The grumpy thread

[D.E]

5 hours ago, artdjones said:

Is there any way of reporting the dodgy test to the Dutch equivalent of Vosa?

You can report questionable test results to the RDW, if they get lots of complaints about a specific business they *may* start to check them more often.

 

30 minutes ago, Remspoor said:

Not one from Jet car or Grootauto I hope.

Ah, you're familiar with our most notorious traders😁

But no, this is a much smaller business. They usually have a stock of cars that may seem interesting at first, but most of them will only be good for spares or scrap.  

https://www.marktplaats.nl/u/autobedrijf-de-baan/94934/

It appears that Alfetta will lose its paint if you aim a high pressure cleaner at it. That's.... impressive.

[3VOM]

Arrives on time for fourth attempt to get MOT. MOT computers are down.

[Bren]

Tesco widnes. Petrol station closed.

Tried one nearby - many of the pumps off.

Lack of tanker drivers?

Dog pissed up my punchbag.

And I havn't even got to work yet.

[somewhatfoolish]

Had that on Tuesday; pulled in to a big Esso, all 10 pumps had no unleaded or super. plenty diesel though. I drove 3 miles up the road to the next pumps(also Esso bizarrely, although a completely different franchise) and filled up no problem.

[reb]

On 9/15/2021 at 10:49 PM, Pieman said:

NOBODY argues with a van driver.

I tried arguing with a minibus driver that was sitting up my arse with high beams on in town. I got punched in the nose. Arguing with van drivers is indeed a bad plan.

[Remspoor]

18 hours ago, D.E said:

You can report questionable test results to the RDW, if they get lots of complaints about a specific business they *may* start to check them more often.

 

Ah, you're familiar with our most notorious traders😁

But no, this is a much smaller business. They usually have a stock of cars that may seem interesting at first, but most of them will only be good for spares or scrap.  

https://www.marktplaats.nl/u/autobedrijf-de-baan/94934/

It appears that Alfetta will lose its paint if you aim a high pressure cleaner at it. That's.... impressive.

I have not read about that one. Looked at the  Alfetta , it is still wet inside. 

Google reviews are not great .

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Meanwhile, I'm listening in on a man's very loud phone conversation with his wife, as is the rest of this bus. He sounds very frustrated....

[somewhatfoolish]

47 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Meanwhile, I'm listening in on a man's very loud phone conversation with his wife, as is the rest of this bus. He sounds very frustrated....

I generally feel frustrated on buses, mostly because public transport is a circle of hell(4th or perhaps 5th) that I get to pay for twice, once for the ticket and again at the end of the month. With the number of people that use the local bus service it would be cheaper to run 2 buses morning and afternoon rushhour and everyone else get a subsidised cab ride. Greener too.

[2cvspecial]

was teaching a year 10 foundation maths class , who would not shut up when told , nearly said "I am not teaching anymore because of you lot" but said " I am not to teach until you are quiet " " GET OUT OF MY CLASSROOM-" was belted four times in 1hr .

BL00DY  Ridiculuous

[High Jetter]

I don't think you're allowed to belt kids anymore. Sadly.

[2cvspecial]

19 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

I don't think you're allowed to belt kids anymore. Sadly.

I meant it as in shouting the same constantly , its not even my Classroom as Im A SENCO and Cover Supervisor

[brownnova]

24 minutes ago, 2cvspecial said:

was teaching a year 10 foundation maths class , who would not shut up when told , nearly said "I am not teaching anymore because of you lot" but said " I am not to teach until you are quiet " " GET OUT OF MY CLASSROOM-" was belted four times in 1hr .

BL00DY  Ridiculuous

Only four times… must be a posh school you’re in… 😂😂

I very very rarely shout in the classroom… the raise of one eyebrow can pretty much bring a class to order. I shout so rarely that they know there must really be something up if I do.

Kids can’t wait for you to shout, so many of them have learnt at home that if they’re shouted at they can shout back. 

[2cvspecial]

17 minutes ago, brownnova said:

Only four times… must be a posh school you’re in… 😂😂

I very very rarely shout in the classroom… the raise of one eyebrow can pretty much bring a class to order. I shout so rarely that they know there must really be something up if I do.

Kids can’t wait for you to shout, so many of them have learnt at home that if they’re shouted at they can shout back. 

not that bloody posh! 

[2cvspecial]

Just now, 2cvspecial said:

not that bloody posh! 

dont shout often but i was PI$$ED OFF with them

[Neil clark]

Women, that is all...

[High Jetter]

1 hour ago, brownnova said:

Only four times… must be a posh school you’re in… 😂😂

I very very rarely shout in the classroom… the raise of one eyebrow can pretty much bring a class to order. I shout so rarely that they know there must really be something up if I do.

Kids can’t wait for you to shout, so many of them have learnt at home that if they’re shouted at they can shout back. 

Oof, good teacher. I had one like that, most liked and respected him, but wouldn't cross him, no way!

[High Jetter]

He talked very quietly, too.

[chaseracer]

Best way, I find.

[Crackers]

9 minutes ago, chaseracer said:

Best way, I find.

Doesn't work well in music class.

[High Jetter]

Pardon?

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Wrath of Khan writes to say the CX is no longer welcome inside the A406/A205 ring from end of next month.

No matter, I'll drive round the ring and my leaded petrol emissions will hopefully be carried in.

[Minimad5]

Because charging someone to do something, suddenly removes all the emissions & damage done over the years.

Rant over 😅

[Tadhg Tiogar]

15 minutes ago, Minimad5 said:

Because charging someone to do something, suddenly removes all the emissions & damage done over the years.

Rant over 😅

Once we reach 40 years, I'll be applying for that exemption....

[New POD]

On 16/09/2021 at 18:14, DavieW said:

Wish I could get ANY sort of pay rise - it's been 13 years☹️

Work is a 2 way exploitation. 

IF, you could get more pay for less work, a closer commute, nicer working environment, more flexible working, more praise, and more security. You'd go and get it. 

If they could employ someone on less money to do more work, take more shit, and more unpaid overtime, they'd have done it.

So whilst the equilibrium is there, both parties are exploiting the other.

Currently. In some parts of the country in some industries, the balance is for once in favour of the employee. 

Hence care home staff, saying "Go on sack me for not having a jab" or bin lorry drivers saying "I'm off you cunts " 

And companies saying "do you know anyone that wants a job?" 

Brexit has fucked the fine balance where companies could pick and choose, and employees could take it or go on the dole. 

[Zelandeth]

Gardening can get in the bloody sea...I hate it.

Just spent four hours teetering at the top of a ladder trying to cut off enough chunks of the trees along one side of our garden that we can bring them down safely.

Managed three out of the five targets, but the last two we need access from a neighbouring garden to do it safely simply because of the direction the tree has grown. 

Of course said neighbors are never in (or refuse to answer the door), so goodness only knows when we'll be able to finish the job.

At the point where we had to stop for the day anyway, I'm absolutely shattered and will be feeling completely broken for about the next week now.

Exhaust fell off the chainsaw too which was fun.

[Fumbler]

Ha... Haha

Arse

 

[chaseracer]

Will it go in sideways?  <runs, hides...>

[Tadhg Tiogar]

5 hours ago, Fumbler said:

Ha... Haha

Arse

 

Is it possible to swap the connector assemblies, or are they moulded in?

[richardmorris]

5 hours ago, chaseracer said:

Will it go in sideways?  <runs, hides...>

You and your bright ideas! 

[Fumbler]

5 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Is it possible to swap the connector assemblies, or are they moulded in?

They're set in the coil epoxy unfortunately. Luckily, seller accepts returns and the correct one was sourced for half the price.