What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[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

2359954

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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 

[purplebargeken]

Rover 45 passed the MOT, no advisories.

[supermellowman]

A thumbs up and quick shout out for @red5 who this afternoon offered to help out a total stranger (me) with temporary loan of a Frontera to help my wife get about rural Worcestershire while we’re experiencing some localised flooding. 

Cheers Sam, you’re a true gent, and although it looks like we’ve another option open to us now, it was a really kind offer. All the best.

This place etc....

[Jerzy Woking]

Sun shining again today, couldnt be arsed to rode up to Valencia to watch MotoGP qualifying, so out for a quick bimble around the locality.

Lovely-needed my proper bike jacket as 15°c up at the top. Only 20 minutes from my place too.

[hairnet]

28 minutes ago, Jerzy Woking said:

Sun shining again today, couldnt be arsed to rode up to Valencia to watch MotoGP qualifying, so out for a quick bimble around the locality.

Lovely-needed my proper bike jacket as 15°c up at the top. Only 20 minutes from my place too.

bassa - planning for valencia 20 you coming?

 

[andy18s]

13 hours ago, Floatylight said:

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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Can he ship them to Bulgaria?

[richardmorris]

On 11/14/2019 at 4:39 PM, Tadhg Tiogar said:

....and to think I transported one from Ealing to Beaconsfield.....!

I gave him one too ( ooh, er ms)!

[Tadhg Tiogar]

4 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said:

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!

Could you let me have his details? It would be useful to know when he's on the road so we can avoid any area he might be driving in!!

[scdan4]

[hairnet]

sierra cant dance for shit

[Wack]

On 11/15/2019 at 10:31 AM, beko1987 said:

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

This will be her living room anyway 

 

[Wack]

6 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said:

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!

Was he texting , I've passed my te----- oh fuck 

He's lucky he hit a £1400 car not a £14,000 one 

[Wack]

Tis true 

[NorfolkNWeigh]

25 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Could you let me have his details? It would be useful to know when he's on the road so we can avoid any area he might be driving in!!

Don't worry, according to my brother

" He's fucking grounded until he's 30 and won't be driving a car on his own until he's paid for both Polos"

Which considering he's still at school, could be a while.