The grumpy thread

[GrumpiusMaximus]

28 minutes ago, chris667 said:

I was behind a #Vanlife van. It was covered in stickers for the driver's social media.

It is not the first time I've seen a campervan conversion like this and it made me feel a bit sad. Can't you just enjoy something without having to broadcast it?

My other half and I have a new 'Vanlife' song to the tune of 'Parklife'.

'I shit in a bucket and post it on Insta...,
VANLIFE
My ex-wife hates me and the kids aren't allowed to see me,
VANLIFE...'

Make up your own variations.

This only applies to the bad conversions with lots of social media stickers.  So about 2/3rds of them.

[Remspoor]

47 minutes ago, chris667 said:

I was behind a #Vanlife van. It was covered in stickers for the driver's social media.

It is not the first time I've seen a campervan conversion like this and it made me feel a bit sad. Can't you just enjoy something without having to broadcast it?

My wife calls them shitty vans. Even without social media stickers. Because they have to cart around a load of poo all day.

[captain_70s]

1 hour ago, Skut said:

Jacking up the SWMBO new car produced nasty noises. 

 

Grim. What is it?

[GingerNuttz]

11 minutes ago, captain_70s said:

Grim. What is it?

[cort1977]

38 minutes ago, Remspoor said:

My wife calls them shitty vans. Even without social media stickers. Because they have to cart around a load of poo all day.

Not in Scotland, they just hop over the fence behind a lay by and shit there.

[Talbot]

46 minutes ago, captain_70s said:

Grim. What is it?

Fucked.

[Jazoli]

16 minutes ago, Talbot said:

Fucked.

Aye it is, I guess a brief look underneath wasn't done when purchasing, ouch.

[eddyramrod]

9 hours ago, captain_70s said:

 

 

1961: have you read the listing?  That's a world of pain waiting to happen.

1970: I know him slightly, we've spoken on occasion.  That one may well be a good car.

9 hours ago, captain_70s said:

far more presentable condition a few years ago?

Only on the surface!

[Skut]

1 hour ago, captain_70s said:

Grim. What is it?

Daihatsu Sirion.

[sdkrc]

[Dick Cheeseburger]

1 hour ago, Skut said:

Daihatsu Sirion.

Bloody nora. Those Sirloins are relatively new* as well. That's Mx5 mk3 levels or grot right there.

[eddyramrod]

Huggy is now reduced.

[Talbot]

2 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Huggy is now reduced.

Only 30' long now rather than 40'?

[Fumbler]

[cort1977]

1 hour ago, sdkrc said:

 

Lansing, Michigan - the corroded buckle of the Rust Belt.  

[anonymous user]

4 hours ago, eddyramrod said:

Huggy is now reduced.

I think you can still get a free advert on Car and Classic, which might be another place to try

[3VOM]

May be NSFW.

Cylinder 1 - 13 bar

Cylinder 2 - 14.7 bar

Cylinder 3 - 12.5 bar

Boiler number 4 - 20 bar

Cylinder 5 - 11.8 bar

Cylinder 6 - 12 bar

[wuvvum]

6 hours ago, sdkrc said:

 

I was in Lansing a few years back and there were quite a few trucks on the roads in a similar structural condition to that one. 

[Bren]

I still have a mess under the vectras' bonnet despite me renewing a split breather. Some soapy water confirms the injectors at each end aren't sealing - I have bubbles.

I am the worlds' greatest vectra apologist - but my patience is wearing thin.

[Remspoor]

Oh FFS.

[Rocket88]

12 minutes ago, Remspoor said:

Oh FFS.

Exactly my reaction……

[eddyramrod]

Nope, don't get it.  Can someone explain to the grandad in the corner please?

 

[juular]

22 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Nope, don't get it.  Can someone explain to the grandad in the corner please?

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58327844

Sounds like the guy has been getting egged on a bit by lawyers as previously he has been alright with the publicity.

[Timewaster]

22 minutes ago, eddyramrod said:

Nope, don't get it.  Can someone explain to the grandad in the corner please?

 

The baby is now an adult and is suing the band for his picture being used as it is apparently pornographic. 

[gm]

I saw him on "Buzzcocks" or similar a few years back and he was happy as you like about it, claiming it was a great way to chat up girls - I suspect it's just about the money now  

shame that show isn't on anymore, was usually pretty entertaining.

[Jerzy Woking]

Just heard that my mate died yesterday. Knew his illness was terminal, but still shocked to get the news.

RIP Lee.

[jakebullet]

We had the sister's dog sat outside in the (fenced) yard. Some other random mongrel without collar has got in somehow and proceeded to bite our dog. Sister has put description of dog on bookface, and within 5 minutes fingers are pointed at the muppet next door. Muppet has then come out with a cock n bull story that he'd just saved it from smackheads, but he's now given it away to a random woman who was driving past. Hmmmm.

Going to vets in 20 mins to see how much their eyes can spin like fruit machine reels as they think of a price n double it.

[brandersnatch]

2 hours ago, Jerzy Woking said:

Just heard that my mate died yesterday. Knew his illness was terminal, but still shocked to get the news.

RIP Lee.

Bad news mate. Best wishes. 

[Bren]

5 hours ago, Jerzy Woking said:

Just heard that my mate died yesterday. Knew his illness was terminal, but still shocked to get the news.

RIP Lee.

My condolences.

[Bren]

Just called in one of the pubs local to our caravan for some food. One family sat inside. Lady behind the bar shouted rather abruptly " We're not taking walk ins". Looking on tinterweb you have to ring first.

The pub was so empty we actually thought inside wasn't open. If it was a gastro pub or just packed I would have understood - however it wasn't and it was just a Marston's.

While I do sympathise with hospitality staff that get grief off horrid customers tonight I have seen the flip side - maybe some places want to go out of business.