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I've been working on a disability bathroom in Berkhamstead this week. A simple enough job, but why are the simple jobs the ones that give you the problems. Like, hardly any room to put the fan grille in soffit; plastic spurs on the grille needed removing wih a Stanley knife, which takes off my fingertips too; and a mouse nibbling through the live conductor of the ring main circuit running in the loft, meaning remedial work and testing before reinstatement. It was oh-so-simple when I turned up, but it turned into a 2 day job upon completion.

Well, both lady electricians performed EXACTLY as I expected them to: diligently, enthusiastically, punctually, professionally. Both were excellent with the customers and were a pleasure to work with.

What I can't believe is how they've been treated by both previous employers and tradesmen in the 21st Century, just for being female tradespersons. It's really made my blood boil. Let me list what they've had to endure (as told to me by Ina and Clare, completely independently of each other):

forced ejection from site

Very exciting times (for me & Synaptica (http://www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk/) at least)!

I have found 2 lady electricians to whom I can confidently subcontract work. They are both highly skilled, experienced, diligent, and reliable.

Can't wait to see the faces of the lads in the wholesalers on both sides of the counter when Ina & Clare come in to collect materials!

Just had a call from a customer that the sticky minitrunking I had run the 2.5mm T&E in for the stair lift supply had come away from the wall. Im going back first thing tomorrow to Hemel Hempstead to fix it back to the wall with screws. Next time the SOP for the bloody stuff will be to screw in place. It'll take a little longer, but at least it won't fall off the wall!

Synaptica (www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk) has been installing stair lift electrical supplies for elderly and infirm residents of Herts and North London. Really get a buzz out of doing them, as it really makes a difference to their lives.

I am knackered!!

I (www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk) worked until 2030 in Luton yesterday, completing an architect's studio and offices. I then moved on to view a another customer's house in Stevenage, finally getting home at 2245. They kindly provided me with tea and cheese sandwich since they felt sorry for me.

This is a review Synaptica (http://www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk/) has just received from a client (I rewired their house) in Stevenage, Hertfordshire:

Today I (Synaptica electrical Solutions (www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk)) finished the first electrical fix on a garage-to-playroom conversion I'm working on in Bishops Stortford, Herts.

I worked today (a sunday) since the weathermen said that there would be blizzards, icy winds from the Russian Steppes, etc. to contend with on monday. Instead it's started to thaw, and the meteorological office has downgraded its forecast. Great; I've worked on a sunday in order to avoid something that's now unlikely to occur.

Synaptica Electrical Solutions (http://www.electricianbishopsstortford.co.uk/), i.e. me, has been working on a garage conversion ( to a play room) in Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire. Rewiring the garage, adding sockets and lights (amongst other things), and moving the bonding. I replaced the consumer unit last year for the customer, so they (being happy with my work, naturally) called me back to do some more.

Simple job but...I HATE CELOTEX! Why?..here are my reasons why:
1. The dust when you cut it. I'm sure it's going to be the asbestos for the 21st Century.

Attempted to get to Luton today for work but had to turn back having gone 2 miles! I'm working on an architect's home offices and studio, installing all the usual things (lighting, consumer unit, etc.) It's a bit of a hack but worth it, since his business is very exciting.

My BNI chapter meeting is cancelled tomorrow...weather again.

I've been developing the business installing power for stair lifts in the home counties. Very exciting, and profitable work.

The children are arguing, it's snowing outside, and I've abandoned my van! What joy.