Wibble’s Wittering - Cortina, Senator & occasional Skoda & family ramblings, soz!

[Wibble]

1 hour ago, Rust Collector said:

From my own experience I reckon the most important thing is finding something you love and then build your life around that.

I chased after what I perceived as better wages and built my house of cards around that instead, at the cost of having a job I don't enjoy. It's now very hard to walk things back after that, and my advice to my children will to be find work they enjoy rather than getting stuck in a job which they hate to pay the bills (which they will probably then ignore!).

It's fantastic that you have job in which you're able to take your son onboard and enjoy your work together, I'm sure he will do well under your guidance.

Thank you. I do agree, I was pushed in directions I didn’t want to go before finding a job I (mostly!) love.

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2 hours ago, Tickman said:

It is only a slight reflection of the stuff you have been battling with. Don't forget to make time for yourself otherwise you will have nothing left to give.

Thanks man. It’s difficult and now Mrs W is in A&E as I type this.

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1 hour ago, Mally said:

I've been avoiding reading this for a while.

I've had four similar events, nursed 3 at home for long periods.

The last was my wife, 5 years ago.

Just keep on keeping on.  It fades, but never leaves you.

Xmas is the worst time.

 

 

So sorry for you troubles too. Thanks for thoughts though, very good of you.

[Dyslexic Viking]

3 hours ago, Wibble said:

and now Mrs W is in A&E as I type this.

Really hope this isn't serious.

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13 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

Really hope this isn't serious.

Thanks, she’s just got home.

Another new condition diagnosed, not serious thankfully but very painful. Fucks sake, she never gets a break.

[Wibble]

This was hard for me to read, makes it all too real:

Dreading the drive up on Wednesday.

[High Jetter]

Irish papers do obits well, best of all imho. Donegal is a wonderful county.

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God bless Mum

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Well , the Superb is full to the brim and we’re ready for the off in the morning.

As always, give us a wave if you spot us, silver Superb estate, PF15VXK. Shoes are polished, suits fresh, shirts ironed.
 

Absolutely dreading the next few days.

Thanks for everyone’s support.

[Wibble]

We’re safely installed at the Premier Inn, Linwood. Not a terrible journey to be honest. No traffic hold ups and only a little rain. Took about 7.5 hours in the end.

[AnnoyingPentium]

24 minutes ago, Wibble said:

We’re safely installed at the Premier Inn, Linwood. Not a terrible journey to be honest. No traffic hold ups and only a little rain. Took about 7.5 hours in the end.

You're just up the road. Need anything at all give me a shout.

[Wibble]

7 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

You're just up the road. Need anything at all give me a shout.

Cheers Ryan, that’s very kind of you mate.

[Wibble]

Going through old photos to put together a slide show for the wake on Friday and found this, must be around 1973/4:

Me and Mum

[High Jetter]

Aww, those shorts and sandals!

[Wibble]

7 minutes ago, High Jetter said:

Aww, those shorts and sandals!

Ah, the seventies, great in many ways but not kids fashion, or anyone’s come to think of it.

[Snake Charmer]

3 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Ah, the seventies, great in many ways but not kids fashion, or anyone’s come to think of it.

Is that Richard Dunwoody on your right? 😄

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6 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

Is that Richard Dunwoody on your right? 😄

A bit before his time I think🙂

[Wibble]

Well, we’re home now. Everything went well but has been a really draining few days and I’m absolutely knackered.

Father Andrew did us proud and I had a number of people speak to me afterwards to say they had been to many funerals but that was incredible. They all felt calm and peaceful and thought it was beautiful and had never experienced anything like it. I think Mum would have approved.

Was extremely hard of course, especially my sisters tearful faces of despair, asking me how has it come to this?

Wiblet senior performed his pallbearer and chord bearer duties flawlessly with his two uncles and three cousins and held it together until we were back at the hotel that night. I’m very proud of him.

Back to work tomorrow.

[High Jetter]

Yup, it hurts. Give it time, the pain will ease.

[Wibble]

Evening folks, we’re back in Renfrewshire, the journey up took 9.5 hours. Not complaining, we’re ok but I fear others aren’t. Just passed junction 15 of M6 when I hear the traffic news announce it was closed ahead in both directions. Just managed to get off at Keele services before the traffic built back up and beyond. Passing the scene later was sobering. One car unrecognisable, hope they’re ok.

Made a start clearing out my parents garage today and got first load to tip:

Some things I do wonder what I’m going to do with. Thought Dad had sold this years ago:

Anyone need an outboard motor? If there are any local shiters who need a wheelbarrow, or hedge trimmer, or extending ladder, please give me shout sharpish!

[Snake Charmer]

Evinrude will sell easily, looks pretty tidy. Is that broom propping the car up? 😉

Edit: Evinrude looks almost mint!

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7 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

Evinrude will sell easily, looks pretty tidy. Is that broom propping the car up? 😉

Edit: Evinrude looks almost mint!

lol, I took that photo with the broom to send to work. One of our restorers is quite, er, vertically challenged, shall we say. Naturally I sent this to say I’d got him a new broom for his workshop.

The Evenrude probably hasn’t been started in 20 years but is definitely in very good condition. It was used 2 days a year for only a few years by Dad and I when fishing Loch Melvin in Ireland. Brought home for a service and not used since.

[Snake Charmer]

18 minutes ago, Wibble said:

lol, I took that photo with the broom to send to work. One of our restorers is quite, er, vertically challenged, shall we say. Naturally I sent this to say I’d got him a new broom for his workshop.

The Evenrude probably hasn’t been started in 20 years but is definitely in very good condition. It was used 2 days a year for only a few years by Dad and I when fishing Loch Melvin in Ireland. Brought home for a service and not used since.

Hand him the broom and tell him it's from Dave.

If I were you, l would want to give Evinrude a fishing trip if it were possible, then find it a good home. 

[Wibble]

33 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said:

Hand him the broom and tell him it's from Dave.

If I were you, l would want to give Evinrude a fishing trip if it were possible, then find it a good home. 

It’s had 20 new heads and 14 handles…

I’ve had those thoughts about the Evinrude, just not sure I’d ever actually get round to it.

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Wiblet senior is upset that I’m just skipping stuff that was his Grandad’s. It’s all old garage tat that hasn’t been used and won’t be.  Tools etc, we are trying to recycle through the family but some things none of us have need, or room for. House may be sold with free ladders and wheelbarrow! Engine will be sold, or come home with me another time.

[danthecapriman]

8 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Wiblet senior is upset that I’m just skipping stuff that was his Grandad’s. It’s all old garage tat that hasn’t been used and won’t be.  Tools etc, we are trying to recycle through the family but some things none of us have need, or room for. House may be sold with free ladders and wheelbarrow! Engine will be sold, or come home with me another time.

I remember doing this at my grandparents place with their stuff. 
It’s hard, but you just can’t hang on to everything. Keep the important stuff but there’s no point hanging on to junk.

We kept all of my grandads wooden models he built out of wood. There’s loads of them but you just can’t get rid of stuff like that. Stuff he enjoyed doing and took so much time and effort in. 
We’ve got his old joiners tool box and tools too that he made himself when he started his trade. 
Weirdly, I kept their old coffee table too! It’s one of those old 50’s or 60’s oval shaped ones with the glass top. I can remember that table when I was little so couldn’t see it binned! 

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10 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

I remember doing this at my grandparents place with their stuff. 
It’s hard, but you just can’t hang on to everything. Keep the important stuff but there’s no point hanging on to junk.

We kept all of my grandads wooden models he built out of wood. There’s loads of them but you just can’t get rid of stuff like that. Stuff he enjoyed doing and took so much time and effort in. 
We’ve got his old joiners tool box and tools too that he made himself when he started his trade. 
Weirdly, I kept their old coffee table too! It’s one of those old 50’s or 60’s oval shaped ones with the glass top. I can remember that table when I was little so couldn’t see it binned! 

Exactly this. Dad’s hobby was gardening, not much stuff involved. Your coffee table sounds possibly G-Plan? I still have Mum and Dad’s ceramic topped teak coffee table. Furniture here is still to be decided. We don’t want to market a house with no furniture for viewings but will have to deal with it all once a sale is agreed. 
 

At the moment it’s things we don’t need but are too good to tip, such as the ladder, wheelbarrow and outboard motor! Being so far away, it’s not easy unfortunately.

[danthecapriman]

5 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Exactly this. Dad’s hobby was gardening, not much stuff involved. Your coffee table sounds possibly G-Plan? I still have Mum and Dad’s ceramic topped teak coffee table. Furniture here is still to be decided. We don’t want to market a house with no furniture for viewings but will have to deal with it all once a sale is agreed. 
 

At the moment it’s things we don’t need but are too good to tip, such as the ladder, wheelbarrow and outboard motor! Being so far away, it’s not easy unfortunately.

The coffee table is wrapped up in the loft at the moment waiting on a house move, but once we’ve moved it’ll be coming out again. I’m sure it’s probably worthless, but it’s just a weird thing I remember so regardless it’s being kept! I’ll get some photos of it once it’s out. It’s very ‘of its time’ shall we say.

It is a real ball ache living so far away. My grandparents lived in Yorkshire which is far enough from here, but you’ve got a lot further to go!

[High Jetter]

54 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Wiblet senior is upset that I’m just skipping stuff that was his Grandad’s. It’s all old garage tat that hasn’t been used and won’t be.  Tools etc, we are trying to recycle through the family but some things none of us have need, or room for. House may be sold with free ladders and wheelbarrow! Engine will be sold, or come home with me another time.

If Wibblet can't take it, offer it on here before skipping. It's family, I still use some of my grandpa's tools.

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13 minutes ago, danthecapriman said:

The coffee table is wrapped up in the loft at the moment waiting on a house move, but once we’ve moved it’ll be coming out again. I’m sure it’s probably worthless, but it’s just a weird thing I remember so regardless it’s being kept! I’ll get some photos of it once it’s out. It’s very ‘of its time’ shall we say.

It is a real ball ache living so far away. My grandparents lived in Yorkshire which is far enough from here, but you’ve got a lot further to go!

Yep, distance is a major ball ache. G-Plan period teak furniture is not worthless and indeed becoming sought after again. It’s even being exported!