Frogeye Tiling folds

[frogeye]

Hi

Not folding due to lack of work, but medical issues.

Was a fire officer for too many years to remember but had to leave for medical reasons following major incident.

I decided to retrain as a tiler but I find that I cant hack the dust. My skin reacts badly to it as does my chest and the thought of wearing full cp suits and ba whilst tiling is a no no. It wasn't a major issue on the course as it was winter, freezing and in a large area, but in a small bathroom and in this heat............

So a few grand on the PTS course and tools, not wasted but spent and I am back to square one.

Dan can you change my moniker to regular contributer please

Best of luck to everyone

frogeye - it's the car to have!

[TilingLogistics]

Unfortunate! I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do. Good Luck

Kev

[devonmark]

sorry to hear you have to pack in, good luck in the future..Mark.

[d c tiling]

Sorry to hear it mate, best of luck for the future, whatever direction it may be. With your background could you not look into fire safety or health and safety advice ?

[Turkish]

From one current fireman to an ex one all the very best mate!

Turkish

[davy_G]

Unlucky frogeye, sorry to hear that. Good luck in the future!

[grumpygrouter]

Best wishes for what ever you choos to do Frogeye.

[basshunter]

best of luck for the future frogeye,

.i get the same symptoms as you but i think its the pollen more than anything.

[Dan]

Frogeye, thanks for all your contributions to the community, both questions and answers.

I'll keep your tag for the time being, as ex-tilers can have a drink too you know. Though if you're not around for some time I'll shift it to regular then.

I suppose most trades wouldn't help with your situation then? Electrical / plumbing ever took your fancy?

[robbo]

all the best for the future m8

[GazTech]

Sorry to hear about your problem Froggy mate, your health must come first, you have my thanks and very best wishes .........Gaz

[j tavares]

sorry mate
all the best for the future

[Dave]

Good luck for the future froggy mate....as dan sez keep the pro tag..you can at least still give advice if nowt else and that will be very appreciated......

Look after your self mate and don't be a stranger on the forums........

[brian c]

all the best from me Frogeye,i hope you find what you are looking for.

[whitebeam]

Best of luck for the future mate

[sweaty sock]

best of luck for the future = me old granny used to say whats for ye will no pass ye by

[dean39]

Sad news mate...i wish you all the best for future....chin up................

[hillhead]

Sorry to hear that frogeye,
your health is so important,hope you have other work in mind.

[pjc]

frogeye sorry to hear that mate could i ask is it dust in general or grout or adhesive dust Pete

[CJ]

Best of luck for the future

[frogeye]

Many thanks to all on the site

I don't think I posted my news for sympathy, just the need to tell someone. Two days of glowing like a light bulb and coughing made me rethink what I am doing. Health comes first.

I always had my doubts about the dust, but apart form the episode when they demonstrated the acrylic grout and I had to make a sharp exit all seemed well. It was cold in that factory unit and the bays were open so dust wasn't an issue. Been cooped up in a narrow bathroom with the worlds smallest window was a different matter. I will post some pics of the before and almost after. May be I have done the tiling industry a favour ho ho ( don't answer that please)

Thanks for the offer of allowing me to lurk - this has proved to be a very valuable site - there are some knowledgeable people out there. Are there any plans to include a general diy section? Seems to be loads of peeps asking these questions again and again. Now anyone want to know how to strip repair and wear a BA set?, Guide line searching techniques?
best of luck

frogeye - ex tiler

[Turkish]

Guidelines!........YUK!

Turkish

[frogeye]

Guidelines!........YUK!

Turkish

Exactly

I have seen some utter howlers with guidelines, both during training and at incidents. Frightening. Stick to tiling.

frogeye (15 years as a Moreton trained BAI)

[Turkish]

Blimey who was unlucky enough to use them at an incident?? Seen a few cats cradles during training too! Praying i never use them in anger.

Turkish