Roffle Now: ROFFLE!! Bub's Fiasco! (see page 5!)

[bub2006]

I've had a bit of a break, I didn't post here for a couple of weeks or so but did stick my head round door to read threads. Situation is this, I felt the place here was having a bit of low point which with thanks to new admin it's now turning around. Along with this, I've gone through a marriage breakdown and started a new job back in domiciliary care after a few years out of it.

Oh and shite has been bought! 1994 Ford fiesta 1.3 lx. Two previous owners, both same family. Sister bought new in 94 till she suddenly passed away 6 years ago then her brother took it on but now needs an auto and has a mobility car coming. It's had its sills done, has a bit of bubble on one rear arch and front wing as well as the valance isn't great. Overall it's very clean. 50k on clock with electric windows, pas, central locking and sunroof which all works and no leaks.

A friend took me to fetch it yesterday lunch. Problem is I've cocked up. Went out looking for a small car to use to take strain off the peugeot while I tidy it up. Something I wouldn't be bothered about if it got dinged or knocked. This is too nice to use now so looks like the peugeot 307 will be sold as I've been caught by the passing attention of a vauxhall cavalier 2.0 auto. This place is a bad influence. More pics to follow if there is any interest. Also if anyone here is a decent body shop or paint please stand up!

[chaseracer]

Welcome back, Bubster 

[bub2006]

He's back, and this time he's got a fester

[bub2006]

These things happen Jo regards marriage. I've bounced through relationships when in my teens and early 20s. Met her when I was 24. Together nearly 7 years and married 5. Separated 2 year back and tried again after a few month but things haven't been fantastic. The house was mine so I kept that. She cleared off with the dog and the bed!

[tooSavvy]

Never been married but had relationship break ups over the years but somehow we always seem to dust ourselves off and bounce back

Children tend not to wear their life going through the wringer/down the toilet with quite the same equanimity, I might hazard to say......

 

 

TS

[bub2006]

Already have! Always wanted downstairs toilet for storage but even though it's my house and I had it when we wasn't together I wasn't allowed!

[bub2006]

I don't have children with her but my son was quite close to her. He still talk to her on phone and via email and I've no problem with that to be fair.

[plasticvandan]

Just a thought,based on my experience with bikes etc,It is much easier,and much more cost effective,to plough all your efforts into one car,keep it as good as you can,rather than having two cars that both need working on,both need money spending on,and both need tax,mot and insurance.Only saying as the festa is prob the best car you have put a pic up of,the only one i havent gone "ffs bub,not again!"

[tooSavvy]

.... I rest my point :/ @bub

 

TS

[bub2006]

I don't mind, he had a crap life with his mum so was close to her. I'd rather him talk to her if honest.

[bub2006]

Just a thought,based on my experience with bikes etc,It is much easier,and much more cost effective,to plough all your efforts into one car,keep it as good as you can,rather than having two cars that both need working on,both need money spending on,and both need tax,mot and insurance.Only saying as the festa is prob the best car you have put a pic up of,the only one i havent gone "ffs bub,not again!"

Thing is I ideally need two cars in homecare. If I have a belt snap, spring break etc I can park it up and finish calls in the other one. More dependant on my car than ever. Not like Pizza delivery where I can say bugger it tonight. Folk depend on me to prepare food, bed etc.

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

 Along with this, I've gone through a marriage breakdown 

 

You as well?

 

Not great is it?

 

I had to chuckle at the dealer fitted plates as it reminded me of a local saying; 'There's fuckall in Hucknall' 

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Just a thought,based on my experience with bikes etc,It is much easier,and much more cost effective,to plough all your efforts into one car,keep it as good as you can,rather than having two cars that both need working on,both need money spending on,and both need tax,mot and insurance.Only saying as the festa is prob the best car you have put a pic up of,the only one i havent gone "ffs bub,not again!"

 

ur on da wrong forum m8

[bub2006]

Guess you know Hucknall too?! The car then was maintained and lived in bulwell till Doris passed on then went to the lovely area of Basford.

[bub2006]

You as well?

 

Not great is it?

 

I had to chuckle at the dealer fitted plates as it reminded me of a local saying; 'There's fuckall in Hucknall'

And no, it's not great but life goes on. I've got house, car and a bit of money so I'm OK.

[fordperv]

That fiesta looks lovely, welcome back

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

And no, it's not great but life goes on. I've got house, car and a bit of money so I'm OK.

 

 

Same here. Batton down the hatches!

[andy18s]

Nice to see you back Bub

Soz to hear about marital woes but sounds like it was a friendly enough split.

I am loving how you dedicate all of 2 sentences to your work and personal life,then prattle on about the new chod in your life....(loads of smilies but still not working)

[clayts450]

Lots of Nottingham love on here - I'm in Bulwell

[michael t]

Sad to hear about your personal issues but a Mk3 Fiesta will put a smile on anybody's face, lovely little things!!

[Sloth in a bowl]

Bub, now you are foot loose and fancy free, are you hitting Cannock this weekend?

 

We will want to see if the Fiesta is as tidy in the flesh as in the pictures. 

[AlabamaShrimp]

Who are you again??

 

I can only give advice on sarcasm, innuendo and Fiestas. Seeing as you have a one of those sewn up I'm shit out of ideas

 

Tbh as the old saying goes 'it might be for the best' so who knows.

 

Do have to say me first if you ever decide the Fiesta needs to go though

[fordperv]

^ dont be greedy i don't even have 1 fiesta, saying that does it mean I could have your red popular

[AlabamaShrimp]

Me greedy? Never

 

How many more times its not for sale! I don't care that you can take it now or that it'll fit on the back of your Transit. Oh and that's my copper pipe too!11

[Slartibartfast]

Welcome back, Bub. Sorry to hear about the marriage breakdown. You can't say you didn't try. That Fiesta is rather nice. Well bought.

[oldcars]

Welcome back, glad you back. Sorry to hear about the personal issues. The Fiesta is spot on, those plates. Winning.

[eddyramrod]

What they said.  Welcome back Bub!

[bub2006]

You know something folks, I may have been a bit twattish and abrupt with people on here but you are all truly outstanding folks. Thanks for the well wishes. As for two sentences about life, I didn't want to say too much in the car topic side or at all if I'm honest. Thanks for the fiesta love. I will get some pics of the not so nice bits, I'm sure it's not beyond redemption and matching plates and dealer sticker too. Could be up for cannock but will have the real bub with me as I now can't leave him at home!

[stuboy]

my marriage went tits up after 13 years, but 3 years later im in better place.

[stripped fred]

Glad you're back bub. This place is much better now. I've been through a divorce and it wasn't pleasant but now on very good terms with the ex. This is important as we have two kids together. That fiesta looks a good one.