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by Gavin
Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Courtesy Car Lottery
Replies: 113
Views: 7405

Re: Courtesy Car Lottery

Superb went in for it's new rear bumper on Monday so last Friday I picked up the equivalent car which was.... a Citroën C5 Aircross. It is utterly hideous in every way, night driving is ruined by the huge bright displays, the steering is stodgy and has some sort of inconsistent lane assist bollocks,...
by Gavin
Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Incorrectly used phrases
Replies: 35
Views: 1417

Re: Incorrectly used phrases

Should it not be "Phrases used incorrectly"? :lol:
by Gavin
Mon Aug 21, 2023 4:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Best Angry Neighbour Letter
Replies: 90
Views: 3414

Re: Best Angry Neighbour Letter

Brand, from the little I have seen of him, actually has a vocabulary, ot just access to a thesaurus though. This letter is horseshit with a few big words shoehorned in, but they detract from what he is trying to say, rather than reinforcing his point if, in fact, he has one. Nob end neighbours are n...
by Gavin
Sun Aug 20, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Car crime wankers - ND but that’s the problem
Replies: 38
Views: 2623

Re: Car crime wankers - ND but that’s the problem

I agree, car crime wankers should be kicked heftily in the balls by that English striker with the 110 kph hoof!
by Gavin
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: No F1 thread?
Replies: 4980
Views: 527006

Re: No F1 thread?

Anyone following the Massa v F1 possible legal proceedings? I have seen a few different comments.

1. He wants the 2008 DWC taken from Hamilton to be given to him.

2. He knows that won't happen so wants money.

I am not entirely sure what he hopes to gain, beyond the derision of many fans.
by Gavin
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Dumb idea or not?
Replies: 48
Views: 1768

Re: Dumb idea or not?

Dumb. It's just a car. You have insurance. DWAI. Have you ever dealt with a car theft claim out of interest? Trust me "forget about it - its got insurance" is not a fun position to be in. Without stating what I'd think to be the obvious 1) you have to cross your fingers and hope they pay ...
by Gavin
Sat Aug 12, 2023 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Holiday French.
Replies: 28
Views: 4164

Re: The Holiday French.

We used to spend time in France most years, when I was a kid. One of the first things my mum taught us was "je suis ecossaise" but only ever after trying to ask for un glace or whatever. Given the anti foreigner policies we have had for the last umpteen years, I cannot imagine we are all t...
by Gavin
Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Our washing machine
Replies: 14
Views: 519

Re: Our washing machine

re larger capacity, the TD is an 8, the new wm is a 7 or 8, the old one was a 5kg so an extra 40% odd will be fine. It needed new suspension, new seal, new bushes and a new module, plus fitting for al that stuff so was getting on for £500 for a machine that cost us less than that 20 years ago. I mig...
by Gavin
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Our washing machine
Replies: 14
Views: 519

Re: Our washing machine

Going with another Miele as the last one did us proud
by Gavin
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Our washing machine
Replies: 14
Views: 519

Our washing machine

Yup, our run of fantastic luck continues with the demise of our lovely washing machine. Think it was bought in early 2003 and lasted right through the kids being babies so cannot really grumble, beyond the fact that in the last month we have had so much expense of course.
by Gavin
Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Sickness Martyrs…
Replies: 3
Views: 427

Re: Sickness Martyrs…

Yup, a business that would replace you in a heartbeat if you dropped deid!
by Gavin
Sun Aug 06, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Restaurants in Edinburgh
Replies: 7
Views: 461

Re: Restaurants in Edinburgh

Bar Soba, off George Street is lovely, probably not "fine" dining but blooming tasty. We also ate at the Thai place in St James Shopping Centre and it was amazingly good, although wear a jumper as it was chilly.
by Gavin
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: Restaurants in Edinburgh
Replies: 7
Views: 461

Re: Restaurants in Edinburgh

KFC at Hermiston Gait...
by Gavin
Sun Aug 06, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: 992 S/T
Replies: 32
Views: 1644

Re: 992 S/T

I suspect ST may be a Ford trademark now. Hence the S/T. Maybe, but then RS :? everyone uses RS - Audi, Jaguar, ford, Porsche, Renault, etc... ST isn't exclusively Ford either - pretty sure Peugeot used it? I remember XT back in late 80s early 90s, ST does ring a bell but I cannot plcae it with spe...
by Gavin
Sat Aug 05, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: World Jamboree Begging post
Replies: 22
Views: 1025

Re: World Jamboree Begging post

She is fine, she messaged yesterday to say "don't believe the media, it is awesome, just sweaty". Sounds like the heat wave has caused problems you just cannot solve under crowded campsite conditions. We got am email from Scouting UK explaining their reasons (safety) and asking us not to s...
by Gavin
Sat Aug 05, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291460

Re: Your fleet running reports

Well my new flat data cable and right angle adapter have allowed Android Auto to work, which has also stopped me from skipping tracks when indicating or going round a corner, which is nice. Hi Gavin - have you got a link to the cable that you bought? In other news - I decided it was high time I had...
by Gavin
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:54 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291460

Re: Your fleet running reports

Well my new flat data cable and right angle adapter have allowed Android Auto to work, which has also stopped me from skipping tracks when indicating or going round a corner, which is nice. Been a couple of trips now of a decent length and easily averaging over 45mpg when travelling with the pace of...
by Gavin
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Volvo Estate..
Replies: 45
Views: 1262

Re: The Volvo Estate..

I looked for a V90 or V60 this time round with a decent engine and decent miles but most seemed to be D3s around the £20k mark and very few petrol ones at all. A real shame, have had a fair few hatches, saloons and estates over the years and really loved them.
by Gavin
Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: No F1 thread?
Replies: 4980
Views: 527006

Re: No F1 thread?

Have RB not said they like Lando before?
by Gavin
Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Lotus Emira
Replies: 419
Views: 42201

Re: Lotus Emira

I saw my first Emira in the wild last week in Berwick. In the same blue as the previous page. No idea what engine it had but it looked amazing.