Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 39
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Good afternoon Trivialites.
I spent much of the morning repairing the kitchen pedal bin. This involved Superglue (after watching Dicky's YT helpful hints), some guerilla tape, two small nuts and bolts, an electric drill and some expletives.
IOTN: I was delayed (again) in the supermarket by someone trying to pay by phone, after a few attempts she tried old technology (cards) and they didn't work either. A supervisor escorted her to a quieter part of the shop. Result unknown.
I'm pleased I didn't invest a small fortune in Twickenham debentures.
That's all for now.
I spent much of the morning repairing the kitchen pedal bin. This involved Superglue (after watching Dicky's YT helpful hints), some guerilla tape, two small nuts and bolts, an electric drill and some expletives.
IOTN: I was delayed (again) in the supermarket by someone trying to pay by phone, after a few attempts she tried old technology (cards) and they didn't work either. A supervisor escorted her to a quieter part of the shop. Result unknown.
I'm pleased I didn't invest a small fortune in Twickenham debentures.
That's all for now.
My weekend has just started. I didn't know it was coming, but Dave the Geezer volunteered to cover two days in lieu of the weekend.
Cheers Geezer.
OTOH I had already done the alarm tests and put the new impeller in the raw water pump on the generator so he has an easy day.
(Cheers 404).
(You're welcome).
I'm making two (2) loaves of bread, one for us and one for Judith, and I just finished making a new wooden file handle, because don't like the narsty plastic ones innit.
Other than that I'm keenly anticipating the Memsahib filling the remainder of my diary until 06:00 Wednesday.
I'm sure she won't let me down.
PS: I could have mentioned the FFS I've just eaten, but I think poor Bobbers has enough to be anxious about.
Cheers Geezer.
OTOH I had already done the alarm tests and put the new impeller in the raw water pump on the generator so he has an easy day.
(Cheers 404).
(You're welcome).
I'm making two (2) loaves of bread, one for us and one for Judith, and I just finished making a new wooden file handle, because don't like the narsty plastic ones innit.
Other than that I'm keenly anticipating the Memsahib filling the remainder of my diary until 06:00 Wednesday.
I'm sure she won't let me down.
PS: I could have mentioned the FFS I've just eaten, but I think poor Bobbers has enough to be anxious about.
White Stiletto said:
Good afternoon Trivialites.
I spent much of the morning repairing the kitchen pedal bin. This involved Superglue (after watching Dicky's YT helpful hints), some guerilla tape, two small nuts and bolts, an electric drill and some expletives.
I'm pleased I didn't invest a small fortune in Twickenham debentures
That's all for now.
I spent much of the morning repairing the kitchen pedal bin. This involved Superglue (after watching Dicky's YT helpful hints), some guerilla tape, two small nuts and bolts, an electric drill and some expletives.
I'm pleased I didn't invest a small fortune in Twickenham debentures
That's all for now.
WS, have you checked out the price of a full set of brand new shiny white implants in Turkey?
As seen on ClickBait Daily.
Tell them glenrobbo sent you, and they'll charge you double.
You're welcome! ION, I am patiently waiting for the Community Mentle Elf Team to call me back at 3pm as promised.
I reminded them at 15.25hrs, and yes, the duty staff member has returned to the office and the message to call me back urgently has has been passed on.
They will call me ASAP
"Today?"
"Yes, today."
"Is that a promise?"
"Yes, that's a promise."
Deny, Delay, Deflect and Defer is still the mantra.
The budget will only stretch so far.
I reminded them at 15.25hrs, and yes, the duty staff member has returned to the office and the message to call me back urgently has has been passed on.
They will call me ASAP
"Today?"
"Yes, today."
"Is that a promise?"
"Yes, that's a promise."
Deny, Delay, Deflect and Defer is still the mantra.
The budget will only stretch so far.
I have just returned from Costco.
It is, as somebody so eloquently wrote on the thread dedicated to marvels available at the Aladdin's cave of delights, "like a chav safari park at the weekend", but my trip was tri-purpose, firstly to have a dummy run to find out just how long it would take to get there on Wednesday, as Little Miss O'Logical's car is to be re-shod with a set of Michelin's finest Crossclimate tyres, and there are roadworks between home and Costco which are creating delays of up to 40 minutes on a ten-minute journey from now until about August, secondly to purchase some of their excellent beef stew and dumplings to feed my sister and brother-in-law on Wednesday, and thirdly to fill the Up(!) up (how many "up"s can you have in one sentence?) with cheap fuel.
Having done so, I received a phone call from my darling daughter with the good tidings that her car has once again displayed the same warning lights that appeared last week, namely ABS, tyre pressure, and parking sensor failure. So I phoned the local VW dealer, who advised that as the car is now out of warranty (by one month), they would have to charge £70 for a diagnostic check in order to find out what's wrong.
Luckily, my friend Sean has a VCDS unit, so I'll borrow that, and diagnose it FOC.
Overall, it's been one of those days.
It is, as somebody so eloquently wrote on the thread dedicated to marvels available at the Aladdin's cave of delights, "like a chav safari park at the weekend", but my trip was tri-purpose, firstly to have a dummy run to find out just how long it would take to get there on Wednesday, as Little Miss O'Logical's car is to be re-shod with a set of Michelin's finest Crossclimate tyres, and there are roadworks between home and Costco which are creating delays of up to 40 minutes on a ten-minute journey from now until about August, secondly to purchase some of their excellent beef stew and dumplings to feed my sister and brother-in-law on Wednesday, and thirdly to fill the Up(!) up (how many "up"s can you have in one sentence?) with cheap fuel.
Having done so, I received a phone call from my darling daughter with the good tidings that her car has once again displayed the same warning lights that appeared last week, namely ABS, tyre pressure, and parking sensor failure. So I phoned the local VW dealer, who advised that as the car is now out of warranty (by one month), they would have to charge £70 for a diagnostic check in order to find out what's wrong.
Luckily, my friend Sean has a VCDS unit, so I'll borrow that, and diagnose it FOC.
Overall, it's been one of those days.
Good afternoon Trivpeeps!!
That doesn't sound good re daughters car Dermot O'logical!!!
And it doesn't sound good re having to get the mental health people involved again glenrobbo!!!
I managed to get my prove out sorted eventually, and everything was as it should be this time!!!
I wonder how hard I'm going to have to work to convince Mrs Bobbers that a kebab is I'm order tonight for tea????
That doesn't sound good re daughters car Dermot O'logical!!!
And it doesn't sound good re having to get the mental health people involved again glenrobbo!!!
I managed to get my prove out sorted eventually, and everything was as it should be this time!!!
I wonder how hard I'm going to have to work to convince Mrs Bobbers that a kebab is I'm order tonight for tea????
pequod said:
Harrumph! 
Quicksticks on final approach to grab 'Knocker' the Blackbird, has left collateral damage, and no mistake!
IOTN: Another VAG wheel with corroded rim, has been reported by PQ's niece. Shocking!?
IOOTN: Alloy wheels are subject to corrosion! Who knew? Well, I does....
PQ
Jesus that's some hole!!! What caused it???Quicksticks on final approach to grab 'Knocker' the Blackbird, has left collateral damage, and no mistake!
IOTN: Another VAG wheel with corroded rim, has been reported by PQ's niece. Shocking!?
IOOTN: Alloy wheels are subject to corrosion! Who knew? Well, I does....
PQ
Bobberoo said:
pequod said:
Jesus that's some hole!!! What caused it???
pequod said:
Bobberoo said:
Was it using a lance to spear its prey????
Nope, just claws, however the overrun collided beak with window! Amazed both aren't laid out beneath, tbh!Sorry to hear that BananaFama.
Bobberoo said:
pequod said:
Bobberoo said:
Was it using a lance to spear its prey????
Nope, just claws, however the overrun collided beak with window! Amazed both aren't laid out beneath, tbh!.
One of my infrequent drive by postings. But only to say night all. Off to bed as I’m up early tomorrow (relatively speaking) and got a full day at the office, including a “progress meeting” with HR and my line manager/second line manager. That sounds worse than it will be, the HR bod is actually ok and knows the story with my injuries/surgery etc and my line managers are ok too. I learnt long ago the key to getting what I want is to have it prepared before the meeting and provide them with a ready made solution, then they don’t have to think about it, do any work on it, can sign it off and everyone is happy!
I don’t know whether I’ll sleep tonight, but I know I definitely will tomorrow, after a full day in the office. And I’ll be having a chippy lunch as well, just to make sure.
I don’t know whether I’ll sleep tonight, but I know I definitely will tomorrow, after a full day in the office. And I’ll be having a chippy lunch as well, just to make sure.
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