What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[Dobloseven]

Had a thought provoking experience the other day. Our friends granddaughters partner is an electrician. He'd done us a landlords electrical whatever at our rental property and I went round to his to pick the keys up. He was out on his front in a Skoda Octavia he'd bought. Apparently it's 20 years old, and the only one of it's type in that colour with 4WD.He'd bought it with no engine and is planning to fit a V6 eventually. He'd powder coated a lot of under bonnet components, fitted some Audi TT wheels and seats and had got his lap top out programming an instrument cluster he'd bought from Poland into English language. His family have all told him he's mad, but he feels he can talk to me about it because I understand what he's trying to do. Ahh.... I'm now accused of encouraging him. 

[RoverFolkUs]

1 hour ago, Dobloseven said:

Had a thought provoking experience the other day. Our friends granddaughters partner is an electrician. He'd done us a landlords electrical whatever at our rental property and I went round to his to pick the keys up. He was out on his front in a Skoda Octavia he'd bought. Apparently it's 20 years old, and the only one of it's type in that colour with 4WD.He'd bought it with no engine and is planning to fit a V6 eventually. He'd powder coated a lot of under bonnet components, fitted some Audi TT wheels and seats and had got his lap top out programming an instrument cluster he'd bought from Poland into English language. His family have all told him he's mad, but he feels he can talk to me about it because I understand what he's trying to do. Ahh.... I'm now accused of encouraging him. 

We all know that one person who has a car which they wish to either perfect or do something completely wild with, despite having zero chance of any value (either monetary or just pure interest) being added to it. I know I do, and he does leave me scratching my head sometimes 🤣

[RoverFolkUs]

3 hours ago, Rust Collector said:

Mother in law went home today. That in itself is reason to grin. However I ordered in some burgers as I’ve got the night off. Takeaway driver drops the food in, before he leaves; ‘cool collection of cars dude, you don’t see any of those anymore’. Firstly, when was the last time anyone got called dude, that’s enjoyable nostalgia straight off the bat. Secondly, doesn’t it just feel good when someone compliments the shite you own. Currently on display out the front is the Insight, Lada and one of the BX estates. Taken off guard I didn’t know what to say, I managed ‘cheers dude’, hope he didn’t think I was taking the piss 😅

I think it's more endearing nowadays, rather than a general youthful greeting like it used to be. Puts a smile on my face whenever I hear someone say "old chap" as well. Because nobody ever says that anymore, yet I think it's also another endearing way of addressing someone in a friendly manner. Something which "mate" doesn't quite manage to do. 

I know what you mean about repeating it, I've done it before as well and felt awkward afterwards.. or I later realize I probably should have used a more professional term in response or something! 😁

[Remspoor]

 

[myglaren]

 

[MiniMinorMk3]

Well he won't be needing the kettle tommorrow.

[MikeR]

Just keep wondering if the old amp still works and to have some fun with it .

Did put some new power caps in it years ago , but 500W keeps calling ....

[HarmonicCheeseburger]

[cobblers]

I've treated myself to a lovely new coat and boots and they are both just exactly the right weight and thickness and warmness and comfort, and I really am incredibly pleased about this

 

[HarmonicCheeseburger]

[GagaStan]

Finally washed this beastie. And to pretty good effect!

 

[62 Austin]

On 12/6/2022 at 6:58 AM, MikeR said:

Today's find in the loft 😀😀😀😀😀

A fellow I knew, rancher and Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow,  ran into Douglas Adams on the Alaska Ferry going from the Seattle area to Alaska, a 3 or 4-day trip. He was working out in the gym, rather feverishly, and stated that he was going to live 'til 100. He's about my age, but died over 20 years ago. I guess there's more to it than treadmills and Nautilus equipment.

[62 Austin]

On 12/5/2022 at 11:48 AM, richardmorris said:

For a couple of minutes today my TIPO was parked next to this miura one side and maserati on the other. The maserati was not a happy looking car, more like a Ford Mustang imitation. The miura was mostly obscured by men salivating over it. £2million!

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf22/london/lots/r0028-1971-lamborghini-miura-sv-by-bertone/1301169

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/lf22/london/lots/r0055-1958-maserati-3500-gt-spyder-by-frua/1301808

I had a ride in a Miura like that....possibly the same one....and it's mute testimony to the fact that that color will make any other car look like dog vomit, but on this one it's ace! Imagine if you will a big Ford station wagon or a Bentley Arnage in that shade. 😝

 

 

[jamescarruthers]

This is becoming a bit of an annual tradition now!

[Blunderguts]

[hairnet]

Listening to pick of the pops 1966

He happens to talk about the kinks and sunny afternoon although he didn't play what was I scrolling down YouTube and saw at the same time

Doo doo doo doo twilight zone 

 

 

[neil1971]

[Three Speed]

Our local bus service has improved.

[richardmorris]

1 minute ago, Three Speed said:

Our local bus service has improved.

Would that even predate a charabang?

[Bren]

Watching ice station zebra on TCM.

And I feel like I am there.

[Wack]

[155V6]

[neil1971]

3 hours ago, neil1971 said:

As this is the grin thread, good to know there was a happy ending

 

[wuvvum]

They're doing roadworks at the moment on the Norwich northern bypass.  Drove through there this morning and the only works vehicle there was a 2003 Scenic RX4, all reflective-stickered up.  Not seen one of those on the road for ages.

[Metal Guru]

41 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

They're doing roadworks at the moment on the Norwich northern bypass.  Drove through there this morning and the only works vehicle there was a 2003 Scenic RX4, all reflective-stickered up.  Not seen one of those on the road for ages.

Had a couple of holidays in the French Alps early 2000s. Loads of them everywhere. Seemed to be the car of choice for the snow out there. Don’t suppose they last like Landrovers do.

[Fumbler]

I say, some snowflakes are settling.

[richardmorris]

Nothing here, just below freezing with fog.

[vulgalour]

Oh hi.

Definitely worth putting a million layers on and risking certain death for The Content.  First time I've left the house in a week, still weaker than a Renault front spring and only just started getting my voice back.  Covid can get in the bin, I am not appreciating it one bit.  But hey, surprise fox encounter in the first snow of the year, that proper cheered me up.

[Stanky]

Nearly full 5l bottle of Aspen being given away on the local freecycle group, will I have it? YES I WILL.

[GeorgeB]

1 hour ago, Stanky said:

Nearly full 5l bottle of Aspen being given away on the local freecycle group, will I have it? YES I WILL.

Aspen?