GMcD Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 Welcome to the Bank holiday Weekend. Every. Single. Time. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Gerrymcd said: Susanna is probably the sort that would eventually arrive 5 hours late to pick it up in a Smart Fortwo. Bra-less and in shorts? I know the type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 28/04/2022 at 10:39, 5speedracer said: I suspect the average Norwegian or German might have a different perception of car maintenance than the average Brit though! I agree. U.K. is full of chancers who just don’t give a shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I agree. U.K. is full of chancers who just don’t give a shit.There's also the distinct intolerance of Das Polizei for any modding of cars by cretinous chavs, as evidenced by the convoy of British yoofs that fell foul of the German rules of the road a couple of years ago.Meanwhile the UK traffic police are so underresourced, an untaxed, uninsured, barried Corsa with cut springs, bald tyres, illegal tints, inadvisable camber angles, unsilenced exhaust and decidedly non standard lighting can be driven around council estates at breakneck pace with impunity as long as they don't go near an ANPR camera. It's these end-of-life vehicles that represent a proportion of the problem, and the MOT is one of the checks and balances that get them sent over the bridge, when the cost of repair/rectification is too great for the potless owner. Giving the scrotes an extra year's grace period before they have to source another shitheap and start afresh is asking for trouble.#middleclasssnobbery hennabm and sheffcortinacentre 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Split_Pin said: We are getting a skip week after next as we are having a thorough clear out. Unfortunately that's where it will be going. There's folk out there that can't afford to furnish their home and it's chanty-wrastlers like Susanna that fuck up their chances of getting a hand with stuff like this. I worked with a guy that used to go to the food banks, he had enough money to buy it at the supermarket but he just wanted it for free. That’s the mentality you are dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 10 hours ago, Split_Pin said: We are getting a skip week after next as we are having a thorough clear out. Unfortunately that's where it will be going. There's folk out there that can't afford to furnish their home and it's chanty-wrastlers like Susanna that fuck up their chances of getting a hand with stuff like this. Could one of the local charities take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenmil Socket Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Tenmil Socket said: I feel your pain. I have a tree outside the house where the local wood pigeon crew decide to congregate and shit on my car 😣 Exhibit A Exhibit B And finally C A jet wash wouldn’t budge it so ended up using my bank card as a scraper 😆 grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 9 hours ago, chodweaver said: There's also the distinct intolerance of Das Polizei for any modding of cars by cretinous chavs, as evidenced by the convoy of British yoofs that fell foul of the German rules of the road a couple of years ago. That was funny as fuck. IIRC, they even tried crowdfunding their fines and the costs of getting the cars trailered back to the UK! https://www.thedrive.com/news/28082/several-modified-and-stance-cars-seized-by-german-police-en-route-to-worthersee-in-uk AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 16 minutes ago, Angrydicky said: That was funny as fuck. IIRC, they even tried crowdfunding their fines and the costs of getting the cars trailered back to the UK! https://www.thedrive.com/news/28082/several-modified-and-stance-cars-seized-by-german-police-en-route-to-worthersee-in-uk Piss funny. grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Tenmil Socket said: Exhibit A Exhibit B And finally C A jet wash wouldn’t budge it so ended up using my bank card as a scraper 😆 Mine's been peppered again. I'm not washing it again as I only did it Wednesday. Just a wet sponge and cold water I think. Fuck's sake. Tenmil Socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Idiot neighbors again Building has a no smoking policy, both indoors and on the general grounds. I don't know who it is as there's about 3 main suspects to my mind and it's impossible to trace it, but late at night they are often smoking the most unpleasant substance known to man I'm not convinced its "the green" but it smells like a very strong mix of cat piss and regular tobacco, maybe it is, not certain 🤷♂️ I don't really care what it is they're up to but I wish they'd just fuck off somewhere outside so that it doesn't interfere with anyone else. There's someone that kept playing extremely loud music indoors (could be heard indoors 3 doors down!) But that's stopped recently since everyone clubbed together and asked them to stop, maybe it's the same person smoking this stuff now in retaliation I wish people would just fuck off with their pleasures and enjoy them somewhere it doesn't interfere with anyone else Rant over hennabm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Fucking windows. I've been using a powerline Ethernet adaptor for about 2 years and about 6 months in the current house. Moved the desktop into another room, plugged the powerline in and nada. No connection. So there I am fannying around thinking it's a poor connection or a broken ethernet cable and stuff like that. Get a new one off amazon. Still nothing. Plug in the Rasberry Pi. And it works, probably working all along. Windows still not playing ball. Re-install drivers. Nada. Nothing. Disabling adaptors. Nothing. Boot up a usb linux distro, and it works out of the box. Hmm. So not hardware. Reboot into Windows? And it's working. Fucking windows. (and before anyone asks, Win 10 was only re-installed only 6 months ago...) myglaren, MikeR and AnnoyingPentium 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Whoever decided that this thing has to live in here was a massive cow’s fanny. Remspoor, paulplom and hennabm 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, dozeydustman said: Whoever decided that this thing has to live in here was a massive cow’s fanny. I think for most under bonnet jobs on a Mini, it's easier to remove the front end and sometimes the engine just to get access. On the plus side, that doesn't usually take as long as you might think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 6 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: Idiot neighbors again Building has a no smoking policy, both indoors and on the general grounds. I don't know who it is as there's about 3 main suspects to my mind and it's impossible to trace it, but late at night they are often smoking the most unpleasant substance known to man I'm not convinced its "the green" but it smells like a very strong mix of cat piss and regular tobacco, maybe it is, not certain 🤷♂️ I don't really care what it is they're up to but I wish they'd just fuck off somewhere outside so that it doesn't interfere with anyone else. There's someone that kept playing extremely loud music indoors (could be heard indoors 3 doors down!) But that's stopped recently since everyone clubbed together and asked them to stop, maybe it's the same person smoking this stuff now in retaliation I wish people would just fuck off with their pleasures and enjoy them somewhere it doesn't interfere with anyone else Rant over From watching hoovies garage on you tube his recent Maserati smells of cat piss. Apparently it’s crystal meth. Other than that it’s Sauvignon blanc, but you can’t smoke that. RoverFolkUs and chaseracer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 14 hours ago, richardmorris said: Other than that it’s Sauvignon blanc, but you can’t smoke that. Details on how you know this, please! paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 5 minutes ago, chaseracer said: Details on how you know this, please! The smell or that you can’t smoke wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 22 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: Idiot neighbors again Building has a no smoking policy, both indoors and on the general grounds. I don't know who it is as there's about 3 main suspects to my mind and it's impossible to trace it, but late at night they are often smoking the most unpleasant substance known to man I'm not convinced its "the green" but it smells like a very strong mix of cat piss and regular tobacco, maybe it is, not certain 🤷♂️ I don't really care what it is they're up to but I wish they'd just fuck off somewhere outside so that it doesn't interfere with anyone else. There's someone that kept playing extremely loud music indoors (could be heard indoors 3 doors down!) But that's stopped recently since everyone clubbed together and asked them to stop, maybe it's the same person smoking this stuff now in retaliation I wish people would just fuck off with their pleasures and enjoy them somewhere it doesn't interfere with anyone else Rant over I don’t know why the housing association put up with tenants like this, should be three strikes and you are out. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 23 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: I think for most under bonnet jobs on a Mini, it's easier to remove the front end and sometimes the engine just to get access. On the plus side, that doesn't usually take as long as you might think! Sadly I have neither the room nor equipment to do that. Bigger garage or a dolly on which to drop/crane to hoik out the engine and yes I would. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 9 hours ago, sierraman said: I don’t know why the housing association put up with tenants like this, should be three strikes and you are out. Because there virtually gaurenteed the rent. Angrydicky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Fucking wisdom tooth has been growing sideways out of my gum for about a year with no issues but in the last week it seems its got infected so now i can’t open my mouth properly. And its eid so everywhere is shut all week. AND it turns out my health insurance provider has just cut all the decent dentists from its network so it’s pay and reclaim FFS. This could be spendy. They’re cunts for repaying out of network expenses. What’s worse is i’m in the middle of some practical dive training sessions and i think i’ll have to postpone at my cost once i’ve had the tooth removed while it heals. Dyslexic Viking, Remspoor and myglaren 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warch Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Yesterday was the first time in 45 years I think ever seen my dad in tears. Apparently he'd been getting ready to go out fishing with my brother and his kids and had opened the gate to take his gear out to the car. His dog (a collie) suddenly started barking so he went out and saw a couple with a whippet walking in the lane. His dog does have a fairly poor track record with other dogs so he motioned at them to stop so he could get her in but they didn't and she went for their dog. No serious harm done, but a lot of fur flying. Once the other dog owner had finishing kicking the shit out of my dad's dog (not unreasonably) he then went and started threatening my dad who, whilst not in any way frail is a smallish bloke in his mid-70s. According to my brother he was right up in his face, swearing at him, vowing that he was going to call the police and inform the council, that my dad's dog was going to be destroyed, and that this would cost thousands in compensation. I could put this down to him seeing red but my dad later received an phone call to that effect. My mum and dad's neighbour meanwhile was fanning the flames by inviting the dog owners wife in (who was hysterical) and telling her that my dad's dog is always doing this. My dad is well aware that he is in the wrong and is perfectly willing to meet any reasonable expenses arising from it, but it the dog owners manner that really shook him. crad, 108, Popsicle and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Alternator was supposed to be with me by midday. It’s just coming up to 2pm and I have other errands which need running. According to UPS it is still at the Southampton depot, but I bet my bottom dollar as soon as I go outside the brown delivery van leaves an out card for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I which the Focus would decide if its dead or not .. or I will . last week it did 140 miles , on theM6 , up and down hill , did not miss a beat .. went out today and as soon as I put my foot down , the clutch slipped ???? all I did was park it up and use another car over the weekend .. has it got a monk on or somat ?? , is it fooked or is some hydraulic gremlin at work :confused ? anyway the snazzy new Napa battery is now swapped out with some generic 063 clone , ready to replace the Halfrauds special in the C1 , which going by the date codes appears to be the oldest battery we own despite being the newest purchase . it also has the lowest CCA and capacity . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Tesco currency idiots, got a quote online earlier for dollars which you collect from the local store but could not collect until tomorrow, I happened to pass the store this morning so popped in and the rate was a LOT lower, I asked and she was resolute that you need to order online to get the rate I wanted....to be collected from.....the same kiosk.....the same lady......the cash coming out of the very same safe Irritating !!! myglaren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 worried , wifes out in the car , I left my music player in the ciggie socket .... Wheeler Walker might start playing .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Surrey. Hampshire. Fucking hell man, sort your roads out. I've seen Argentinian* runways smoother than the tarmac around some of your most affluent areas... no wonder the residents all drive Range Rooneys, I really did worry about breaking my car on some of the potholes and that's strong coming from a Sussex resident! RoverFolkUs and Talbot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, Crackers said: Surrey. Hampshire. Fucking hell man, sort your roads out. I've seen Argentinian* runways smoother than the tarmac around some of your most affluent areas... no wonder the residents all drive Range Rooneys, I really did worry about breaking my car on some of the potholes and that's strong coming from a Sussex resident! As a resident of Hampshire I agree entirely, although I think Berkshire, particularly Reading, are even worse. On a recent Cornwall trip however, the roads we travelled were wonderfully smooth and hole free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, Crackers said: Surrey. Hampshire. Fucking hell man, sort your roads out. I've seen Argentinian* runways smoother than the tarmac around some of your most affluent areas... no wonder the residents all drive Range Rooneys, I really did worry about breaking my car on some of the potholes and that's strong coming from a Sussex resident! I was passing through an affluent Sussex village, there were potholes aplenty and someone had gone and drawn a penis around every single one in marker paint 🤣 Wibble and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 14 minutes ago, Wibble said: As a resident of Hampshire I agree entirely, although I think Berkshire, particularly Reading, are even worse. Thankfully, there are precisely zero interesting things in Berkshire, so there's absolutely no reason to drive through it other than to get out the other side to Oxfordshire. myglaren, Back_For_More, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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