bobdisk Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 9 hours ago, MrGTI6 said: She then said that it was illegal to use a pump that's not on the same side that you fill up Wonder if her car has got the little arrow on the fuel guage icon that tells which side the filler is!, and if she has spotted it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 hours ago, bobdisk said: Wonder if her car has got the little arrow on the fuel guage icon that tells which side the filler is!, and if she has spotted it!! Not many people know about or have noticed the little arrow ( and some cars don’t have it). Rust Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenson Velcro Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, Metal Guru said: Not many people know about or have noticed the little arrow ( and some cars don’t have it). Not all of them are correct though! Ohdearme and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Split_Pin said: The vast majority of the abuse my wife gets in her job as a pharmacy technician are from older people. Vile, condescending, arrogant, insular, entitled small town helmets. They've had all their life to become completely sure of all the things that they're wrong about. Twiggy, Split_Pin, BeEP and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Out on the red C90. It looks like I've sold the brown one to a guy from Devon and we're meeting at Leicester services which is roughly half way. Sold it for £1600, £200 more than I paid which'll cover my diesel in the van. artdjones, tom13, Jazoli and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 hours ago, cobblers said: They've had all their life to become completely sure of all the things that they're wrong about. Or perhaps they are sick of the bureaucratic inhuman way the medical system works in the UK, and are old, sick and in pain. Let's see if you're a little bundle of joy when you're 80 and full of arthritis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, artdjones said: Or perhaps they are sick of the bureaucratic inhuman way the medical system works in the UK, and are old, sick and in pain. Let's see if you're a little bundle of joy when you're 80 and full of arthritis. I wasn't really referencing the medical situation really, more the petrol station incident. I'm very aware the medical system in the country is on its knees. However the reaction to this is this is where I'd differ. Instead of taking my frustrations out on whatever stressed out, overworked member of staff is infront of me, I would vote to improve the situation. This is definitely something that's a generational issue and there's plenty of statistics to back that up. Stevebrookman, chaseracer, Crackers and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, cobblers said: I wasn't really referencing the medical situation really, more the petrol station incident. I'm very aware the medical system in the country is on its knees. However the reaction to this is this is where I'd differ. Instead of taking my frustrations out on whatever stressed out, overworked member of staff is infront of me, I would vote to improve the situation. This is definitely something that's a generational issue and there's plenty of statistics to back that up. It's not just the problems with the system, it's the whole "computer says no" attitude that people dealing with the unwell have that gets people furious. There's several on here with chronic conditions, and their experiences in getting treatment or their medication would try the patience of a 21 year old Saint. Incidentally, I worked in a pharmacy for four years in the 80s and never saw any old people being rude. So it seems to be another of the trends that started when everyone became slaves to process and procedure. I deal with a lot of pensioners and get rudeness extremely rarely. So if people are constantly rude to someone I'd say they need to look at their own manners. chadders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 One of those moments where normal people would think you are crazy. Did a deal with @paulplom a couple of days ago. Traded my 107 with him for an S80 that was his father in law's. Paul wasn't hiding anything and I'm sure he won't mind me saying the car was pretty grubby when I got it and a bit rough around the edges. I spent a few hours on it cleaning it and making it look smarter. It cleaned up really well. Anyhow I drove across to Norwich, the land of @JJ0063 and swapped the Volvo for this classic piece of Nissan engineering. The Volvo was a dream to drive across I won't lie. So effortless and comfy, even I was wondering if I was making the right decision. Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. louiepj, blakey79, Coprolalia and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Greggs Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 10 hours ago, Split_Pin said: small town helmets. Great band, loved their first album AnnoyingPentium, Crackers, brownnova and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, tom13 said: One of those moments where normal people would think you are crazy. Did a deal with @paulplom a couple of days ago. Traded my 107 with him for an S80 that was his father in law's. Paul wasn't hiding anything and I'm sure he won't mind me saying the car was pretty grubby when I got it and a bit rough around the edges. I spent a few hours on it cleaning it and making it look smarter. It cleaned up really well. Anyhow I drove across to Norwich, the land of @JJ0063 and swapped the Volvo for this classic piece of Nissan engineering. The Volvo was a dream to drive across I won't lie. So effortless and comfy, even I was wondering if I was making the right decision. Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. I’ve got a lot of time for this. Love it. tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, tom13 said: That's class! What are the wheels? tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, tom13 said: Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. I'm sure I've seen this sat on the car park at my local doctor's surgery. Unless there were two lowered silver Sunny estates in these parts obvs. tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ghosty said: That's class! What are the wheels? I think 280z Iron cross. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm sure I've seen this sat on the car park at my local doctor's surgery. Unless there were two lowered silver Sunny estates in these parts obvs. It was in Poringland but I think the chap might be moving closer to Diss? I might be wrong but @JJ0063are you local to there as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I ran out of primer after 1 full coat, but it's allowed me to spend the rest of the day wet sanding and levelling the panel with some 240 grit paper. It's very smooth with barely any bumps or valleys. I think a coat of grey primer, a light sanding with some 600 grit paper will have me ready for paint. Sunny Jim, mercedade, Shirley Knott and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, tom13 said: One of those moments where normal people would think you are crazy. Did a deal with @paulplom a couple of days ago. Traded my 107 with him for an S80 that was his father in law's. Paul wasn't hiding anything and I'm sure he won't mind me saying the car was pretty grubby when I got it and a bit rough around the edges. I spent a few hours on it cleaning it and making it look smarter. It cleaned up really well. Anyhow I drove across to Norwich, the land of @JJ0063 and swapped the Volvo for this classic piece of Nissan engineering. The Volvo was a dream to drive across I won't lie. So effortless and comfy, even I was wondering if I was making the right decision. Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. How much lower can you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, High Jetter said: How much lower can you go? In terms of self respect? Not much ha. In term of travel. Front a fair bit, rear not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, tom13 said: It was in Poringland but I think the chap might be moving closer to Diss? I might be wrong but @JJ0063are you local to there as well? I have a relative who lives near the Budgens roundabout in Poringland if you passed that. Im actually over between Swaffham and Dereham - not sure which way you came, but if you came via the A47 you would have been 30 seconds from my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 56 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I have a relative who lives near the Budgens roundabout in Poringland if you passed that. Im actually over between Swaffham and Dereham - not sure which way you came, but if you came via the A47 you would have been 30 seconds from my house Came past snetterton. A11 A14. Bit flat for me but nice out that way. Haven't been over there in ages. Chaps house just backed onto fields which was lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, tom13 said: Came past snetterton. A11 A14. Bit flat for me but nice out that way. Haven't been over there in ages. Chaps house just backed onto fields which was lovely. Oh I know where you mean. What part of the world are you from again? I was actually on the A11 and A14 today myself as had to pick the window up for the transit tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 9:41 PM, SiC said: What are P6 values like at the moment? Saw this end today. Was quite tempted at this price but it's not a good time for me to buy something else that is old and needy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265882481430 Prices on classics are definitely softening up though. Not sure if both it's time of year and current global market conditions. GMcD and sierraman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, JJ0063 said: Oh I know where you mean. What part of the world are you from again? I was actually on the A11 and A14 today myself as had to pick the window up for the transit I'm midlands by Birmingham. The better side ha. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, tom13 said: I'm midlands by Birmingham. The better side ha. I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, JJ0063 said: I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 I work not far from there on Aston Hall Road. Never been to Star City, (apart from Costco). I've walked past it on the Canal at Lunch time. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Reading this tonight. Bought of Amazon. Loving it so far. Dyslexic Viking and HillmanImp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 You won't be surprised to hear it's known locally as Stab City JJ0063 and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Erebus said: You won't be surprised to hear it's known locally as Stab City I have to admit I was a bit worried walking to and from the hotel was opposite star city rather than on the actual complex but then again I live next to a field of cows. If it’s not a tractor or a farm animal it’ll shit me up. Erebus, AnnoyingPentium and Mally 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Reading this tonight. Bought of Amazon. Loving it so far. I presume you know that is a book written by @motorpunk ? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, SiC said: I presume you know that is a book written by @motorpunk ? I do indeed. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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