Tell us something really trivial about your life (Vol 26)

[DickyC]

There's not enough trivia. We need to go on a course of TRT: Trivia Replacement Therapy.

[DickyC]

An email this morning announced "14 more employers in your area" so I clicked the link. In the wilderness of jobs no one would ever want was "Crime Scene Assistant." So I clicked that and there was a subtle change in the job requirement; it now read "Crime Assistant." Hold up! One more click and I would be lured into a life of glamourous lawlessness.

:clydesundance:

[Fishtigua]

Why can't you ever find the verniers when you need them? Must have 2 or 3 knocking around the workshop. People never put stuff back where it should be. I think I'm going to start a fine system for when things aren't put away correctly.

Riches, I tell ye. Riches beyond belief.

[iva cosworth]

I didn't go to the car boot sale.

I might go out later.

I've done the washing up.

Much TKP to clear up.

[AW111]

My brother married a scottish lass about an hour ago.

[DickyC]

Another vertigo attack this morning. They're coming far too regularly. After the initial room spinning part has calmed down to feeling light headed and being prone to losing my balance, I'm okay sitting down. So I would be able to work but I wouldn't be able to drive. Being able to work but not being to get there might prove to be bit of a problem.

[DickyC]

AW111 said:

My brother married a scottish lass about an hour ago.

Need help with your speech?

[DickyC]

If we have the moat cleaned at the Towers, the government will pay and give me a seat in the House of Lords.

Is that right? Did I read that correctly?

[Fishtigua]

Does TT have representation in the Upper House anymore? Since old Binky got caught up in Battert's prank with the 88' shell and the snooker table, is there anyone available?

[DickyC]

Of course. In fact, I meant to say in the PH Fantasists thread how the whole matter of internet fantasists is currently being debated in the Lords and how I will be speaking to the heads of MI5 and MI6 at the next COBRA Bring and Buy Sale.

[FailHere]

If they're doing a bring and buy for Cobras could you try to get me a 289? A few year's ago I would have wanted a 427, but times are hard and I'm a bit older, so I think a 289 will be fine.

[Fishtigua]

Well that's me settled in for a soggy, windswept Saturday afternoon.

'Patton' as the war film, a plate of cheeses, pickles, fresh prawns and some ham hock all washed down with a bottle of red.

This should be a right proper snooze.

[iva cosworth]

I HAVE been out....see previous.

It started to rain before I left.....on foot.

So I wore a coat.

It didn't rain properly.

So I was way overdressed.

I've eaten a Magnum to cool off.....

Using Mrs Wembley rules......

I saw a lovely Alfa Duetto whilst out but didn't have phone cam with me.

[DickyC]

FailHere said:

If they're doing a bring and buy for Cobras could you try to get me a 289? A few year's ago I would have wanted a 427, but times are hard and I'm a bit older, so I think a 289 will be fine.

I've put you down for a 289 in a 427 chassis. This will be our little secret. Even Cobra aficionados are unaware of this fine distinction.

Edited by DickyC on Saturday 29th August 16:05

[iva cosworth]

If you've got room in your bag,I'll have a Daytona coupe from the sale.

Ta muchly.....

[DickyC]

Geek Corner

The featured cars in Monte Carlo or Bust were Cobras under the skin. Shepperton Studios needed specials made for the film and, with AC just around the corner, disguised Cobra chassis and running gear were the answer. After the film many of them were converted into almost Cobras.

I'm fairly certain I didn't make this up.

[iva cosworth]

What did the cars look like on film ?

I've forgotten,or never seen it...

[ali_kat]

DickyC said:

Another vertigo attack this morning. They're coming far too regularly. After the initial room spinning part has calmed down to feeling light headed and being prone to losing my balance, I'm okay sitting down. So I would be able to work but I wouldn't be able to drive. Being able to work but not being to get there might prove to be bit of a problem.

it's awful isn't it

I was lucky, a colleague would drive me home & stay over when I first started with the Labyrinthitis

In Gloucester I made sure the hotel was walking distance & now I'm a train journey away, no driving.

[iva cosworth]

People complain about repeats on BBC.

What about the other lot ?......example.

Itv have been showing Bourne trilogy over 3 weeks,ending tonight.

Next Friday ITV2 starts showing same again.......

[hidetheelephants]

Fishtigua said:

Why can't you ever find the verniers when you need them? Must have 2 or 3 knocking around the workshop. People never put stuff back where it should be. I think I'm going to start a fine system for when things aren't put away correctly.

Riches, I tell ye. Riches beyond belief.

A related gripe; the batteries in digital calipers are always flat. Trivia; annoy engineering pedants by calling digital calipers digital verniers.