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Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!

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Taranta · 11/07/2020 17:49

I know this is a first world problem, but if anyone can offer any cunning solution to aid me try and get into these jars I would be most grateful. I have tried the usual techniques, tapping lid on floor, even took a hammer to one in a fit of pique. Nothing. Nothing at all...gah!

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 17/07/2020 18:21

Grin Attempt number one will be made at approximately 9.30am, after churros (I have a churros maker).

LaurieSchafferIsAllBitterNow · 17/07/2020 18:20

is it open yet??

pics and a video please, this is almost more exciting than a pus filled spot thread!

Coldhandscoldheart · 17/07/2020 18:19

I’m glad I didn’t see the thread last week, only just read through & am suddenly hugely invested! I can’t believe you’re making me wait til tomorrow!

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 17/07/2020 18:19

Grin I do sometimes wonder if Ocado Jesus has any idea he was briefly a MN legend (and now lives on, in me).

Neil tut tut, write out 100 times 'I must RTFT' and no tuna for you for 3 weeks.

Quietly confident Cake, thank you. I'm currently in training by drinking beer and eating crisps.

Gooseygoosey12345 · 17/07/2020 18:18

I'm overly invested in this...

SirSamuelVimesBlackboardMonito · 17/07/2020 18:15

@JesusInTheCabbageVan @Taranta amazing! Eagerly awaiting further updates Grin

thenightsky · 17/07/2020 18:13

This is like the old days of MN community spirit! Grin

PS: I keep an adjustable wrench for lids and sparkling wine corks.

Neilsfavouritechilli · 17/07/2020 18:13

I should have RTHT

Cakeismyhero · 17/07/2020 18:11

Good luck Jesus! Hope you manage to.open it (blatant place mark for the outcome!) Grin

Neilsfavouritechilli · 17/07/2020 18:10

Corkscrew the lid, pop the seal, done!

SoupDragon · 17/07/2020 18:10

Did Jesus deliver it in his cabbage van?

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 17/07/2020 18:08

*Big bag, not bit bag.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 17/07/2020 18:07

IT'S HERE!

For those of you who only read the first page, @Taranta has kindly posted me one of the jars, because let's face it we're all bored right now Grin She also very kindly made DS' day by including a bit bag of Haribo Flowers

Sooooo, HERE is the jar, along with one of my formidable weapons. For now I will content myself with menacing the jar. Tomorrow I will commence the attack, and when (not if) I am successful, DS will have ultra posh tuna pasta bake for lunch.

@Taranta I forgot to ask - would you like me to send you a couple of tins of tuna in return, if you still have a shortage? PM me your address if so Wine

Can't get the fricking lids off these jars!
sonjadog · 12/07/2020 11:43

I usually stab the top with a sharp knife and make a hole. Works 9.5/10 times. You do have to be very careful though, for obvious reasons. If not, running it under the hot tap also works.

Cherrytangfastic · 12/07/2020 10:53

Grip the lid with sandpaper, never fails!

FiveShelties · 12/07/2020 09:51

Another recommendation for the Jarkey, they are brilliant, really cheap too.

IamMaz · 12/07/2020 09:48

Lift the rim with an old fashioned tin opener - a pierce one like for evaporated milk?

TheFaerieQueene · 12/07/2020 09:47

Boiling water. It causes the metal in the lid to expand slightly and it will twist off. It never fails.

rainbowstardrops · 12/07/2020 09:46

Sliding the point of a knife just under the lid to pop the seal works every time for me

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 12/07/2020 09:38

By the way, we have plenty of good old proletarian tuna here, would you like me to send you a normal tin in exchange?

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 12/07/2020 09:37

GrinGrin I will report back on both the outcome, and the tastiness of the tuna.

Luckily I have a tuna-mad DS, so it will not be wasted.

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Taranta · 12/07/2020 09:29

@lovelilies nothing wrong with Princes but London seems to be in grip of tinned tuna lockdown shortages on Ocado this was all I could get one week... @dudsville would that I could tell you if it was nice tuna! It better be worth it...

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Taranta · 12/07/2020 09:27

@JesusInTheCabbageVan

Ok, I've caved in. I will PM you my address! Feel free to ignore it you've managed to open them in the meantime, or if this is all just too weird for your taste.

If I do get a jar in the post, I will reimburse @Taranta and update you all with the outcome.

If I can't open it, I will be seeking a volunteer to take up the challenge. #LockdownMemories

It shall be done! Watch for jar delivery this week and we will all be holding our collective breath for the outcome... Grin
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CatBatCat · 12/07/2020 09:20

Rubber USB cable. Wrap it round the rim of the lid hold the cable together tight like a handle and push or pull off like a lever.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 12/07/2020 09:18

Ok, I've caved in. I will PM you my address! Feel free to ignore it you've managed to open them in the meantime, or if this is all just too weird for your taste.

If I do get a jar in the post, I will reimburse @Taranta and update you all with the outcome.

If I can't open it, I will be seeking a volunteer to take up the challenge. #LockdownMemories