The grumpy thread

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

 

I think I just had to write this out to make a little more sense of it.  This seemed like the best place to do so.  Stay safe everyone.  Please drive defensively.  You just don't know what will happen, or what effect someone elses actions may have on you.

 

I was witness to a nasty and instant death before my very eyes 6 years ago which I got very much involved with. A shock like that never goes away. Talking about it helps but your mind is like a VHS replaying it over and over at any random time. What shocked me the most (other than the guys head all over the road) was the different reactions of the public, mostly running around in blind panic making the situation so much harder to deal with.

Luckily I'm one of those people, much like you sound, who can keep their shit together in the face of disaster and contribute to getting the situation dealt with in the best way... it is the days that follow where it hits you. Even writing this makes me shudder inside a bit as I recall certain parts of the event.

 

On the bright side, the world needs people like us to survive the impending zombie/ nuclear apocalypse. When that happens give me a shout and I'll come get you in the Land Rover... you can be on my team.

[sierraman]

The railways are so fucked because the shareholders dividends are more important

Perhaps if we scrapped this ridiculous HS2 idea and spent the money on making the service we already have work.

[Junkman]

Although laudable, but this would be a fart in the universe.

In terms of infrastructure, the UK has fallen behind to such an extent, that catching up is realistically no longer possible.

Placebo moneywastes like HS2 and smart dumb motorways only emphasise the real problem.

The question begs where all the tax money went the past 50 years?

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Talbot - fair play dude, not a great situation to be in and handled with aplomb. As ex forces I've been involved/around a few 'scenes' and the initial reactions of those nearest are critical and cannot be underestimated. You're correct, the emergency services dealing with this shit every day deserve far more than they actually get in pay/recognition/appreciation..... Then the poor sods have to go deal with a mouthy yoof ranting on how they're hard done by etc... sigh

 

SiC - shit news fella and so sorry. I can also offer the old my aunt and uncle went through very similar with nothing working. They'd pretty much reached the end of there tether with it when nature took its course. No medical explanation why, no answers given - but the ended up with 2 kids all done on their lonesome. Sometimes nature sticks a middle digit up to the medical world...... very best wishes.

[TataBobu]

Also seeing an increasing number of English guys in RHD cars with Romanian plates on locally....

 

Two weeks later, but why not. If the car has an engine bigger than 3001 cmc, it's certain the number plates are false or is registered to an non-profit organization, to avoid paying tax. The annual tax on such a car would start at 900 pictures of the queen in Romania, before considering insurance.

[alf892]

No it wouldn’t, it would lead to people saying we’re power crazy and all that bollocks, the usual ‘freedom of speech’ stuff and then more moaning.

 

Sadly, it was a brilliant thread ruined by people just not thinking.

Have to agree to differ on this.........because to my mind the removal of a thread makes me think power crazy etc...

 

Also think the decision lacks balls.......because if people persistently ignore guidelines you should ban them. A position easily defended.

 

I know that the mods won't want a drawn out debate on this so now I've had my say I will say no more....I'll just have to learn to think what I'm told.

[DodgeRover]

No everybody just needs to be able to follow the rules, you can think whatever you please.

Whenever anybody has been banned it's caused massive amounts of fall out, even when it's been blatantly obvious why, easier to delete or lock the thread.

[eddyramrod]

Ever ask a question and then think, "shit, I've created a monster here!"?

[SierraMikeHotel]

Jesus, Talbot. I'm sorry you had to go through that - but pleased it wasn't you involved! Well done too for doing the right thing, lots of people wouldn't have done.

 

You will be dwelling on this for some time and that's totally normal. If you find you're still replaying it in your head after more than a week or two, or if you feel that your usual mood and behaviour are changing, then please seek help. Trauma has some funny effects but it is quite well understood, certainly compared to other mental health issues, and can be helped.

 

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[Lacquer Peel]

Although laudable, but this would be a fart in the universe.

In terms of infrastructure, the UK has fallen behind to such an extent, that catching up is realistically no longer possible.

Placebo moneywastes like HS2 and smart dumb motorways only emphasise the real problem.

The question begs where all the tax money went the past 50 years?

To Porky and his friends.

[DodgeRover]

To Porky and his friends.

I almost certain even if we discount Tory Plan B/ Tony Blair that over the last 50 years we did have the odd labour government too.

[Parky]

Two weeks later, but why not. If the car has an engine bigger than 3001 cmc, it's certain the number plates are false or is registered to an non-profit organization, to avoid paying tax. The annual tax on such a car would start at 900 pictures of the queen in Romania, before considering insurance.

I saw one at the weekend. Audi A4 estate, right hand drive but on Romanian plates. Two guys in it, both local judging by the accent.

 

Probably a reasonable explanation for it officer, although I suspect the dealer sticker in the back for "Harold Wood Audi" might not be a Romanian dealership

[Cavcraft]

No everybody just needs to be able to follow the rules, you can think whatever you please.

Whenever anybody has been banned it's caused massive amounts of fall out, even when it's been blatantly obvious why, easier to delete or lock the thread.

 

This.

[Guest Hooli]

Ever ask a question and then think, "shit, I've created a monster here!"?

 

If you hadn't asked I would have done.

[alf892]

This.

Yep......kinda my point. Follow rules or get banned.

 

Easy way=lacks balls

[Cavcraft]

Not so much 'lacking balls' more weighing up which will cause the most moaning. Great* to see (once more) that a non-car related thread being sacked off causes arguments.  

[eddyramrod]

Ever ask a question and then think, "shit, I've created a monster here!"?

 

 

No everybody just needs to be able to follow the rules, you can think whatever you please.

Whenever anybody has been banned it's caused massive amounts of fall out, even when it's been blatantly obvious why, easier to delete or lock the thread.

 

 

If you hadn't asked I would have done.

 

 

Not so much 'lacking balls' more weighing up which will cause the most moaning. Great* to see (once more) that a non-car related thread being sacked off causes arguments.  

 

I really really wish I'd never asked.

 

The thread's gone because people couldn't keep it sane.  I've accepted that, why can't anyone else?  I enjoyed it while it lasted.  Now let's move on and STFU!

[Bucketeer]

Alf, It's pretty much the opposite of your point actually, but whatever.

 

Either we do what one single person wants, then what another person wants, then what another person wants etc, OR we can take into account the view of the majority and complaints and suggestions put to us and many other factors and work out a way forward that is for the good of the forum and the majority of it's members.

We get accused of being the Stasi from one side and of being pussies from another whatever happens anyway.

If you wish to continue asserting our supposed deficiency in the balls department alf90210 then please feel free to PM me or any of the mods who I'm sure will be as delighted as me to discuss this further.

[alf892]

Yeah...let's not express a contrary view about something!

[Bucketeer]

Great* to see (once more) that a non-car related thread being sacked off causes arguments.

We could sack off a blank thread with no views and no replies and still get the wanky adolescent bitching and not at all subtle digs from people who think this site should and/or does revolve around them.

[eddyramrod]

Right, well since humour didn't work, and shouting STFU didn't work....

 

I'm with the mods.  People WERE being silly with the thread, pushing the boundaries after countless warnings not to.  Now the thread has gone and those of us who were able to enjoy it at face value can't.

Thanks guys.  You know who you are.  Stop fucking bitching!

 

NOW can we drop it and get back to some proper banter?  Or do I have to have another BFO strop?

[bramz7]

Was happy with my 205 (see stupid question thread as to why it has soured a bit), but now the horn has also broken.

 

And I found two massive plates in the boot when looking under the carpet.

 

And the dent in the rear quarter offside will probably rust if not treated.

 

Oh and the belts look ancient.

 

I'm annoyed I rushed into this purchase as this could actually turn out quite expensive after all the above are sorted. Good thing it's fun to drive then.

Sunroof also leaking.

 

Also the clicking has got louder and more prevalent in straight lines, and it's making the steering auto centre really slowly and clunkily. Still a CV joint?!

 

It's being SORN'd this weekend while I decide what to do with it. Proper done over by the seller I think. No wonder he wanted me gone so quick.

[Soap Distant]

Basically, moaners gotta moan. You're screwed whatever you do in some peoples eyes so just get on with it. If some folk can't cope with the INJUSTICE of this, then it's their fucking problem.

If you think that removing what turned out to be a wank(ers) thread is affecting your way of thinking, it may be time to step away from the computer, put your tin foil hat down and go out and experience real life.

[Mr A Lawrence]

Got a fucking cold/manflu/lurgy. 

 

Throat feels like I've been gargling with broken glass and my head is pounding. 

 

Fuck. 

[alf892]

Alf, It's pretty much the opposite of your point actually, but whatever.

Either we do what one single person wants, then what another person wants, then what another person wants etc, OR we can take into account the view of the majority and complaints and suggestions put to us and many other factors and work out a way forward that is for the good of the forum and the majority of it's members.

We get accused of being the Stasi from one side and of being pussies from another whatever happens anyway.

If you wish to continue asserting our supposed deficiency in the balls department alf90210 then please feel free to PM me or any of the mods who I'm sure will be as delighted as me to discuss this further.

Nah.... I know when I'm beat

[Lacquer Peel]

Sunroof also leaking.

 

Also the clicking has got louder and more prevalent in straight lines, and it's making the steering auto centre really slowly and clunkily. Still a CV joint?!

 

It's being SORN'd this weekend while I decide what to do with it. Proper done over by the seller I think. No wonder he wanted me gone so quick.

Sounds like a CV joint at the point of going pop, aye.

[DVee8]

Saw fertility consultant again today.

 

Frustrating as we've had to do it all privately as fertility is at the bottom of the NHS pecking order and massively long waits. Sads because all the possible treatment options have been tried and failed.

 

Quite hard to accept that not only is no explanation or why, even more hard to know that there isn't much else can be done. It sucks.

 

Mrs V8 has PCOS.She was told at 14 she wouldn't be able to have kids.

She/we were used as a case study into PCOS.It took a few years,many tears,lots of practice. We  now have 2 strapping lads.

What i'm trying to say is there is always hope.

[Christine]

Sunroof also leaking.

 

Also the clicking has got louder and more prevalent in straight lines, and it's making the steering auto centre really slowly and clunkily. Still a CV joint?!

 

It's being SORN'd this weekend while I decide what to do with it. Proper done over by the seller I think. No wonder he wanted me gone so quick.

I had this the other day...well it's been like it for months! ... It's cured now !!!  I got a hypodermic syringe  full of thick 120 oil... and injected a shot  each through the gaiters of  the cv joints,  steering rack tie rods,  ball joints , and uj's on the column ...Fuck knows what was seizing , but its back to normal now !!!  

[SiC]

Mrs V8 has PCOS.She was told at 14 she wouldn't be able to have kids.

She/we were used as a case study into PCOS.It took a few years,many tears,lots of practice. We now have 2 strapping lads.

What i'm trying to say is there is always hope.

Cheers. I'm feeling a bit better about it this evening. A best mate is a medical doctor and I was having a good chat with him earlier. Good to bounce thoughts and ideas off someone with a medical mind.

 

Even though it's a major problem, it's not a game over one like early menopause, me being infertile and the like is. So there is still hope. Whatever is causing it may go away. As my mate said, realistically as long as nothing major changes, we've got at least another 10 to 15 years of trying.

 

Even though we were preparing for the worst, it still a shock when you get one of the top consultants in the area telling you there is nothing more he can do. Worked from home today too and went for a walk, etc earlier which has helped clear my mind.

[Eddie Honda]

Whenever anybody has been banned it's caused massive amounts of fall out

Has it? I don't remember the banning of Old_Fart causing massive amounts of fall out.