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[michael t]

Didn't know where else to put this, but the old shopping center in Dundalk (an hour or 2 from Dublin) is being demolished (half already gone) and Tesco-ised, it's a shame really as it's like being transported back to the early 90s when you walk in, it was built and opened in 1974 and used to be full to the brim with shoppers, Today sadly it's a shadow of its former self with only 3 shops left in business inside, I love old places like this and it has a character which no newfangled all in one shopping complex can have, anyhow here are some piccies I got earlier today, the last shops move out on Saturday and the rest of it will be flattened next week. Some pics have been shamefully nicked from other sites.

 

 

 

 

The frontage and sign-writing is soo 90s 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This bit is hideously dirty and grubby, probably hasn't been washed in 20+ years

 

 

 

 

Absolutely love the old fake ivy dangling from the ceiling, just don't see it anymore

[Lankytim]

Just heard that the tax disc is being phased out and being replaced with an electronic version. Good thing?

[Mr_Bo11ox]

yeah defo

[Wilko220]

Can't see what difference it makes really. All the enforcement is by electronic means these days anyway, not traffic wardens or coppers looking at the actual disc.

[Station]

Stick it on someone else's car and let them pay it for you?

 

That's a great idea - they could actually contest it, produce a disabled badge or valid ticket and it would get voided, would they actually discuss the reg plate though?

I got off a 37mph speeding ticket by putting a Ali Akmed and his German address (he tried to con me) on about seven months ago.

[beko1987]

Pictures of old shopping centres

 

Absolutely love the old fake ivy dangling from the ceiling, just don't see it anymore

 

I remember Queensgate in peterboghorror having the fake ivy all over it back in the mid 90's. Sadly now it's been bodged up so much to make it 'modern', the ivy is still there, obscured by a fake ceiling put in a few years ago. Floors are still 'marble' too.

[Junkman]

 

Jake: You got us into to this parking lot, pal. Now you get us out!

Elwood: You want outta this parking lot?... O.K...

[dollywobbler]

Remember my 1986 Nissan Bluebird? I've finally uploaded a video of me trying to be Chris Goffey (and failing). 

http://classichub.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/more-video-nissan-bluebird-road-test/

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

old shopping center in Dundalk

 

Good post! Fans of frozen in time shopping malls might also enjoy Stretford Arndale. It's still reasonably well used despite being less than ten minutes drive from the Trafford Centre and has lost most of its 60s decor, but there's a mezzanine floor they closed off at some point which has miraculously survived:

 

http://theskyliner.org/post/30035072149/the-ghosts-of-stretford-mall

 

Link is worth it for the Mohammad Ali / Ovaltine content alone. 

[beko1987]

brilliant! Love shit like this.

[cms206]

Possibly the best jumper of ever there M. Wobbleur.

 

Sent from my Leyland Tiger using plastic cups and string.

 

[vulgalour]

I've bumped the TR7 off my want list and replaced it with Morris Marina 1.3 Coupé to complement the long standing 1.3 Austin Allegro and 1.3 Austin Maestro.  I think I finally understand what I want in a car, and that thing is a healthy dose of iron oxide powered by an A series engine.

[richardmorris]

I think it's cutting in because the car compensates for it. Being a tiddly little engine, it needs a fuel boost to cope with the drag from the air con pump. I'll try and have a proper look tomorrow. Not spoilt for choice around here when it comes to air-con. May have to go to Kwik Fit...

Do you have a little sight-glass on the receiver dryer? You should see bubbles flowing past when on.

[RobT]

Got a new rear exhaust section and an outer CV gaiter put on the 416 yesterday.  It now looks like the waterpump is also iffy as there was a small puddle where I parked it yesterday.  And the rear suspension makes odd noises when going over speed bumps.  It's starting to annoy me now so time to get rid before it turns into a total money pit..!

 

Edit:  It also cut out on me again yesterday.  This might be an easy fix though as the solders on the main fuel relay can crack according to the internet so I'll have a go re-soldering them at the weekend.

[tooSavvy]

http://cars.uk.msn.com/news/chevrolet-to-pull-out-of-europe

 

 

Ohh! but will they be missed....?

 

 

tooSavvy

[HMC]

Just delivered our first child in the bathroom at lunchtime!!

 

Celebrating in style with cheap tescos beer

[trigger]

Congratulations mate!

[dollywobbler]

Is that still how they do things in Devon then? Congrats! 

[Lord Sterling]

Congratulations brook!

[RobT]

Congrats! Fold the seats down and you could have done it in the Sierra...!

[Mr Lobster]

Congratulations! 

[eddyramrod]

And more congratulations!

[saucedoctor]

Congratulations to all! Nicely done. That's marvellous.

[Lankytim]

Congratuations! seeing as the delivery was in the bathroom are you going to call the newborn Armitage Shanks?

[Wilko220]

...or, in light of Savvy's post and today's other news, you could name your child Chevrolet Mandela by way of tribute.

 

Many congratulations!

[Alexg]

Busted over to Cite Europe on a £23 Le Shuttle return deal. Had a nose about the shops, grabbed some beer wine and cheese, a bite to eat and home again. Decided to take the Allegro, naturally, much to the thrill* of the Mrs. Some strange comments both sides of the tunnel but faultless Leyland action there and back. Went retro with some amber headlamp tint

 

 

 

Some crappy images on the train...

 

 

 

 

 

....sadly French roads are now very much like UK roads, lacking in proper chod. Giving them a taste of proper* motoring...

 

 

 

But this is what we came for... although cautious about over-stressing 35 year old hydro cans.

 

[HillmanImp]

our first child 'in the bathroom'

 

Odd name like but hell, I am progressive.

 

Congrats. 

[trigger]

That's awesome Alex!

[Sloth in a bowl]

Just out of interest, does anyone know a good site for these? I'm going to have go part hunting once OMGBLACKFRIDAYSANTASCUMMIGONRUDOLF is over.

 

www.datman.co.uk  but I think that the older datsuns are more his thing.

[wackywacerwill]

Yay for babies delivered in bathrooms and BL booze cruising*

 

*Mrs looks well happy Alex 

 

'Civil Parking Notice' or some such shite is the name of the council lookalikey ticket left on my screen after dumping the Leon here at A+E after finding the car park as per usual overfull.

 

Yeah, I saw the double yellows, they have been there for years and unlike normal no one else was parked on the verge but tucked it well out of the way as I have done many times before.

I did also, after getting out the car (took some doing, as did walking hence the need to be at A+E) spot these signs.

I did then think twice but quickly assessed that my health was more important than stressing over the inadequate hospital parking and new designed to scare signs.

Hell, for all I know they could of been there for years and I've never spotted them, I'm usually in the van which gives me the option of approx 40 parking spaces (frankly racist anti van height barriers are erected on the other far flung car parks). This London hospital serves gazillions of people, so yeah, most often it gets banged on the grass especially when I'm in a rush ferrying moby dick loved ones as has been the case more times than I care to remember. Sometimes I have purchased a ticket from the machine, in this case as in many before I didn't give it a second thought and was in no fit state to walk far.

 

I ain't paying shit, they can get to fuck.

My hunch is just to ignore the ticket but I have an urge to appeal, explain my displeasure, point out the failings of the hospital parking and generally just piss in their chips and crap through their letter box.