What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[AnthonyG]

I must admit, I expected the opening ceremony would be pretty awful, but it went well, and some bits were really good. I agree M. Ali really should have been left alone, he looked like he didn't have a clue what was going on. Rest of the world was probably surprised we managed to include our 'communist healthcare scheme' in the celebrations though!

 

Thought it was quite telling when the BBC announcers went really quiet when Syria walked on, although Huw Edwards did mumble something about a civil war. They were determined to mention the 'Arab Spring' every time a Middle Eastern team came on, to the extent of moaning that Saudi Arabia hadn't had any action yet.

 

Queen looked well bored, which in itself is quite funny. I was surprised she actually did the Bond thing though, although the Yanks must have loved it.

[RedSparrow]

Been watching Vic and Bob's 'Catterick' on youtube. Bloody hilarious.

Strange to think it was put on BBC3 in the early days.

[cheguava]

I didn't see much of it, but it was good to see Mike Oldfield getting dusted off again, but they really should have left poor old Muhammed Ali with what little dignity he has left.

Well done to Danny Boyle for the whole shebang, nothing says 'London 2012' better than some kids setting fire to stuff. I'm sure the knighthood's in the bag.

 

 

Agree about Ali, that made me feel very uncomfortable. The rest was brilliantly done, apart from McCartney, who sounded dreadful. Knowing our prediliction for monumental cock-ups, it seemed to go without a hitch.

 

I presume that if Ali didn't want to do it, he'd have said so. He's physically disabled - not mentally impaired as far as I was aware.

[HillmanImp]

Just found this sticker.

 

This might be all well and good but my car is an Audi Coupe not a Volvo 242?

[Pete-M]

242 is classier....

[Luxobarges_Are_Us]

Doesn't that Volvo look a bit SLAMD INIT?

[rml2345]

On banded Steelz yo?

[cms206]

Most of this...

 

Success! by cms206, on Flickr

 

 

... and all of this...

 

Cumberland Motor Services 389 - SHH 389X by cms206, on Flickr

 

Half-way there now...

[willswitchengage]

That looks beautiful although ony 144k?

[dollywobbler]

Well, it was still a training bus when I drove it. Looking better now!

[chaseracer]

Is it very wrong at my age that Angry Dicky's avatar makes me grin so? All that Minx needs is a good rub down...

 

[cms206]

That looks beautiful although ony 144k?

 

144k is a very rough guesstimate; the speedo shows that but I doubt it's original, and if it is there'll be at least a 1 before that.

 

 

We're happy with the finish but the painter isn't and wants to do it again... finish on the black is better than my old dear's 2010 Mondeo. It's obscene.

[cort16]

Well I seem to have finished my SD1 other other than some interior fettling. I know the arches won't be to everyones tastes on here but I like it.

 

arches by cort16, on Flickr

[Angrydicky]

Congratulations on the MOT pass CMS! Also, the SD1 looks great Cort, must make all that effort worthwhile.

 

Is it very wrong at my age that Angry Dicky's avatar makes me grin so? All that Minx needs is a good rub down...

 

 

ATCNBE!

 

 

Picture courtesy of Mr Lobster, from here: http://www.autoshite.co.uk/phpbb3/viewt ... 3&start=45

[messerschmitt owner]

loud jets overhead - look out window to see seven red jets flying at speed at about 1,000 ft in V formation, leaving vapour trail!

 

The Red Arrows, satisfyingly fantastic!

[DSdriver]

When people rock up at ChateauDS in cars like this

IMG_4530 by DSdriver, on Flickr

[vulgalour]

That Visa is awesome! One day, I will own an offensively coloured car... one day.

[Negative Creep]

Insurance renewal, 320 quid fully comp with drive any car. One good thing about getting older.

[cobblers]

Insurance renewal, 320 quid fully comp with drive any car. One good thing about getting older.

+1 on that. As other people moan like sash about insurance, I've been pleasantly surprised for the last 4 or 5 years.

 

I'm 26 and pay something like £280 per year on my T25 van which is limited to 5k per year, but I'm also insured to drive any other car as well, which is absolutely invaluable and something I really appreciate (nowhere would give me any vehicle cover til I was 25)

 

I'm honestly a pretty careful driver, but considering a single minor scuff would cost the insurance co. 7 grand by the time a couple of whiplash claims have been paid, if you work out the odds I'm happy to bet that if I pay the same £280 for the next for 25 years I'll probably run into someone and end up on top.

[DSdriver]

Insurance renewal, 320 quid fully comp with drive any car. One good thing about getting older.

 

Have you checked the small print? Its usually drive any car that is owned by someone else (i.e. not you) and with third party cover only. If you have got drive any other car full comp. including others that you own you have got a great deal.

[Negative Creep]

Insurance renewal, 320 quid fully comp with drive any car. One good thing about getting older.

 

Have you checked the small print? Its usually drive any car that is owned by someone else (i.e. not you) and with third party cover only. If you have got drive any other car full comp. including others that you own you have got a great deal.

 

I thought that was the standard stipulation for drive any car? I wanted as you never know when you may need brief use of another car, as opposed to something I can use to drive cars I actually own on the sly

[Caffiend]

This is mostly grin, although the £ is already long spent, but could also be a WTF grump about how this extrapolates up to the best part of 23 years on and off (mostly on) the evil weed.

 

Quit smoking: 2 months on Wednesday. £ saved - £300 today according to my counter.

 

Definitely a grin: I feel 10 years younger and frighten far fewer small children than I used to

[cobblers]

This is mostly grin, although the £ is already long spent, but could also be a WTF grump about how this extrapolates up to the best part of 23 years on and off (mostly on) the evil weed.

 

Quit smoking: 2 months on Wednesday. £ saved - £300 today according to my counter.

 

Definitely a grin: I feel 10 years younger and frighten far fewer small children than I used to

 

 

Good man!

 

My dumb as fuck 17 year old sister has just decided to start smoking (obviously to impress her even dumber waste of space boyfriend who also smokes) but obviously she knows best cos shes a 17 year old girl so the best I can do is just laugh at how stupid she looks having to bug people outside the shop to buy her a packet.

[vulgalour]

1 - All clear from the hospital! I can drive again, but it would appear I'm related to Fainting Goats.

2 - Another job interview for a car rental firm happening on the 'phone, tomorrow.

3 - Fixed the crazy lights on the Princess.

 

I'm happier than a dog with two tails right now.

[willswitchengage]

Being "ufollowed" by your brother's girlfriend on Twitter when they break up. BOOM!

[dollywobbler]

This is mostly grin, although the £ is already long spent, but could also be a WTF grump about how this extrapolates up to the best part of 23 years on and off (mostly on) the evil weed.

 

Quit smoking: 2 months on Wednesday. £ saved - £300 today according to my counter.

 

Definitely a grin: I feel 10 years younger and frighten far fewer small children than I used to

 

 

Good man!

 

I have insider information that it's actually Good woman! Well done Caffiend. I'd say you're through the worst of it now. £300 is another BX's worth!

[Caffiend]

£300 is another BX's worth!

No, I do not want a Mk1 estate, tyvm (nice try though) - and thanks

[Cavcraft]

Good on you staying off the biftas. Think I'm on week 15 or 16 now and defo getting easier and easier.

[eddyramrod]

Good on the both of you! And any other shiter who manages to free themselves.

 

That Visa is awesome! One day, I will own an offensively coloured car... one day.

Have you seen your Princess in colour? I know this won't go down terribly well here but I actually don't like cars in any shade of the brown spectrum. Nor grey. But I do love Princesses (you can call off the dogs) having had two in the past. One black, one red.

[vulgalour]

Beige is inoffensive to everyone but you What I should do, really, is respray it in Ford Asbo Green, that would be offensive.