The grumpy thread

[dollywobbler]

They do give the Veyron the beans at La Vie, but not on passenger runs. Two years ago, the driver lost it on the first bend. That was an impressive sight!

[Split_Pin]

Got so sick of tailgaters in my area that I ordered a big phuckoff sticker from ebay that says "YOU GET CLOSE I GO SLOW". I wasn't expecting it to stop the occurrence but merely offer an explanation as to why I'm now going 9mph in front of you. It has however had a positive effect so far and I don't become antagonised by tailgaters any more.

[AlabamaShrimp]

Some stupid fucker on eBay is taking ages to come up with a postage price for a center for console. Is is so sodding difficult to weigh and measure a box??

[Negative Creep]

Being forced to listen to Radio 1's Big Weekend at work. Thankfully I finished before Coldplay came on, but I was forced to listen to the void of utter dismalness that it Ed Sheeran, those insincere twats One Direction and that obnoxious fake chav Lilly Allen, which if anything is even worse. At least One Direction have the excuse of being a manufactured 15 minute pop act, but one day I really must post my rant on how much i despise the white guy with acoustic guitar genre of music

[Richard]

A One Direction bear landed in my garden this evening. Who knew there was such a thing?

[fordperv]

^I hope you killed it with fire, it's a real shame they aren't voodoo bears

[dollywobbler]

White guy with an acoustic guitar you say?

[Inspector Morose]

Ditto:

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Drove up to 'Hopkknsons ATF' breakers yard near Bolsover today to get a towbar for my car. Got there at 2pm to find the place all shut and locked!!! Rang all the phone numbers inc mobiles but got nowt. Am i out of touch with reality or do the few remaining breakers operate on HSBC Bank opening hours now? 1.75 hours of my life pissed up the wall, and a tenner in pez

[Negative Creep]

Ah, but you see white guy with guitar music doesn't actually refer to any white guy with a guitar. You remember that person - we all know someone like it - who would write "deep" and "meaningful" songs but was clearly only doing it to pick up girls? Completely passionless and vapid songs which are basically X Factor runner up material, but since it's sung with a whiny voice and 3 chords was more "real"? That is white guy with acoustic guitar music.

 

Examples: Passenger, James Blunt, Jack Johnson, Plain White Tees etc

[jonathan_dyane]

I know, bloody scrapyards; Sunday morning used to be one of the main days for trawling round scrapyards to find that elusive part vital to get you to work on Monday. Nowadays the fuckers don't seem to bother with Sunday at all.

[Semi-C]

I know, bloody scrapyards; Sunday morning used to be one of the main days for trawling round scrapyards to find that elusive part vital to get you to work on Monday. Nowadays the fuckers don't seem to bother with Sunday at all.

Beck Row Car Spares.

Full time weekday & Saturday opening hours, Sunday openings too.

 

If Carlsberg did car spares....

[Caffiend]

I thought that whatever-it-is-I've-got-that-they-haven't-diagnosed-yet sucked, it does, not as badly as the DVT that has resulted though.

 

The NHS care has been faultless when I've actually been 'inside' - everyone has been so kind. The communications between times have been fucking dreadful - forgetting to push through referrals, posting appointments at 2 days notice - second class, so I don't get the letter until AFTER I was supposed to attend, hospitals not talking with each other or GP, aaaargh. I'm on a two week wait now apparently. Let's see how that goes 

[garycox]

While in the pub yesterday at 2pm-ish (was my birthday on Friday so was starting early to 'celebrate'), I got a call from 'the Police' on a really bad line from an unknown number.

 

The first thing they said was 'are you at home?' (no), followed by 'can you meet us? can we come and meet you? where are you?' etc. I wasn't that far away from home so said I could walk back if it was that important but what was it about? Woman asked if I had a contact number for my friend who has the Escort at the moment, it'd been 'found' apparently. I wasn't aware it was lost, but gave her the number over the phone and informed her that he was in Plymouth all weekend and had taken the train there.

 

She then decided that that was all she wanted and didn't need to meet me at all, so I have no idea WTF all that bollocks was about.

 

That car is registered and insured in my friend's name, I'm a named driver on it, but they only have my name, DOB and address. How the fuck did they get my number?! And why couldn't they get his via the same method?
 

Anyway, it turns out some twat had stolen the Escort and left it in Hailsham or something with the engine running. No idea how badly damaged it is, as they didn't have a clue over the phone. They mentioned broken glass, and as it was left running I assume the ignition is fucked. Dunno whether it's been crashed or anything.

 

Can't collect it yet as they're doing scene of crime stuff on it. Last time I had a car stolen (Metro), it cost me more than it was worth to get it back off the Police, with the towing and storage fees, so I'm fully expecting that to happen again.

 

So, car stolen and damaged, and a needlessly hostile call from the Police. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 MEEE.

 

But that's not all... http://www.sussex.police.uk/whats-happening/latest/news-stories/2014/05/24/sub-post-office-robbed-near-hailsham

 

A bit of Googling has revealed that it was used in a fucking Post Office robbery!! FFS!!

 

AARGH EVERYTHING IS SHIT I GIVE UP.

[cort16]

That's really shit this is why we can't have nice things. I suspect if it was used in a robbery it might be a while until you get it back .

[RedSparrow]

 

older style Ford Escort

 

Oof. Insult to injury.

[Richard]

All Escorts are older style, the newest is 13 years old.

[HillmanImp]

Why would you use an old Escort? It stands out like a sort thumb these days. Surely you would rob a nondescript silver W reg Corsa or something that blends in.

[cort16]

Because you can steal it with a blunt pencil.

[daveb47]

Lost a set of keys for the volvo at boot sale this morning,bloody glad that we had gone in merc,had keys in my pocket as i had got something from volvo as we went out.

Got a spare set luckily but want to try and get another spare set,locking fob may be a problem though.

[Richard]

I believe you can programme Volvo fobs to the car by going through some kind of procedure, which you should be able to find by Googling. If the fob you lost looks like the one below I'll send you mine, because it certainly isn't the right one for my car.

 

[Sloth in a bowl]

Tragically it seems like production of the Morris Oxford is finally about to end in India

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27563784

[oman5]

I believe you can programme Volvo fobs to the car by going through some kind of procedure, which you should be able to find by Googling. If the fob you lost looks like the one below I'll send you mine, because it certainly isn't the right one for my car.

 

I believe you need to switch the ignition on and off four times. then turn it back on. this puts the immobiliser into programme mode and you then press the plipper button to programme it. in theory.

[daveb47]

Its different to that.

 

 

Has 898893 0n back

 

 

[Richard]

Ah, mine won't be any good to you then. I think you might still be able to get one on eBay and programme it yourself.

[Sloth in a bowl]

Just done some major pull damage to my left calf muscle. In many years of cycling, football and orienteering I never felt a muscle ache that made my hearing go funny. Now sat up with an ice pack and have fingers crossed that I can use a clutch on Tuesday.

[anonymous user]

Just done some major pull damage to my left calf muscle. In many years of cycling, football and orienteering I never felt a muscle ache that made my hearing go funny. Now sat up with an ice pack and have fingers crossed that I can use a clutch on Tuesday. scouring ebay for a cheap automatic

EFA

[Pillock]

Friday, two weeks ago. Focus broke down. Did a manual regen and refilled FAP tank, £150.

 

Week after, Focus broke down. Diagnosed EGR valve and a pressure pipe which is only available as an assembly with a sensor on. £618.

 

Driving it away from dealership, Focus broke down. They've done another manual regen and I did my unhappy face until they waived the £96 pointing out that's what they did the first time. Hilariously, the guy told my I could do it myself for driving at 80mph in 4th for 10 miles - which is both illegal and COMPLETELY FUNKING IMPOSSIBLE in a car stuck in limp mode.

 

I'm picking it up tomorrow but they've already warned me that the DPF is probably imminent and that's £1400 for the part. I shall be seeking out someone who can remove said piece of shit and flog it (at a massive loss) forthwith.

 

In other news, anyone want to buy a Ford Focus? Runs fine*.

[Bobthebeard]

Not sure if this is a grump or a grin, but here goes....

Mrs Beard had arranged that we meet up with some friends in a local restaurant for lunch. I was a bit meh about it but went along as one does....

Restaurant was noisy, full of squealing children, loud music etc. Could hardly hear the conversation. Anyhow, after about an hour of this I was seized with a massive desire to run away so mumbled some excuses about feeling ill and left. Mrs Beard and friends stayed of course...

Came home, pottered about in the garden in the sunshine, took dog for a beach run then perused autoshite...

Much better. Mrs Beard, however not pleased..

Suspect that I am weird!

[cms206]

Not sure if this is a grump or a grin, but here goes....

Mrs Beard had arranged that we meet up with some friends in a local restaurant for lunch. I was a bit meh about it but went along as one does....

Restaurant was noisy, full of squealing children, loud music etc. Could hardly hear the conversation. Anyhow, after about an hour of this I was seized with a massive desire to run away so mumbled some excuses about feeling ill and left. Mrs Beard and friends stayed of course...

Came home, pottered about in the garden in the sunshine, took dog for a beach run then perused autoshite...

Much better. Mrs Beard, however not pleased..

Suspect that I am weird!

SWMBO and the in-laws are getting used to me just getting up and leaving; did it near Tiverton last year on holiday, brother-in-law raved about a pub carvery in the middle of bastard nowhere so him, MiL and SWMBO all trekked up from Exeter. It was stowed out and people were eating off their laps. I walked in, sat down, looked around, couldn't hear what they were saying and couldn't see for flies everywhere.

 

Completely lost my appetite, got up and walked back out. They eventually ate there after tryimg to get me to go back in or go somewhere else. Never ate til the next day. Did it at my birthday too in fact at a pub along the road. Hate doing it but can't deal with it at all.