The grumpy thread

[Mally]

5 hours ago, GrumpiusMaximus said:

 I'd be getting an air compressor running and a grinder at the same time at around 9AM on a Sunday if they lived next door...

You mean that's not normal behaviour?

[Mally]

16 minutes ago, myglaren said:

My next door neighbour is out in his garden with an angle grinder most days from 9 a.m. for a couple or three hours.  God knows what he is building, he has been at it since Christmas.

No-one has complained, the noise isn't excessive and folks have to do stuff.  As long as it is done at reasonable hours there is nothing to get upset about.

Hello neighbour!

[Pieman]

3 minutes ago, Mally said:

Hello neighbour!

That just reminded me of this, which I haven't seen in years.
 

 

[cobblers]

One Christmas day I was a bit bored so I decided to sand all the floorboards in the living room back, using an air DA sander powered by a massive compressor. It took all day. Then on boxing day I painted half a van on the drive. 

Looking back it's a wonder they continued to be friendly with us. 

 

[Back_For_More]

6 hours ago, 3VOM said:

 

 

You rang? 

[PhilA]

Ethanol fuel sucks.

That's the fuel injector from the Renault. Ask the rust is where it's subject to fuel. Broke the damn o-rings pulling it out too, they were hard as a rock, proper ethanol proof Viton seals.

But, it runs again now after putting the wrong o-rings in. It's leaving on Saturday if all goes well.

[vulgalour]

This summer has totally kicked my arse, it's my least favourite season and this year has been brutal.  The heat has caused technical issues with my work equipment overheating, and caused me health issues, adding to the reduced work capacity.  In a way it's a blessing that I'm not getting much in the way of art sales and commissions because I'm not falling behind, but it's also a curse because there are bills to pay.  Other friends are getting a bit frustrated with me turning down invitations to events that I want to go to, but can't.  I'm getting frustrated with that one too.  Broken cars, no money, and no energy are not a great combo

I should have already had the Maestro booked in for an MoT but I can't get myself to do the last tiny bit of welding that should only take an afternoon at the most.  The Princess is waiting on parts before I can do the next stage of anything with it.  The Lanchester is literally gathering dust.  It'll all sort, obviously, autumn is coming and with it some cooler days and then I'll be all productive again.  July/August is always tough going.

I've also been getting a bit annoyed about the assumptions strangers (I know, it's strangers, it shouldn't matter) make about my political leanings because I own three old British cars.  They're just vehicles I happen to like.  I don't want to have an in depth discussion about The War, football, how women are supposed to be second class citizens, Empire, flag shagging nationalism, what a good job the Tories are really doing, or whatever other right wing bollocks you seem to think I'm going to be interested in.  I might be elbow deep in the engine bay of an antique product of an extinct colonialist Empire, but I'm all about respecting pronouns and human rights so you can jog on if you think I'm going to stand for the national anthem. The only Queen you're likely to see a portrait of in my house is Divine.

[Spurious]

Lost my wallet. Fuckit. 

I've no drivers license and I'm taking le tunnel in 2 weeks. Fuck sticks. 

What's the chances that the DVLA will listen to a sob story over the phone? Guessing "computer says no". 

 

[HillmanImp]

Brilliant. Rain. It looked nice so I didn't bring my coat. 

However, I also didn't iron my clothes as I forgot I had to go into the orifice today, so this might help steam out the creases. 

[HillmanImp]

Now some cunt is listening to the Baywatch theme tune at full volume on the train further down the carriage. WTF? 

[cobblers]

1 hour ago, HillmanImp said:

Now some cunt is listening to the Baywatch theme tune at full volume on the train further down the carriage. WTF? 

sorry, i'll turn it down

[sierraman]

18 hours ago, Mally said:

You mean that's not normal behaviour?

Is in my house. 

[Spurious]

7 hours ago, Spurious said:

Lost my wallet. Fuckit. 

I've no drivers license and I'm taking le tunnel in 2 weeks. Fuck sticks. 

What's the chances that the DVLA will listen to a sob story over the phone? Guessing "computer says no". 

 

 

7 hours ago, SH1TE said:

Turned mine round in a week and a v5 in 3 days WTF going on 

Helpful man in Swansea says it's due to be printed today and posted out. Expect it Monday or Tuesday next week. Maybe even Saturday depending on how good Royal Mail are? Plenty time. Should be. Hopefully. 

I'm a complete lemon for putting it in my wallet however. It used to live in my sock drawer and never come out. 

[face]

On 1/14/2022 at 9:27 PM, Fumbler said:

Firefox has automatically made the theme dark by default and I have no clue how to put it back. Thanks, Firefox- Thirefox

Long shot here:

 

[Rust Collector]

40 minutes ago, Spurious said:

 

Helpful man in Swansea says it's due to be printed today and posted out. Expect it Monday or Tuesday next week. Maybe even Saturday depending on how good Royal Mail are? Plenty time. Should be. Hopefully. 

I'm a complete lemon for putting it in my wallet however. It used to live in my sock drawer and never come out. 

Glad to hear they're sorting it quickly - if it's any consolation when I was out in Slovakia a few years back I didn't bother checking my licence until I was out there (my usual good standards of preparation) and I realised it had expired months beforehand... This was after I'd had to do my passport on an express service also as that had expired too 😅

I always keep my licence in my wallet as I'm fairly sure you're meant to have it when driving, and also if I get seriously injured/killed whilst I'm out and about then hopefully it will help them figure out who I am more rapidly.

[Mally]

11 hours ago, vulgalour said:

This summer has totally kicked my arse, it's my least favourite season and this year has been brutal.  The heat has caused technical issues with my work equipment overheating, and caused me health issues, adding to the reduced work capacity.  In a way it's a blessing that I'm not getting much in the way of art sales and commissions because I'm not falling behind, but it's also a curse because there are bills to pay.  Other friends are getting a bit frustrated with me turning down invitations to events that I want to go to, but can't.  I'm getting frustrated with that one too.  Broken cars, no money, and no energy are not a great combo

I should have already had the Maestro booked in for an MoT but I can't get myself to do the last tiny bit of welding that should only take an afternoon at the most.  The Princess is waiting on parts before I can do the next stage of anything with it.  The Lanchester is literally gathering dust.  It'll all sort, obviously, autumn is coming and with it some cooler days and then I'll be all productive again.  July/August is always tough going.

I've also been getting a bit annoyed about the assumptions strangers (I know, it's strangers, it shouldn't matter) make about my political leanings because I own three old British cars.  They're just vehicles I happen to like.  I don't want to have an in depth discussion about The War, football, how women are supposed to be second class citizens, Empire, flag shagging nationalism, what a good job the Tories are really doing, or whatever other right wing bollocks you seem to think I'm going to be interested in.  I might be elbow deep in the engine bay of an antique product of an extinct colonialist Empire, but I'm all about respecting pronouns and human rights so you can jog on if you think I'm going to stand for the national anthem. The only Queen you're likely to see a portrait of in my house is Divine.

I find this sad, funny and like, in almost equal doses.

Keep on keeping on.

[PhilA]

4 hours ago, Spurious said:

I'm a complete lemon for putting it in my wallet however. It used to live in my sock drawer and never come out. 

Took a bit of getting used to here - legally you must have your license on you if you are driving.

So far I've not lost mine. Thankfully.

[Spurious]

15 hours ago, Spurious said:

Lost my wallet. Fuckit. 

I've no drivers license and I'm taking le tunnel in 2 weeks. Fuck sticks. 

What's the chances that the DVLA will listen to a sob story over the phone? Guessing "computer says no". 

 

Wee update. It seems the Dooovla are actually doing some work. Spoke to a chap in Swansea this morning who said it was printed this morning (as I didn't need any additional documents) and would be with me in the post Monday probably. Or Tuesday. 

However. Some kind soul found it in the carpark in Tesco's. Result. Now have a spare driving license, so no harm. Other than paying £20. 

Nice. Now I'm going to buy a Bluetooth tracker thingamajig for it. 

[Cavcraft]

Fella I know had his puncture fixed this week, nail through centre of his car tyre, straight forward repair. Cost?

 

Thirty eight fucking quid.

[New POD]

3 hours ago, PhilA said:

Took a bit of getting used to here - legally you must have your license on you if you are driving.

So far I've not lost mine. Thankfully.

Is that true? Surely you just have to produce your documents at the nearest Police Station within 14 days?  Or did it change since 2005? (Last time I was stopped by the police.) 

[mitsisigma01]

On 8/2/2022 at 12:41 AM, Wibble said:

Thanks, interesting but I’m still pissed off with myself as have had to by a new booster☹️

Why don't you just by a decent battery 🤔

[Wibble]

Just now, mitsisigma01 said:

Why don't you just by a decent battery 🤔

It wasn’t my car!

[mitsisigma01]

Awkward, doing somebody a favour and it ends up costing you 😕

[Wibble]

25 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said:

Awkward, doing somebody a favour and it ends up costing you 😕

I know, just pissed me off more🙂 but only myself to blame. Should have taken my glasses off, can’t see shit close up with them on 🤦‍♂️Jumped it off a spare battery in the end.

[myglaren]

1 hour ago, Cavcraft said:

Fella I know had his puncture fixed this week, nail through centre of his car tyre, straight forward repair. Cost?

 

Thirty eight fucking quid.

Had the same thing with daughter's car last week.  Tenner.

[myglaren]

1 hour ago, New POD said:

Is that true? Surely you just have to produce your documents at the nearest Police Station within 14 days?  Or did it change since 2005? (Last time I was stopped by the police.) 

It is years since I was stopped, dropped my sons off at a country pub on NYE and the police were waiting at the exit.

Asked if I had been drinking and checked my address and that was it, never asked to see my licence.

[PhilA]

1 hour ago, New POD said:

Is that true? Surely you just have to produce your documents at the nearest Police Station within 14 days?  Or did it change since 2005? (Last time I was stopped by the police.) 

Nope, always been the case here (USA).

Get stopped, can't show you have passed your proficiency test (for whatever class of vehicle you're piloting) and you'll be ticketed.  

Hence all the movies and TV: "License and registration, please", upon being pulled over...

[Sunny Jim]

I thought I'd check - it's seven days.

"The police can stop a vehicle for any reason. If they ask you to stop, you should always pull over when it’s safe to do so. You’re breaking the law if you do not stop.

If you’re stopped, the police can ask to see your:

• driving licence
• insurance certificate
• MOT certificate

If you do not have these documents with you, you have 7 days to take them to a police station. You’re breaking the law if you do not show the requested documents within 7 days."  from ww.gov.uk

They can check your MOT status and insurance online at the roadside and I believe if you've got means of proving your ID your licence too.

[grogee]

Fuck Allen head bolts on brake caliper carriers. 

Fiat Panda 4x4, doing rear brake discs and pads and changing springs at same time. 

It should be a simple job, but those Italian rotters specified 8mm Allen head bolts, and despite my best efforts (wire wheel on bolt head, tapped socket into bolt with hammer) the fucker rounded out. 

Absolutely no chance getting anything else on there so had to take hub off then grind the bolt head off with the angry grinder.

Luckily I had some spare M10 fine bolts in stock for refitting, proper hex head this time. 

Probably added two hours to a job I've quoted four hours total (still got front brakes to do tomorrow). 

I'm in two minds about charging extra to the lady - I think other garages would charge extra, there was no way those bolts were coming out easy, they were proper fucked. 

[Wack]

Arse 

My wife asked me to clean the venetian blinds in our bedroom , as I was doing it I thought it's looking shabby , so I ripped all the wallpaper off, only this pulled the paint off underneath in lumps so I had to get it all off 

We chose wallpaper,  then realised it wouldn't go with any of the furniture so that got smashed up and down the tip 

Floor to ceiling wardrobes , which when removed revealed a damp patch on the ceiling , so I took the plasterboard down , and fuck me 

if your wife ever asks you to clean the blinds , just clean the blinds 

ive now got a builder coming in the morning to fix the roof so I can start the job that should've taken 20 minutes