FabSwingers.com forum: Opening jars and bottles

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How many ladies can do this consistently? It sounds a bit clichéd, but I came across some young women earlier struggling to get their water bottles open, so offered to help - it made me feel all manly

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By *overs14Couple
over a year ago

norwich

I'm always struggling to open stuff and having to get my hubby to open them.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

It's rare for me to be unable to open a jar or bottle.

I'll use rubber gloves or such for additional grip if I need to, though it's not usually necessary.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If its a crappy cheap plastic bottle then I sometimes struggle getting the lid untwisted as they seem to collapse as I turn it

Other than that I get most open on my own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I know. It's called my sister.

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

"You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I know. It's called my sister.

Expensive?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I know. It's called my sister.

Did you get her on amazon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How many ladies can do this consistently? It sounds a bit clichéd, but I came across some young women earlier struggling to get their water bottles open, so offered to help - it made me feel all manly

I have to open them for guys, grrrr!

Miss Flame

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I know. It's called my sister.

Expensive?"

Pays for itself really.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I can open jars, though I do have a problem with changing light bulbs

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I know. It's called my sister.

Did you get her on amazon

Sort of. We were born very close to the Amazon.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I can open jars, though I do have a problem with changing light bulbs

I have a similar light bulb changing problem. I'm still waiting for Ryan to come and change mine.

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester

Elastic band round jar tops helps

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I got one from finland which releases the vacuam on jars its wonderful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't. No grip. I need a get a grip. It's so annoying when I'm alone with a new jug of milk and I can't open it

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

We've got one of those!

It's usually only used for banging nails into the wall though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd die of thirst or hunger if I had to wait for a rufty tufty man to come and open my jars or bottles.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

need a good grip lol

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

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or put the tip of the knife under the rim of jar and twist,that breaks the seal as well

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"I can open jars, though I do have a problem with changing light bulbs

I have a similar light bulb changing problem. I'm still waiting for Ryan to come and change mine.

So glad it's not just me! Those halogen one's are a real bugger!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

or put the tip of the knife under the rim of jar and twist,that breaks the seal as well

doesn't help with squishy plastic lids though

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I can open jars, though I do have a problem with changing light bulbs

I have a similar light bulb changing problem. I'm still waiting for Ryan to come and change mine.

So glad it's not just me! Those halogen one's are a real bugger!

Those are the ones I've been waiting for him to change.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't ever open things

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jars...

The ones with the button pop.up.

Bang the jar lid down on the floor, it will open..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

or put the tip of the knife under the rim of jar and twist,that breaks the seal as well

doesn't help with squishy plastic lids though "

U had them cookies from lidl ha?

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

or put the tip of the knife under the rim of jar and twist,that breaks the seal as well

doesn't help with squishy plastic lids though "
no it doesn't sorry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

I got one from finland which releases the vacuam on jars its wonderful"
I have a rubber cup

Thats good at opening jars, bottles Bottle opener...

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I've got a grip like a vice (be warned, boys

) so don't struggle with jars or bottles. In fact I helped a nice man open his bottled water once. Well, I couldn't let the poor dear struggle.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Great tip I learned some years ago for opening stubborn jars. Take the jar and give the side of the lids a sharp tap on your worktop, it then easily opens

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!

Get one of those "boa constricter" gadgets ........ or trap themin the door jamb like my Mum used to do. Our kitchen door is in a right state!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

or put the tip of the knife under the rim of jar and twist,that breaks the seal as well

doesn't help with squishy plastic lids though

U had them cookies from lidl ha?"

I don't shop in Lidl

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I have a cool metal tool for bottles that ive had for years its great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm pathetic I can't open anything I have small hands so jars I have no chance with and I think I must be a weakling too.

So yep have to have a manly man rescuing me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm pathetic I can't open anything I have small hands so jars I have no chance with and I think I must be a weakling too.

So yep have to have a manly man rescuing me!

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Awwwhhhhh...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I turn jars or bottles upside down and bang the bottom a couple of times it breaks the vacuum and you can then open with ease.

Does the same technique work with virgins?

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By *ratty_DamselWoman
over a year ago

Greater London

I need manly men to pass me things down off the top shelf in supermarkets .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

Pierce the lid with a Sharp pointed implement. Releases the devilish vacuum that holds it down.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

A few sharp taps round the rim with the back of a knife works on jam jar types - no idea why, but they are easy to get off after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I need manly men to pass me things down off the top shelf in supermarkets .

Preferably in a kilt?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got tendonitis in my left elbow at the minute, the inflammation is restricting my ability to grip at the minute (it's ok, I'mright handed!) Felt like such a prat today when I couldn't even open a packet of crisps for my little one! So any guys wanting to feel manly can come and open all sorts for me for the next couple of weeks

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

No problems opening bottles or jars but I'm cack-handed and am awful with a tin opener.

I also usually have to get Vince to open random things that seem to have been made by Hercules himself... Like the sauce pots you get with Dominos pizza.

- Amy. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh it drives me mad if I can't get jars open.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do and have a special tool to help me however I do struggle with very large jars so if my son is not around and all the tricks have failed, I stand it on the floor and tap the lid with a hammer

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By *he tactile technicianMan
over a year ago

the good lands, the bad lands, the any where you may want me lands

"I've got gammy weak hands. I have several jars in the cupboard I can't open and so they remain in the cupboard going out of date.

You can buy a gadget that will help open jars

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but why bother, you have a spoon no doubt in the cuttlery draw, use the handle end, and lever it between the jar and the lid, it will release the seal and the jar will open without the slightest pressure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've got tendonitis in my left elbow at the minute, the inflammation is restricting my ability to grip at the minute (it's ok, I'mright handed!) Felt like such a prat today when I couldn't even open a packet of crisps for my little one! So any guys wanting to feel manly can come and open all sorts for me for the next couple of weeks

Ah x oh has had a stroke x don't struggle with crisp packs .... Use scissors

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