Guest Hooli Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Still, on the flipside, just 5 sleeps 'til Santa now. I'm not making light of it. I also suffer; worse because I get up at 0400 for work so have even less time to 'get back to sleep' before another day begins. I have no solution to offer sadly. With me it comes and goes. I just accept that it will pass, and try to sleep when I can. Lol cheers, I hate xmas. I've clicked what caused it last night. I've only drunk decaff tea for the last few years & the place I'm training only has normal tea. Half a dozen of them during the is enough to keep me awake all night these days. I'll have to stop drinking it at lunchtime today. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 If the 'pulsing' in my head each time I move it doesn't go away STAT, I may have to take severe measures. Alcohol is not involved, despite the attendant nausea. So looking forward* to the dismissal appeal in less than three hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Lol cheers, I hate LOVE xmas. because it allows me to participate in the Autoshite secret santa I've clicked what caused it last night. I've only drunk decaff tea for the last few years & the place I'm training only has normal tea. Half a dozen of them during the is enough to keep me awake all night these days. I'll have to stop drinking it at lunchtime today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 it allows me to participate in the Autoshite secret santa No chance, I detest everything to do with the hateful festival. puddlethumper, D Spares & Tyres and myglaren 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Bollocks. Had to take the day off work today. This morning the right side of my kidney felt quite painful this morning, I tried to drive into work but a few miles away from home the pain was getting worse so I turned around and went back home and went to the doctors. Been diagnosed with kidney stones. Oh well, it's better than most other painful stuff. Gonna chill today and go back in tomorrow. Saved me almost a days worth of fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ^ DISLIKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 A Honda rep for a surprise 1 year at the NEC bike show when he made his way over to a NR750 on the floor display,to find someone had their tools with them and had removed the back wheel......Hang on... just the back wheel!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I've got a bit of a sniffle which obvs means I'm currently writing my will and letting everyone know how close to death I am. My body is managing to be both too hot and too cold at the same time and the amount of snot that's poured out of my face this morning is incredible, I have no idea where it's all come from. Of course, working from home I don't really have the excuse of "I don't want to risk infecting anyone" so I'm also grumpy about not taking a sick day. Kiltox, myglaren and clayts450 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Bollocks. Had to take the day off work today. This morning the right side of my kidney felt quite painful this morning, I tried to drive into work but a few miles away from home the pain was getting worse so I turned around and went back home and went to the doctors. Been diagnosed with kidney stones. Oh well, it's better than most other painful stuff. Gonna chill today and go back in tomorrow. Saved me almost a days worth of fuel. Shit, those fucking hurt man.....Had 'em for 40 plus years now. Get yourself some Voltarol suppositories from the quack - if you kick off about the pain they will give them to you. Make sure they follow this up because they will come back and bite you. If you want any more info/horror stories (only joking!) just PM me. Lord Sterling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Drove the TT in today as it had its service. That's not the grump as it's all fine. It's the hour drive home that was the grump. An hour to drive less than 7 miles. FFS. I was going to drive in this week, but I think I'll be back on the bike tomorrow. That's only 15 minutes in and under 20 minutes back home (up hill) in comparison.If it makes you feel any better, the last time I drove back from the same garage (in the opposite direction) it took 55 minutes to do 2 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95 quid Peugeot Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In the words of many here, restoration vandals..A friend of ours. their son, has recently bought a really tasty Mk1 Escort import from France, totally original in every respect, however it now has coil overs, banded wheels, engine (1100) coming out and being replaced with 3500 quids worth of something, so holes now need cutting in the inner wings.. the list goes on.I know its his money and his car, but why not fuck up one thats already fucked up Angrydicky, The Reverend Bluejeans, myglaren and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In the words of many here, restoration vandals..A friend of ours. their son, has recently bought a really tasty Mk1 Escort import from France, totally original in every respect, however it now has coil overs, banded wheels, engine (1100) coming out and being replaced with 3500 quids worth of something, so holes now need cutting in the inner wings.. the list goes on.I know its his money and his car, but why not fuck up one thats already fucked up I bet at least some of those changes are irreversible, so if he ruins it, he really ruins it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In the words of many here, restoration vandals..A friend of ours. their son, has recently bought a really tasty Mk1 Escort import from France, totally original in every respect, however it now has coil overs, banded wheels, engine (1100) coming out and being replaced with 3500 quids worth of something, so holes now need cutting in the inner wings.. the list goes on.I know its his money and his car, but why not fuck up one thats already fucked up It is a shame when they've survived that long to do stuff like that. My old Triumph Bonnie isn't standard but I refuse to do anything that involves cutting the frame so it can go back to standard if I ever desire. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In 'old skool fords' it actually reduces the value, no matter the work / money you put in. An example is a Mk1 Escort a friend had. Full on Pro-street, 383ci Chevy engine, absolutely imaculate, proper piece of kit. Value? £16k Same car unmolested, in original condition? More like £25k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 In 'old skool fords' it actually reduces the value, no matter the work / money you put in. An example is a Mk1 Escort a friend had. Full on Pro-street, 383ci Chevy engine, absolutely imaculate, proper piece of kit. Value? £16k Same car unmolested, in original condition? More like £25k. 020_zps68db7b9e.jpg That's because nobody wants to buy somebody else's project. Anyway, I've been looking at a trainee train driver application form, then I get hit with this question: "Please give details of another person we can contact should we be unsuccessful in getting employment references. This should be a person who is not a social friend, relative or connected to ScotRail." Er... who the hell do you want a reference from? Somebody who barely knows me? What worth would that reference be? It's a mandatory question, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ....trainee train driver application form, then I get hit with this question: "Please give details of another person we can contact should we be unsuccessful in getting employment references. This should be a person who is not a social friend, relative or connected to ScotRail." Er... who the hell do you want a reference from? Somebody who barely knows me? What worth would that reference be? It's a mandatory question, too. Well, most of Autoshite could qualify as potential referees, then. Problem solved. richardmorris, D Spares & Tyres, LightBulbFun and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 "I have eaten bbq'd black pudding and drunk beer in a field with Mr Supernaut. Therefore I feel he is entirely qualified for the job in question" Helpful? 95 quid Peugeot, Stanky, Datsuncog and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Saturday morning... Go out early to use touring- soft Tyre on rear, there's a nail in it. Sunday morning... Go out to use land rover- soft Tyre on front and rear, dunno, tyres are shit anyway. Sunday evening... Go out to use touring- check rear Tyre and put air in, pull off drive and headlamp blows- change bulb in dark. Monday morning... Go to cycle to station- rear light bulb blows, go to turn on battery back up light, won't turn on, get it turned on and go to station, light won't turn off. Monday evening... Go to cycle home, Dynamo won't spin on Tyre- no lights. WT actual F? So, after 3 days I need 3 tyres and a new set up of lights on the bike. I'm used to all the cars pulling last minute surprises on me but the bike?! In start contrast to the above, I took the 6 series out Monday night and that goes like a rocket ship. Another fine candidate for the 'Dave numbers' grump of the year Trophy. jumpingjehovahs and clayts450 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Seriously, how difficult is it to comprehend the fact that when I say "Sorry, that's not for sale." That I'm not interested in selling it. No, I am not selling the van. Especially for for the £1500 this random of the street who stinks of drink (this was about 1130 this morning) is offering. *Makes mental note to double up on the usual immobilisation arrangements tonight just in case* Uncle Jimmy and The Reverend Bluejeans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 "Ooh, huzzah, an unexpected space right near the front of the railway station park and ride! How fortunate!" "Let me just steer my not insubstantial all-wheel-drive-vehicle down the narrow, single point access..." FFS. I swear, Smart Roadster owners should fit orange flags on whippy aerials to those things, kinda like recumbent bicycles... Can't wait until my foot improves so I can walk to the station again; it's a fair bit better, but it's not quite there yet. Stanky, wuvvum, Angrydicky and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Godammit... Following last weeks mega job offer, I have been offered an even more mega one. Except the first is permanent and the second a contract to perm role, dependant on whether their existing person returns from maternity. So... Job 1. Permanent, good money, well outside my comfort zone, west end of London. Nice folk, but don’t know them that well, interesting subject area Job 2. Contract, may go perm, can do with eyes closed, slightly easier commute to City of London. Nicer folk whom I know, less exciting subject area. Company will be genuinely gutted if I don’t take it. Dilemmas can fuck off AMC Rebel, blakey79 and BorniteIdentity 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Haha yes that reminds me when I had mine. Not that far off the size of a BMC Mini. That's sat right back level. I miss mine. I should not have sold it. mrbenn, Aston Martin, messerschmitt owner and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 You will soon be saying that about the MG.Only miss them when they are gone. NorfolkNWeigh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 You will soon be saying that about the MG. Only miss them when they are gone. Its why the MG hasn't gone yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ....I swear, Smart Roadster owners should fit orange flags on whippy aerials to those things, kinda like recumbent bicycles... Alternatively, if you ran a regular Smart (ForTwo), you could park right up to that Roadster. Sideways for a bonus. #efficientparking Datsuncog and SiC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Alternatively, if you ran a regular Smart (ForTwo), you could park right up to that Roadster. Sideways for a bonus. #efficientparkingI've seen Mr Smug park a smart car end on between 2 other vehicles then be unable to get the doors open when they came back as the original cars had moved and new ones had parked just a fraction closer....,really one for the grin thread. blakey79, stonedagain, clayts450 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 If the 'pulsing' in my head each time I move it doesn't go away STAT, I may have to take severe measures. Alcohol is not involved, despite the attendant nausea. So looking forward* to the dismissal appeal in less than three hours.Nasty, hope you're feeling better now DM Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Broadband has been down all day. Reported online at 8am - still down zero update and can’t get through on phone or get any response via twitter. It’s Plusnet rebadged as John Lewis - both of whom theretically care about customer service. rainagain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 "Ooh, huzzah, an unexpected space right near the front of the railway station park and ride! How fortunate!" 20181106_082130.jpg "Let me just steer my not insubstantial all-wheel-drive-vehicle down the narrow, single point access..." 20181106_082141.jpg Trollface.jpg FFS. I swear, Smart Roadster owners should fit orange flags on whippy aerials to those things, kinda like recumbent bicycles... Can't wait until my foot improves so I can walk to the station again; it's a fair bit better, but it's not quite there yet.Try an x1/9. I swear I had to get out of the car to bang on the window of some geriatric muppet who was about to reverse into me in Waitrose Sunningdale. Uncle Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Snipes Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Broadband has been down all day. Reported online at 8am - still down zero update and can’t get through on phone or get any response via twitter. It’s Plusnet rebadged as John Lewis - both of whom theretically care about customer service.Yeah you can forget the john Lewis bit - it achieved nothing for me. Also when my service went down with BT it took over a month to get back online with PlusNet. AMC Rebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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