The grumpy thread

27,955 · June 20, 2016

Got home from work at half 4, weather was nice enough and the car was filthy so I washed it. I've got a Â£20 foam thing on the pressure washer so a quick wash takes ten minutes and you don't even have to lift a sponge.

A personal best of seven people asking me "Oh will you do mine too" plus a bonus "you'll wash that car away" as I also washed it about a ten days ago.

I need to think up a better response than just "hahahah oh yeah well I've all on doing my own". Perhaps something like "My grandad died in a car wash, I do this to cope"

7,175 · June 20, 2016

Here I am, still alive with arm elevated to stop blood pooling around any crushed muscle. All seeming alright so far, my arm has swollen a bit further but blood supply to my hand is only a smidge down, so I probably won't need too much hacked out of my arm. When I first got in, with the amount of crushing and pressure it had been under, there was a bit of a question mark over whether I would loose my left hand so I'm pretty stoked that it seems to still be alive along with the rest of me.

Not gonna lie Phil, when you told that story the professional part of my brain went:

a) he's lucky to be alive and not steak tartare

so when are they taking the arm

But if the nerves and blood vessels are relatively intact, and everything's vaguely in the right place sounds like you'll just get away with terminator arm upgrades.

Get well soon!

44,908 · June 20, 2016

Jeepers Phil. That sounds like no-one's idea of fun. But, is it more or less upsetting than doing battle with a Hyundai bonnet?

17,965 · June 20, 2016

Fucking hells teeth Phil man!!! Hope everything is saveable big chap. That cherry picker thing looks lethal, I'd have died long before now driving that about.

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28,044 · June 20, 2016

Shtting hell Phil! Your story made me actually say "oh my gooood" out loud and put my arm over my mouth.

I know all too well how dangerous various machinery is, having grown up in a farming area and driven plenty of forklifts in my time (although the worst I've done is puncture a big bag of sand with a fork).

Makes my grump puny in comparison. Sod it, I'll go anyway.

I feel like I'm in a rut. I'm living in a house shared with my two older brothers, neither of whom show any signs of ambition, and I feel like I'm being dragged down too. My prospects for promotion at my job are bleak (although I could easily get another job, people always want experienced IT techs), and I live in a city where nobody can afford to live comfortably unless they work in oil. My problem is that I've never really lived anywhere else, and as much as I want to, I hit a mental brick wall of anxiety / completely lacking the guts to just make that move. I know for certain that if I move I can make a better life for myself by earning more and living somewhere cheaper, but I just... can't do it.

I particularly like the idea of moving across to Canada, but the thought of the logistics of that almost makes me melt!

I could theoretically move right now at the drop of a hat. No SWMBO or children or anything, just me, my stuff and my car, but I'm really struggling to pluck up the courage.

4,256 · June 20, 2016

Sorry to hear that Phil. PM on the way.

18,091 · June 20, 2016

I particularly like the idea of moving across to Canada,

DO IT! DO IT! DO IT!

i wish i'd done and gotten away from here when younger. at 42, it won't happen now, and to get the required work permits/visa's it would need me to get another job half way round the world doing the same shit that i'm doing now. which i hate.

so instead i am going to get some more money together, and the sack off work, and go and do something else less/more/the same shitty but closer to home.

40,653 · June 20, 2016

Bought a reverse camera kit for my van that clearly said it included a wireless transmitter and receiver for video but it doesn't, need to run a video cable the length of the sodding thing

Fucking hate eBay.

supernaut - get some contracting work at stupid money in a cheaper city and then fuck off with a nice stock pile of cash

44,908 · June 20, 2016

Shtting hell Phil! Your story made me actually say "oh my gooood" out loud and put my arm over my mouth.

I know all too well how dangerous various machinery is, having grown up in a farming area and driven plenty of forklifts in my time (although the worst I've done is puncture a big bag of sand with a fork).

Makes my grump puny in comparison. Sod it, I'll go anyway.

I feel like I'm in a rut. I'm living in a house shared with my two older brothers, neither of whom show any signs of ambition, and I feel like I'm being dragged down too. My prospects for promotion at my job are bleak (although I could easily get another job, people always want experienced IT techs), and I live in a city where nobody can afford to live comfortably unless they work in oil. My problem is that I've never really lived anywhere else, and as much as I want to, I hit a mental brick wall of anxiety / completely lacking the guts to just make that move. I know for certain that if I move I can make a better life for myself by earning more and living somewhere cheaper, but I just... can't do it.
I particularly like the idea of moving across to Canada, but the thought of the logistics of that almost makes me melt!

I could theoretically move right now at the drop of a hat. No SWMBO or children or anything, just me, my stuff and my car, but I'm really struggling to pluck up the courage.

There's no point wondering what might have been later in life. Just do it! I'm lucky enough to have lived and worked in very different places. It's true what they say about variety. Though working for Mr Clutch wasn't a highlight (four days).

7,140 · June 20, 2016

Our first story tonight comes from New Zealand.

Glad to hear you are still alive Philidoublebecker, don't rush the recovery.

7,008 · June 20, 2016

Shtting hell Phil! Your story made me actually say "oh my gooood" out loud and put my arm over my mouth.

I know all too well how dangerous various machinery is, having grown up in a farming area and driven plenty of forklifts in my time (although the worst I've done is puncture a big bag of sand with a fork).

Makes my grump puny in comparison. Sod it, I'll go anyway.

I feel like I'm in a rut. I'm living in a house shared with my two older brothers, neither of whom show any signs of ambition, and I feel like I'm being dragged down too. My prospects for promotion at my job are bleak (although I could easily get another job, people always want experienced IT techs), and I live in a city where nobody can afford to live comfortably unless they work in oil. My problem is that I've never really lived anywhere else, and as much as I want to, I hit a mental brick wall of anxiety / completely lacking the guts to just make that move. I know for certain that if I move I can make a better life for myself by earning more and living somewhere cheaper, but I just... can't do it.
I particularly like the idea of moving across to Canada, but the thought of the logistics of that almost makes me melt!

I could theoretically move right now at the drop of a hat. No SWMBO or children or anything, just me, my stuff and my car, but I'm really struggling to pluck up the courage.

It's not courage you need, but overcoming the fear of it going tits-up, either through not liking it or not being good enough (surfing a comfortable groove).

I jacked in a secure job for pastures new amd hope for the future 18 and a half years ago, with no ties, it worked out.

18 years after that I've sort of done it again...

Take a brave pill, and go. What's the worst that could happen? Less money in your pocket, more sex of the type that you don't want?

4,613 · June 21, 2016

I'm out of surgery. I now have a metal plate in my arm which will make airports more exciting but there's been a miscommunication somewhere as the surgeon wasn't aware my wrist is also properly kippered so nothing seems to have been done about that and my thumb still doesn't work.

4,613 · June 21, 2016

Amusingly according to the nurse, when I first began to come round from the general anaesthetic I just shouted 'car' repeatedly at her when she tried asking me questions.

22,353 · June 21, 2016

Got a very close friend visiting Manchester from Los Angeles for the first two weeks next month that's staying in Macclesfield (she likes Joy Division). Go on to Confused to see if I can get temp insurance for either of my parents' cars for the two weeks so I can drive about so don't have to keep using the train... nope, can't get any quotes at all. Figures for the A4 I suppose, but the Bini, eh starting to feel a bit odd. It's bloody automatic as well.

Tried a reg for a random 1 litre Swift... Â£75/day, Â£440 for 16 days.

WTaF?

I'm 20 and I've had a full, clean licence for two and a half years.

A year's insurance on the same 1.0 Swift would probably be about Â£1500.

Insurance makes no bloody sense. Can't rent a car either as I'd have to be several years older than I am, and it'd cost more.

Trains and my bike it is, then.

12,191 · June 21, 2016

Have you asked about getting temporary cover on the car's existing policy? It was going to be Â£45 to cover Robin (20, new licence) on the 850 for SF weekend but we ended up adding him permanently.

17,965 · June 21, 2016

Try the RAC. I added a myself onto a car for about 70 quid for five days recently.

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18,728 · June 21, 2016

Coming round and shouting 'car', that is fucking priceless! You could have found an easier way of having sex with nurses you know.

18,728 · June 21, 2016

Supernaut - you have the right idea about wanting to move to improve your prospects, sounds like nothing will change much if you stay put and the resentments will eventually add up, making you an unhappier bunny.

Canada is an amazing place, I was there on and off from the age of 16 and had a wonderful time, the folk there were uber friendly and welcoming. I wish I'd emigrated at times but here I am. What if is a pain in the arse.

List your concerns and try and work logically through them as best you can, in the meantime, do some research about heading away. It might give you that final bit of oomph to overcome the wibbles. You never know. Good luck mate.

26,381 · June 21, 2016

My sister-in-law's stepdaughter married a Canuck and moved out to the Land of Moose & Maple Syrup a couple of years ago. She's very happy there - says it's the best decision she ever made - but I suspect there wasn't a great deal keeping her in Watford...

4,256 · June 21, 2016

A terrible dilemma for me... Philibusmo would like a visit tomorrow because he is bored in Hosp. BUT Jon has also asked me to help with a brake job on a Peugeot. Am I right insisting that Peugeots don't need brakes due to regular FTP's , but Jon And I should both go to commiserate and say sympathetic things to Philibusmo.

P.S. It is all of an hours drive to the hospital.

18,728 · June 21, 2016

Drive slowly to the hospital, wheel Phil to the carpark and then fix the Pug. He can be wheeled to various carpark locations for better views and so on. However, he may be too busy having much sex with nurses due to his car orientated chat up lines.

4,613 · June 21, 2016

A terrible dilemma for me... Philibusmo would like a visit tomorrow because he is bored in Hosp. BUT Jon has also asked me to help with a brake job on a Peugeot. Am I right insisting that Peugeots don't need brakes due to regular FTP's , but Jon And I should both go to commiserate and say sympathetic things to Philibusmo.
P.S. It is all of an hours drive to the hospital.

I've been told that I might be out of hospital quite early tomorrow. It just depends on if my thumb decides to start working again. If it's working and my arm hasn't swelled up then i'll head off come morning if not then I will probably require more surgery. Unfortunately communication isn't a strong point here so it's a bit of a struggle to get correct information about what's actually going to happen to me.

4,613 · June 21, 2016

Also if you two can smuggle me out I'd love to help fix the brakes. I've spent 1 day doing nothing and am going out of my mind. They told me to not get my cast wet, but they didn't mention not getting brake fluid on it.

28,044 · June 21, 2016

Regarding Canada, I specifically like Ontario (even though Canadian natives seem to shit on it).

I also have a relative in Ottawa, my mum's cousin, and he's a total leg-end. I stayed with him for 2 weeks back in October 2014 and I didn't want to leave Ottawa. It's a truly beautiful city. I even rented a car and drove around Ontario a bit.

I seriously, seriously just wanted to stay there.

20,578 · June 21, 2016

Got a very close friend visiting Manchester from Los Angeles for the first two weeks next month that's staying in Macclesfield (she likes Joy Division). Go on to Confused to see if I can get temp insurance for either of my parents' cars for the two weeks so I can drive about so don't have to keep using the train... nope, can't get any quotes at all. Figures for the A4 I suppose, but the Bini, eh starting to feel a bit odd. It's bloody automatic as well.
Tried a reg for a random 1 litre Swift... Â£75/day, Â£440 for 16 days.

Take out Diamond insurance and cancel in the 2 week cooling off period - Â£25 each time. Done that 4 times now when I have gone to collect new cars

. My problem is that I've never really lived anywhere else, and as much as I want to, I hit a mental brick wall of anxiety / completely lacking the guts to just make that move. I know for certain that if I move I can make a better life for myself by earning more and living somewhere cheaper, but I just... can't do it.
I particularly like the idea of moving across to Canada, but the thought of the logistics of that almost makes me melt!

Just do it. The worst that could happen is you come home (well no the worse that could happen is that you marry a crazy Canadian lady who abuses you steals all your money and passport, my friend learnt that one).

I did a student exchange and lived in Newfie during Uni. It was great and nuts at the same time.

I packed in job and went to Cambodia for a year with no plan. Yes I had some savings but by chatting to people found work and contacts easily enough. People always say "ohh thats brave" ... what compared to sitting still being miserable? Its not brave its the only option.

The only thing I will say that if you are running away from problems then they are still with you when you move. Just cause it is warmer/colder/speak a foreign language life is still life.

Cambodia was great because people who lived out there fell into two camps -

Escape from reality and live like royalty - People who couldnt cope/rejected by the normal world. They used to lord it up over everyone, wanted it to be a bit like home and wanted to save the poor people of the foreign land who had no morals and spoke funny. Mostly proper proper proper pricks

Wanting something more from life - People who wanted to be constructive and add to their community and have shared learning. These people tended to be ultra positive and achieved loads. You can soon spot them. If you make friends with these guys you will do amazing shit you would never think of doing (going to the opening of the ASEAN Conference at Angkor Watt with massive theatre shows, diving to help find a crashed ww2 plane etc)

Once you make the decision, the rest becomes easy. Talk to Bucketeer at SF or Knockhill to see what can be achieved.

28,575 · June 21, 2016

Amusingly according to the nurse, when I first began to come round from the general anaesthetic I just shouted 'car' repeatedly at her when she tried asking me questions.

Philibusmo recently.........

6,824 · June 21, 2016

Sounds grim Phil. wishing you a speedy recovery.

12,189 · June 21, 2016

My grump is I've had to stop working on the Sierra to go and pick up no. 2 sister from school after an exam. I'm sitting outside in the A40 like an idiot and she's half an hour late out.

8,428 · June 21, 2016

Blimey, was not expecting to see that. Get well soon Phil, hope everything mends up OK.

24,580 · June 21, 2016

I packed in job and went to Cambodia for a year with no plan. Yes I had some savings but by chatting to people found work and contacts easily enough. People always say "ohh thats brave" ... what compared to sitting still being miserable? Its not brave its the only option.

The only thing I will say that if you are running away from problems then they are still with you when you move. Just cause it is warmer/colder/speak a foreign language life is still life.

Cambodia was great because people who lived out there fell into two camps -

Escape from reality and live like royalty - People who couldnt cope/rejected by the normal world. They used to lord it up over everyone, wanted it to be a bit like home and wanted to save the poor people of the foreign land who had no morals and spoke funny. Mostly proper proper proper pricks

Wanting something more from life - People who wanted to be constructive and add to their community and have shared learning. These people tended to be ultra positive and achieved loads. You can soon spot them. If you make friends with these guys you will do amazing shit you would never think of doing (going to the opening of the ASEAN Conference at Angkor Watt with massive theatre shows, diving to help find a crashed ww2 plane etc)

I had always wanted to make some cash and live next to a lake in somewhere like Thailand taking tourists on fishing trips but it never came to be.

My mate made a bit of money in the housing boom and when he was travelling through Cambodia bought the guest house he was staying at and was there for a few years though, sort of living my dream. http://web.archive.org/web/20100214151035/http://www.topbanana.biz/index.htm

I would say do something whilst you can. If it doesnt work, you can always come back.

And Phil, that recount of your accident was scary monkeys, get well soon.

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