shame about the NIB typo.
Noticed your correction of FP to NIB there. Irony at it's best. What NIB typo though, 'Fellah'?
I appear to have started a spot Screenie's errors thread. Could go on, and on...
'Every' in the headline, should presumably be 'Ever'?
good. you are 'bright' !!!
Cracker - well expanded
Yup VCG. indeed it should. Sigh. An error in the title is unforgivable.
Not your fault Screenie, it's clearly correct in your sub above, don't know why somebody felt the need to change it to 'every' when they posted it as a NiB....
I have to admit, it was wrong in mine and I corrected it when you pointed it out. My bad.
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