JayB Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I've done many a car collection over the past few years but never actually documented any of them, so I thought it was about time that changed. Today was an early start, quick cycle to the station, first train to London absolutely fine. Use an app called Seat Frog to get upgraded to 1st class on the next train for a tenner - yay! Train cancelled - balls. Got an hour wait so time to take a mortgage out on a Cornish Pasty (seeing as I'm headed in that general direction) and a coffee. sdkrc, privatewire, Heidel_Kakao and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Chodspeed mate! Any clues?Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, fatharris said: Chodspeed mate! Any clues? Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk It's something from this parish. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, JayB said: It's something from this parish. 😊 He said a clue, not a description of one bean in a tin. tooSavvy and UltraWomble 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 This is not my lucky day for travelling! Got on the next train only to be told there's been a problem in Slough so no trains can leave London for a while. At least I'm in 1st Class. Scores on the doors so far: Cancelled trains - 1 Delayed trains - 1 Coffees - 1 Poos - 1 Jim Bell and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Poos - good Oops - trains, bad ChodSpeed mon ami bicycle repairman and JayB 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Sadly this collection is now postponed until tomorrow. They've cancelled my train and all the other trains going out of Paddington, which means by the time they're running again it'll be too late to catch my bus. Going to wait around in London until they're up and running again, aim get to Bristol tonight, have a few beers and then complete this mission in the morning. Delayed trains - 1 Cancelled trains - 2 Poos - 1 Beers - 1 privatewire, Jim Bell, Coprolalia and 6 others 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Isn't there some kind of bonus points system for emergency night(s) away during a koleckshun? Obs only on the way out, though. Jerzy Woking and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Take 2! Nice to be on a train that moves, watching a bit of Harry's Garage to pass the time. Coffees - 1 On-time trains - 1 Fingers being crossed - 4 I saw a sign while in London showing that the ULEZ zone is going to be extended in October. New car isn't subject to the ULEZ so that'll be handy. goosey, Saabnut, Shite Ron and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Being a bus wanker. Have drunk far too much coffee and now I need a wee. I forget there's no toilets on buses. HMC and privatewire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 Car collection fun continues as the bus has just broken down! Thankfully just got on another one. Still need a wee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 It's grim down South. Rain? Not seen that in weeks up this way? Looking forward to some old diesel or even older petrol if it's not ULEZ compliant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500tops Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 hours ago, JayB said: Being a bus wanker. Have drunk far too much coffee and now I need a wee. I forget there's no toilets on buses. Western Approach, Plymouth Coprolalia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, JayB said: ....I saw a sign while in London showing that the ULEZ zone is going to be extended in October.... The Wrath of Khan is being released on 25th October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 What a polava with all the public transport! Looking forward to the reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 51 minutes ago, Tadhg Tiogar said: The Wrath of Khan is being released on 25th October. Fortunately, non-compliant cars will still be able to circumnavigate the North Circular (A406) and legally enter the Ace Cafe car park. Phew. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just now, Peter C said: Fortunately, non-compliant cars will still be able to circumnavigate the North Circular (A406) and legally enter the Ace Cafe car park. Phew. ....and have Tetraboost added to their fuel. Hopefully there'll be sufficient emissions to be blown into the ULEZ zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Hmmm, nothing for 5 hours - did the bus get lost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter C Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I’m also getting worried, it’s his first collection after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 After two cancelled trains, three moving trains and a broken bus, it's so nice to get back into a car, and what a lovely wafty car it is too! Thanks to @HMC for selling it to me, being a total gent and being very understanding after my slightly disastrous journey. I love the very blue interior, toasty bum warmers, electric goodies and seemingly endless torque. Trip computer is saying an average of 42 mpg too which isn't at all bad for a 20 year old bus. Isopon, Dr_Slow, crad and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 What a chaotic first collection - well done - May your journey home be slightly less eventful :) Nice car btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Glad you like it, after a few of them under my belt chose it for the spec and the interesting history. Was great to meet you @JayB and put a face to a (user)name! JayB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Glad you got there and got it and, presumably, back home. Um, isn't it 10, rather than 20, years old though on an 11 plate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Nice car that. Well wear. CFD JayB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liggle Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 You like buying blue Mercs from this forum 😬 JayB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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