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[New POD]

15 hours ago, MikeR said:

Job opportunity for me 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/shortcuts/2019/dec/17/orc-worlds-weirdest-job-advert-amazon-lord-of-the-rings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

I saw that. And thought of you. But not in the fucking mail. 

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/shortcuts/2019/dec/17/orc-worlds-weirdest-job-advert-amazon-lord-of-the-rings?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Copy_to_clipboard

[GrumpiusMaximus]

On 12/17/2019 at 6:50 AM, paulplom said:

Hahahaha Just noticed on the volvo pic. My van doesn't turn the lights off after locking it for a minute or so. They are shining straight into bin woman's bedroom window. She'll wonder what he fuck I'm doing at 6am, and she'll think I'm doing it on purpose. Taking pics for the dash at night thread won't really cut it ?

 

[anonymous user]

11 hours ago, paulplom said:

Lotus elan! Have you won the lottery?

Sadly not, Mr New POD is quite correct, I think the Lotus tide mark paint suits it. This is the totally unnecessary Chrysler replacement, place bets on how long it will take before I remember that I'm not really up to getting in and out of an MX5 and that it's the depths of winter.

[Jamie]

Does anyone else shudder when they see this on marketplace... 

[MondeoBlues]

Autobutler reckons my Rover 620 needs a timing belt and a service soon. Bit late now since I scrapped it three years ago.

[plasticvandan]

Thought my misery in the cold and rain was about to end,was all set to push the button on a local ish mk1 diesel 106,not a car I had really considered but it seemed to tick every box,good history,looked in good nick,high mpgs,three door,long test and good test history...bastard went for nearly £750

[New POD]

13 hours ago, anonymous user said:

Sadly not, Mr New POD is quite correct, I think the Lotus tide mark paint suits it. This is the totally unnecessary Chrysler replacement, place bets on how long it will take before I remember that I'm not really up to getting in and out of an MX5 and that it's the depths of winter.

Top down, scarf, gloves and bobble hat, and heater on, and you'll be toasty warm.

The heaters are good to minus 10 

[bramz7]

Whoops. Ignore the squint numberplate and it's actually quite tidy. The clutch is a bit harsh in first and second so I think the release bearing is beginning to go. Otherwise it seems okay, drives nice and is reasonably progressive if pushed. The previous owner made a big deal about how quick it is but I've driven far faster, it's only a 2.0 N/A ffs. 

No relevant history either, other than the new tyres from the look of it. It doesn't sound bad and doesn't creak or rattle so that's a plus. 

 

[anonymous user]

10 hours ago, New POD said:

Top down, scarf, gloves and bobble hat, and heater on, and you'll be toasty warm.

The heaters are good to minus 10 

I'm used to open top cars, but have been lacking one for a while. If it's not tipping it down the roof is off. I do have the memory of being laughed at because I was sat in the queue, at the Severn Bridge, in a hailstorm with no roof on my Lotus 7. At least the MX5 roof can be put up quickly when necessary. It's now on my insurance but probably not collecting it until the New Year.

[beko1987]

My mum and stepdad have sold their house (probably pending loads of shit) and have put an offer in on one just up the road from @Six-cylinder in Winslow! Which is nice and local, nicer than Ledbury which was the other plan

[Six-cylinder]

5 minutes ago, beko1987 said:

My mum and stepdad have sold their house (probably pending loads of shit) and have put an offer in on one just up the road from @Six-cylinder in Winslow! Which is nice and local, nicer than Ledbury which was the other plan

Do they have a spare garage!

[beko1987]

4 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Do they have a spare garage!

3 car drive... Garage will be full of shit at first then my stepdad hopes a model railway in time

[Six-cylinder]

Bugger I have run out of indoor storage.

[brownnova]

So... Mrs_brownnova and I are having a baby!! 

Couple of zip ties and this is pretty much as good as isofix right?

 

[High Jetter]

Um...Congratulations? (not sure if this is old, or even fake, news)

[Floatylight]

So... Mrs_brownnova and I are having a baby!! 
Couple of zip ties and this is pretty much as good as isofix right?

 

Congratulations Mr & Mrs BN!

Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk

[richardmorris]

Back of the 2cv will be fine.

[Eyersey1234]

Chodtastic news Mr and Mrs @brownnova congratulations.

[LightBulbFun]

15 minutes ago, brownnova said:

So... Mrs_brownnova and I are having a baby!! 

 

congratulations!

I assume you have acquired the correct haynes manual? 

 

[Eyersey1234]

58 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said:

congratulations!

I assume you have acquired the correct haynes manual? 

 

Apparently its on order at Babychod r us. 

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

Back of the 2cv will be fine.

Bit cramped, though. Better than a Mini, IIRC

[brownnova]

1 hour ago, richardmorris said:

Back of the 2cv will be fine.

Thinking I might fit 3 point seatbelts to it though. 

 

1 hour ago, High Jetter said:

Um...Congratulations? (not sure if this is old, or even fake, news)

Neither old nor fake news! Not announced to anyone other than family and close friends until now! Not social media announced, but it’s definitely happening. We had a scan and everything! 

[Fumbler]

I'm sure the baby would like the roomy back bench of a Yugo 45.....

[paulplom]

12 hours ago, anonymous user said:

I'm used to open top cars, but have been lacking one for a while. If it's not tipping it down the roof is off. I do have the memory of being laughed at because I was sat in the queue, at the Severn Bridge, in a hailstorm with no roof on my Lotus 7. At least the MX5 roof can be put up quickly when necessary. It's now on my insurance but probably not collecting it until the New Year.

You can do it from the drivers seat if you have a strong left arm and are flexible enough.

[New POD]

1 minute ago, paulplom said:

You can do it from the drivers seat if you have a strong left arm and are flexible enough.

We are talking about putting the roof up on an MX5? It is very easy. Less than 20 seconds I reckon. 

I've put the roof up whilst in a traffic jam on the motorway.  Wife won't put the roof down if we are heading for a motorway or into Liverpool, but i put it down unless it's raining.  

Wife is so weak that she won't put it down unless I'm with her. 

[paulplom]

Yup mk1 and mk2 can be done one handed. From the drivers seat.

[brownnova]

Could do with my old roof, but this one has a zipped back window which is fiddly as hell!! 

[loserone]

I always used to leave the back window unzipped, there's usually a bit of velcro to hold it roughly in place anyway.  Jeez, I miss mine.  

Tip: remember how often you drive on your own before kids.  All those drives can still be done in an MX-5 after they're born.  

 

Or, sell it to me.

[brownnova]

5 minutes ago, loserone said:

Or, sell it to me.

I’m 50/50 as to whether it’ll stay on the fleet... I’ll decide in the new year, and if I do decide to let it go I’ll let you know. 

[catsinthewelder]

1 hour ago, loserone said:

 

Tip: remember how often you drive on your own before kids.  All those drives can still be done in an MX-5 until the 2nd one is born. 

EFA ?

 

Many congratulations Mr + Mrs Brown Nova ?