The grumpy thread

[somewhatfoolish]

8 hours ago, Mally said:

Obviously you won't read this either. It is long winded, but relevant.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5742871/parked-in-hospital-disabled-bay

It's not relevant as he didn't get charged. This is the grumpy thread; perhaps you've misunderstood the point of it? The meta-grumpy thread has not yet been created, perhaps you should start one?

[artdjones]

I don't see the problem with someone sitting in a half empty car park in their car drinking coffee. If there were no spaces then it would be reasonable to moan, but  having a disability doesn't give you carte blanche to be unpleasant.

[Mr Laurence]

I seem to have some sort of magic touch that means I break anything I lay my hands on. I don’t have a lot of experience working on cars, but I’ve been trying to teach myself. It’s just so disheartening to repeatedly spend hours out in the cold trying to fix something, only for it to end up more broken than it was when you’ve started. This feels like the case whenever I do any ‘repairs’ on my cars.

It’s mighty tempting to sack it all off and get a Yaris or something on PCP like the rest of the world does.

[Low Horatio gearbox]

Being sans garage and cars, making me grumpy and bored. (Tho I can only blame myself for moving back to Wales during a pandemic)

[Jamie]

On 12/27/2020 at 11:08 AM, Wack said:

 some people are just so cheesed off with life they go out of their way to make it as difficult as possible just so they've got something else to moan about.

There's a few people on this forum like that  😂 

 

[sierraman]

For fuck sake it’s snowing. Cue a load of people now treating it like some sort of national holiday. Or people in faux 4x4s out to demonstrate how great a Ford Kuga is on summer tyres  in the snow. 

[Cord Fourteener]

13 hours ago, Mr Laurence said:

I seem to have some sort of magic touch that means I break anything I lay my hands on. I don’t have a lot of experience working on cars, but I’ve been trying to teach myself. It’s just so disheartening to repeatedly spend hours out in the cold trying to fix something, only for it to end up more broken than it was when you’ve started. This feels like the case whenever I do any ‘repairs’ on my cars.

It’s mighty tempting to sack it all off and get a Yaris or something on PCP like the rest of the world does.

Or just farm the job out and accept that work low cost cars there's a certain amount you can spend keeping it worthy of daily driving.

You have to do a lot of repairs to even come anywhere near the monthly PCP cost! Like a full ongoing restoration or something daft like that.

I'm exactly the same, I thought I could learn mechanicing but I'm just not made from the right stuff. I'll try to do the basics but I'm very easy to give up and take it to the garage.

[taranaki]

21 minutes ago, Tim_E said:

Or just farm the job out and accept that work low cost cars there's a certain amount you can spend keeping it worthy of daily driving.

You have to do a lot of repairs to even come anywhere near the monthly PCP cost! Like a full ongoing restoration or something daft like that.

I'm exactly the same, I thought I could learn mechanicing but I'm just not made from the right stuff. I'll try to do the basics but I'm very easy to give up and take it to the garage.

Cars with carburettors  - I  can tinker all day.
Cars with computers and explosives in the panel work? Not so much.
Cars with computers and explosives in the panel work, and lovingly modified at great expense  for driving without foot pedals?
Well bless my beloved government, they will have it repaired for me and supply taxis as a courtesy car.

[Wack]

2 hours ago, sierraman said:

For fuck sake it’s snowing. Cue a load of people now treating it like some sort of national holiday. Or people in faux 4x4s out to demonstrate how great a Ford Kuga is on summer tyres  in the snow. 

200 dead in Canada

 

They died of laughter

 

[Low Horatio gearbox]

2 hours ago, sierraman said:

For fuck sake it’s snowing. Cue a load of people now treating it like some sort of national holiday. Or people in faux 4x4s out to demonstrate how great a Ford Kuga is on summer tyres  in the snow. 

Don't,  I know somone who specifically bought  a discovery 2 (before he had even passed his test!) because he had a slight hill in the medium sized  Buckinghamshire town he lived in.

[Kiltox]

12 minutes ago, Wack said:

200 dead in Canada

 

They died of laughter

 

Pffffffftttttt

Someone else’s van will go fuckin’ anywhere!

[Wack]

Not asda though , I don't think there'll be any biscuits at that meeting when they find out how much a new engine is

[Wack]

33 minutes ago, Low Horatio gearbox said:

Don't,  I know somone who specifically bought  a discovery 2 (before he had even passed his test!) because he had a slight hill in the medium sized  Buckinghamshire town he lived in.

I've seen a few that don't understand physics , 4WD might get you moving but it doesn't help you stop

[somewhatfoolish]

59 minutes ago, Wack said:

200 dead in Canada

 

They died of laughter

 

[andy18s]

So,yeah....with much of the same for at least a week

 

[Vince70]

 I’m just in a state of shock as I pop round most mornings for a cuppa to see  my father and we put the world to rights and yesterday morning my father hurt his arm and said he didn’t feel that good and collapsed on the floor.

I called an ambulance and he was talking away merrily to the paramedics and 4 hours later I get a phone call from hospital saying that my dad was seriously ill.

So I went to the hospital and managed to get in and see him and he looked terrible so stayed with him as long as they would let me till he got moved to a ward.

At 5 this morning I get a phone call so I went down with my mum and he was in a coma and I held his hand and then he passed away at 7am 

All that started it off was a cut on his elbow that turned to sepsis the day before and I’m just wondering if this is just a nightmare as I was only talking to him yesterday.

[Jazoli]

Sorry to hear of your loss Vince

[Tamworthbay]

8 minutes ago, Vince70 said:

 I’m just in a state of shock as I pop round most mornings for a cuppa to see  my father and we put the world to rights and yesterday morning my father hurt his arm and said he didn’t feel that good and collapsed on the floor.

I called an ambulance and he was talking away merrily to the paramedics and 4 hours later I get a phone call from hospital saying that my dad was seriously ill.

So I went to the hospital and managed to get in and see him and he looked terrible so stayed with him as long as they would let me till he got moved to a ward.

At 5 this morning I get a phone call so I went down with my mum and he was in a coma and I held his hand and then he passed away at 7am 

All that started it off was a cut on his elbow that turned to sepsis the day before and I’m just wondering if this is just a nightmare as I was only talking to him yesterday.

Jeez that is awful, so sorry to hear that.

[Mr Pastry]

I'm so sorry to hear that mate, I feel for you.  It will take a while to get your head around it.  Concentrate on looking after your mum,  you can help each other.

[Andyrew]

Sorry for your loss vince, 

[Jerzy Woking]

My most sincere condolences to you, your family and friends.  My dad died in similar circumstances, so take some comfort that he had you with him when he passed. 

[GrumpiusMaximus]

That is absolutely awful, I am so sorry for your loss.

[Vince70]

Just now, Mr Pastry said:

I'm so sorry to hear that mate.  It will take a while to get your head around it.  Concentrate on looking after your mum,  you can help each other.

Thanks mate 

I’m staying over my mother’s and I just can’t get my head around that I’m sorting my Dads funeral out today.

The hospital was wonderful and the nurse came up to me and held my hand as I was holding my dads.

 

[Mr Pastry]

Concentrate on the practical things, there's a lot of them, and just take it a bit at time.  I have been there,  don't hesitate to PM me if it would help.

[Low Horatio gearbox]

Sorry for your loss Vince

31 minutes ago, Mr Pastry said:

Concentrate on the practical things, there's a lot of them, and just take it a bit at time.  I have been there,  don't hesitate to PM me if it would help.

^ that

 

[montytom]

I am so sorry to hear this Vince. It puts everything we moan about into perspective. Again I'm so sorry

[808 Estate]

So sorry to hear that Vince. Thoughts with you and your family.

[mrbenn]

That's awful Vince, so sorry to hear.

[FakeConcern]

Terrible news, I know we haven't met, but you know I live just around the corner if I can do anything to help...

[gm]

So sorry to hear about your father, Vince. Look after your mum, and look after yourself too, It's going to be a difficult time for you both.