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General Discussion Area / Hello everyone.
« on: 30 December 2018, 18:08:07 »
Hope you're all happy.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Cookery experts?
« on: 27 September 2017, 16:36:59 »
If all else fails buy lamb mince/aubergines & make a Moussaka ;)

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Newbie Welcome Area / Re: Long time.
« on: 24 September 2017, 17:56:50 »
Thank you.

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Cars for Sale & wanted / Estate.
« on: 24 September 2017, 17:46:05 »
Hi. I'm looking for an Omega estate. Did'nt think i'd want another Mig after thoroughly enjoying my black MV6 many years back but a more modest estate would suit my needs now. I don't care what year, model, spec, engine, gearbox it is but i only want an original low mileage example with lots of history, cambelt done recently etc & at a fair price. Cash ready for the right car.

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Newbie Welcome Area / Long time.
« on: 24 September 2017, 17:20:34 »
Hello. Just kinda re joined. Guess that makes me on old newbie. I might be looking for an estate so will post in the relevant section.

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General Discussion Area / I buy old toys.
« on: 02 March 2016, 20:10:34 »
Firstly i hope this is ok within OOF rules. If not by all means remove & i won't make a fuss...(like i used to!!!) Many folk have old toys in cabinets or in the loft. Some of you would never part with them for sentimental reasons & i understand that. Others don't have that attachment & would rather clear the space & have the money. If that's you i'm looking for diecast/tin plate toys, old pedal cars, Action Man, TV related, ie Thunderbirds, Batman, Disney, Magic roundabout & any OLD Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox Lesney Robots etc. Sadly i have no need for EFE, LLEDO, DAYS GONE BY tea vans etc. I struggle to sell those boxed at a pound each, the market is flooded with them. Also no broken Transformer/Star wars figures etc I'm looking for items that were marketed as toys from new not models but am interested at anything old, quirky & collectable. i don't know much about trains except oo gauge is popular. No books or board games or anything with a bar code please, even a first issue Ker plunk or Mouse Trap only makes a fiver!
   I will pay good cash for the right items but please bear in mind my overheads. If you have a job lot that you value at £500 selling individually i can only offer you half as i have to pay diesel/pitch fees etc. & may take weeks to sell...Wholesale/retail then the best will fly away & i'll be left with the rest to put into auction & hope for the best. Cut off point is around the 1970's. Can collect locally, cash paid. If further away please post pics & be prepared to pack & post upon agreed payment method.
   Regards, Guy.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Back to childhood...
« on: 02 March 2016, 19:16:54 »
If you were a kid in the 60's/70's Scalextric was a huge part of your life. I remember going to friends houses or them coming to mine to combine our track pieces to make a circuit & racing our favourite cars & Mum bringing us up sandwiches & orange squash....EEE them wer't days!

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General Discussion Area / Re: My illness
« on: 02 March 2016, 19:04:47 »
Hav'nt spoken to you for ages so something of a shock but thrilled to hear things are on the up.
    Thoughts & wishes, Guy.

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General Discussion Area / Car ins. woes.
« on: 02 March 2016, 18:54:43 »
For many years now i've been insuring my vehicles with Adrian Flux. During that time they've been friendly, helpful, will mirror my no claims on any amount of vehicles & are able to insure just about anything. Just recently though i feel like their cash cow. As some of you may know i'm a part time market trader dealing in old toys, collectables & all things quirky. I run a full time indoor stall on sundays & sell outdoors & attend auctions during the week, hence i bought a 55 plate Transit & declared everything to them. I was a tad miffed at a quote of over £700 with breakdown cover but went ahead. I've since gone way over my declared mileage & had to pay another £370...this is only until april so i'm looking at £1000 renewal, guess i'll have to wear that one but i recently re insured the VW camper for just short of £300. I've just received a letter saying due to the information provided by them to Axa ins being unacceptable the policy will be void by the road traffic act on the 7th march, they can however offer me cover with another company for £444!!! I've also received another letter from them saying due to a "mid term adjustment" i need to pay another £70 on the VXR8 policy. As if that was'nt enough i've just bought a 1972 mk3 Cortina which they covered for £128. the policy & cert have arrived...£144! Talk about kicking a bloke when he's down...Roughly £600!
      Fortunately i'm having a clear out. I've already sold a Morris 1100, a Chevette & a little XR 125 Honda. I've also got a 1966 mk3 Zodiac which will be sold soon along with the camper & the VXR8. That will leave me with the Transit for work & every use & the Cortina for leisure time. I get the feeling i've been with them that long they feel they can charge me what they like & i'll just pay it. When i'm down to just those two i'm going to shop around.
   Anyway i hope you are all well & happy,
        Guy.

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General Discussion Area / Re: AmigoV8!
« on: 25 November 2015, 23:19:09 »
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1649633231971734/1653683331566724/?notif_t=group_activity After years of hankering for a sexy 2 door Monaro a while back i got the chance of an early 07 plate VXR8. 2nd owner from 6 months old, 50k in Impulse blue. After some haggling i paid 12k. I've only done 2k miles & replaced front discs/pads & rear tyres...they chew 'em. i've never wheelspun it or had it sideways although it will skip out exiting roundabouts etc even with the TC on. 30 to 90 roll on in 3rd is arse clenching......BUT.....Despite being impressed with it i just don't love it like i did the MV6 Beastie.
     
Sorry, still a computer numpty, please watch the video link 3 or 4 scrolls down which is what i meant to post!

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General Discussion Area / AmigoV8!
« on: 25 November 2015, 23:15:53 »
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1649633231971734/1653683331566724/?notif_t=group_activity After years of hankering for a sexy 2 door Monaro a while back i got the chance of an early 07 plate VXR8. 2nd owner from 6 months old, 50k in Impulse blue. After some haggling i paid 12k. I've only done 2k miles & replaced front discs/pads & rear tyres...they chew 'em. i've never wheelspun it or had it sideways although it will skip out exiting roundabouts etc even with the TC on. 30 to 90 roll on in 3rd is arse clenching......BUT.....Despite being impressed with it i just don't love it like i did the MV6 Beastie.
     

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General Discussion Area / Welcome.
« on: 14 November 2015, 20:17:33 »
Thank you all for your kind replies. They mean alot considering how difficult i was in the distant past...your patience & forgiving nature is appreciated. Broocie, i see you're in a sad place on your status, i hope this does'nt mean what i think it does. If so you have all my sympathy, understanding & pat on the back man love!!! Not making light of grieving in any way. Big boys cry cos they have big hearts & are better people for it as i've learned. You're a kind man, good cook & host & i'm proud to have been welcomed at your table all those years ago.
     Varche, being as you asked i now drive a 55 plate Transit, a 66 Mk3 Zodiac, a 92 VW T4 Camper & an 07 VXR8.

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Omega General Help / 2.2 diesel fault.
« on: 14 November 2015, 19:36:13 »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201465437534?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. Looking for a big load lugger while the Transit is being ply lined, catching a few rust spots etc. I'm market trading now with a permanent indoor sunday stall. I get around the local auctions every week so is this an easy fix or should i give it a miss?

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General Discussion Area / It's been a while....
« on: 13 November 2015, 19:39:51 »
The bad penny returns but said coin has flipped. What with age & family losses things have been put into perspective since i was last here. Little things don't phase me like they used to & i'm much less confrontational. I've remained friends with some of you on f/b but often thought of the rest of you & wondered how you are all doing now.
    Guy.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Buy to let.
« on: 11 November 2013, 17:03:26 »
Thanks for your opinions all of which i've taken into account. To elaborate a little more the idea is to buy one initially & maybe another if things work out so if i take a hit it won't break me. If i go ahead it won't be until later next year when Dads will has gone through probate so plenty of time. I still have a few grand from a late Aunts inheritance & an ISA as a back up. I think turning 50 in april & losing family members has changed how i view my finances....ie:- i hav'nt bought a Monaro....yet!!! Point is i did'nt rush out & do it which i would've done a few years ago. Without going into precise figures i will be able to pay my house off & buy 2 terrace properties outright, have enough to make them over & still have a contingency fund. My elder brother Phil is a lawyer & uni lecturer. He is ready to advise me on the right letting agency (i will need one & realize the costs), a good accountant which i know are worth their weight in gold. I also have friends in the trade who are ready to prepare said run down properties to a letting standard. I am aware of a Landlords responsiblities & realize the costs, upkeep & risk of difficult tenants can easily eat into any profit but i'm not into it to make a fortune as i'll still work. The idea is to have a low burner small income & investment so i've something to sell when i retire, not as a retirement income or expecting to get rich quick.
   Despite being a southerner where property is ridiculously over priced i now live in one of the cheapest areas of the country. I could sell my place & buy something bigger & nicer but i like where i am with all my friends around me. It's only a modest 3 bed semi..(some of you have been here many years ago) but i've redone the double glazing, kitchen, boiler, carpeted throughout etc & it has a cracking workshop & parking for a few cars, (I've got 3!) so i don't want to move. This place is HOME & i'm going to extend the kitchen/dining room so that when i pop off my son has his inheritance
    All in all i'm not sure yet, still have to investigate further. Guy.

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