Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 40

[pequod]

slopes said:

pequod said:

slopes said:

I have to say pequod, your posts provide cryptic clues and if i am reading them right, then i don't like them very much

...

You are, but let us not dwell on the inevitable demise of your correspondent, eh?

KBO

I can’t help it, i regard most people in here as extended family

Thanks Snowy, nice to know ol' Pequod will be remembered...

[Bobberoo]

Spring loaded key Yes, a couple of Ford Focuseseses
Remote central locking Loads!!!
Keyless entry. Peanut does
Push button start. As above and Ivor
Pull start Lawn mowers
Handle cranking start. Nope
Automatic gearbox. Mk5 Cortina
CVT gearbox. Nope
Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear). Nope
Odd number of cylinders. Peanut has 3
Turbocharger. Last several cars
Twin turbo. Nope
Supercharger. Nope
V6. Nope
V8. Nope
Boxer engine. Nope
Air cooled engine. See lawn mowers
Electric Good god no!!!
RWD. Multiple Cortinas
Part time 4WD. Nope
Full time 4WD. Nope
Locking differentials. Nope
Hydrolastic suspension. Nope
Hydro-pneumatic suspension. Nope
Adjustable ride height. Nope
Longitudinal mounted FWD. Nope
Mid Engined. Nope
Rear Engined. Nope
ICE which doesn't drive the wheels by design. Nope
Front wheel handbrake. Nope
Electric handbrake. Nope
Left hand drive. Nope
Cruise control. Several
Radar cruise Nope
Heated seats. Peanut and Ivor
Heated rear seats. Nope
Air conditioning. Loads
Two seats. Nope
More than five seats. Nope
Fabric roof. Nope
Sunroof. Loads
Carburettor. All the Cortinas
DMF. Yes
DPF. Nope
Android auto. Nope
Bluetooth. Several
Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard. Nope
Ribbon / drum speedo. Nope
No speedo. Nope
Odd number of doors. Ivor
Gullwing doors. Nope
Pillarless windows. Ivor
Plastic windows. Nope
No windows. Nope
Opening front windscreen. Nope
Opening rear windscreen. Nope
One or more heated SIDE windows. Ivor
Heated mirrors. Focus, Peanut and Ivor
Heated washer jets. As above
No radio of any sort. Nope
No belts in fitted rear seats. Nope
Built from a kit. Nope
Plastic bodypanels. Nope
Plastic / GRP bodypanels. Nope
Electric pop-up lights. Nope
Manual pop-up lights. Nope
Sliding PASSENGER door. Nope
Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on. ?????
Wood rimmed steering wheel. MK2 Cortina
Imported from abroad. Nope
Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists. Rover 45
Made before you were born. MK2 Cortina
Owned more cars than you have lived years. Nope
Car bought from a PH'r. Nope
Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs. Nope
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Bought sight unseen. Nope
Bought without even a photograph Nope
Collection included flight. Nope
Collection included more than two trains. Nope
Collection included a drive home to a pre-booked MOT of more than 100 miles. Nope
Won in a ROFFLE. Nope
Brought home on an A Frame / used to A frame another vehicle on its first journey. Nope
Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt. Nope
Sold within a week of purchase. Nope
Ex-taxi. Nope
Car had previously been off the road for five or more years. Nope
Owned the exact same car (not just the same model) previously. Nope
Owned in part, as part of a convoluted shared ownership scheme. Nope
Required solicitors letters / police assistance / detective work / confrontation / breaking and entering to collect after purchase. Nope
Was displaying the wrong identity at purchase. Nope
Given for free. Nope

Edited by Bobberoo on Sunday 24th March 21:40

[DickyC]

In the last week I have received 14 emails from either Joe Biden, Team Biden or Team Biden-Harris.

They were in The Shadows, weren't they?

[Error_404_Username_not_found]

witteringon said:

On the subject of quizzes, here's a great one I have shamelessly plagiarised from another site this morning. Tip o' the hat to loserone:



Rules: Copy and paste the whole list of questions. Answer as many as you can, giving examples or figures as needed. Tot up how many you score.

How many of the following features or characteristics have been present on at least one of your vehicle ownership history?

Spring loaded key N
Remote central locking Y
Keyless entry N
Push button start Y
Pull start Y (not original-a bodge)
Handle cranking start Y
Automatic gearbox Y
CVT gearbox Y
Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear) Y
Odd number of cylinders Y
Turbocharger Y
Twin turbo N
Supercharger Y
V6 Y
V8 Y (not original. Rover 3.5 in a Sherpa crewbus. Hilarious)
Boxer engine Y
Air cooled engine N (except bikes)
Electric NNNNNNN!!!!!
RWD Y
Part time 4WD Y
Full time 4WD Y
Locking differentials Y
Hydrolastic suspension Y
Hydro-pneumatic suspension N
Adjustable ride height N
Longitudinal mounted FWD Y
Mid Engined N
Rear Engined N
ICE which doesn't drive the wheels by design N
Front wheel handbrake Y
Electric handbrake Y
Left hand drive Y
Cruise control Y
Radar cruise N
Heated seats Y
Heated rear seats Y
Air conditioning Y
Two seats Y
More than five seats Y
Fabric roof Y
Sunroof Y
Carburettor Y
DMF Y
DPF Y
Android auto N
Bluetooth N
Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard N
Ribbon / drum speedo Y
No speedo N
Odd number of doors Y
Gullwing doors N
Pillarless windows N
Plastic windows N
No windows N
Opening front windscreen Y
Opening rear windscreen Y
One or more heated SIDE windows N
Heated mirrors N
Heated washer jets N
No radio of any sort Y
No belts in fitted rear seats Y
Built from a kit N
Plastic bodypanels N
Plastic / GRP bodypanels N
Electric pop-up lights Y
Manual pop-up lights N
Sliding PASSENGER door N
Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on ?
Wood rimmed steering wheel Y
Imported from abroad Y
Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists. Y
Made before you were born Y
Owned more cars than you have lived years Y
Car bought from a PH'r ?
Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs ?
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Bought sight unseen Y
Bought without even a photograph N
Collection included flight N
Collection included more than two trains Y
Collection included a drive home to a pre-booked MOT of more than 100 miles.N
Won in a ROFFLE N
Brought home on an A Frame / used to A frame another vehicle on its first journey N
Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt Y
Sold within a week of purchase N
Ex-taxi Y
Car had previously been off the road for five or more years Y
Owned the exact same car (not just the same model) previously N
Owned in part, as part of a convoluted shared ownership scheme N
Required solicitors letters / police assistance / detective work / confrontation / breaking and entering to collect after purchase N
Was displaying the wrong identity at purchase N
Given for free Y (DAF33. Thanks Dad).


Lets be 'avingyew!

It's late but I make it 51. Although several yesses referred to the same vehicle. (Eg: CVT and given for free. No way would I have paid money for the wretched thing).
Edit: no, I haven't had more cars than years. Fat finger syndrome.

Edited by Error_404_Username_not_found on Sunday 24th March 22:25

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DickyC said:

The TT WTF Is Going On Here Then Feature

Looks like half inch BOC to me.
(Gas-Axe required).

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slopes said:

I can’t help it, i regard most people in here as extended family

I second the motion.
The Towers has become my electronic safe space. My home from home, populated with Very Good People.
Sometimes I venture into NP&E when I feel like a bit of a scrap, but it's a momentary aberration.

[Bobberoo]

I too think of Trivial Towers as my second/extended family, a place of safety, a place where support and advice is given without prejudice.

If what I think you are saying is the way I'm taking it peqoud, then I'm truly sorry.
Life is unfair and far too brief at the best of times, but if you are to be taken from us prematurely, then it truly is a travesty.

After seeing my dad earlier I've been left feeling quite low, while he's talking and seems to be improving, I also know he will ultimately go downhill again.
This week was supposed to be a break, a chance to recharge and relax, and while I'm looking forward to getting away and relaxing, I'm also fearful of what's going to happen.

[paua]

We like th cut of your jib, Pequod. Now reef th mains'l. Steady as she goes.

[Bomma R1]

Morning all

[Mr Magooagain]

Nil by mouth,vampire shop. Frosty out. Over.

[hammo19]

Morning team trivia members.

Grey and damp.

Here is a little place of calm, tranquility and welcome. It’s the first place i visit every morning for a shot of friendly tonic to cope with the uncertainty of the world.

[slopes]

There have been so many people pass through Trivial Towers over the years and have moved on in one way or another, who are greatly missed
Driving me nuts
JustAYellowbadge
StuntmanMike
Council Baby
Karyn
Gorilla Boy
Penny Lope
to name just a few of those whose presence is sorely missed by your correspondent.

Of course there are still so great characters part of the Towers

[Still Mulling]

Morneve All

I'm very sorry to read of your predicament, pequod. Make the most of what you can, and remember we are a safeTTy net whenever required.

While I know fewer of you personally than those from the early days (and I aim to change that as the kids become more independent and time returns to me a touch), constants include the camaraderie and easy-going vibes with no negative judgement. It truly is a haven that demonstrates the good that can come form modern connectivity. (As opposed to NP&E .)

[spikeyhead]

Morning all.

I'm off for a run, then an hours work, then playing at carpentry

[paua]

You're playing with Karen Carpentry?

[glenrobbo]

Yo Fam!

Happy Mondays...? Step Up!

https://youtu.be/mFBQ0PH5rM4?si=AYahxIqDMgApHQMN

Gude Moaneve Trivs. The sunshine yesterday was nice but it didn't stick around long enough for me to defeat the recalcitrant trackrod end. I need more powerful swear words and a lot more force. Today rain has made a comeback, so I shall just continue with periodic application of penetrating fluid. I really don't want to resort to using a nangle grinder on the bugger.

IOTN, I have decided to embark on a radical new diet, consisting of mostly fried air.
I believe it's all the rage, and saves using too much energy. Conservation of Energy is something that has great appeal for a bloke with a dicky ticker, because I was taught that it can be neither created nor destroyed, but only converted from one type into another.
My energy is potentially kinetic, and I Matter!

Anybody fancy a cuppa?
I

[DickyC]

Dicky Ticker? Personally, I am moving from my predicament to my postdicament phase.

A cuppa? Don't mind if I do.

[witteringon]

How many of the following features or characteristics have been present on at least one of your vehicle ownership history?

Spring loaded key. Y - since about 1990
Remote central locking. Y
Keyless entry. Y - Non locking handles!
Push button start. Y - on many older vehicles including a sixties mini with floor button
Pull start. Y - Austin Seven
Handle cranking start. Y - many. M/Minor traveller probably the most modern
Automatic gearbox. Y - favourite was an MGC GT
CVT gearbox. N
Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear). Y - MGB GT
Odd number of cylinders. Y 3-cyl
Turbocharger. Y
Twin turbo. N
Supercharger. N
V6. N - V4 transit was the nearest
V8. N
Boxer engine. N
Air cooled engine. Y - VW beetle
Electric. N - Noooo!
RWD. Y
Part time 4WD. N
Full time 4WD. N
Locking differentials. N - not intentionally, anyway
Hydrolastic suspension. Y - BL products were not all bad
Hydro-pneumatic suspension. N
Adjustable ride height. N
Longitudinal mounted FWD. Y
Mid Engined. N
Rear Engined. Y - aforesaid beetle
ICE which doesn't drive the wheels by design. N - ???
Front wheel handbrake. Y - Austin Seven
Electric handbrake. N
Left hand drive. Y - 2CV van. Great fun
Cruise control. N
Radar cruise. N ???
Heated seats. N
Heated rear seats. N
Air conditioning Y
Two seats Y
More than five seats Y
Fabric roof. Y - must have had, but can't recall
Sunroof. Y
Carburettor. Y - so many!
DMF. N - what is that?
DPF. Y
Android auto. N - if I have had, I wouldn't know what to do with it it anyway
Bluetooth. N - ditto
Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard. N -
Ribbon / drum speedo. Y - like the one below*
No speedo. N - but several with non working speedos
Odd number of doors. Y
Gullwing doors. N
Pillarless windows . Y
Plastic windows. Y - temporary replacement for missing glass!
No windows. N
Opening front windscreen. Y
Opening rear windscreen. N
One or more heated SIDE windows. Y
Heated mirrors Y
Heated washer jets. N - no idea there was such a thing
No radio of any sort. Y - although I did have a car with a 6v valve radio that had been fitted between the seats - needed a radio licence at the time!
No belts in fitted rear seats. Y
Built from a kit. Y
Plastic bodypanels. Y
Plastic / GRP bodypanels. Y
Electric pop-up lights. N
Manual pop-up lights. N
Sliding PASSENGER door. Y - Bedford Dormobile
Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on. Y - if you include some open cars
Wood rimmed steering wheel. N - can't stand them
Imported from abroad. Y - but not imported by me
Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists. Y - lots
Made before you were born. Y - my first car at 17 was 30 years old
Owned more cars than you have lived years. N - close run thing!
Car bought from a PH'r. N - not knowingly anyway
Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs. N
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Bought sight unseen. Y
Bought without even a photograph. Y
Collection included flight. N
Collection included more than two trains. N
Collection included a drive home to a pre-booked MOT of more than 100 miles. N
Won in a ROFFLE. N
Brought home on an A Frame / used to A frame another vehicle on its first journey. Y - towrope, actually
Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt. Y - abandoned overnight due to overheating, retrieved next day
Sold within a week of purchase. Y - Jaguar bought at auction, sold to an offer on the way out!
Ex-taxi. Y - vintage Austin
Car had previously been off the road for five or more years. Y - several!
Owned the exact same car (not just the same model) previously. Y - sold to a friend and bought back when a halfshaft broke
Owned in part, as part of a convoluted shared ownership scheme. N
Required solicitors letters / police assistance / detective work / confrontation / breaking and entering to collect after purchase. N
Was displaying the wrong identity at purchase. N
Given for free. Y - one or two over the years

50?!


PHEW!

[DickyC]

I went on a Dickens Society Nudist Weekend. I went with great expectations but it was a bleak house and they all laughed at my little dorrit.

/Ronnie Barker

No idea why that came into my head.

[Bobberoo]

DickyC said:

I went on a Dickens Society Nudist Weekend. I went with great expectations but it was a bleak house and they all laughed at my little dorrit.

/Ronnie Barker

No idea why that came into my head.