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Re: This weekend
« Reply #15 on: 06 December 2018, 17:01:00 »

Living life in the fast lane ..
That's exactly where I'll be, flashing old mercs pootling along at 80.
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Keep my speed limiter at 55mph can't afford the fuel otherwise.😀😁😂
Oh yes, never even thought of that. My diesel is supposed to do 40ish around town and 55ish on the motorway. But it doesn't. It says 43 no matter where I go or how I drive.
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The Merc  shows 8 MPG on tickover "spirited" driving about 24 MPG on a run about 30 so not bad for an old V8.
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #16 on: 06 December 2018, 17:04:44 »

Trip computers tend to be optimistic. About 12% optimistic in the case of my Tata when compared to a brim to brim test.

STMO's dreary derv probably barely manages 20 MPG in reality. :)
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« Reply #17 on: 06 December 2018, 17:04:50 »

Hmmmm....mine shows gal/hour on tickover, usually 0.2 in gear, 0.1 out of gear. Which goes to show that you're best taking an auto out of 'D' if standing for any length of time.
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« Reply #18 on: 06 December 2018, 17:06:03 »

Trip computers tend to be optimistic. About 12% optimistic in the case of my Tata when compared to a brim to brim test.

STMO's dreary derv probably barely manages 20 MPG in reality. :)
I've done the maths, it's not that far out, maybe 5%.
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #19 on: 06 December 2018, 17:33:36 »

I shall be set working and looking forward to s Korean BBQ

Kimchi?  :y
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #20 on: 06 December 2018, 17:34:55 »

I shall be set working and looking forward to s Korean BBQ

Kimchi:y


Cute name for a mutt. ;D
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« Reply #21 on: 06 December 2018, 17:37:46 »

I shall be set working and looking forward to s Korean BBQ

Kimchi:y


Cute name for a mutt the dancing girls!  :y

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Re: This weekend
« Reply #22 on: 06 December 2018, 17:45:36 »

Trip computers tend to be optimistic. About 12% optimistic in the case of my Tata when compared to a brim to brim test.

STMO's dreary derv probably barely manages 20 MPG in reality. :)
I've done the maths, it's not that far out, maybe 5%.


This may be so. But it's a well known fact that the mileometer used on the Astra derv is 40% optimistic.  :)

You must know it's not 600 miles from Barnsley to Liverpool. ::)
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« Reply #23 on: 06 December 2018, 17:54:24 »

With a driving hat, toothless grin & dribbling the Werther's, Now that's enough about the local Barnsley women. I'm sure STEMO will fit in. :P If he releases a few of his pigeons at each stop, will they beat him home?
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #24 on: 06 December 2018, 17:57:26 »

Trip computers tend to be optimistic. About 12% optimistic in the case of my Tata when compared to a brim to brim test.

STMO's dreary derv probably barely manages 20 MPG in reality. :)
I've done the maths, it's not that far out, maybe 5%.


This may be so. But it's a well known fact that the mileometer used on the Astra derv is 40% optimistic.  :)

You must know it's not 600 miles from Barnsley to Liverpool. ::)

Sounds about the right distance with the detours to syphon the derv out of donor vehicles? :P
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #25 on: 06 December 2018, 18:46:50 »

"spirited" driving about 24 MPG
*CLEARLY* not trying ;D
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #26 on: 06 December 2018, 18:47:11 »

I shall be set working and looking forward to s Korean BBQ
"Lifes Good".
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« Reply #27 on: 06 December 2018, 22:13:57 »

"spirited" driving about 24 MPG
*CLEARLY* not trying ;D
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Trying to keep a clean licence 😀
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Re: This weekend
« Reply #28 on: 06 December 2018, 22:16:35 »

I believe backgammon is one of those cerebral games like chess ? I wouldn't have a clue really, being very under equipped in the brain dept.  :-[ ::)
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« Reply #29 on: 06 December 2018, 22:24:40 »

I believe backgammon is one of those cerebral games like chess ? I wouldn't have a clue really, being very under equipped in the brain dept.  :-[ ::)
Ben tells me if you can play well at backgammon you can play well at any game that involves strategy. I ignore him because I know he's just looking for a whipping boy and I refuse to try and learn the game.
Personally, I can't see it being as cerebral as chess, because dice are used. Anything that involves dice must have an element of luck to it, in my opinion.But he tells me, in the long game, skill will shine through eventually.
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