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by JonMad
Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The fry-up of correctness
Replies: 59
Views: 26619

Re: The fry-up of correctness

I used to grill my bacon but I like using the fat from the bacon rind to cook it in, no extra butter/oil, to a decent level of crispiness, then using the remainder of the bacon fat for the eggs afterwards (which are quick, so the bacon stays hot). Then into a toasted bagel, with a smear of brown sau...
by JonMad
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The fry-up of correctness
Replies: 59
Views: 26619

Re: The fry-up of correctness

The CORRECT contents of a fry-up are: # fried eggs = 2 or 3 # scrambled eggs portions = 0 # poached eggs = 0 # omlettes = 0 # streaky bacon rashers (smoked or unsmoked) = 0 # back bacon rashers (smoked or unsmoked) = 2 or 3 # sqkware sausages = 1 (if in Scotland) # link sausages = 2 or 3 # Haggis po...
by JonMad
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:27 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Letting family members drive your cars third party
Replies: 37
Views: 30245

Re: Letting family members drive your cars third party

You bend you mend it always applies. This. I'm not precious about my cars, as long as people understand they're 100% responsible for what happens I don't mind who drives. You yourself have driven my Compact, @JonMad ! Yep, low value track/race cars and having discussed that, more than happy. It was...
by JonMad
Thu Dec 07, 2023 11:52 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Letting family members drive your cars third party
Replies: 37
Views: 30245

Letting family members drive your cars third party

Where you are fully comp, for a reason, generally car value, and they are permitted by their own insurance to drive your car, but third party only. What are your thoughts on this?
Could also apply to friends driving your car, but feels like with family it's a more contentious question.
by JonMad
Thu Dec 07, 2023 8:14 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291572

Re: Your fleet running reports

Crossover thread ! I've listed the Galaxie for sale on ebay. I've been in to amend the description and up popped the - LOL - "AI" option: Experience the thrill of driving a classic 1966 Ford Galaxie Convertible RHD. This two-door beauty comes with six seats, automatic transmission, and a ...
by JonMad
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: FTAO Macbook experts
Replies: 8
Views: 3206

Re: FTAO Macbook experts

Had the case bulged at all? i.e. does it sit flat or have a wobble. Someone on here (if it was you, lol) pointed me to an extended warranty so I managed to get my battery (and keyboard) replaced for free. That was a MacBook Pro 2012 iirc. Whether you have that issue, and the same is available for yo...
by JonMad
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291572

Re: Your fleet running reports

I love your Bentley wheels ad
sundayjumper wrote:Collection in person only. Don't even ask about postage or couriers.
by JonMad
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Starters for Christmas dinner
Replies: 32
Views: 14060

Re: Starters for Christmas dinner

Currently looking at an all American Diner on Christmas Day this year. Normally no starter then the biggest plate of roast ever. Room for Xmas Pud but not cake. Chocs/crisps/peanut and booze are enough of a starter.
by JonMad
Tue Nov 28, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: For the FTAO of JL
Replies: 819
Views: 136595

Re: For the FTAO of JL

Beany wrote: Tue Nov 28, 2023 2:42 pm Nice to see Garfield is doing well for himself.
:lol: (remembering I used to read that cartoon every day, on the back page of the Daily Express iirc)
by JonMad
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Pops and bangs
Replies: 13
Views: 3321

Re: Pops and bangs

Reads like they were unlucky to be picked in a sting operation. Probably a Google search of local tuners, surely there are loads that offer such mods.
I wonder if it was the decat pipe (emissions failure) or noise levels from the exhaust, or both, that they got them on.
by JonMad
Sat Nov 25, 2023 2:09 pm
Forum: Moaning
Topic: Value of vintage furniture
Replies: 17
Views: 4083

Re: Value of vintage furniture

We've got some old mahogany chairs and tables in the garage. Tried a few local antique places years ago, they didn't offer much at all. Should probably revisit that as they are just taking up space.
by JonMad
Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course
Replies: 16
Views: 3277

Re: Advice requested - which may be ignored of course

I have a jump starter and it has proven itself very useful indeed, on my cars and on neighbours' cars. Great bits of kit. Would get one of those and just keep the current trickle charger.

edit: late to the party on that reply :)
by JonMad
Thu Nov 23, 2023 12:38 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291572

Re: Your fleet running reports

Result, @Sundayjumper !
(and thanks for the spreadsheet update)
by JonMad
Tue Nov 21, 2023 7:26 am
Forum: Gaming + Tech
Topic: Smartwatch v mechanical watch
Replies: 32
Views: 7894

Re: Smartwatch v mechanical watch

Back OT, got myself a Garmin health tracker/fitness/smart watch but still wanted to wear my other watches, so most days during the week I'm wearing two (Garmin always on my right wrist, the 'wrong' one). At the weekends or on hols I'll just wear the smartwatch (on my left wrist). I find the notifica...
by JonMad
Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL
Replies: 34
Views: 4688

Re: PSA: FAXE @ LIDL

Sundayjumper wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:45 pma subtle hint of cognac
Yeah, I've always enjoyed that subtle hint of cognac. For the first half can at least.
by JonMad
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:41 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291572

Re: Your fleet running reports

I get the feeling you're enjoying working on the Smart more that anything else you have or have had?
by JonMad
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: No F1 thread?
Replies: 4980
Views: 527033

Re: No F1 thread?

With Vettel gone we really needed someone to speak the truth (aside from Lewis). Fortunately it seems that Max has enough success now that he’s safe to say anything he wants, which in this case is a good thing: F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Red Bull's Max Verstappen says weekend is '99% show, 1% sportin...
by JonMad
Tue Nov 14, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Your fleet running reports
Replies: 20053
Views: 2291572

Re: Your fleet running reports

I’ve stuck some araldite on there and put it in the oven’s warming drawer to cure :D IMG_2729.jpeg New (pattern) pads are < £50 for a full two axle set so I’ll get some ordered. The araldite will tide me over for moving it around. I rarely actually use the trailer. Follow by a photo the next day of...
by JonMad
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Have you EV’d?
Replies: 27
Views: 4064

Re: Have you EV’d?

And that's just reminded me I test drove a Kia Niro EV and an Ora Funky Cat at the Farnborough Motor Show earlier this year. The Kia was a much nicer place to be. The Funky Cat had indicators that didn't cancel properly. I recall a Jonny Smith video where he mentioned the same.
by JonMad
Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Its new car day again!
Replies: 26
Views: 5371

Re: Its new car day again!

Austin 7?
Or another S2000
Or another Elise