barefoot Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Back from a week's holiday in the bay to find a couple of letters from the police telling me that my vehicles aren't on the MID and that I need to chase it up myself. I have a bank statement showing the money leaving the account & printed certificates for both the vehicles. Does anyone consider this particularly urgent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadders Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 No. But for the sake of 2 minutes work I'd email the insurance cos just to cover my arse. Rust Collector and barefoot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wack Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 What is it with travellers Just been into the BP, all pumps in use so I pull up behind a Ford ranger with somone in it but it doesn't move. Next pump becomes free so i move over , somebody else pulls up behind the ranger I fill up, pay, come out and the 2 of them are still in the ranger stuffing their faces laughing with this guy still waiting behind I move and he pulls on to the pump , are there any normal travellers. It's like they want everyone to hate them grizgut, goosey, Low Horatio gearbox and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Wack said: What is it with travellers Just been into the BP, all pumps in use so I pull up behind a Ford ranger with somone in it but it doesn't move. Next pump becomes free so i move over , somebody else pulls up behind the ranger I fill up, pay, come out and the 2 of them are still in the ranger stuffing their faces laughing with this guy still waiting behind I move and he pulls on to the pump , are there any normal travellers. It's like they want everyone to hate them they are just a massive pain in the arse. I did mobile hydraulics repair in my last job, hyd hose replacement mostly. If I got to a call out that was at a Traveler site or a job that Travelers were involved with I would just tell them “sorry can’t do the job I don’t have the fitting/parts/expertise “. It would just save the hassle of not getting paid or getting paid and then having them constantly whining/threatening you on the phone expecting you to just drop everything and come and fix their bag of shit Machine for free because I touched it last Low Horatio gearbox, Wack, chadders and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Wack said: I move and he pulls on to the pump , are there any normal travellers. It's like they want everyone to hate them Yes. However you'll either never see them because they want to keep themselves to themselves, or if you met them in town wouldn't have a clue they weren't anybody else on the street. Two of my friends back up north are part of a small travelling group, and the whole group based on my experiences are the sort of folks who would give the coat off their own backs to someone on the street if they thought they needed it. A lot of their day to day living relies on the goodwill and cooperation of the general public (even moreso these days than in the past), so why the hell would they want to be disliked? Sadly there are a lot of assholes among the greater community and they have a tendency of being very, very, very visible. I used to manage two park and ride sites...trust me, I've had plenty of run ins with the asshole type and had to funnel tens of thousands of public money I didn't have into sorting out the mess they left. Especially the year they didn't just break down the height barriers, but *nicked* the height barriers... -- -- -- Today's grump from me: What the fluffing HELL is going on on the roads today?!? I've done about 40 miles today and must have nearly been wiped out half a dozen times between people just not paying attention (especially the idiot in the French plated lorry on the M1 who wound up having drifted across two and a half lanes before noticing), or just being willfully idiotic. I know, it's central England...a large amount of twattery on the roads is par for the course, but today's just been ridiculous. Lankytim and myglaren 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Walked up to the car, spotted a bulge on the inside sidewall of one of the tyres. Not the end of the world as it's a Landsail that is now nearer the end of the tread than the start, but still inconvenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 The modern Volvo has an rumbly wheel bearing and the stereo will no longer go loud enough to drown it out. I've not actually been able to have a close inspection as the locking wheel nuts have all been gunned up good-n-proper and the locking wheel chuck/socket no longer fits..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 You know the saying 'no good turn goes unpunished'? A colleague borrowed the Lexus to take her daughter back to university, and brought it back with the tank full. Of diesel. 🙄 108, loserone, Floatylight and 17 others 2 2 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 On 9/9/2022 at 7:52 AM, cobblers said: It's the poor kids in the bunting factories that I really feel bad for. This might just be the most profound thing ever posted on AS barefoot, 108 and myglaren 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsicle Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Other than hitting folk with a cricket bat thats how I've been since the wrist op 11 days ago. First check up today, nice to get the heavy cast off, healing up nicely, even though the skin on my arm looks like a cross between ET and my nutsack. Put straight back into a splint though, caution is the name of the game, so other than weekly check ups this bloody thing is on for the next month or two. To be honest it hurt like hell when unsupported, so probably no bad thing. Bugger, knuckles to past the elbow again, can't see me working or getting the underseal on the fleet for a while. Dyslexic Viking, sdkrc, Wibble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Apparently the landlord of my girlfriend's house has put the property up for sale. The first she knew about it is when someone put a for sale board outside it without even telling her, and she was sitting inside it at the time. Can they legally do that?? Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 needed a chain and sprockets usual 2 places i buy from no stock and nearest dealer 35 miles away (and wouldnt) ordered off a place that has a presence (wrexham apparently) chain is too short according to garage 🙄 (listing is 100% correct) not a huge problem - more a faff for the garage than me as no need for bike atm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 14 minutes ago, Pieman said: Apparently the landlord of my girlfriend's house has put the property up for sale. The first she knew about it is when someone put a for sale board outside it without even telling her, and she was sitting inside it at the time. Can they legally do that?? Yes. They can stick a board where they want. Yes, they can market the property (whilst she gets quiet enjoyment of the house, access must be given when requested correctly). They may advertise it with a sitting tenant (unlikely but possible) but she should expect a section 21 notice to land soonish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: Yes. They can stick a board where they want. Yes, they can market the property (whilst she gets quiet enjoyment of the house, access must be given when requested correctly). They may advertise it with a sitting tenant (unlikely but possible) but she should expect a section 21 notice to land soonish. This. If they were to sell it to another landlord all they'd need to do was provide her with an amended tenancy agreement. I'm sure they're about to urgently need to move back into the home that used to be their permanent residence though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Gov't is actually planning to abolish Section 21 in the next term of parliament, on the grounds it's unfair on tenants. Sooner the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Unlikely they'll completely abolish it - even in Scotland where the rules are now *much* stricter for evictions, some of the grounds for eviction are common with those you'd issue a S21 for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 We are away to Fuerteventura tomorrow for a week, just realised it's 15kg luggage allowance not 20 as it usually is, my unpacking is akin to a scene from "The Martian" when he's stripping the spaceship to shed weight Why the fuck have I packed 15 t shirts ? GrumpiusMaximus, Merryck, Talbot and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Popsicle said: Handy to have that arrow there, or I might have missed it! Give it a bit of time, follow orders, and you'll be fine Popsicle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Ghosty said: Gov't is actually planning to abolish Section 21 in the next term of parliament, on the grounds it's unfair on tenants. Sooner the better. Surely you’re allowed to sell your property as and when as long as you give the tenant the correct notice etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Pieman said: Apparently the landlord of my girlfriend's house has put the property up for sale. The first she knew about it is when someone put a for sale board outside it without even telling her, and she was sitting inside it at the time. Can they legally do that?? We had a house sold from under us whilst renting in Shrewsbury. Landlord had 4-5 properties let out and split from his Mrs She demanded he sold them and split the money so he put them on the market for something like 50k over market value to discourage any buyers. Kept us on the loop and agreed with reasonable times for any viewings ect. We got 2 viewings and he had offers on them all within 3 weeks.. We got 2 months to find somewhere who would take 3 dogs as well as us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Sadly, yes he can sell it without involving you as long as potential buyers don't enter without the tenants knowledge. If the old landlord doesn't ask the tenant to leave by giving proper notice, the tenancy transfers to the new owner. The new owner will then have to give the usual notice period if they want a tenant to leave. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Yep, happened to us back in 2013. Letter arrived the same day the sign went up - the week before Christmas. That was fun! Wound up living in the hotel in Newport Pagnell services for a fortnight before we could get the keys to our next place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 15 hours ago, chaseracer said: You know the saying 'no good turn goes unpunished'? A colleague borrowed the Lexus to take her daughter back to university, and brought it back with the tank full. Of diesel. 🙄 How is that possible ? The petrol filler hole in a petrol car is too small for the diesel pump nozzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 minute ago, twosmoke300 said: How is that possible ? The petrol filler hole in a petrol car is too small for the diesel pump nozzle. I thought so, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back_For_More Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 hours ago, chaseracer said: I thought so, too... Last time my ex tried it she was doused in Diesel..... You'd need to have hammered that thing in I thought It's not red is it? Or are the local vans all drained 😉 chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myglaren Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 hours ago, twosmoke300 said: How is that possible ? The petrol filler hole in a petrol car is too small for the diesel pump nozzle. I thought so but narrowly missed filling the Civic with Diesel. Fortunately there wasn't any; narrow escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Metal Guru said: Surely you’re allowed to sell your property as and when as long as you give the tenant the correct notice etc. People shouldn't own multiple "properties" GrumpyCat and juular 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil clark Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said: People shouldn't own multiple "properties" Why? Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said: People shouldn't own multiple "properties" I wouldn’t if interest rates weren’t so low and I could get a decent return from money in the bank , but thanks to 99% of the population acting like children and wanting everything on demand, we had an economic crash and interest rates have been near zero since, further pandering to the “ I want it now!” brigade at the expense of people trying to live on a pension. But hey, of course I should only charge £10 a week rent , which should never increase and I won’t ever evict them even if they refuse to pay or trash the place. Get real. primeradoner and Neil clark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reb Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 The real culprits behind the economic situation around the world will be very happy that you're so quick to blame your fellow proles. juular, Lacquer Peel, inconsistant and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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