castros_bro Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 9 hours ago, GeorgeB said: The mods on here seem to enjoy deleting threads threads and entire content from some posters without explanation. With that in mind it seems perfectly reasonable that individuals should be able to delete whatever they like. Yeah, when the Mods came down here in 1964 to delete threads they got a good kicking. Rab, crad, Lord Sterling and 6 others 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, castros_bro said: Yeah, when the Mods came down here in 1964 to delete threads they got a good kicking. Yea but look how happy @Cavcraftis on his new bike in the first photo! He only went to Brighton for an ice cream and check the carb bodge worked... myglaren, puddlethumper, somewhatfoolish and 3 others 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 5 minutes ago, beko1987 said: Yea but look how happy @Cavcraftis on his new bike in the first photo! He only went to Brighton for an ice cream and check the carb bodge worked... However his Italian two stroke SatNav has sent him to Clacton-on-sea. beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko220 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Rab said: A 'pissy day' for me Wilko is having epilepsy every day..maybe read up on neuro-divergence..it covers a whole spectrum of disorders inc .autism Obviously I'm very sorry to hear that you have this. Having experienced (different) mental health conditions at very close quarters, I know what huge impact they can have on people's lives, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. That said, we don't all have access to each other's medical records, so when someone does something unreasonable it can only be taken at face value. We don't know if the behaviour has been caused by a mental health condition, a physical health condition, because someone's pissed off at their car breaking down, or because the wife has been nagging them all day. Or just because that's what they're like. I guess there is usually some reason. We all have bad days - for different reasons, and some much worse than others. That's why I suggested that no individual member should have the ability to delete entire topics/threads. Hopefully someone from the team of moderators might be able to give this some consideration, if a change in the settings is possible. Rab and Talbot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 To be fair to 'George' he does know what he's talking about when it comes to complaining about moderation. The Moog, BorniteIdentity and GeorgeB 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Pieman said: Go and let the fucker's tyres down. What an absolute Grade A cunt. There was a case a year or two ago of a woman leaving a foul-mouthed note on an ambulance for "blocking her driveway"....she didn't even drive! Yes, I remember that now. Jesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 We tried to do the Lanchester door cards again today. Two are sorted, the rain stopped us doing the other two, as did the rather painful blisters I got from the grippy coating on the pliers I was using to remove the tacks. Trouble is, I did a rather good job of building these door cards so dismantling them to make some adjustments we weren't aware were needed until fitting has really done a number on my hands. There's a couple of keyholed metal plates that rivet onto the back, we copied the way they were when we dismantled the door cards and it turns out they were upside down, and unlike the old soft rivets, these new (identical type but not 70 years old and corroded) ones are an absolute bear to remove. We've also had to get creative on the escutcheons since the slightly thicker new board we used makes it impossible to fit them to the window winders so what should have been a simple reinstall has proven much more difficult. Suddenly, I'm not hating brittle plastic push clips so much. R1152, GrumpiusMaximus, somewhatfoolish and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 18 hours ago, Dick Longbridge said: Apparently the mods caused Brexit, co-started WW2, were responsible for Marathons being renamed Snickers and hired Chris Evans to present Top Gear. They're such an unreasonable bunch! 🤣 They renamed Marathons to Snickers......................Bastards !!!! myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 And Opal Fruits to Starburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Took the car for a petrol injection and discovered that last time I filled up I must have left the filler cap on the spoiler. Asked in the kiosk but nothing there, not too surprising as it was last filled up in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I used to do the same thing. Did it that often. I ended up keeping at least two more caps in my tool box. Yes, I was that much of a forgetful clot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 First time I have done it. There is supposed to be a strap to keep it on the flap - broken though. £10 for a replacement will ensure that I don't do it again. JMotor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Improvisation is surely the Autoshite way dome, beko1987, loserone and 4 others 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 The replacement comes with a strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Today has been one of "those" days. I took the dog out this morning, leaving MrsR supervising the washing machine. When I come back: "the drum won't spin." Fortunately it had reached the end and she was able to empty it, but I tried, and sure enough, locked solid. So ALL the rest of my morning consisted of dismantling the machine to see what was blocking the drum, and doing some incidental cleaning because the machine hasn't been out of its slot in 7 years... then I had the bright idea of removing the drive belt. Which leaves the drum able to spin freely and smoothly, so nothing is blocking it at all. The motor has obviously seized. So a little online searching threw up a motor specified for this machine, brand new, £102. A whole new machine costs £179. I could buy a motor and it might not fix the problem; or fit it poorly (quite possible); or something else could break in short order. Or I could buy the new machine. I suspect that's what I'll do in the end, even though it goes against the grain. This afternoon I tried yet again to phone the caravan park on the south coast, where we are supposed to be staying at the end of April, but it's looking unlikely we will be able to make overnight stops on the way there. Yet again, the park is "engaged." Then, for the first time, we decided to have a McDonalds for tea, delivered by UberEats. We got a discount code the other day and thought it was worth a try. I managed to navigate the order process and got a message that it would arrive by 1725. A map appeared, tracking the driver (or, as the caption said, cyclist). When it showed him in Derby Street, which runs past the end of my street, I decided to step outside and take it from him. And I waited. And waited. So I went back in the house, and instead of the map was a message telling me my order was cancelled. I phoned McDonalds, and was eventually answered by a very helpful and sympathetic lady. She said it was probably the driver who had cancelled it, and yes, he was driving not cycling; that was an Uber default setting. While we were talking, he walked back into the branch, without my meal, but she couldn't ask him about it because he doesn't speak English. Fucking marvellous. So the first time I placed an UberEats order has turned out to be also the last. And if anyone ever asks me for a recommendation I will say "go to the shop and pick it up yourself." I ended up flinging some chicken dippers and chips in the oven. Hardly the big satisfying burger and milkshake I was primed for! Today has been unremittingly shit. Mally, R1152, myglaren and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 And that's without the story of MrsR's medication! She spoke to a doctor the other day who promised her some better painkillers (which she really needs). Got to Boots... they've given her Naproxen and Omeprazole. Nap for the pain, Om to protect her stomach from it. Except she can't take Naproxen, it reacts with other stuff she has to take. I gave the whole lot straight back to Boots and now we will have to go through all the rigmarole again. myglaren and R1152 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 You probably need a Pharmacist to tell the doctor what to prescribe. myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Lord Sterling, Low Horatio gearbox, crad and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Oh just fuck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 One of many reasons I binned Avast!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayroller Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 45 minutes ago, Remspoor said: Oh just fuck off. It is an AntiVirus programme though, what do you expect? 😉 Mally, Craig the Princess, Tickman and 8 others 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1152 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, omegod said: Have you SEEN what she has done?! It hurts the eyeballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Having just looked.....jesus tittyfucking christ, my eyes... my eyes, my eyes. The saying money doesnt buy taste never more apt. BorniteIdentity, adw1977, Craig the Princess and 2 others 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Good grief, yes it definitely needs to be redecorated! Have they wallpapered the sofa, or fabric trimmed the walls? Remspoor and Craig the Princess 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Imagine trying to find the sofa after a few cans! JeeExEll, adw1977, Crackers and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I had to stop reading about this matter. I just got too effing angry. Low Horatio gearbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Good grief, yes it definitely needs to be redecorated! Have they wallpapered the sofa, or fabric trimmed the walls?I think that's the 'after' pic Low Horatio gearbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, chodweaver said: I think that's the 'after' pic There is already a charity for this sort of thing I think? https://www.mind.org.uk/donate/ Crackers, New POD, Remspoor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 14 hours ago, eddyramrod said: Today has been one of "those" days. I took the dog out this morning, leaving MrsR supervising the washing machine. When I come back: "the drum won't spin." Fortunately it had reached the end and she was able to empty it, but I tried, and sure enough, locked solid. So ALL the rest of my morning consisted of dismantling the machine to see what was blocking the drum, and doing some incidental cleaning because the machine hasn't been out of its slot in 7 years... then I had the bright idea of removing the drive belt. Which leaves the drum able to spin freely and smoothly, so nothing is blocking it at all. The motor has obviously seized. So a little online searching threw up a motor specified for this machine, brand new, £102. A whole new machine costs £179. I could buy a motor and it might not fix the problem; or fit it poorly (quite possible); or something else could break in short order. Or I could buy the new machine. I suspect that's what I'll do in the end, even though it goes against the grain. This afternoon I tried yet again to phone the caravan park on the south coast, where we are supposed to be staying at the end of April, but it's looking unlikely we will be able to make overnight stops on the way there. Yet again, the park is "engaged." Then, for the first time, we decided to have a McDonalds for tea, delivered by UberEats. We got a discount code the other day and thought it was worth a try. I managed to navigate the order process and got a message that it would arrive by 1725. A map appeared, tracking the driver (or, as the caption said, cyclist). When it showed him in Derby Street, which runs past the end of my street, I decided to step outside and take it from him. And I waited. And waited. So I went back in the house, and instead of the map was a message telling me my order was cancelled. I phoned McDonalds, and was eventually answered by a very helpful and sympathetic lady. She said it was probably the driver who had cancelled it, and yes, he was driving not cycling; that was an Uber default setting. While we were talking, he walked back into the branch, without my meal, but she couldn't ask him about it because he doesn't speak English. Fucking marvellous. So the first time I placed an UberEats order has turned out to be also the last. And if anyone ever asks me for a recommendation I will say "go to the shop and pick it up yourself." I ended up flinging some chicken dippers and chips in the oven. Hardly the big satisfying burger and milkshake I was primed for! Today has been unremittingly shit. Well... the washing machine is sorted! Lynne mentioned it in an online chat with her daughter - who has ordered us one from Argos! Nice! wuvvum, Remspoor, neil1971 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 last week the Focus clutch peddle starting clicking .. it was observed the push rod was moving along the pin on the clutch peddle in order to escape captivity a tie wrap fixed it and some star clips were ordered , they arrived yesterday . so get back under the dash and the clutch master cylinder is now leaking , but the star clip has fixed the clicking .... car is now booked in for pre mot work and fixing at the end of the month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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