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by Ascender
Mon Jul 13, 2026 10:39 am
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Jury Duty
Replies: 28
Views: 1600

Re: Jury Duty

A couple of times I've been called up and I've just written my own letter explaining I'm a self employed contractor, happy to be considered at a another time but can't due to client commitments and nobody else to do it, financial loss etc. Been accepted every time.

I know they oversubscribe like ...
by Ascender
Mon Jul 13, 2026 10:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Decent Recent TV
Replies: 3181
Views: 1334684

Re: Decent Recent TV

Has anyone watched From ? I've heard people say it's kind of like Lost which is obviously not necessarily a slam-dunk depending on your view of that show.

Interview With The Vampire seems to have had some excellent reviews and is now on to S3.

Beany - I'm looking forward to watching House of the ...
by Ascender
Mon Jul 13, 2026 10:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Sam Neil
Replies: 26
Views: 603

Re: Sam Neil

FFS, that's another one that hits hard. Love his work, Event Horizon in particular and obviously Jurassic Park. RIP.
by Ascender
Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Movie Thread
Replies: 2568
Views: 1113396

Re: The Movie Thread

Two top drawer recommendations if you like a bit of horror... Hokum & Possession are both superb, both in very different ways.
by Ascender
Wed Jul 01, 2026 10:12 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 3938
Views: 1408895

Re: Decent car YouTubes

Yip... and he's been more than willing to just buy a gearbox and other parts from Bugatti. I know the Furlonger guys have been manufacturing spare parts as well, but it all just seems a bit mental :D
by Ascender
Wed Jul 01, 2026 8:50 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 3938
Views: 1408895

Re: Decent car YouTubes

I see Mark McCann and Matt Armstrong's challenges with Veyrons are continuing...

I don't know if I've forgotten due to old age or just don't know the answer, but why are Bugatti refusing to sell parts for the cars to individuals or the specialist indie Mark has been working with?

I'm sure it won ...
by Ascender
Mon Jun 29, 2026 1:45 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 26221
Views: 6213610

Re: Your fleet running reports


What's the carpet hair situation like ?

Our ML is bloody awful for holding onto dog hair so a boot liner is essential.

The TT used to be fine, it just hoovered up.

Important questions I think you'll agree.

Dave!


I've got a boot liner at the back bit and a third party one I just lay on ...
by Ascender
Mon Jun 29, 2026 9:49 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 26221
Views: 6213610

Re: Your fleet running reports

Dog fit check complete, more than enough room for the four and also some bits and pieces.

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by Ascender
Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:07 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Decent car YouTubes
Replies: 3938
Views: 1408895

Re: Decent car YouTubes


Modern cameras annd cars are just too good. The top formula car just looks like it’s on a Sunday drive and the EV not much better.


Chris McQuarrie was talking about this recently. He was saying that when shooting Top Gun Maverick, if the shot hasn't been planned with points of reference and ...
by Ascender
Fri Jun 26, 2026 1:03 pm
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Lego
Replies: 1564
Views: 672074

Re: Lego

I've lost track of how many videos relating to this incident have popped up in the last few weeks and the majority of them seem to be very long so I've instead not viewed any of them despite being interested to hear how this resolves.
by Ascender
Fri Jun 26, 2026 8:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Weather Thread.
Replies: 1708
Views: 399590

Re: The Weather Thread.

Never seen anything like it, thunder so loud it was shaking the glasses in the kitchen cupboards at times and massive lightning from about half six through to 3 or so this morning.

We got a shout where some unlucky person's chimney took a lightning strike, splitting the big stack in half (along ...
by Ascender
Mon Jun 22, 2026 10:42 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Ferrari Luce Reveal
Replies: 137
Views: 23197

Re: Ferrari Luce Reveal

I still really like the idea of the central screen you can pivot as one of the issues with screens above the centre console is that its not facing the driver at all, so adjusting on the move can be tricky.

I'm sure the quality of materials will be top notch and it looks good, but does jar with the ...
by Ascender
Fri Jun 19, 2026 2:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement
Replies: 1552
Views: 911118

Re: It’s time for another forum cycle/vehicle disagreement



I haven't got the sound turned on but which one is the cnut there? The cyclist is going through a red light so it's irrelevant that the pedestrian steps out to stop him.


The cyclist. You need the sound on to hear him remonstrate that the pedestrian should have applied some common sense, yes ...
by Ascender
Fri Jun 19, 2026 10:57 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Claude Ai
Replies: 35
Views: 1512

Re: Claude Ai


Can this also be a moaning thread about Copilot? :lol:

It's pretty good at excel, the rest can go in the bin. I had some really simple shit that would be perfect for it in Word this week and it simply couldn't handle it, you waste a load of time trying to get it to do it before it reluctantly ...
by Ascender
Wed Jun 17, 2026 1:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Midlife crisis part 3 of an ongoing series
Replies: 23
Views: 2701

Re: Midlife crisis part 3 of an ongoing series

Just bumping this thread as a bit of a PSA....

Coming up to the end of my first year and it's been a real eye opener so far and not always in a good way... but if there's one thing I would ask everyone to remind their friends and families about its carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

Its 2026 and ...
by Ascender
Wed Jun 17, 2026 1:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Clarkson has Cancer
Replies: 16
Views: 633

Re: Clarkson has Cancer

Sorry to hear that Swervin_Mervin . An old school friend is in a similar position and it's really hit hard, not entirely sure why as I'd not seem him for 20+ years. His age, my age, circumstance etc I guess.

Regardless of age, if you notice a change in how you feel which you're worried about, go ...
by Ascender
Wed Jun 17, 2026 9:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Clarkson has Cancer
Replies: 16
Views: 633

Re: Clarkson has Cancer

Cancer is an absolute cvnt.

I wasn't sure when that series was filmed to now and obviously he's kept it private, but regardless, hopefully he gets through it.
by Ascender
Sat Jun 13, 2026 9:24 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: EV Thread
Replies: 1916
Views: 1434405

Re: EV Thread


M3 concept unveiled at Le Mans
https://twitter.com/motor1com/status/2065419147073159639?s=46&t=beBpWz-KHdXBPRz7S-WsdA

I think it looks very good, apart from the stupid screen inside.


Not sure the photos do it justice, I watched the Top Gear reveal and I think it looks pretty nice. There's a ...
by Ascender
Mon Jun 08, 2026 2:44 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: New AC Car - GT Coupe
Replies: 13
Views: 879

Re: New AC Car - GT Coupe


That’s perhaps because in spite of looking like a traditional Cobra, this new model is notably larger, which means it should be comfortable for drivers over six-feet tall.

https://www.evo.co.uk/ac/cobra/208780/ac-cobra-gt-coupe-a-60s-style-sports-car-for-mclaren-supercar-money


Ahhhh, guess I ...
by Ascender
Mon Jun 08, 2026 2:20 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: New AC Car - GT Coupe
Replies: 13
Views: 879

New AC Car - GT Coupe

https://uncrate.com/p/2026/06/ac-gt-coupe-13.jpg

5 litre v8, 720 - 800 bhp depending on the edition. I think that looks pretty cool...

More info from their website, but when I start looking at the pictures on there, I can't figure out the proportions at all! From some angles it looks like anyone ...