Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 40
Discussion
Good morrow fellow Trivialities everywhere
Well it's Monday morning, thanks Bomma, we've slept in and I actually had a decent night's sleep last night!!!
We shall depart shortly for distant lands,
not foreign though!!!
Good luck with the recalcitrant track rod end glenrobbo!!
Good luck at the vampire clinic Magoo!!
And take care and enjoy your day the rest of you!!
Well it's Monday morning, thanks Bomma, we've slept in and I actually had a decent night's sleep last night!!!
We shall depart shortly for distant lands,
not foreign though!!!Good luck with the recalcitrant track rod end glenrobbo!!
Good luck at the vampire clinic Magoo!!
And take care and enjoy your day the rest of you!!
I've been to see a specialist this morning whose booked me in for some surgery at the end of April. I don't do hospitals but he's assured me they'll be a General Anastasia taking part and then I'll have at least a couple of weeks to post continuous b
ks on PH.
Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
ks on PH.Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
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.
I asked an attractive young American girl if she liked Dickens.../Ronnie Barker
No idea why that came into my head.
She said she didn't know, she'd never been to one.
True story.
Gud moaneve, everybooby!
What started off grey, damp and unpromising has become bright, chilly but inviting, so I'll venture forth shortly to enjoy it.
A good day yesterday. went to watch my son's indoor net session, made a mental note not to volunteer to put myself in harm's way when he's bowling.
My trip to see him was also an opportunity to have a bit of a drive, as I'm still exploring the capabilities of my new Golf, which keeps surprising me, in a good way. The sun was shining, and it would have been rude not to.
The weather for the week ahead is described as "changeable", and we all know that to be weather forecaster code for "bloody awful", with a mixture of coldness and wetness, often simultaneously.
So I'm orf out while there's a brief sunny interlude.
Laters,...
What started off grey, damp and unpromising has become bright, chilly but inviting, so I'll venture forth shortly to enjoy it.
A good day yesterday. went to watch my son's indoor net session, made a mental note not to volunteer to put myself in harm's way when he's bowling.
My trip to see him was also an opportunity to have a bit of a drive, as I'm still exploring the capabilities of my new Golf, which keeps surprising me, in a good way. The sun was shining, and it would have been rude not to.
The weather for the week ahead is described as "changeable", and we all know that to be weather forecaster code for "bloody awful", with a mixture of coldness and wetness, often simultaneously.
So I'm orf out while there's a brief sunny interlude.
Laters,...
DickyC said:
Error_404_Username_not_found said:
DickyC said:
Looks like half inch BOC to me. (Gas-Axe required).
holding up proceedings by being plastered in tile cement and refusing to cooperate.
My perception of the scale of it was way off: I thought it resembled the entrance to an ancient Lycian burial tomb, carved out of the living rock of the cliff face, not something the size of my thumbnail.
Have a great getaway, Bobbers.
Where are you off to?IOTN, It's still wet here oop norf, but Daughter #1 is dropping off Robbopoppetlet shortly for a couple of hours, so she will brighten up our day.
The little 'un is currently off school recovering from chicken pox.
We won't do anything rash today.
Another cuppa, Dicky?
Edited by glenrobbo on Monday 25th March 10:19
Byker28i said:
I've been to see a specialist this morning whose booked me in for some surgery at the end of April. I don't do hospitals but he's assured me they'll be a General Anastasia taking part and then I'll have at least a couple of weeks to post continuous bks on PH.
Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
Circumcision is only a minor op, Byker, and anyway, it's only a tiny prick. Nothing to worry about. ks on PH.Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
Seriously, I hope your surgery is nothing major, and you make a speedy and full recovery, free of complications. All the best, mate.
Let us know if you want us to peel some grapes for you.
24.
Y - Spring loaded key
Y - Remote central locking
Y - Keyless entry
Y - Push button start
N - Pull start
N - Handle cranking start
N - Automatic gearbox
N - CVT gearbox
N - Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear)
N - Odd number of cylinders
Y - Turbocharger
N - Twin turbo
N - Supercharger
N - V6
N - V8
N - Boxer engine
N - Air cooled engine
Y - Electric
Y - RWD
N - Part time 4WD
N - Full time 4WD
N - Locking differentials
N - Hydrolastic suspension
N - Hydro-pneumatic suspension
N - Adjustable ride height
Y - Longitudinal mounted FWD
Y - Mid Engined
N - Rear Engined
Eh? - ICE which doesn't drive the wheels by design
N - Front wheel handbrake
Y - Electric handbrake
N - Left hand drive
Y - Cruise control
Y - Radar cruise
Y - Heated seats
Y - Heated rear seats
Y - Air conditioning
Y - Two seats
N - More than five seats
Y - Fabric roof
N - Sunroof
N - Carburettor
N - DMF
N - DPF
Y - Android auto
Y - Bluetooth
Y - Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard
N - Ribbon / drum speedo
N - No speedo
Y - Odd number of doors
N - Gullwing doors
Y - Pillarless windows
N - Plastic windows
N - No windows
N - Opening front windscreen
N - Opening rear windscreen
N - One or more heated SIDE windows
Y - Heated mirrors
N - Heated washer jets
N - No radio of any sort
N - No belts in fitted rear seats
N - Built from a kit
N - Plastic bodypanels
N - Plastic / GRP bodypanels
N - Electric pop-up lights
N - Manual pop-up lights
N - Sliding PASSENGER door
Eh? - Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on
N - Wood rimmed steering wheel
N - Imported from abroad
N - Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists.
N - Made before you were born
N - Owned more cars than you have lived years
N - Car bought from a PH'r
N - Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Y - Bought sight unseen
N - Bought without even a photograph
N - 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
N - Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt
N - Sold within a week of purchase
N - Ex-taxi
N - Car had previously been off the road for five or more years
N - 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 - Spring loaded key
Y - Remote central locking
Y - Keyless entry
Y - Push button start
N - Pull start
N - Handle cranking start
N - Automatic gearbox
N - CVT gearbox
N - Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear)
N - Odd number of cylinders
Y - Turbocharger
N - Twin turbo
N - Supercharger
N - V6
N - V8
N - Boxer engine
N - Air cooled engine
Y - Electric
Y - RWD
N - Part time 4WD
N - Full time 4WD
N - Locking differentials
N - Hydrolastic suspension
N - Hydro-pneumatic suspension
N - Adjustable ride height
Y - Longitudinal mounted FWD
Y - Mid Engined
N - Rear Engined
Eh? - ICE which doesn't drive the wheels by design
N - Front wheel handbrake
Y - Electric handbrake
N - Left hand drive
Y - Cruise control
Y - Radar cruise
Y - Heated seats
Y - Heated rear seats
Y - Air conditioning
Y - Two seats
N - More than five seats
Y - Fabric roof
N - Sunroof
N - Carburettor
N - DMF
N - DPF
Y - Android auto
Y - Bluetooth
Y - Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard
N - Ribbon / drum speedo
N - No speedo
Y - Odd number of doors
N - Gullwing doors
Y - Pillarless windows
N - Plastic windows
N - No windows
N - Opening front windscreen
N - Opening rear windscreen
N - One or more heated SIDE windows
Y - Heated mirrors
N - Heated washer jets
N - No radio of any sort
N - No belts in fitted rear seats
N - Built from a kit
N - Plastic bodypanels
N - Plastic / GRP bodypanels
N - Electric pop-up lights
N - Manual pop-up lights
N - Sliding PASSENGER door
Eh? - Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on
N - Wood rimmed steering wheel
N - Imported from abroad
N - Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists.
N - Made before you were born
N - Owned more cars than you have lived years
N - Car bought from a PH'r
N - Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Y - Bought sight unseen
N - Bought without even a photograph
N - 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
N - Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt
N - Sold within a week of purchase
N - Ex-taxi
N - Car had previously been off the road for five or more years
N - 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
glenrobbo said:
Byker28i said:
I've been to see a specialist this morning whose booked me in for some surgery at the end of April. I don't do hospitals but he's assured me they'll be a General Anastasia taking part and then I'll have at least a couple of weeks to post continuous bks on PH.
Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
Circumcision is only a minor op, Byker, and anyway, it's only a tiny prick. Nothing to worry about. ks on PH.Have I mentioned I really don't like hospitals, have a phobia of needles. I wasn't feeling well as he was describing the procedure, how big a cut, then went full US with all the possible complications.
I know this is minor compared to some of you lot, but I don't do ill. I don't like getting old
Seriously, I hope your surgery is nothing major, and you make a speedy and full recovery, free of complications. All the best, mate.
Let us know if you want us to peel some grapes for you.
Morning All.
Charlie, the Memsahib's pussycat has developed an unhealthy fixation on my boots. He is playing with them on the downstairs landing as we speak.
Little git.
Glenners, the Law of Conservation of Energy is all very well but the Law is an Ass, as any fule kno. Entropy, that's the thing to watch for. Sneaks up on a fellow it does.
Dicky's bracket looks like a bit of a challenge. Can you borrow one of those reciprocating multitool jobbies Your Lordship? With a metal cutting blade?
Or I have a set of knackered-screw-getter-outers which rather surprised me by actually working well the only time I've had to use them. One end of the tool drills out a tapered hole in the middle of the screw head, then the other end is applied in a CCW direction and Voila!
I can't remember where I got them but I'd be happy to post them if you want to borrow them and have a go.
I'm waiting for the CoCodamol to get a decent grip then I too will be attempting a spot of carpenteering. I'm making either a pine blanket chest or some firewood. I'm not entirely certain yet.
'Snot nice out today and my workshop, mysteriously, is colder inside than being outside.
Probably entropy.
Charlie, the Memsahib's pussycat has developed an unhealthy fixation on my boots. He is playing with them on the downstairs landing as we speak.
Little git.
Glenners, the Law of Conservation of Energy is all very well but the Law is an Ass, as any fule kno. Entropy, that's the thing to watch for. Sneaks up on a fellow it does.
Dicky's bracket looks like a bit of a challenge. Can you borrow one of those reciprocating multitool jobbies Your Lordship? With a metal cutting blade?
Or I have a set of knackered-screw-getter-outers which rather surprised me by actually working well the only time I've had to use them. One end of the tool drills out a tapered hole in the middle of the screw head, then the other end is applied in a CCW direction and Voila!
I can't remember where I got them but I'd be happy to post them if you want to borrow them and have a go.
I'm waiting for the CoCodamol to get a decent grip then I too will be attempting a spot of carpenteering. I'm making either a pine blanket chest or some firewood. I'm not entirely certain yet.
'Snot nice out today and my workshop, mysteriously, is colder inside than being outside.
Probably entropy.
Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on:
famously introduced by the Ford Motor Co's innovative "Aeroflow" ventilation system on the Mk 1 Cortina, via intake ducting hoses that ran outside air to "eyeball" swivel outlets on either side of the dash.
TVR incorporated the idea on their 'S' models but mostly delivered dead bugs and bits of dried up leaves to the faces of occupants. Anyway, it wasn't really needed*
, as it was illegal to drive your 'S' with the roof on, unless the storm had a name, or the snow entrring the cockpit was starting to form drifts.
That's the wrong sort of drifting.
* There was a popular modification that involved stripping out the two long "Anaconda" ducting hoses and blanking off the two holes in the bulkhead with rubber grommets ( or Bisto gravy granule carton lids, which were a perfect fit and a lot lighter. )
famously introduced by the Ford Motor Co's innovative "Aeroflow" ventilation system on the Mk 1 Cortina, via intake ducting hoses that ran outside air to "eyeball" swivel outlets on either side of the dash.
TVR incorporated the idea on their 'S' models but mostly delivered dead bugs and bits of dried up leaves to the faces of occupants. Anyway, it wasn't really needed*
, as it was illegal to drive your 'S' with the roof on, unless the storm had a name, or the snow entrring the cockpit was starting to form drifts.
That's the wrong sort of drifting.
* There was a popular modification that involved stripping out the two long "Anaconda" ducting hoses and blanking off the two holes in the bulkhead with rubber grommets ( or Bisto gravy granule carton lids, which were a perfect fit and a lot lighter. )
Cars I have owned "Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists"...
Oooh, where do I start?
1939 Sunbeam Talbot Sports Saloon (with crank operated opening windscreen that predated Ford's patent "Aeroflow" ventilation by many years
1954 Triumph TR2, Triumph 1500TC FWD
Ashley Special 1172 ( based on 1937 Ford Model Y )
Sunbeam Rapier S1 1957
Austin ( various: Mini, Cambridge, Princess 2.2, Metro, Maestro )
Morris Oxford (Farina)
Hillman (Imp. Minx, Super Minx )
Commer Cob 5 cwt van
Wolseley 1300
Singer Vogue
Rover Vitesse Fastback.
TVR.
There are probably more...
Oooh, where do I start?
1939 Sunbeam Talbot Sports Saloon (with crank operated opening windscreen that predated Ford's patent "Aeroflow" ventilation by many years
1954 Triumph TR2, Triumph 1500TC FWD
Ashley Special 1172 ( based on 1937 Ford Model Y )
Sunbeam Rapier S1 1957
Austin ( various: Mini, Cambridge, Princess 2.2, Metro, Maestro )
Morris Oxford (Farina)
Hillman (Imp. Minx, Super Minx )
Commer Cob 5 cwt van
Wolseley 1300
Singer Vogue
Rover Vitesse Fastback.
TVR.
There are probably more...
glenrobbo said:
Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on:
famously introduced by the Ford Motor Co's innovative "Aeroflow" ventilation system on the Mk 1 Cortina, via intake ducting hoses that ran outside air to "eyeball" swivel outlets on either side of the dash.
TVR incorporated the idea on their 'S' models but mostly delivered dead bugs and bits of dried up leaves to the faces of occupants. Anyway, it wasn't really needed*
, as it was illegal to drive your 'S' with the roof on, unless the storm had a name, or the snow entrring the cockpit was starting to form drifts.
That's the wrong sort of drifting.
* There was a popular modification that involved stripping out the two long "Anaconda" ducting hoses and blanking off the two holes in the bulkhead with rubber grommets ( or Bisto gravy granule carton lids, which were a perfect fit and a lot lighter. )
famously introduced by the Ford Motor Co's innovative "Aeroflow" ventilation system on the Mk 1 Cortina, via intake ducting hoses that ran outside air to "eyeball" swivel outlets on either side of the dash.
TVR incorporated the idea on their 'S' models but mostly delivered dead bugs and bits of dried up leaves to the faces of occupants. Anyway, it wasn't really needed*
, as it was illegal to drive your 'S' with the roof on, unless the storm had a name, or the snow entrring the cockpit was starting to form drifts.
That's the wrong sort of drifting.
* There was a popular modification that involved stripping out the two long "Anaconda" ducting hoses and blanking off the two holes in the bulkhead with rubber grommets ( or Bisto gravy granule carton lids, which were a perfect fit and a lot lighter. )
Thanks for the education, gr! Now I’ve learned my something new for the day, I can go back to bed, yes?Still Mulling said:
I’ve got 49, I think!
Y - Spring loaded key
Y - Remote central locking
Y - Keyless entry
Y - Push button start
N - Pull start
N - Handle cranking start
Y - Automatic gearbox
Y - CVT gearbox
Y - Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear)
N - Odd number of cylinders
Y - Turbocharger
N - Twin turbo
Y - Supercharger
Y - V6
Y - V8
Y - Boxer engine
Y - Air cooled engine
N - Electric
Y - RWD
Y- Part time 4WD
Y - Full time 4WD
Y - Locking differentials
Y - Hydrolastic suspension
Y - Hydro-pneumatic suspension
Y - Adjustable ride height
Y - 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
Y - Heated seats
N - Heated rear seats
Y - Air conditioning
Y - Two seats
Y - More than five seats
Y - Fabric roof
Y - Sunroof
Y - Carburettor
N - DMF
N - DPF
Y - Android auto
Y - Bluetooth
Y - Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard
N - Ribbon / drum speedo
N - No speedo
Y - Odd number of doors
N - Gullwing doors
Y - Pillarless windows
N - Plastic windows
N - No windows
N - Opening front windscreen
N - Opening rear windscreen
N - One or more heated SIDE windows
Y - Heated mirrors
N - Heated washer jets
Y - No radio of any sort
Y - No belts in fitted rear seats
N - Built from a kit
Y - Plastic bodypanels
N - Plastic / GRP bodypanels
N - Electric pop-up lights
N - Manual pop-up lights
Y - Sliding PASSENGER door
N - Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on
Y - Wood rimmed steering wheel
Y - Imported from abroad
Y - Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists.
N - Made before you were born
N - Owned more cars than you have lived years
N - Car bought from a PH'r
N - Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Y - Bought sight unseen
N - Bought without even a photograph
N - Collection included flight
Y - 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
N - Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt
N - Sold within a week of purchase
N - Ex-taxi
N - Car had previously been off the road for five or more years
N - 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
Y - Given for free
Y - Spring loaded key
Y - Remote central locking
Y - Keyless entry
Y - Push button start
N - Pull start
N - Handle cranking start
Y - Automatic gearbox
Y - CVT gearbox
Y - Overdrive (that isn't a selectable gear)
N - Odd number of cylinders
Y - Turbocharger
N - Twin turbo
Y - Supercharger
Y - V6
Y - V8
Y - Boxer engine
Y - Air cooled engine
N - Electric
Y - RWD
Y- Part time 4WD
Y - Full time 4WD
Y - Locking differentials
Y - Hydrolastic suspension
Y - Hydro-pneumatic suspension
Y - Adjustable ride height
Y - 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
Y - Heated seats
N - Heated rear seats
Y - Air conditioning
Y - Two seats
Y - More than five seats
Y - Fabric roof
Y - Sunroof
Y - Carburettor
N - DMF
N - DPF
Y - Android auto
Y - Bluetooth
Y - Speech Synthesis / talking dashboard
N - Ribbon / drum speedo
N - No speedo
Y - Odd number of doors
N - Gullwing doors
Y - Pillarless windows
N - Plastic windows
N - No windows
N - Opening front windscreen
N - Opening rear windscreen
N - One or more heated SIDE windows
Y - Heated mirrors
N - Heated washer jets
Y - No radio of any sort
Y - No belts in fitted rear seats
N - Built from a kit
Y - Plastic bodypanels
N - Plastic / GRP bodypanels
N - Electric pop-up lights
N - Manual pop-up lights
Y - Sliding PASSENGER door
N - Fresh air face ventilation with the heating on
Y - Wood rimmed steering wheel
Y - Imported from abroad
Y - Made by a manufacturer which no longer exists.
N - Made before you were born
N - Owned more cars than you have lived years
N - Car bought from a PH'r
N - Car owned previously(or subsequently) by three or more PH'rs
(the above two modified by me to protect the source)
Y - Bought sight unseen
N - Bought without even a photograph
N - Collection included flight
Y - 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
N - Didn't make it home on it's first collection attempt
N - Sold within a week of purchase
N - Ex-taxi
N - Car had previously been off the road for five or more years
N - 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
Y - Given for free
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