cobblers Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Just had a massive fry up and loads of coffee, and later on I'm driving to Bakewell to look at some houses to buy. Houses with driveways and big gardens. The one with the biggest drive and garden "requires structural attention" which is always nice to see in an advert. The house with the bigger drive also had a shower cubicle that opened directly out onto the landing. It's all elementary as all this was in a 1960s extension which was falling off the side of the house. Amazing house but I don't have the balls or the wallet for it. somewhatfoolish, cort16, The Moog and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Amused/terrified in equal amounts earlier, I was going to the library with by daughter this morning and saw a '17 plate discovery sport (the small one? Sort of evoke size) being driven with at least one child on board with one COMPLETELY flat front tyre - as in zero PSI. It managed to navaigate 3 sharp corners, albeit at low speed, then up to 30-ish mph on the straight then disappeared off round a roundabout. how the driver didn't notice I'll never know - those manoevres would surely have caused them to think 'hold on this is handling a bit funny today' - it must have pulled to the left like crazy and I could hear (and knew exactly what was coming before I'd seen it) the cement-mixer-full-of-wellington-boots noise thats only ever made by people driving with flat tyres, so they MUST have been able to hear it too. baffling. danthecapriman, Sheefag, somewhatfoolish and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 how the driver didn't notice I'll never know - those manoevres would surely have caused them to think 'hold on this is handling a bit funny today' - it must have pulled to the left like crazy and I could hear (and knew exactly what was coming before I'd seen it) the cement-mixer-full-of-wellington-boots noise thats only ever made by people driving with flat tyres, so they MUST have been able to hear it too. baffling. No, I can totally believe that they were blissfully ignorant. If they did notice, they probably just thought that the steering wheel needed re-upholstering and that their clever child had learnt how to imitate a rubber chicken. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 That showed is brilliant. All your mates come back for a Mr freeze and your dad's in their having a shower on full display. Welcome to the 80s mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Today we had a lamb roast at mrs fps mums, it's a machine that her grandad built years back and he's well in his 80s now he says he will never use it again, it absolutely peed it down but what a fantastic day had by all Here is the lamb cooked All hands on deck taking it off while the older guys looked on, mrs fps grandad is the white haired fella in the black jacket removing the motor Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, paulplom, privatewire and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 We're on week 2 of Strictly already! And amazingly, Craig's found his 8 paddle.That's settled it then - see the open forum for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowperil Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Myself and my brother drove down to Goodwood yesterday to scatter our favourite Uncle's ashes where he grew up.That's not the grin, although it was nice seeing relations we don't see often.The grin was overtaking a lorry on the motorway and as I got level with the cab the rear tyre exploded with a bang that made all of us jump out of ours skins.The grin was not being directly alongside that tyre, the whole thing came right off the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've been looking for a mid sized automatic for Mrs Frogchod for a while.So obviously I'm going to look at a V6 auto XM today I hope it's a goodun...https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1307485802.htm?ca=4_sYep, I got a response from Leboncoin, on a Sunday ! Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Heidel_Kakao, FakeConcern and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I guess I didn't translate "bon etat" very well....Apparently it means "fucked"Bloody thing didn't even run, probably something to do with the Heath Robinson fuel pump in the rear foot well and the myriad of red flashing lights.Adding fuel and a booster battery resulted in a strong smell of fuel and eventually a puddle of LHM appearing from the steering rack, but no signs of V6 goodness. There was a crack in the windscreen and all four tyres were shot too.It was also covered in bird shit and leaves.Talking of leaves..... that's exactly what I did. Sorry for grump in the grin thread. STUNO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 you need a 605 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 A few grins today: Got a seemingly well loved new daily, tons of invoices for servicing and it even had work done in a Porsche main dealer?!! The Tipo has now been insured with FJ for a year, and goes for MOT tomorrow. I now have a fleet of insured cars. FINALLY. Also, picked up some (OEM) alloys today from a bit of Bristol and it was a shite haven. Like going back in time. Looked a bit rough mind you.... The Moog and M'coli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seth Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 FInally bolted my home-made brass trumpet/perspex air filter combo on the Oxford today. Nearly time to fire it up again. Inspector Morose, danthecapriman, yellowperil and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Doing my weekly car wash of the FWD* WBOD Streetshite and a bloke walking his dog chirps up - 'so nice to see a British car still running, and one is such nice condition'. We then had a long chat about MG Rover, turns out he owned an 827 Sterling for many years. He was a West Midlander who moved Eastside to Nott'm 16 years ago and he was bemoaning the loss of Longbridge and how it's so badly polluted on that site he's amazed they're gonna build housing on it. Great bloke - recommended me a really good local garage (reinforcing what I'd already heard on the street about them). Made a change for someone not to say 'watch the head gasket on that, mate....' which is what I usually get from the older generation. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Got my TV stand today courtesy of NorfolkNWeigh and Bucketeer. Finally put a face to a name to Alex aka; Bucketeer - Thanks for the TV stand, delivery and also getting it into my flat! Got it all plugged in and working now, just trying now to configure the living room to fit it in with the rest of my stuff. Also, a massively belated but BIG thanks to Joe for the Volvo expansion tank (delivered by FPB7) some months back. Been meaning to send a thanks but embarrasingly forgot your username on here Cavcraft and Bucketeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I've been looking for a mid sized automatic for Mrs Frogchod for a while.So obviously I'm going to look at a V6 auto XM today I hope it's a goodun...https://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/1307485802.htm?ca=4_sYep, I got a response from Leboncoin, on a Sunday !Why not look at that V6 estate you pointed out to me? Then I can buy it off you later and not have to negotiate with a non shiter. Frogchod and FakeConcern 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeConcern Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I guess I didn't translate "bon etat" very well....Apparently it means "fucked"Bloody thing didn't even run, probably something to do with the Heath Robinson fuel pump in the rear foot well and the myriad of red flashing lights.Adding fuel and a booster battery resulted in a strong smell of fuel and eventually a puddle of LHM appearing from the steering rack, but no signs of V6 goodness. There was a crack in the windscreen and all four tyres were shot too.It was also covered in bird shit and leaves.Talking of leaves..... that's exactly what I did. Sorry for grump in the grin thread.Shame you are not closer http://autoshite.com/topic/29570-swap-your-small-hatchback-for-my-xm/ Mine runs and is really nice! paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 ^ Just needs rubber arch-trims and massive bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 That a gentleman of this parish (no names, no pack drill), who doesn't know me from a bar of soap aside from the rubbish I post on here, would go out of his way to help me with what I thought was an insurmountable shite issue myglaren, The Moog, catsinthewelder and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 My magic pockets. On the phone to me mum yesterday, stuck my hand in my back pocket - tenner. Putting stuff in the washer, different jeans, stuck my hand in the back pocket - fiver £15 for scratching me arse twice - not bad. tinribs, stonedagain, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 This bloody avensis. Ive been feeling shit lately and resorted to just pissing off into the wilderness of Derbyshire with my thoughts. Now the avensis is bland,boring,looks very ropey on the bodywork but underneath,tyres,engine box etc all seem fine in the past 4k ive done in it. I jump in it and go,economy isnt far off the diesel xantia i had,its very comfy and just does what its asked. Automatic is a godsend too. Such a boring car but so capable and underestimated richardthestag, purplebargeken, Coprolalia and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Also, picked up some (OEM) alloys today from a bit of Bristol and it was a shite haven. Like going back in time. Looked a bit rough mind you.... What part of Bristol was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Why not look at that V6 estate you pointed out to me? Then I can buy it off you later and not have to negotiate with a non shiter.As I'm working in the sellers area on Wednesday this may just happen Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 There'll be a load of cars going cheep (cheap you pedant), I've a pre-cheep TDI http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41442834 Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Last week I dug a load of stuff out of the attic to lob on ebay. Phone has been going "KACHING" non-stop and I've made nearly £1100. Brilliant! Bobthebeard, xtriple, John F and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I was bored this afternoon so took a drive up to Aberfoyle and the Duke's Pass - smashing roads and lovely scenery Cavcraft, M'coli, Inspector Morose and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Having cleared a credit card down to zero and due to close it in a couple of days time. It's a great feeling. clayts450, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, cobblers and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I was at work today and one of the old guys who comes in to visit his wife (who lives there) is an absolute winner, his 2nd car is a pristine 90 spec xr3i cabriolet, we had a great chat about it and other old fords Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Last week I dug a load of stuff out of the attic to lob on ebay. Phone has been going "KACHING" non-stop and I've made nearly £1100. Brilliant! OMG! POSITIVE EBAY STORY! STOP PRESS! In other shocking news, some Vauxhalls are reportedly not that bad. Bobthebeard, AlabamaShrimp and Cavcraft 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We've not had the fallout of people claiming stuff doesn't work etc yet.I did manage to get £half of that through the back door as paypal gifts or cash by replying to peoples "how much for cash" offers with a photo of the item with my mobile number and "£100" written on some masking tape. HarmonicCheeseburger, privatewire, purplebargeken and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 We've not had the fallout of people claiming stuff doesn't work etc yet.I did manage to get £half of that through the back door as paypal gifts or cash by replying to peoples "how much for cash" offers with a photo of the item with my mobile number and "£100" written on some masking tape. Love it !! HarmonicCheeseburger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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