What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[wuvvum]

That's some impressive beardage you've got going on there, Beko.

[xtriple]

Spent a pleasant few hours in the company of Autoshite royalty today, contrary to most people on here, he was really nice!    So nice in fact he has volunteered to transport big wheels for small car to tyre place and then return the old ones. What a nice chap, Seems a shame to abuse the trust of one so young and niave  

Speaking of 'big wheels' had a panic: was checking them over and touching up little chips on the edges etc (because I am an arsehole) and noticed damage on the inside of the wheels, behind the spokes. No corresponding damage on the inside of the wheels and they roll straight and true, couldn't understand it, looks like light angle grinder damage. My thoughts ran instantly to the wheels had been bent and straightened, then brake calupers catching then abuse with the tyre changing machinem allsorts...

Finally twigged just now, it's where stick on wheel weights have been to balance the wheels that have been crudely removed. Panic over  

[beko1987]

I'm on Unilad and in the Metro today! Good Morning Britain want to speak to me too apparently, luckily they didn't call today as i'm busy at work!

I need an agent...

[barmatt]

1 hour ago, beko1987 said:

I'm on Unilad and in the Metro today! Good Morning Britain want to speak to me too apparently, luckily they didn't call today as i'm busy at work!

I need an agent...

You just popped up on my facebook feed from Unilad

Some of the comments are pretty interesting from one lady in particular..

I'm a bit worried by how attractive I think this guy is. ?

But I mean, even without the vacuum cleaner... he's a cutie! The affinity for vacuuming/fixing vacuums is a big plus too, of course, but... 

He actually resemblances Christian Bale quite a bit really. That’s probably it

 

Stalker in the making there mate.   ??

[beko1987]

3 minutes ago, barmatt said:

You just popped up on my facebook feed from Unilad

Some of the comments are pretty interesting from one lady in particular..

I'm a bit worried by how attractive I think this guy is. ?

But I mean, even without the vacuum cleaner... he's a cutie! The affinity for vacuuming/fixing vacuums is a big plus too, of course, but... 

He actually resemblances Christian Bale quite a bit really. That’s probably it

 

Stalker in the making there mate.   ??

I bet she lives in deepest darkest other-side-of the-world knowing my luck...

[barmatt]

1 minute ago, beko1987 said:

I bet she lives in deepest darkest other-side-of the-world knowing my luck...

Texas, so yeah kinda.

[beko1987]

3 minutes ago, barmatt said:

Texas, so yeah kinda.

I'll have to send @hairnet on a reconnaissance mission...

[DeeJay]

Can I have your autograph mister?

[beko1987]

4 minutes ago, DeeJay said:

Can I have your autograph mister?

Won't do you any good, I have a terrible credit rating...

[Tadhg Tiogar]

22 minutes ago, barmatt said:

You just popped up on my facebook feed from Unilad

Some of the comments are pretty interesting from one lady in particular..

I'm a bit worried by how attractive I think this guy is. ?

But I mean, even without the vacuum cleaner... he's a cutie! The affinity for vacuuming/fixing vacuums is a big plus too, of course, but... 

He actually resemblances Christian Bale quite a bit really. That’s probably it

 

Stalker in the making there mate.   ??

You're really cleaning up here. Which is ironic, given that you don't actually like cleaning......

[beko1987]

4 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

You're really cleaning up here. Which is ironic, given that you don't actually like cleaning......

That actually came about because the guy doing the interview said "I bet your house is spotless all the time" and I said it wasn't! Still have yesterdays washing up in the sink etc.

Of all the things for them to twist though it could be worse

[Tadhg Tiogar]

12 hours ago, wuvvum said:

That's some impressive beardage you've got going on there, Beko.

 

[beko1987]

Drove home to get working on the car and the flipping bbc have emailed me! 

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Quite a few of us have been going for nationwide coverage recently.....

[willswitchengage]

Saw one of these in a parked car earlier and, yes, I can confirm that you can now RECORD your tailgating and brake-checking antics!!

https://shop.bmw.co.uk/bmw-uk-responsive/en_GB/p/genuine-bmw-parts/all-categories/retrofitting-conversion-accessories/034151-bmw-advanced-car-eye/bmw-advanced-car-eye/PID_99843/

And in typical BMW style

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BMW Advanced Car Eye

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£ 220.80

 

[gm]

I took the little mx5 out for a bit of a run this afternoon as it hasn't been used much recently. coming off a roundabout, the engine spluttered and I ground to a halt - I've been playing cam belt roulette and appear to have lost. I popped the hazards on and called the rac, the operator suggested I was in for a bit of a wait, anything up to 90 mins.

I posted my plight on wattsapp and immediately had offers of assistance from respected local shiters loserone (risking leaving his manflu deathbed) and scaryoldcortina

but less than 15 mins later...

bloody good response time, that.

a quick look under the bonnet confirmed the cams weren't turning as I cranked the engine - not a major issue as the mx5 is non interference but mildly annoying.

being a 'race car' the mazda has one of those fabric straps in lieu of a towing eye, the rac guy wasn't keen but hooked his rope up to move the car out of the way of the surprisingly busy roundabout. we stopped along the road to check if all was well, the tow strap seemed to be doing its job so I suggested we just carry on and tow me back to the flat instead of fanning about with the spec lift (which might have been a hassle, the mx being so low)  

so less than an hour from initial breakdown, I was back at the flat with the kettle on, I popped the cam cover off and found the remains of the belt, new parts are on order for fitting next week.

10/10 for Andy from the RAC today, excellent service ! 

[Tamworthbay]

4 hours ago, willswitchengage said:

Saw one of these in a parked car earlier and, yes, I can confirm that you can now RECORD your tailgating and brake-checking antics!!

https://shop.bmw.co.uk/bmw-uk-responsive/en_GB/p/genuine-bmw-parts/all-categories/retrofitting-conversion-accessories/034151-bmw-advanced-car-eye/bmw-advanced-car-eye/PID_99843/

And in typical BMW style

 

At least whoever smashes the window to Nick it will get a good selfie.

[Noel Tidybeard]

On 11/12/2019 at 12:42 PM, Floatylight said:

Today just gets better and better, Smollest has just called and let me know he's got a job, working in the Screwfix warehouse.. great news for me as staff discount @ B&Q
 

EFA

[xtriple]

This is a video made a year or two ago of my fat Chester playing/being beaten up by his best friend, Charlie the rabbit!

 

 

[Zelandeth]

Well performed live music never really gets old.

Especially fun when it's seeing a group you've followed for years (well they were a solo composer rather than a group). 
 

Got a few of their albums, including two on vinyl via their Kickstarter campaigns to fund the project, but first time I've been lucky to see them live.

Moment of the week so far is getting the whole room full of people singing along with the chorus on a couple of the songs.  That's one of those things which really don't get old.

Hats off to the tech crew as well for getting the audio halfway listenable...the room is an absolute swine to mic up.  It's really long, narrow and has a low ceiling...so to get anything resembling a useful level of audio at the back of the room basically means you've got to have the drivers at the back of the room...facing the mics.  Not ideal.  They tried having things rear facing set back a ways from the stage but that used to result in a horrendous resonance at one spot in the room which kept trying to turn the audience inside out, which while sometimes hilarious is generally frowned upon.

[Floatylight]

EFA

It got better, turns out he's going to be dealing with the returns from all over the UK, they are palleted.up and put on eBay as as randomnjob lots, staff obviously know what's on the pallet and can buy them for £300, I'll give him a shopping list!!

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[beko1987]

8 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

Well performed live music never really gets old.

Especially fun when it's seeing a group you've followed for years (well they were a solo composer rather than a group). 
 

Got a few of their albums, including two on vinyl via their Kickstarter campaigns to fund the project, but first time I've been lucky to see them live.

Moment of the week so far is getting the whole room full of people singing along with the chorus on a couple of the songs.  That's one of those things which really don't get old.

Hats off to the tech crew as well for getting the audio halfway listenable...the room is an absolute swine to mic up.  It's really long, narrow and has a low ceiling...so to get anything resembling a useful level of audio at the back of the room basically means you've got to have the drivers at the back of the room...facing the mics.  Not ideal.  They tried having things rear facing set back a ways from the stage but that used to result in a horrendous resonance at one spot in the room which kept trying to turn the audience inside out, which while sometimes hilarious is generally frowned upon.

Some of my best nights have been walking into a random pub with a band on

Lost many hours to that

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Just got a message from my brother.

" Worst purchase ever!"

"Just 1400 fucking pounds for this piece of crap"

 

Can anyone guess why?

[paulplom]

Scene tax?

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[vulgalour]

Did he buy it and only look at one side, assuming the other would be identical or something?

[Floatylight]

When visiting a fellow Shiter look for clues as to the identity of their home..

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[twosmoke300]

That golf is barely worth 1400 in good nick ?

[NorfolkNWeigh]

Sorry, had to go out!

The reason for the fucked VW purchase becomes more clear when you hear that his 17 year old son, passed his test yesterday at 2 pm....

Maybe he shouldn't have passe!

Hit a parked car at 6pm last night. Possibly* hadn't even got round to telling insurance co. he'd passed, hence my brother paying over the odds for a knackered Polo. Can't even make a good one out of the two!

[Floatylight]

Sorry, had to go out!
The reason for the fucked VW purchase becomes more clear when you hear that his 17 year old son, passed his test yesterday at 2 pm....

Maybe he shouldn't have passe!
Hit a parked car at 6pm last night. Possibly* hadn't even got round to telling insurance co. he'd passed, hence my brother paying over the odds for a knackered Polo. Can't even make a good one out of the two!

Ouch!!

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[twosmoke300]

Ahh sorry polo - deffo not 1400 in good nick then