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General Car Chat / Behold!
« on: Yesterday at 23:03:36 »
My new steed.  :y







Picked it up on Friday afternoon and drove it to Scotland. On my way home now.  :)



Another pic of Scotland... Just because.  8)

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General Discussion Area / Ancient Central Heating System
« on: 18 June 2025, 23:45:24 »
My mates Mum (96) has an ancient central heating system with a monster of a gas boiler that squats on the floor in the kitchen and flat panel radiators with huge bakelite knobs on the valves.  ::)

Anyway it's not doing too good right now. Firstly, the radiators sound as if they are half empty and you can hear the water rushing through them, and secondly when the hot water comes on the radiators get hot as well. Not ideal at this time of year. Although I haven't looked at it, I've assumed that the first issue with the rads is something to do with the header tank and the system isn't getting topped up and the second issue is a knackered 2 way valve.  ???

Their regular plumber told them it was time for a new system last time he went and is now not responding to my mates calls or texts. Frankly and sadly, his Mum isn't going to around much longer, so he'd rather keep this system going for the duration, rather than put his Mum through the disruption of have a new system installed.

I don't really want to get too involved, but I might have a look if he struggles to find a new plumber.  So what do the central heating experts think of my diagnoses?  ???

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General Discussion Area / Nuclear Fallout In DC!
« on: 06 June 2025, 10:29:06 »


I guess the only thing surprising is that anyone is surprised?  ::)   ;D

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General Discussion Area / Dronefare
« on: 23 May 2025, 10:19:26 »
Interesting article about the production of drones and drone warfare in Ukraine.

https://unherd.com/2025/05/inside-a-secret-ukrainian-drone-factory/

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General Car Chat / I've Got A Stiffie!!
« on: 18 May 2025, 00:13:19 »
Well that got your attention!  ;D

Yes it's my gear lever on the Mondeo. It got a bit stiff and 'notchy' when changing gear.  :-\

I pulled the gaiter off and greased what I could see of the linkages, but that hasn't made any difference.

It's a 2008 Mk4 with 178,000 miles and it had 113,000 when I bought it. So it almost certainly has the original gearbox oil, although I'm pretty sure it's a sealed for life unit, so I'm not even sure if it's possible to change the oil.  :-\

Box of matches?  ::)

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General Car Chat / Adhesive
« on: 30 April 2025, 22:38:33 »
Looking at my new to me Mondeo grill earlier, I realised that the monkey that removed it from the donor car simply cut through the plastic tabs that secure the grill along the bottom.  :(  ::)

I'll try to secure it with some self tappers, but if that's not possible I thought I'd glue it in place.

Any recommendations for a suitable adhesive that will withstand heat, cold, wet and vibrations?  ???   

Sticks Like Shit sounds good!  ;D

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General Discussion Area / Iberia Blackout
« on: 28 April 2025, 15:53:21 »
I wonder how long it will be before they tell us the power outage in Spain, Portugal and parts of France are because of climate change?  >:D

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General Discussion Area / A Good NHS Experience!
« on: 22 April 2025, 19:15:47 »
Over the weekend my lower right leg became quite painful and swollen and so today I phoned the Drs at 0946. 

The receptionist said the Practice Nurse would phone me back for a chat about my symptoms, which she did at 1038.

After a quick chat, she gave me an appointment with the Dr and I found myself sat in front of him at 1125.

He wanted a blood test.  I was with a nurse 20 minutes later having some blood extracted and back with the Dr about half an hour later discussing the results, getting a prescription and a referral for a scan on my leg at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. Time & date TBA.

Home by 1300, for a bacon sarnie!  :y

Can't complain with that service!  :)


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General Discussion Area / Happy Easter!
« on: 20 April 2025, 18:07:38 »
You bunch of ungodly heathens!  >:D

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General Car Chat / When Did I become So Fussy?
« on: 16 April 2025, 11:06:20 »
As mentioned elsewhere I'm keeping an eye out for a big estate. Back in the day when looking for a new car all I wanted was something in reasonable condition, with a long MOT, plenty of tax, cheap insurance and that was about it. I didn't care about make, model, interiors or trim levels. My old E39 BMW 530d had a red interior for example!  :o  ;D

I've been looking at F11 BMW 530d's, but I have decided that I can't live with a beige interior. Loads of them seem to have beige interiors.  :-\

Following the Audi Allroad thread I've been checking Audi's out as well. Saw a nice looking A6 Avant Quattro in SE trim, but then saw that the S Line's have much nicer seats, so now an SE isn't good enough.  ::)   

When did I become so fussy?  :-\   ::)   ;D




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General Discussion Area / Heathrow Airport Closed
« on: 21 March 2025, 07:05:55 »
Sabotage?  ???

Could this be the work of Vlad, sending Sir Starmer a message to stop rattling his sabres?  :-X

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General Discussion Area / Chagos Islands
« on: 24 January 2025, 11:08:36 »
Apparently Trumpy is exploring the idea of purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, after Starmer and Lammy meekly surrender them and the Union Flag is pulled down.  ::)

What a humiliation that would be!  ::)   Although I suppose it would save the reported £9 billion of taxpayers cash that those idiots have agreed to pay to rent the base. On the other hand Trump will surely charge us, if we want to keep a military presence there?  ???

Farcical!  :-X

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General Discussion Area / I Have A Joke For You All....
« on: 05 December 2024, 19:51:35 »
Arise Sir Sadiq Khan!  :-X                                     

Unfortunately I believe this is true and he has been given a Knighthood in the New Years Honours list.  ::)

What a joke!  >:(

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General Discussion Area / What's Happening?
« on: 02 December 2024, 18:27:32 »
All the news bulletins are dominated at the moment by a middle aged TV presenter who apparently has said a few saucy things to women.  ::)

There must be something going on somewhere that they don't want us to know about, or think too much about.  ???    :-X

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General Discussion Area / Assisted Suicide
« on: 29 November 2024, 16:41:07 »
MP's voted for the 'Assisted Dying Bill' today, so when your time comes, or maybe before, you might get offered a little jab to help you on your way.  :-\

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