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General Discussion Area / Re: Eastleigh

« on: 02 March 2013, 18:03:43 »

I too have joined UKIP and hope that this is the start of common sense coming into politics (albeit about 40 years too late).

Having said that I still have a soft spot for the Monster Raving Loonies as I really have an inherent distrust of all politicians!

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General Discussion Area / Re: fox problem

« on: 26 February 2013, 20:50:39 »

Foxes are a pain on the estate where I live.  Last summer there was one sitting on a neighbors ridge tiles like a statue, just wish I had a shot gun, it was a perfect target!

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Omega General Help / Re: Shaking violently

« on: 16 February 2013, 23:02:00 »

Sounds like too much negative camber, my old 2.0 estate had this problem when I first bought it.  Managed to correct it using the spirit level and ruler method, bit crude but effective.

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General Car Chat / Re: What do you currently own...

« on: 16 February 2013, 22:42:10 »

F/L 2.2 estate, excellent car.

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Omega General Help / Re: poor fuel consumption

« on: 12 February 2013, 20:11:02 »

My 2.2 auto estate averages 22 mpg around town this time of year.

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General Discussion Area / Re: me in my band

« on: 12 February 2013, 20:08:56 »

That was really good, much better the pub band I used to play many years ago.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Hernias ?

« on: 11 February 2013, 21:07:24 »

I had two hernia operations within a year of each other nearly 10 years ago.  Both used the mesh repair method and there was no problem at all.  I was able to walk to the car park (slowly) within 5 hours of each operation and was back at work within 10 days each time.  I had to take it easy for a few weeks but there was absolutely no problem at all just a very small ridge of scar tissue on each side.

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Omega General Help / Re: Coolant level warning...but coolant full

« on: 02 February 2013, 20:17:12 »

Mine packed up recently so I replaced the tank as recommended here which does make the engine bay look new again.  When I pulled out the electrical plug (tight fit) from the old tank I found that the flimsy glass reed switch had broken.  I bought a replacement for a few pence and soldered it on to keep as a spare in case it breaks again.  I would think that this is a common failure mode and am surprised it lasted for over 110,000 miles tbh.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Woman blindly follows sat-nav through six countries

« on: 18 January 2013, 16:11:59 »

My wife is French, originally from Viry-Chatillon which is just south of Orly airport.  I have driven there many times over the years in all weather conditions using the Boulevard Peripherique and it can be a bit intimidating at times as the French drivers do not always tolerate English cars.  In fact we were stuck in a huge jam there once driving my old Sierra estate and after about 4 hours my left knee seized up due to excessive use of the clutch.   I had to get out and let her take over driving to much sounding of horns and it was then that I decided to buy an automatic car, soon after I bought my first Omega estate and have never looked back.

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Omega General Help / Re: a lovely day with Symes in Oxford

« on: 13 January 2013, 19:47:13 »

I fitted Mintex pads on my wife's Vectra 6 years ago and they have been fine so far.  That said I have just fitted Vauxhall  tradeclub pads and discs on my Omega and the prices are very reasonable.

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General Car Chat / Re: who still has a paper driving licence?

« on: 12 January 2013, 16:58:37 »

Still have my green paper one in its original plastic wallet, albeit with a couple of SP30's on it.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Jedward?..... National service?

« on: 02 January 2013, 20:56:02 »

Being born in 1950 I grew up with a real fear of conscription, fortunately it ended before I became old enough, my slightly older French brother in law was not so lucky and he hated it.

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General Discussion Area / Re: Cat Copier

« on: 01 January 2013, 21:01:34 »

We used to have 3 cats and they often made us laugh with their mischief and daft antics.

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General Discussion Area / Re: My son Ben

« on: 01 January 2013, 20:43:58 »

A friend of mine's 16 year old son is a champion of the Rubiks cube.  Now he's designing his own puzzles which are being manufactured in China and his future is looking good. 

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General Discussion Area / Re: The charity adverts

« on: 30 December 2012, 21:19:21 »

I'm with Lizzie Zoom and will always donate to the Salvation Army an excellent charity where you can be assured virtually all of your donation will be used to good effect.