Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 41
Discussion
Mr Magooagain said:
There’s a proven successful method to Renault owning.
Don’t drive them to much.
I bought my sister a Renault 4 as her first car, that lasted until she moved to Sunderland. It had the umbrella stick gearlever and walking stick handbrake. She didn't put the handbrake on right in a car park on a hill, wrote off her car and two others it hit.Don’t drive them to much.
When my dad stopped driving, we bought his Renault Espace from him, which had sat for 3 years in their place in the middle of Wales, so needed putting back on the road, gleaning all the green mold from. I loved that car...
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It had around 8k miles at 5 years old, perfect for us and the three kids and we went everywhere it it, including France to friends 4-5 times a year, eurocamping, south coast holiday weekends camping. The old Renault 2litre engine, fibreglass, light, take all the seats out and you had a van, on the way back from france put three seats across the middle (having left two at home) and fill the boot with wine, beer and brioche. Massive roofbox on the top for the luggage.
Only problem was no aircon, so a fibreglass greenhouse in hot french weather meant windows down all the time. Hum sounds familiar
I think we did 150K miles in it before Mrs B dropped it into a ditch sliding on ice one winter, and the farmer who towed it out with his tractor wasn't careful and ended up damaging it further beyond repair.
Eldest son had a 1.2 clio as his first car, cheapest insurance for a new driver with the most bhp at the time. 72bhp.
Later he had a 172 Clio and then just before covid bought a Renaultsport Clio cup as a fun car, that had been heavily tuned.
Sadly he's more of a BMW man now...
Edited by Byker28i on Thursday 13th March 08:37
Good morning all.
Sorry to read of the work problem SM. Not nice stuff like that.
Glad the funeral went as best it could glenrobbo.
IOTN. I’ve just removed the little centrifugal clutch on my Sthil hedgecutter and it’s showing signs of wear so I’ve ordered a new one. Hopefully it’s a fix. The bell housing seems ok so I’ve give it a clean and just see how it goes once the new clutch is fitted. Easy enough job and if fixed will save me a fair few euros because taking one to a repair shop is a proper bend over jobby here.
Madame M and her English collègue (Trudy) are going straight from work to retrieve Trudy’s camper van from a French boyfriend’s place as she wants to end the relationship asap. Turns out he’s very clingy etc. So they are picking it up with a pretence that Madame M is borrowing it.
Hopefully it all goes smoothly!
Looks like I’m on walkies duty once I get agent M out of her slumber pit like.
Sorry to read of the work problem SM. Not nice stuff like that.
Glad the funeral went as best it could glenrobbo.
IOTN. I’ve just removed the little centrifugal clutch on my Sthil hedgecutter and it’s showing signs of wear so I’ve ordered a new one. Hopefully it’s a fix. The bell housing seems ok so I’ve give it a clean and just see how it goes once the new clutch is fitted. Easy enough job and if fixed will save me a fair few euros because taking one to a repair shop is a proper bend over jobby here.
Madame M and her English collègue (Trudy) are going straight from work to retrieve Trudy’s camper van from a French boyfriend’s place as she wants to end the relationship asap. Turns out he’s very clingy etc. So they are picking it up with a pretence that Madame M is borrowing it.
Hopefully it all goes smoothly!
Looks like I’m on walkies duty once I get agent M out of her slumber pit like.
Still Mulling said:
Morneve All 
Sorry to read of your friend, gr. Glad you gave him a good send-off.
The Viper's drinking problem, and Bobber's "Mini" starter motor did make me chuckle.
A bright and sunny start to the day here. The females of the household are both ill and staying home. Sounds like a nasty bug they think they picked up at the theatre at the weekend. Apparently the couple next to them were chowing down Strepsils like they were popcorn at the cinema!
Anyhews, today and tomorrow I'll have to maintain professionalism while my old boss in the US tells me I haven't done my job properly, and that it's causing him grief two years later. I've categorically evidenced that I did do my job properly, and yet I'm still helping out, despite there having been three (3) other people that took on my old role in the interim. I'm going to be pissed if I discover I've been bad-mouthed across the Pond, since I have no way of defending myself if I need to. Might have to tap up some old contacts...
Sorry to hear that SM, I've never understood why people do that, if you've done something wrong then give you a bSorry to read of your friend, gr. Glad you gave him a good send-off.
The Viper's drinking problem, and Bobber's "Mini" starter motor did make me chuckle.
A bright and sunny start to the day here. The females of the household are both ill and staying home. Sounds like a nasty bug they think they picked up at the theatre at the weekend. Apparently the couple next to them were chowing down Strepsils like they were popcorn at the cinema!
Anyhews, today and tomorrow I'll have to maintain professionalism while my old boss in the US tells me I haven't done my job properly, and that it's causing him grief two years later. I've categorically evidenced that I did do my job properly, and yet I'm still helping out, despite there having been three (3) other people that took on my old role in the interim. I'm going to be pissed if I discover I've been bad-mouthed across the Pond, since I have no way of defending myself if I need to. Might have to tap up some old contacts...
king, but do it from a position of being able to prove it's warranted.Granddaughter #2 had a detention. The bully in her class caught her unawares and pushed her over. Despite looking small and dainty, GD #2 does dancing and horseriding and is actually quite strong. She got up and punched the bully who decided not to take it further. The altercation was seen. The bully was suspended and had to give an apology and GD #2 was given a detention for reacting. You should, according to her school, not do anything in retaliation. If someone bullies you, you have to stand there and take it and let the school issue punishment.
Okay, then.
The bully's apology was, "I'm sorry I pushed you over, it's not me it's my anger issues."
They're 13.
Sake.
Okay, then.
The bully's apology was, "I'm sorry I pushed you over, it's not me it's my anger issues."
They're 13.
Sake.
Gude Moaneve Tootle Monde 
A clardy but throst-free moaning ear opp norf, with a quartet of centipedes outside and absence of wood indoors.
The heat is on and Mrs Robbo is warming up nicely without any choke at all.
Thanks for the condolences chaps, much appreciated.
Like most Daves, he was a good guy, even though he was a First Dan and not to be messed with.
SM, Would you like us to send Mrs Bobbers to sort out your misguided character assassins?
She's from Gosport you know.
I need to go to the shops for revittling in a bit, and collect a fresh batch of Haribo Starmix from Farmer C.
The Thursday rehab workout session with Dave ( a different Dave, not the Dave mentioned earlier ) is scheduled for 13:00hrs, and after that I'll be on Robbopopping duties, collecting Robbopoppetlet from After-School Club and initiating Rapid Response Mode to her exclamations of "ROBBOPOPS, I'M SO HUNGRY!!!"
No doubt we'll cook up some sort of mischief together before Daddy comes to collect her when he comes home from work.
IOTN, A reminder to Trivial Insomniacs that there will be a rare Blood Moon in the wee small hours* of the morning, as viewed from the UK, the Moon passes through the penumbra of the Earth's Shadow.
Barring mishaps, there will be a total lunar** eclipse across the pond, so Etlnsdy may be fortunate if the sky is clear
* It's called the "wee small hours" because that's what you do when you're getting on a bit.
**
No, Bomma, I said "total lunar", not "total looney", so as you were.
A clardy but throst-free moaning ear opp norf, with a quartet of centipedes outside and absence of wood indoors.
The heat is on and Mrs Robbo is warming up nicely without any choke at all.
Thanks for the condolences chaps, much appreciated.
Like most Daves, he was a good guy, even though he was a First Dan and not to be messed with.
SM, Would you like us to send Mrs Bobbers to sort out your misguided character assassins?
She's from Gosport you know.
I need to go to the shops for revittling in a bit, and collect a fresh batch of Haribo Starmix from Farmer C.
The Thursday rehab workout session with Dave ( a different Dave, not the Dave mentioned earlier ) is scheduled for 13:00hrs, and after that I'll be on Robbopopping duties, collecting Robbopoppetlet from After-School Club and initiating Rapid Response Mode to her exclamations of "ROBBOPOPS, I'M SO HUNGRY!!!"
No doubt we'll cook up some sort of mischief together before Daddy comes to collect her when he comes home from work.
IOTN, A reminder to Trivial Insomniacs that there will be a rare Blood Moon in the wee small hours* of the morning, as viewed from the UK, the Moon passes through the penumbra of the Earth's Shadow.
Barring mishaps, there will be a total lunar** eclipse across the pond, so Etlnsdy may be fortunate if the sky is clear
* It's called the "wee small hours" because that's what you do when you're getting on a bit.
**
No, Bomma, I said "total lunar", not "total looney", so as you were. 
Incidentally, I've just set a dustbin on fire.
I'm not sure if it was to do with the gas axe or the steady stream of sparks from the angle grinder I'm using.
Most would view it as some sort of health and safety infringement, I regard it as a small but significant victory
I'm not sure if it was to do with the gas axe or the steady stream of sparks from the angle grinder I'm using.
Most would view it as some sort of health and safety infringement, I regard it as a small but significant victory
Edited by Bomma 996 on Thursday 13th March 11:29
paua said:
Erin Dawes had a R. Clio 1.2 in Cologne when ah met her ( we met @47S). Quite a nasthmatic thing, it were, flat oot at aboot 150 kph on th 'bahn. It were made redundant when ah bought a 928gts that started t get a bit light at th front (& asthmatic) at 270kph.
G'morneve all, from th darkening side o th world ( see Byker's graphic a couple pages back)
Years ago, i had a phase 2 Clio 172, wonderful thing it was and went like a stabbed rat. As part of owning it, my then partner decided we must be a part of the owners group CL10sport. Strange bunch for the most part including a couple of lads who had some fun cars.G'morneve all, from th darkening side o th world ( see Byker's graphic a couple pages back)
One had a Saxo VTS with throttle bodies that made circa 140bhp
Yes i know, a Paxo owner on a Clio website
Another had a seemingly normal cooking model Clio phase 1 but if you looked closely, you could spot the signs.
Sitting a bit lower
Tyres and wheels look a bit wider than normal and why does it have no rear seats etc
Then he popped the bonnet and he had installed a Cupra R engine in it that was pushing circa 350bhp at the flywheel.
Hell's teeth that thing was fast
Bomma 996 said:
Incidentally, I've just set a dustbin on fire.
I'm not sure if it was to do with the gas axe or the steady stream of sparks from the angle grinder I'm using.
Most would view it as some sort of health and safety infringement, I regard it as a small but significant victory
Good effort there, Bom! I'm not sure if it was to do with the gas axe or the steady stream of sparks from the angle grinder I'm using.
Most would view it as some sort of health and safety infringement, I regard it as a small but significant victory
Good morneve, all.
Late this morning due to a gnurly start, but 15,000 steps before lunch means that I can have the aftermorn off.
So I will.
A bit parky dahn Sarf, on account of the wind coming from you chaps in the Nawf, so it must be Arctic where you are. Glen, I must have missed the episode when your friend passed away, my condolences. We need more Daves.
ION, a good net session with my son yesterday, albeit somewhat spoiled by the news that his employer can no longer afford him, so he's between jobs, but determined that it won't last for very long. Shame, it was a good day otherwise, a decent drive to Near Basingstoke will have done the Golf some good, as last weekend it greeted me with a message saying "!2v system low, charge by driving". I ignored the "driving" bit and put my Ctek battery conditioner on it for a day, which seems to have solved the problem, but it had a good blast yesterday anyway.
I need to start sorting out my balcony this weekend, so it's ready for the summer - Plan A is to give it a dose of "Wet and Forget" to sort out the algae, as it's North-facing, and then power-wash it next week. I need to re-pot my acers this year, as well.
Laters,...
Late this morning due to a gnurly start, but 15,000 steps before lunch means that I can have the aftermorn off.
So I will.
A bit parky dahn Sarf, on account of the wind coming from you chaps in the Nawf, so it must be Arctic where you are. Glen, I must have missed the episode when your friend passed away, my condolences. We need more Daves.
ION, a good net session with my son yesterday, albeit somewhat spoiled by the news that his employer can no longer afford him, so he's between jobs, but determined that it won't last for very long. Shame, it was a good day otherwise, a decent drive to Near Basingstoke will have done the Golf some good, as last weekend it greeted me with a message saying "!2v system low, charge by driving". I ignored the "driving" bit and put my Ctek battery conditioner on it for a day, which seems to have solved the problem, but it had a good blast yesterday anyway.
I need to start sorting out my balcony this weekend, so it's ready for the summer - Plan A is to give it a dose of "Wet and Forget" to sort out the algae, as it's North-facing, and then power-wash it next week. I need to re-pot my acers this year, as well.
Laters,...
Bobberoo said:
Sorry to hear that SM, I've never understood why people do that, if you've done something wrong then give you a bking, but do it from a position of being able to prove it's warranted.
If he pursues this route, it's not going to be a good look for him. I'm very diligent! I have a call with him on Friday: I'm hopeful my fears are unfounded.king, but do it from a position of being able to prove it's warranted.glenrobbo said:
SM, Would you like us to send Mrs Bobbers to sort out your misguided character assassins?
She's from Gosport you know.
She's from Gosport you know.
Thanks, but I'll be OK! I'm currently supporting a local club with a vindictive arbitration; the two senior policemen who also volunteer have noted that they would not like to come up against me in court. 
Accidentally did a ballet class last night.
Picked a random FiiT workout that I thought might e easy enough following previous nights upper body weights. The word "barre" was new to my vocabulary and did not register. The instructor's lemon green shorts and t-shirt were, in retrospect, something of a giveaway.
Anyway, stuck with, was fking tough and actually quite fun.
Picked a random FiiT workout that I thought might e easy enough following previous nights upper body weights. The word "barre" was new to my vocabulary and did not register. The instructor's lemon green shorts and t-shirt were, in retrospect, something of a giveaway.
Anyway, stuck with, was f
king tough and actually quite fun.Still Mulling said:
Ballet dancers are strong. My friend's daughter looks like a waif of a thing until you get closer and see that she has muscle definition that will never grace most mortal frames!
For sure. Instructor bloke was a nutter. Plie squats with light dumbell for arms/shoulders sounds pretty easy, but after 3min solid is anything but.
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