The Moog Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Got some sort of bug which has given me a fever and ache all over. Was supposed to be off to see my friend who is having chemo but can't risk him getting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Roger Daltrey has written his car off by accidentally filling it with diesel instead of petrol. It won’t get fuelled again. Saabnut, Amishtat, gm and 10 others 3 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbenn Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, snagglepuss said: Got some sort of bug which has given me a fever and ache all over. Was supposed to be off to see my friend who is having chemo but can't risk him getting this. Commiserations, I've got it too. Nasty fucker seems to be going around at the minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Amazon claim to have delivered a book to my porch today at 1.30. It’s not here. Nor is there a video of anyone passing or coming to the door when the time is supposed to have been. This means they haven’t delivered to a neighbour either as you have to pass my door to get to theirs. The Royal Mail did deliver my post and a parcel from the folio society this morning which was helpfully left on my porch, but nothing from Amazon. perhaps Prince Edward has it? I hope he likes science fiction. It’s adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest. issue raised with Amazon. mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I need to sell my VW T5, so I stuck my head up underneath to see where the slight oil leak is coming from. Obviously it's the turbo-block seal, which means taking the turbo off and dealing with snapped bolts and studs and laying on my back under the fucker. Ah man I've really not got the time or money for this right now, but I can't in good conscience just jet wash the block and undertray and hope the buyer doesn't notice for a few days (like the bloke who sold it me did) Wack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Amazon claim to have delivered a book to my porch today at 1.30. It’s not here. Nor is there a video of anyone passing or coming to the door when the time is supposed to have been. This means they haven’t delivered to a neighbour either as you have to pass my door to get to theirs. The Royal Mail did deliver my post and a parcel from the folio society this morning which was helpfully left on my porch, but nothing from Amazon. perhaps Prince Edward has it? I hope he likes science fiction. It’s adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest. issue raised with Amazon. Yodel delivered a parcel for Mrs BMH yesterday. Put it on the step by the front door, rang bell, jumped back in van and drove off. Fortunately we were in. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Amazon are generally very good - I have a meter cupboard right next to the front door and the Flex guys normally just whack it in there and bolt it shut. Had a new courier this week who decides the 'shed' is not a safe place, so crashes round into my back garden and rather kindly leaves it on the wooden bench next to my back door. Fine. As long as it's not raining, mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 I’ve just had this reply. I am a little confused as I’m not a prime member! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 You didn't think you were but which box did you forget to untick? I fucking hate Amazon I may be grumpier than usual today due to slight headache, a trip to the dentists and the kids being grottier than usual or possibly something else entirely. Lord Sterling and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Having gone through the induction process for one of the other 'race to the bottom' courier operations, I can confirm that in response to the rep they got for non delivery/damaged goods/outright theft, the procedures imposed on drivers are stringent, and a bit ridiculous in parts. Amazon are generally very good - I have a meter cupboard right next to the front door and the Flex guys normally just whack it in there and bolt it shut. Had a new courier this week who decides the 'shed' is not a safe place, so crashes round into my back garden and rather kindly leaves it on the wooden bench next to my back door. Fine. As long as it's not raining, mind.Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 In an age of next day and (with Amazon) same day deliveries, my grump is when they are not. Ordered a puller set and wing protector from "the tool academy" on Monday that was supposed to arrive at the latest yesterday. Only just shipped today. Also ordered a front and back brake rebuilt set for the BGT off http://msc.parts yesterday, but the order is still showing as unshipped. I don't think it's even been processed. Tempted to cancel and just pay a bit more to get what I need from my local Moss branch. So it looks like I won't be getting the brakes sorted and going for a proper drive in it this weekend now. FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctormop Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 8 Days ago My Brother took his own life after many years of threatening to do so. He left a Wife, Two Children and our Dad to deal with the aftermath of his lies drinking and gambling. I'm glad to see the back of the Useless Twat but by God trying to make sense of things is beyond Me; not so much for me but for those He chose to leave behind is difficult. I haven't got Children and never wanted them so have literally no idea what to say to my Niece (14) and Nephew (12) As for My Dad, who will be burying His Eldest Son next week; I can be of no practical help at all' .God knows I've tried but how can I possibly know how everyone else is feeling? Lankytim, stonedagain, myglaren and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Sorry to hear this Doctor. Do what you can. They don't have any expectations of you, they just have to get through the next day, then the next, then the next. Try to help them do that. And be there to listen to your Dad especially. He may come out with some stuff that hurts, but he has a big hole inside and no one can tell him how to fill it.Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk Doctormop, The Moog, GBJ and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meshking Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Doctormop, condolences. I can only imagine what an awful time that you and your family are going through. I had never been through that, but did sit through a mental health awareness talk earlier this week at work. I'm not a therapist or medical professional and would suggest you contact someone for help, even the samaritans will be good.You say that you cant relate or help, but what your dad and others are probably looking for is someone to listen. Don't try to fix their issues. There were a few slides from the training that might help, some of them are cheesy, but I've tried this on my children to get them to tall more and it does work.Don't use the W words: who, what, why, when, where, how. These out people on the spot. Do use Ted: Tell me... Explain to me... Describe... And just listen, don't try to fix. ( this advice I gained from a great friend of mine who had a nervous breakdown because she was always taking on other people's problems, and trying to fix everything). Sent from my SGP621 using Tapatalk Bfg, myglaren and Doctormop 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 12 hours ago, richardmorris said: Amazon claim to have delivered a book to my porch today at 1.30. It’s not here. Nor is there a video of anyone passing or coming to the door when the time is supposed to have been. This means they haven’t delivered to a neighbour either as you have to pass my door to get to theirs. The Royal Mail did deliver my post and a parcel from the folio society this morning which was helpfully left on my porch, but nothing from Amazon. perhaps Prince Edward has it? I hope he likes science fiction. It’s adrian Tchaikovsky’s latest. issue raised with Amazon. Amazon left a parcel for my girlfriend next to the shed yesterday. Not her shed mind you, just a shed. She managed to locate it with a bit of hunting. somewhatfoolish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex66 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 33 minutes ago, captain_70s said: Amazon left a parcel for my girlfriend next to the shed yesterday. Not her shed mind you, just a shed. She managed to locate it with a bit of hunting. I have had delivery people claim unable to deliver as no one was home, when I was in as I work from home when I get work. Then Amazon have left electronics on top of the recycling bin, had to send the whole lot back it was pissing down with rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 10 hours ago, SiC said: In an age of next day and (with Amazon) same day deliveries, my grump is when they are not. Ordered a puller set and wing protector from "the tool academy" on Monday that was supposed to arrive at the latest yesterday. Only just shipped today. Also ordered a front and back brake rebuilt set for the BGT off http://msc.parts yesterday, but the order is still showing as unshipped. I don't think it's even been processed. Tempted to cancel and just pay a bit more to get what I need from my local Moss branch. So it looks like I won't be getting the brakes sorted and going for a proper drive in it this weekend now. FFS I've been fucking about with the brakes on the B roadster for a time now. New master seals improved the feel but the sytem needed bleeding. Checking the rear and someone, not me, has butchered the adjusters so it will not adjust the slack in the shoes correctly. Quick interweb search and MGB Hive are cheapest. Ordered Wednesday, arrived yesterday pm. Fitted offside but as she's close to the wall have to move her. Grump, rain today, bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Sorry to hear your news, DoctorMop, that's awful. Doctormop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 10 hours ago, Doctormop said: 8 Days ago My Brother took his own life after many years of threatening to do so. He left a Wife, Two Children and our Dad to deal with the aftermath of his lies drinking and gambling. I'm glad to see the back of the Useless Twat but by God trying to make sense of things is beyond Me; not so much for me but for those He chose to leave behind is difficult. I haven't got Children and never wanted them so have literally no idea what to say to my Niece (14) and Nephew (12) As for My Dad, who will be burying His Eldest Son next week; I can be of no practical help at all' .God knows I've tried but how can I possibly know how everyone else is feeling? Wife. Anger and GUILT and worry about the kids. Kids. ANGER, and confusion and more anger. Dad. GUILT. And Saddness. You? You must be feeling something. Relief. But guilt too.? Look. Those kids are going to be fucked up. You need to make an effort to help. And if they push you away, keep coming back chodweaver, HillmanImp and Doctormop 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TataBobu Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/15/2019 at 10:58 PM, TheDoctor said: I want a Suzuki Wagon R. I think I'm broken. Go for it! try to find a 4x4 one, they're fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 I want a Suzuki Wagon R. I think I'm broken. Correct me if I’m wrong, but did you not have one recently? DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 You know that moment when you realise someone you thought was a mate is in reality an unmistakable cunt? Yup just had one of those......... Semi-C, purplebargeken, Wack and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctormop Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks all for your good wishes Much appreciated and genuinely helpful I wasn't going to post on here about what happened but last night just started typing and am glad I Did. I am crap at communicating and am trying to be better at it The Tell me Show me Describe idea has really helped, Deep down I'm a bit Who What Why When etc and it doesn't help with anything non mechanical, I will look at things differently from now on. Whilst I never really got on with My Brother I am going to miss him but just wish He was easier to like I mean He could have tried to help Himself, Family tried Work tried Social Services all did their best but He wouldn't accept help unless it was in the form of money to drink and gamble We reckon a conservative estimate of his losses over 25 years is around £200k Guilt and anger are a big part of our lives at the moment I see that now Thanks again to everyone who helped I'm in a much better place than I was 24 hours ago and will try to pass that on to the rest of the Family. This place etc chodweaver, Jerzy Woking, mercedade and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 It appears that I have a wasps' nest in the attic. Excelsior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, wuvvum said: It appears that I have a wasps' nest in the attic. Excelsior. Can think of worse places. Please try a can of spray carpet adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I'm not going anywhere near the fucking thing. It's right in the corner of the loft under the eaves (as far as I can tell from where the buzzing is coming from and the fact that said buzzing goes mental when I bang on the ceiling in the corner of my bedroom) so access is not going to be good. I'm not allergic to wasp stings but I'm not exactly fond of them either, and trying to beat a hasty retreat whilst picking my way across rafters and down a shonky ladder strikes me as a recipe for disaster. BorniteIdentity, paulplom and Wack 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, wuvvum said: I'm not going anywhere near the fucking thing. It's right in the corner of the loft under the eaves (as far as I can tell from where the buzzing is coming from and the fact that said buzzing goes mental when I bang on the ceiling in the corner of my bedroom) so access is not going to be good. I'm not allergic to wasp stings but I'm not exactly fond of them either, and trying to beat a hasty retreat whilst picking my way across rafters and down a shonky ladder strikes me as a recipe for disaster. Find the wasp motorway to the outside world, should be easy by the constant stream of the stripey little fuckers crawling in or out of the same hole on the outside of the house. They are creatures of habit and will have only one entry / exit point Get some stripey little bastard killer powder stuff from the garden centre. Wait until dusk, at this point you will observe that all activity on the wasp motorway will have dwindled down to fuck all traffic. climb a ladder on the outside of the house. deposit wasp powder into the hole, don't be shy with it. next morning little bastards will go in and out of the motorway again as usual but will now be dragging poison back in for the queen. Nest will be dead within 48h zero risk of attracting a sting Redfred, stonedagain, Bfg and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 If they dont bother you .leave them ... Every other creepie crawly will be food for them .....then get the nest treated before they go mad. In fact put a sign up near the doorbell to say beware of the wasps nest and have a quiet visitor free life ........ stonedagain, richardthestag, GBJ and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 my fucking whinge for the day. Yesterday mrs managed to break the dishwasher again. bottom tray overflow float activated. means that diswasher needs tilting back to drain water from under tray. which I did. Then it came up with a blocked pump message. ffs had a look at it after my supper was was pulling lumps of plastic n shite out of it. Some how my fault that mrs loads mugs and plates into dishwasher with plastic food wrapping on them. Cleared it but then message E01 = call the Bosch engineer because machine has shut down. ffs I suggested that we need an engineer. Mrs launches into a "don't spoil my evening" rant which culminated in me doing absolutely nothing right. Then she tells me that I need to field phone calls from her dad this morning because sky engineer is visiting to finally fix their sky tv. Invaluable to the poor old 87 year old who has been without it since his house move. Mrs has done all the chat and negotiation over the last 3 weeks. So why do I need to be on hand? Because Mrs is going for a fucking run and coffee with her friends this morning. gah I pointed out that I need to work to get RR finished to get it sold to bring in money. Her fuckwitted response is "yeah I know you have your greedy eyes on my parents inheritance" I tipped a glass of red wine onto the carpet, called her a poisonous vile old bag* (or words similar that are unprintable) and retired to my computer. An hour later she extended an olive branch and said sorry. BUT shit sticks, I am still angry with her, 3rd time she has come up with this shit and it could not be further from the truth. Low mood means that I just cannot shake it She is still irritated that I cannot fix the dishwasher that she fucked up in the first place. 22 long hard years of happy marriage delivers new challenges every day Oh and my blood pressure is stratospheric and I am dizzy as fuck which means that I have an inner ear infection and I am still busy. Am I doing the washing up? nah I will do when she finishes her coffee and we can do it together. Sons have A-levels this week so are deep in revisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 16 hours ago, Tamworthbay said: You know that moment when you realise someone you thought was a mate is in reality an unmistakable cunt? Yup just had one of those......... Yeah, been there. Not long ago or too far from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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