mrbenn Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I have a task today: I have implements: And I have a reward: Happy birthday to meeee!!!! Happy Birthday! Think you need some petrol and matches for that hedge, be much quicker clayts450 and nebuchenezer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 New windscreen day for the C4GP, second one in 4 months, as big bit of glass two man job and 2 vans clogging up the street. Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I fucking knew it..... The little coward scratched munchkin while in line to go into class this morning..... School didn't bloody call me. Headmistress has been informed I'll be in to speak with her and the little bastards parents Monday first thing. Sneaky little fucker.... Of course Byron got grief for snapping and belting living hell out of the shit..... IMG_20190118_174808.jpg Fucking hell.... It's a good job I have the weekend to cool down!As the person who deals with it on the school side in a secondary school I can confirm some kids are right knobs. And it is exactly as you describe, the parent of the other kid reacting by threatening arrest on an 8 y.o. shows you that no matter what they believe their little shit can do what he likes but woe betide anyone who touches their little cherub! And herein lies the problem I face daily. Parents who don’t know how to parent. Spend more time staring at screens than paying attention, so the kids act up for attention. Then nice kids like yours bear the brunt! It’s infuriating! #getsoffsoapbox School absolutely should have let you know on the scratches, that’s poor... Glad you’ve got the weekend too, nothing worse than charging into something like this full pelt when angry. Skizzer and Exiled_Tat_Gatherer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Does the old Duke have any chod squirrelled away on one of the estates? He has always been a keen car enthusiast. Used to drive a black cab around London incognito I believe. Let’s hope he makes a speedy recovery. He had a Metrocab and IIRC an electric CF Beddy. These were dark Brunswick Green as were most of his motors. Don't know if he still has the 3 Litre Alvis. LightBulbFun, Squire_Dawson and alf892 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Sills Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 At the start of Jan I fitted my newly (2nd hand) acquired winter wheels and tyres. Not so much in preparation for omgsnokaos but because MOT was due and I was running a mis-sized spare.Today was the first time I really noticed how good they are. A hard frost last night left the grind white and frozen on way to pick up kids.It wasn't until half way that I felt a twitch and slight loss of grip and then remembered I had winter tyres. I was driving along at normalish speed and they just gripped without me even thinking. Even did a hard brake test and they pulled right up.I'm very impressed. Sigmund Fraud, barefoot and Lacquer Peel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 He's still an old man, who is leading an active life and getting out and about, why would you wish ill on him?I'm a closet anarchist who believes that certain sections of society should be stripped of all their wealth and privillage. My thoughts on Prince Philip have not changed since 1983 when I was young and angry. Just because he is old does not change anything. In fact the only reason he's still alive is the access to the best medical care due to his fortunate position in society. Lacquer Peel, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and Rusty_Rocket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 At the start of Jan I fitted my newly (2nd hand) acquired winter wheels and tyres. Not so much in preparation for omgsnokaos but because MOT was due and I was running a mis-sized spare.Today was the first time I really noticed how good they are. A hard frost last night left the grind white and frozen on way to pick up kids.It wasn't until half way that I felt a twitch and slight loss of grip and then remembered I had winter tyres.I was driving along at normalish speed and they just gripped without me even thinking.Even did a hard brake test and they pulled right up.I'm very impressed.I was very tempted to get a set for the Jaaaaag but I bought it with a brand new set of normal tyres so it seemed wasteful. I just leave it at home when it's icy Next year though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Sills Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 They are used Goodyear Ultragrip 8's on Skoda steels which were a bargainous £100. Well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Sills Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 First time I've ever thought to use winter tyres but my commute has risen massively so thought it for the best. Wanted wheels and tyres for ease of changing. Loads on Gumtree/eBay/Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Well somebody must have been disappointed. When I got in the van this morning my filing system of random stuff was all over the driver's seat. I realise that I had not locked the passenger door so last night someone has come onto the drive, opened it and had a good rummage. As far as I can see nothing is missing, mainly as there was nothing worth taking. (Luckily the tools that were in there are now in the kitchen). paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I'm a closet anarchist who believes that certain sections of society should be stripped of all their wealth and privillage. My thoughts on Prince Philip have not changed since 1983 when I was young and angry. Just because he is old does not change anything. In fact the only reason he's still alive is the access to the best medical care due to his fortunate position in society.I think somebody's nicked your closet m8. DeeJay, NorfolkNWeigh, chadders and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpiusMaximus Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 We got a call to say the eldest had broken a lad's nose at school. Turned around in class and backhanded him in the face. Turns out he'd been mentally bullying her all year, and she snapped. He'd seen some marks on her wrist and gone for the "emo kid trying to let the fat out by slashing her wrists" angle. She got put on report. We demanded the school put him on report too, but arguably the bigger punishment was he's known to this day for having his nose broken by a 5'2" girl. When I was about 9, the school bully (who - in retrospect - was probably the son of a traveller) had been bullying me for months. He decided one afternoon to punch me right in the face for no apparent reason. About 20 minutes later I saw him leaning on a metal post so I ran at him and smashed his head against the post, Rugby tackling him. Nearly knocked him out. It took him several attempts to get back up again. I got in shitloads of trouble. Funnily enough, the kid never said as much as a cross word to me ever again. mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 At the start of Jan I fitted my newly (2nd hand) acquired winter wheels and tyres. Not so much in preparation for omgsnokaos but because MOT was due and I was running a mis-sized spare.Today was the first time I really noticed how good they are. A hard frost last night left the grind white and frozen on way to pick up kids.It wasn't until half way that I felt a twitch and slight loss of grip and then remembered I had winter tyres.I was driving along at normalish speed and they just gripped without me even thinking.Even did a hard brake test and they pulled right up.I'm very impressed. Oh yeah, I fitted some Nexen all seasons to my car a couple of months back, it snowed a bit yesterday and I only realised when I got home just how good they were when all around were struggling and I was just driving normally although a bit slower, I will always fit something similar from now on, I don't care about the last percent of cornering grip on a hot sunny day I'd just rather have something that gets me home all year round. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 He's still an old man, who is leading an active life and getting out and about, why would you wish ill on him?Without reading the whole thread, did he actually wish ill on him? Not giving a shit is different in my book. There are millions if people whom I don't care if they live or die.I do not actually wish ill on any of them. DodgeRover, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, catsinthewelder and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Mrs Imp got a new clutch fitted to her Megane on Thursday. I told her to go to the Renault specialist near her work but she knows better and took it to a garage down the road. She rang me on Thursday evening and said she couldn't drive the car. I said, its a new clutch its just hard to get used to. Friday morning shes leaving the gym and the clutch is on the floor. Rings the guy who did it, he comes out says TADTS bleeds it a bit and sends her on her way. Last night I go to borrow her car and its on the floor again. I take it down to the garage and get a TADTS story again and I'm on my way. Now I've just been back to the gym as she's broken down again. The pedals where it should be but theres no biting point. She was blocking an entire section of the car park and it was stuck in gear and nobody could move it. I managed to get it moved but the garage is closed so cars still there, I had to drive her back in the Visa. The only reason I mention it is that she took the piss out of me last week on Facebook when the Porsche broke down and I'm quite enjoying this. mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holbeck Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Quite enjoying commuting in the forum bike Xantia. One or two issues to sort out if it stays on the fleet for much longer. It needs a tyre and there is an exhaust blow. In other news, the Renault 19 will be For Sale in the near future. angle, RobT, Skizzer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Mrs Imp got a new clutch fitted to her Megane on Thursday. I told her to go to the Renault specialist near her work but she knows better and took it to a garage down the road. She rang me on Thursday evening and said she couldn't drive the car. I said, its a new clutch its just hard to get used to. Friday morning shes leaving the gym and the clutch is on the floor. Rings the guy who did it, he comes out says TADTS bleeds it a bit and sends her on her way. Last night I go to borrow her car and its on the floor again. I take it down to the garage and get a TADTS story again and I'm on my way. Now I've just been back to the gym as she's broken down again. The pedals where it should be but theres no biting point. She was blocking an entire section of the car park and it was stuck in gear and nobody could move it. I managed to get it moved but the garage is closed so cars still there, I had to drive her back in the Visa. The only reason I mention it is that she took the piss out of me last week on Facebook when the Porsche broke down and I'm quite enjoying this.Just a clutch, or a concentric slave cylinder as well? Symptoms sound a lot like the former, expect it to get worse, drop all its fluid and need doing again. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just a clutch, or a concentric slave cylinder as well? Symptoms sound a lot like the former, expect it to get worse, drop all its fluid and need doing again.I asked him yesterday and he said he'd done the slave cylinder at the same time. Invoice just says 'clutch kit £94' though. She was getting it done so she can sell the car too. Obviously it would shit itself beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scaryoldcortina Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Pm me the reg and I'll let you know what a full kit should cost as opposed to a 2 piece plates only set. HillmanImp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Without reading the whole thread, did he actually wish ill on him? Not giving a shit is different in my book. There are millions if people whom I don't care if they live or die.I do not actually wish ill on any of them.The only ill that I wish on any and all of the Royal Family is that they be given the same chances in life that anyone from say Croxteth or Bootle has. Lacquer Peel and JeeExEll 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 At the start of Jan I fitted my newly (2nd hand) acquired winter wheels and tyres. Not so much in preparation for omgsnokaos but because MOT was due and I was running a mis-sized spare.Today was the first time I really noticed how good they are. A hard frost last night left the grind white and frozen on way to pick up kids.It wasn't until half way that I felt a twitch and slight loss of grip and then remembered I had winter tyres. I was driving along at normalish speed and they just gripped without me even thinking. Even did a hard brake test and they pulled right up.I'm very impressed.I'm looking forward to my winter tyres even more now when Mr Moog pops down in Feb! I'll only have them on the front though, but I don't drive fast when it's cold anyway The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 The only ill that I wish on any and all of the Royal Family is that they be given the same chances in life that anyone from say Croxteth or Bootle has. A millionaire who has made headlines embarrassing his wife for years, driving a JLR product. ProgRocker, JeeExEll, wuvvum and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Does the old Duke have any chod squirrelled away on one of the estates? He has always been a keen car enthusiast. Used to drive a black cab around London incognito I believe. Let’s hope he makes a speedy recovery.I always wondered what happened to their Vauxhall estate cars like the PA Cresta. And this PC beauty. Do they have old cars stashed away? Or still in use on their private roads instead of modernshite? Would like to think so, but sadly I doubt if that's the case. "Come on Phil, the kebab shop's open in five minutes". Amishtat, Squire_Dawson, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Well I hit 100,000 miles today! GrumpiusMaximus, Lacquer Peel, fordperv and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I have a task today: I have implements: And I have a reward: Happy birthday to meeee!!!! Shouldn't the Mrs be trimming bushes on your birthday? DeeJay, barefoot and nebuchenezer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 image.jpegimage.jpeg A millionaire who has made headlines embarrassing his wife for years, driving a JLR product. Excellent There's a person who started life in Croxteth and another one who should be forced to live in a high rise without a lift in Bootle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 image.jpegimage.jpegA millionaire who has made headlines embarrassing his wife for years, driving a JLR product.Which is which? In the case of Big Phil continuing to drive, all that money and nothing to chauffeur it. wuvvum, NorfolkNWeigh and Squire_Dawson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Misses saw another car with pink sidelights so requested she got some, i obliged...lol Twiggy, mrbenn, paulplom and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Managed to work out 3 cars today, doing jobs that immobilised them. All 3 done and back running now - a good day! wuvvum, The Moog, mrbenn and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Misses saw another car with pink sidelights so requested she got some, i obliged...lolIs that.... you know... kosher? LightBulbFun, GrumpiusMaximus and Ghosty 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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