The grumpy thread

[Datsuncog]

  On 11/08/2022 at 17:07, Lankytim said:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/stolen-cars-raced-at-ringwood?utm_source=messenger&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cf share-flow-1&fbclid=IwAR3J3DP35QDl865Gpfl3K1XB1FE4kfPZmIqmfd5VCIWxw71QuSU0B-OOFEQ

 

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  On 11/08/2022 at 17:36, Metal Guru said:

That’s ridiculous. Shame about the cars but surely they were insured? If not, the owners can’t have thought that much about them.

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  On 11/08/2022 at 17:53, artdjones said:

I think it's more a token to compensate for the hassle and upset that the thieves have caused. And insurance companies will try and keep their liability to a bare minimum. The owners may have to fight tooth and nail to get their due. 

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Yeah, the fundraiser seems to be trying to make the case of #notallbangerracers by allowing people to chip in a few quid, in solidarity with the hapless owners.

Here at Flat-out Banger Photos, we would like to show that the banger racing community is much greater than the events that have recently occurred. We would like to show this through donating some money back to the owners who sadly had their cars stolen and then raced. We aim to raise £1000 and although this won't be able to get the cars back to the rightful owners hopefully it does bring abit of faith back that not everyone would do something so low. And as a community we are 100% with them.

As has been mentioned before, quite a few banger racers own classics as well - and are rightly disgusted at what happened at Ringwood.

  On 11/08/2022 at 20:45, Lankytim said:

I’ve read that both cars have been paid out on, wether or not the owners are still out of pocket is another matter. 

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If the Ford wagon had only recently been brought over from the States, then the insurance policy might cover the value of the car itself, but it wouldn't even look at the not-inconsiderable shipping and import costs incurred in bringing it here in the first place...

[motorpunk]

Grumpy. Traffic in the South East of England. 

I had to go from north of Leicester, to north of Portsmouth this week. I nearly always follow the recommended route on Sat Nav that takes the least amount of time, knowing that it probably means a few miles more on the journey. Anyway, you might think that the above route the nav would suggest something like - M1, M25, M3, right? No. Due to insane traffic (midweek, midday, no rush hour) I went via the M5. That's the motorway from the West Midlands to the south west. I drove past Worcester to get from Leicester to Portsmouth. Fucking Worcester. Still a bit of traffic and some nice roads, but what a convoluted journey due to traffic. 

Nationalise the railways and buses, please. 

 

[chaseracer]

Definitely.  

However, until that happy day... Fosse Way to Princethorpe, A423 to Banbury, A4260 to Kidlington, A34 south.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

I was very, very lucky to get from Canterbury to Lewes and back on Wednesday without serious shenannigans.  I had prepped myself for seven hours of driving but managed to get away with just over 4...

[Split_Pin]

  On 12/08/2022 at 11:24, Datsuncog said:

 

 

Yeah, the fundraiser seems to be trying to make the case of #notallbangerracers by allowing people to chip in a few quid, in solidarity with the hapless owners.

Here at Flat-out Banger Photos, we would like to show that the banger racing community is much greater than the events that have recently occurred. We would like to show this through donating some money back to the owners who sadly had their cars stolen and then raced. We aim to raise £1000 and although this won't be able to get the cars back to the rightful owners hopefully it does bring abit of faith back that not everyone would do something so low. And as a community we are 100% with them.

As has been mentioned before, quite a few banger racers own classics as well - and are rightly disgusted at what happened at Ringwood.

If the Ford wagon had only recently been brought over from the States, then the insurance policy might cover the value of the car itself, but it wouldn't even look at the not-inconsiderable shipping and import costs incurred in bringing it here in the first place...

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It's the usual case of a few idiots spoiling it for the many. 

I've had a few useful parts from racers, including an engine. They do seem to try and help other owners by selling the bits they dont need.

[wuvvum]

  On 11/08/2022 at 21:16, Wibble said:

Ever since the temperature hit 40+ down south recently, I have become extremely itchy when exposed to heat/sun. I’m in Scotland at the moment and it’s been 27 max but itching worse than ever! Never a problem before, even when in the 30s but driving me mad now and just want to tear my skin off🥵 Is UV worse in Scotland because it’s so much less polluted?

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Nah, that's cos of the midges m9.

[Spurious]

Is it right that a pissing fountain is pissing water over the pavement when I'm not allowed to water my plants (I'll be sneaking out with my watering can still). 

Well done Kirklees Council. 

 

[Metal Guru]

  On 12/08/2022 at 16:07, Spurious said:

Is it right that a pissing fountain is pissing water over the pavement when I'm not allowed to water my plants (I'll be sneaking out with my watering can still). 

Well done Kirklees Council. 

 

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Minuscule compared to what’s leaking out of pipes underground because maintenance reduces profits.

[DavieW]

  On 12/08/2022 at 16:21, Metal Guru said:

Minuscule compared to what’s leaking out of pipes underground because maintenance reduces profits.

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Surely, though, they should be setting an example?

[twosmoke300]

Been thinking about this - underground leaks will mainly , eventually go back into the water table won’t they ?

where as watering your lawn will mainly evaporate .

[Bren]

Crossed the A548 bridge ( to nowhere ) - backed up with traffic on the flint side. A couple of elderly part time corpses joined from the slip at Connah's Quay in a toyota. Decided that the traffic was too heavy and turned around - so badly infact I thought the driver may not have had a licence.

Then proceeded to go back down the slip towards oncoming traffic.

I really hope it was an emergency because there was a lot of traffic - 1 hr 50 to cover 44 miles.

 

[sheffcortinacentre]

  On 12/08/2022 at 17:31, DavieW said:

Surely, though, they should be setting an example?

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Do as I say not as I do.

[GeorgeB]

  On 12/08/2022 at 19:28, twosmoke300 said:

Been thinking about this - underground leaks will mainly , eventually go back into the water table won’t they ?

where as watering your lawn will mainly evaporate .

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You need to take your thinking a bit further.

[twosmoke300]

Exeter ?

[GeorgeB]

  On 12/08/2022 at 20:46, twosmoke300 said:

Exeter ?

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As far as it takes for you to understand the water cycle.

[robinmasters]

  On 12/08/2022 at 21:04, GeorgeB said:

As far as it takes for you to understand the water cycle.

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What goes up?

[MikeR]

just wondering if the first storms of the autumn will blow in the right direction for me .....  despite comments about the state of the tree nothing has been done ..

suppose a new green house and shed would not go amiss ...

[twosmoke300]

So really we all need to use the hosepipe more so it all evaporates and makes rain ?

or stop being so fucking  condescending? 

[GeorgeB]

  On 12/08/2022 at 21:17, twosmoke300 said:

So really we all need to use the hosepipe more so it all evaporates and makes rain ?

or stop being so fucking  condescending? 

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If you are replying please use the quote button. It makes the thread easier to follow.

Have you looked up what the water cycle is?

[twosmoke300]

No I remember it from school ta. 

[fatharris]

  On 12/08/2022 at 21:26, GeorgeB said:

If you are replying please use the quote button. It makes the thread easier to follow.

Have you looked up what the water cycle is?

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Have you looked up how not to be a condescending dick?

[SH1TE]

Neighbours rat sized dogs barking all evening 3 hours of it and it appears they have fooked off out and dogs living in garden recently- no point in doing anything about it - as neighbours other side no doubt will call dog warden soon enough. 

😏

 

[sdkrc]

@twosmoke300 this was my solution to the water cycle problem

[sierraman]

  On 12/08/2022 at 21:17, twosmoke300 said:

So really we all need to use the hosepipe more so it all evaporates and makes rain ?

or stop being so fucking  condescending? 

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Incidentally you can use the hosepipe if you have flowers less than 14 days old. 

[Metal Guru]

  On 12/08/2022 at 21:17, twosmoke300 said:

So really we all need to use the hosepipe more so it all evaporates and makes rain ?

or stop being so fucking  condescending? 

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Or have an extra piss everyday.

[twosmoke300]

I’m in my 40’s - I’m not sure I can piss any more times a day 😂

[AnnoyingPentium]

Just convenient that my air con has shat itself.

[chaseracer]

  On 13/08/2022 at 06:22, twosmoke300 said:

I’m in my 40’s - I’m not sure I can piss any more times a day 😂

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Wait until you're 56... 😉😁

[eddyramrod]

  On 13/08/2022 at 14:18, chaseracer said:

Wait until you're 56... 😉😁

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Or 63!  You'll wonder how you ever got through the day without having toilets to hand.

[Wack]

  On 13/08/2022 at 16:12, eddyramrod said:

Or 63!  You'll wonder how you ever got through the day without having toilets to hand.

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It's the 30 second warning that worries me 

I need a piss , no I really need a piss , oh look a new dance , the fuck me I'm going to piss myself jig