The grumpy thread

[HillmanImp]

Sounds like whatever is causing the puncture in is the wheel or tyre. Look realy closely, it could be tiny.

[Louise2cv]

To be fair its the rear this time, I'm hoping its just lost pressure over time (I haven't used it for a week, not sure it should go down so quickly... but, fingers crossed).

[myglaren]

You have my sympathy. Once tried helping a friend change a bulb on a C3 and after several of us had ripped our hands to shreds, we decided it was easier if you removed the engine. We sent him to Halfords so some poor bugger could try and do it. They did to be fair.

 

Have changed them both previously but just couln't get my hand in this time.

 

Went to do mine today, once they had changed the electric meter and tried but failed to put a bracket on the boiler flue, in the attic, that didn't need it anyway.

 

Naturally it pissed down when I went out, so went to the Co-Op instead.  Came home with Naan bread that my son discovered was out of date on Jan 2nd, so same as last time.  They only had Garlick and Coriander and I hate coriander so bugger that.  Would cost me double in diesel to return it than it cost anyway.

 

Rain stopped while I was out.

Checked first which side it was and thought "Funny that the sidelight is out too"

Further checking revealed that none of the bulbs worked - so not the bulb.

 

Wiggled the wires, checked the relevant fuses then gave up for today as grandson was due to arrive imminently and it would soon get dark.  Son needs car for nightshift and I need it in the morning (I think - back to work - must check that )

 

Except - with the power off the clocks were all wrong and the one I was using (radio synchronised) hasn't reset itself, probably as it is on a big loudspeaker and magnetic field is preventing it gettting the required signal.

 

Another wasted day.

[Cavcraft]

Might be worth pumping the tyre up, Louise, and spitting on your finger then wipe it over the top of the valve. Not a nice thing to do I suppose, but will show up if the valve core is leaking.

[steve_earwig]

Yep, then the bastards want you to die before you have a chance to get back any of the dosh you've paid in all yer bloody life, if you hang around too long they leave you helpless on a trolley in a bloody freezing corridor to hurry things up, then they get gongs.

 

Keep yer powder dry chaps, there has to be payback one day.

That's what the priests keep telling us but I think I'd prefer my payback a little sooner than that...

[steve_earwig]

To be fair its the rear this time, I'm hoping its just lost pressure over time (I haven't used it for a week, not sure it should go down so quickly... but, fingers crossed).

A week is a bit quick. My brother has a great deal of problems with thorns, they stick in the tyre and are almost invisible (especially if you're miles from home and don't have your specs). Remove tube noting orientation, inflate in large bowl of water/bath, find stream of bubbles, repair tube & check corresponding position inside tyre.

[beko1987]

Does having a bloody appointment matter anymore at blood donating sessions? Half an hour past my scheduled time now, not like I have to get back to work unlike 100% of the coffin dodgers here waiting too...

[vulgalour]

I am trying to buy a train ticket online.  I can find the ticket I want, and when I go to buy it the site says there's three left.  Hooray!  Oh, but when I try and pay them apparently there are no seats and I'm not allowed a ticket.

 

WTF?

 

I'm falling before the first collection caper hurdle has even been erected.  -12/10 Must try harder.

[Bobthebeard]

^^ Buying train tickets online is not dissimilar to buying insurance online IMHO. No rational rules apply. Second class from Preston to Arsend of Nowhere, £465. First class for same journey £14.

All in it together I reckon. Bastards.

[vulgalour]

Hey, complaining on AS got results!  ticket booked for less than the price of a return trip by car.  IT'S ON

[Craig the Princess]

Because this is the age, of the train

[Cheggers]

2015 (so far) has been shit, to say the very least.

 

The latest treatment for my skin cancer (wear sunscreen, kids) has given me a "staring into a blast furnace" complexion which Alex Ferguson would be proud of.

I'm having very real doubts about whether I want to remain married.

My Dad passed away last night - He's been very ill for the last 6 months, but it was still a shock when he finally went.

 

As a supplement to the last part of my grump, if you need to book an appointment to see a Registrar of Deaths in South Bedfordshire, you have to ring a call centre complete with jangly hold music, inane messages and a 25 minute wait to speak with a "Customer Service Representative"...Just a little insensitive.

[Bobthebeard]

 

"Hey, complaining on AS got results! ticket booked for less than the price of a return trip by car. IT'S ON"

 

 

 

 

AS power! The Government is finally listening!

[Louise2cv]

Oh Cheggers. Sorry for your loss.

 

I hope the other things resolve in the best/right way, in time.

[vulgalour]

That's really horrible, Cheggers, just.. urgh.  I have no words to adequately express how it makes me feel.

[Bren]

Somebody cold called me canvassing for the conservatives.

 

They'll not make that mistake again.

[Bren]

Cheggers

 

My condolences.

[Bobthebeard]

Cheggers.... So sorry. Words fail at a time like this, but my thoughts are with you.

[AlabamaShrimp]

As above Cheggers, sorry for your loss

[Cavcraft]

Also so sorry to hear your news, Cheggars.

[Cheggers]

Thanks everyone.

 

Still, it could be worse, at least the Conservatives haven't called yet...*ring ring*...balls.

[chaseracer]

Play music to them, keep them on hold for an hour and assure them that their call means nothing to you... 

[xtriple]

As above Cheggers, really feel for you.

 

My grump for the day is Phoebe's (the dog) in having her op today and I intended to take the other dog out this afternoon for a decent walk as he's been shut in for a couple of weeks as well. On his morning walk, I noticed that HE was limping and now he's hobbling round the flat listing to port!

[Bobthebeard]

As above..... Just about the last thing anyone needs is some twart knocking on your door pledging endless future wonders if you vote for them! Feck off. They have had years to make a difference. Failed. Sad kitten faces do not make a better world! Just stop being media puppets. Wake up politicians and smell the unhappiness!

Sorry... Rant over...

[fordperv]

well i was going to have a big moan about having the lurgy and losing my voice, but reading there really are worse things going on, cheggers i am sorry for your loss

[cms206]

Sorry for your loss Cheggers, my old man'll be away ten years in June and it's still a bit fresh

[Craig the Princess]

Sorry to hear that cheggers, awful thing to happen. Thoughts are with you.

[gordonbennet]

Cheggers, so sorry to hear this news.

 

He'll always be with you, i speak as someone who still misses his father terribly 25 years after he died.

[MarvinsMom]

so very sorry to hear of your loss cheggers....

 

and that having to call centre business is bang out of order too.

 

Jo x

[M'coli]

Sorry to hear about your Dad, Cheggers, I've lost close relatives at this time of year and it's never easy no matter what time of year it is, just after new year is difficult.

GLWT treatment, too.