Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 20]
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21st Century Man said:
WorldBoss said:
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/sat-6th-su...
Estimate well within thread, one MOT fail since 2006, the vast majority being clean with zero advisories and its freaking powder blue...
And I do actually wear a monocle.
The alloys get the prize for Best Halfords Wheel Trim Impersonation’ too.
NorthernSky said:
mondayo said:
Was it Macron who was after a Mondeo? 
Who needs a 2.5, when you can have the mighty 3 litre?
This one comes in rare non-ST spec....the rather/relatively pleasant Titanium X. Its a manual as I'm pretty sure you couldn't get the 3 litre with an auto box. It sneaks into the low tax too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
It's £1500 with a years MOT...and the MOT history looks surprisingly good.
This looks like a relative bargain.
Was this the sort of stuff you were after Cappo?
This individual has a username worthy of the shed/barge he has ferreted out from the depths of the internet.Who needs a 2.5, when you can have the mighty 3 litre?
This one comes in rare non-ST spec....the rather/relatively pleasant Titanium X. Its a manual as I'm pretty sure you couldn't get the 3 litre with an auto box. It sneaks into the low tax too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110198...
It's £1500 with a years MOT...and the MOT history looks surprisingly good.
This looks like a relative bargain.
Was this the sort of stuff you were after Cappo?
nobrakes said:
Great motor! Rare indeed.
A proper barge to start the new volume and a tempting price, too. Adenauer surely has no excuse now, to not take the plunge -- this'll be the third volume in which he plays the bridesmaid, unless I've missed a purchase tobinen?Also, great to hear of R50 and W201 conveying their mental health concerns -- that strikes me as a very healthy approach and it pleases me to contribute to a thread in which you guys are comfortable to just put it out there. Of course, you're masochistic for then enticing yourselves with the temptation of bork, barges and bikes, but we're there for you with an understanding ear, too
Apropos insurance, I'm now on the Admiral 'escalator'. It wasn't a lot to add Grayson the FFRR and they just applied my full NCB to it, despite my already using it on Magnus the E500 and Mrs Bolide on Lyle the A2. The issue will be extricating myself from it when they inevitably become complacent and begin to increase the price.
bolidemichael said:
Apropos insurance, I'm now on the Admiral 'escalator'. It wasn't a lot to add Grayson the FFRR and they just applied my full NCB to it, despite my already using it on Magnus the E500 and Mrs Bolide on Lyle the A2. The issue will be extricating myself from it when they inevitably become complacent and begin to increase the price.
The last volume got feisty over cats (and motor-bikes, and diesels, and...) so we may as well carry on the theme in this one too, but naming cars is the thin end of the wedge to Geralding. You'll be ordering stick-on chrome for Norman before you know it. All of the money but a nice junior barge, all the same.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
Derventio said:
All of the money but a nice junior barge, all the same.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
£4.5k for a 25 year old Mondeo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
£4.5k for a 25 year old Mondeo
Surely the bumpers sans gaffer tape are worth that alone.Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to used car prices. I've only had my W205 for a couple of weeks and according to AT, it's already worth over a grand more than I payed for it!
CharlesdeGaulle said:
bolidemichael said:
Apropos insurance, I'm now on the Admiral 'escalator'. It wasn't a lot to add Grayson the FFRR and they just applied my full NCB to it, despite my already using it on Magnus the E500 and Mrs Bolide on Lyle the A2. The issue will be extricating myself from it when they inevitably become complacent and begin to increase the price.
The last volume got feisty over cats (and motor-bikes, and diesels, and...) so we may as well carry on the theme in this one too, but naming cars is the thin end of the wedge to Geralding. You'll be ordering stick-on chrome for Norman before you know it. TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
Derventio said:
All of the money but a nice junior barge, all the same.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
£4.5k for a 25 year old Mondeo https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106043...
My Dad had one of these for a while. I remember it being a very comfortable place to be. I recall it needed a few revs to get moving but it sounded quite pleasant all the same. He always commended the handling, too.
bolidemichael said:
Also, great to hear of R50 and W201 conveying their mental health concerns -- that strikes me as a very healthy approach and it pleases me to contribute to a thread in which you guys are comfortable to just put it out there. Of course, you're masochistic for then enticing yourselves with the temptation of bork, barges and bikes, but we're there for you with an understanding ear, too
I think I've just put up with things the way they've been for so long, the past being the big one, bullying through school then mental torture from your dad when you get home is not fun and f
ks you up a little... Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
R50 BPS said:
I think I've just put up with things the way they've been for so long, the past being the big one, bullying through school then mental torture from your dad when you get home is not fun and fks you up a little...
Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
This is where threads like this are good you don't have to feel embarrassed saying things like this 99% of us are faceless and I dare say a large percentage of us have gone through a divorce/separation. You'll get through this and wonder what you were so depressed about and while you're waiting for that you can always get a laugh on here this one is aimed at a certain generalks you up a little... Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
I’ve found admiral a bit weird - they tried to get me on a multi car once but it turned out more expensive than buying two separate policies, so I passed. Then they tried it again and said that it was cheaper, but it was for 10 months to align the two and worked out exactly the same cost, so I passed. Then last year I paid £299 for the e500 and this year was £250, so now they’re saving me money when I least expect it.
Also adding my MIL as a temporary driver for a month to the wife’s car, £80. Adding her as permanent additional driver for 6ish months, £10.
Also adding my MIL as a temporary driver for a month to the wife’s car, £80. Adding her as permanent additional driver for 6ish months, £10.
R50 BPS said:
I think I've just put up with things the way they've been for so long, the past being the big one, bullying through school then mental torture from your dad when you get home is not fun and fks you up a little...
Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
My wife once said 'I'd rather you died than leave me'. I admonished, we laughed, but I suppose I know what she meant. Nothing quite like rejection. ks you up a little... Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
Then she actually did die.
Not much of a story of hope. But good luck!
R50 BPS said:
I think I've just put up with things the way they've been for so long, the past being the big one, bullying through school then mental torture from your dad when you get home is not fun and fks you up a little...
Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
I'm sorry to hear this, hopefully spending ages fixing a radio can take your mind off things ks you up a little... Anyway, recently, what hit me was losing my partner, we were both absolutely besotted with each other, but I guess I was too much for her to deal with - that and being made redundant had me clinging on for life by a fingernail, I'll say that much. Anyway, I'm currently on the waiting list with 4 separate companies, so hopefully I'll get somewhere! Also, not that I expect her to be alone forever, nor do I want that, but I realise I was clinging on to this false hope of getting back together, when I saw the other week, she's found someone new, that pushed me right back to the brink - she was definitely the best thing to have happened to me and I still adore her - but there we go, I'll not go on any more and shall resume normal broken stereo/car service shortly.
It's great to see people being open and talking about mental health and loss. Probably a good forum for it in a strange way. Us blokes (because from the barge meets we are overwhelmingly blokes) are often rubbish at talking about stuff.
I once went through a very bad period and largely dealt with it alone. A few years later I talked about it to my best friend and he said "why the hell didn't you talk to me about it???" - at the time I just went into myself and didn't even think of 'bothering' anyone else. So silly looking at things after the event!
I once went through a very bad period and largely dealt with it alone. A few years later I talked about it to my best friend and he said "why the hell didn't you talk to me about it???" - at the time I just went into myself and didn't even think of 'bothering' anyone else. So silly looking at things after the event!
I think the thread drift to a 'local boozer/back street garage with a beer fridge' scenario as suggested by Prinny is a good thing - much sanity is gained by frequent visits here and occasional posting. The 'broad church' approach espoused by our gallic adventurer works well as does the off-topic excursions where heads, consciences and other organs can be cleared, and also vicarious bravery gained by M'Lud Vaders QP discoveries as well as many other brave souls, and lastly not forgetting the huge amounts of wisdom, knowledge and horror stories that surface whenever bork is mentioned.
Oh, and stabby red-head stories.
Oh, and stabby red-head stories.
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