On Thu, 3 Jun 2004 11:34:05 +0100, Philip Eden wrote in


Too pig-headed to ask advice, I spent the best part
of two hours struggling to recover my 100cm thermometer
after someone (else) had lawn-mowered the two cords
which I thought were sufficient to ensure its safety. (The
chain had long since gone).

Various attempts at lateral thinking later, I resorted
to a weighted line with a bent nail at the end acting as
a hook, and within 10 minutes was successful.

Was there an easier way?

I have recollections of using a large lump of Bluetack many years ago - on
the end of a rod long enough to get to top of the thermometer. I doubt
this would work very well if there is dampness (as is likely) on the
thermometer housing.

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Mike 55.13°N 6.69°W Coleraine posted to uk.sci.weather 03/06/2004 11:54:24 UTC