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johnnybravo
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My Dull Ramblings Oct 15, 2020 2:26:48 GMT grumpynorthener and gtviva like this

Post by johnnybravo on Oct 15, 2020 2:26:48 GMT

Oct 15, 2020 2:02:39 GMT grumpynorthener said:

Oct 15, 2020 1:11:22 GMT fer4l said:

Oi less Ford bashing please! 🤣😋

Apologies but Ford UK stuck me over a barrel wholesale and used a 10' bargepole supplied by their cooperate legal team when I purchased a new vehicle from them in 2002 - it got sold with 6 months of ownership and I vowed that the Ford experience would never enter my life again - along with a small list of other cooperate establishments that's wronged me over the years - see us Yorkshireites have long memories

Sounds like they were living up to their name...
First
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Dump

My Grandfather worked for Ford for 31 years, my Uncle for nearly the same ,but a lot of which was more time spent at Cosworth. Sad that neither of them rated the newer offerings.Times change....

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fer4l Moderator Nil illegitimi carborundum Posts: 3,679	My Dull Ramblings Oct 15, 2020 2:47:25 GMT grumpynorthener likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fer4l on Oct 15, 2020 2:47:25 GMT Yes you have to go 50 years back for quality 🤣🤓
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My Dull Ramblings Oct 16, 2020 13:19:30 GMT

Post by gtviva on Oct 16, 2020 13:19:30 GMT

Oct 15, 2020 2:47:25 GMT fer4l said:

Yes you have to go 50 years back for quality

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I think the same can be said for most manufacturers now, Im Vauxhall through and through but I wouldn't advise anyone to buy a Vauxhall/Opel now, very poor quality cars and very poor quality customer service from most dealers

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My Dull Ramblings Oct 16, 2020 13:26:45 GMT grumpynorthener likes this

Post by gtviva on Oct 16, 2020 13:26:45 GMT

Oct 14, 2020 17:37:39 GMT grumpynorthener said:

Oct 14, 2020 16:27:37 GMT gtviva said:

Johns van certainly came out well, looks good with the sign writing on now as well

One of these would be the ideal size for you Chris!

On the radar along with HA Van, Chevanne, Mk1 Astra van, Rover Commerace, Metro, Marina, Ital, Meastro etc - NOTHING FORD - may consider something Euro but the VW prices are crazy - nothing hanging - needs to be reasonably solid - no major restro - obviously don't mind something that would require a paint job / accident damaged etc - I'm not in a hurry & something will turn up once I stop looking

With regard to the HA there are virtually no panels left to repair them, almost all suspension bushes are no longer available and the engines aren't the best

Chevannes are ok but again panel work can be very difficult and when you do find panels they will be expensive, same 1256cc as the late HA van so engines aren't the best and stupid things like oil filters are no longer made so the only supply is NOS until they run out!

Getting there with the MK1 Astra van with ok ish panel supply even if its got to come from abroad, great engines and most running gear parts available

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My Dull Ramblings Oct 17, 2020 16:37:06 GMT grumpynorthener, nudgerss, and 2 more like this

Post by gtviva on Oct 17, 2020 16:37:06 GMT

Successful road trip completed, dropped johnthesparky's parcel of parts a bit nearer to his place so he can pick it up on his travels, John had gone out of his way to pick me up a couple of used 3 phase distribution boards, complete with incomers and populated with various MCBs for when I get around to upgrading my electrics, what a good man! Our existing board looks ok, typical farm type installation but it uses nasty old circuit breakers, when you get the cover off all the connections are exposed which I really don't like!

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gtviva Race Engineer Posts: 1,035	My Dull Ramblings Oct 22, 2020 15:30:31 GMT johnnybravo, fer4l, and 1 more like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gtviva on Oct 22, 2020 15:30:31 GMT Phones not rung much today so plenty of time for chopping and sorting wood for next year, having a wood burner is great it keeps you warm twice!
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gtviva Race Engineer Posts: 1,035	My Dull Ramblings Nov 2, 2020 15:27:26 GMT fer4l, grumpynorthener, and 1 more like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gtviva on Nov 2, 2020 15:27:26 GMT The sloe gin is starting to take on a nice colour, Im not known for my patience so I wonder if it needs checking just for quality control reasons!
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digbethdave Grease Monkey Posts: 55	My Dull Ramblings Nov 2, 2020 16:31:13 GMT via mobile gtviva likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by digbethdave on Nov 2, 2020 16:31:13 GMT I reckon you should QC it just incase it's gone sour or something
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georgeb Grease Monkey Posts: 310	My Dull Ramblings Nov 5, 2020 0:12:13 GMT 24vgranada and gtviva like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by georgeb on Nov 5, 2020 0:12:13 GMT Nov 2, 2020 16:31:13 GMT digbethdave said: I reckon you should QC it just incase it's gone sour or something What he said. It would be terrible if that happened, all for the sake of a taste, or two!
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My Dull Ramblings Nov 11, 2020 14:29:40 GMT grumpynorthener and digbethdave like this

Post by gtviva on Nov 11, 2020 14:29:40 GMT

So after a slight delay I managed a small test of the sloe gin just to calm digbethdave and georgeb 's fears that it may be contaminated or unfit for the human pallet!

I have to say its rather very good, the glass is small its just the camera angle!! Oh and I might have topped it up again just to be sure!

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georgeb Grease Monkey Posts: 310	My Dull Ramblings Nov 12, 2020 3:40:20 GMT grumpynorthener, gtviva, and 1 more like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by georgeb on Nov 12, 2020 3:40:20 GMT Good news! Thank God for that. I've been lying awake of a night worrying, so thanks for putting my mind to rest. Still going to give this a try, but with local fruits, obviously.
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gtviva Race Engineer Posts: 1,035	My Dull Ramblings Nov 16, 2020 15:06:19 GMT johnnybravo and georgeb like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gtviva on Nov 16, 2020 15:06:19 GMT Im last in the que for my lockdown hair cut, Seb is first which may take some time!
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My Dull Ramblings Nov 18, 2020 2:42:08 GMT fer4l, grumpynorthener, and 1 more like this

Post by georgeb on Nov 18, 2020 2:42:08 GMT

My Littlest Bottle Opener gave me a Number Zero yesterday and was last seen waving the clippers in Barney's direction with, "Let's botak (make bald) Barney."

He made his escape, but now I have a better understanding of why he always looks like this...

He's not sad, or guilty, just persecuted.

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My Dull Ramblings Nov 18, 2020 13:06:37 GMT

Post by gtviva on Nov 18, 2020 13:06:37 GMT

Poor Barney!

Its a bit like the fourth bridge here with 4 1/2 doggies, there is always one that needs doing! and you thought the fairer sex needed a lot of product, I think we have upwards of 18 different shampoos, conditioners, de-tangling stuff and god knows what else hanging about!

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My Dull Ramblings Nov 19, 2020 0:26:51 GMT fer4l likes this

Post by georgeb on Nov 19, 2020 0:26:51 GMT

Tell me about it!

The three big ones are all short coated, so not too bad, but the others are two Shih Tzu and two microscopic little poodle-like items (don't ask). Those four have more hair-care kit than the average salon.

My method would be keep 'em all shorn, it's not like fur's actually necessary for warmth here, but what do I know?

In addition, having gone through a ruinous bout of distemper, we've probably got more bottles of potions and pills than your local vet. Must have a clear out.

That reminds me. They all need a Frontline top-up, lice being a major problem here. That's another eleven million Peso!

On the other hand, the kitten, confidently diagnosed as a girl by Jey-Ann, but which has since sprouted a rather impressive set of balls (but not for much longer), only needs worming stuff and is really cheap to operate.

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johnnybravo Race Engineer Posts: 1,174	My Dull Ramblings Nov 19, 2020 7:08:05 GMT andyg16v and gtviva like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnnybravo on Nov 19, 2020 7:08:05 GMT Only you George, would find a Ladyboy Kitten 🤣🤣🤣
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georgeb Grease Monkey Posts: 310	My Dull Ramblings Nov 19, 2020 9:47:41 GMT toomanyprojects and gtviva like this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by georgeb on Nov 19, 2020 9:47:41 GMT Nov 19, 2020 7:08:05 GMT johnnybravo said: Only you George, would find a Ladyboy Kitten 🤣🤣🤣 My life's kinda like that...
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fer4l Moderator Nil illegitimi carborundum Posts: 3,679	My Dull Ramblings Nov 19, 2020 10:19:47 GMT georgeb likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by fer4l on Nov 19, 2020 10:19:47 GMT Nov 19, 2020 9:47:41 GMT georgeb said: Nov 19, 2020 7:08:05 GMT johnnybravo said: Only you George, would find a Ladyboy Kitten 🤣🤣🤣 My life's kinda like that... Made me LoL !!!
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My Dull Ramblings Nov 19, 2020 12:45:45 GMT

Post by gtviva on Nov 19, 2020 12:45:45 GMT

Nov 19, 2020 0:26:51 GMT georgeb said:

Tell me about it!

The three big ones are all short coated, so not too bad, but the others are two Shih Tzu and two microscopic little poodle-like items (don't ask). Those four have more hair-care kit than the average salon.

My method would be keep 'em all shorn, it's not like fur's actually necessary for warmth here, but what do I know?

In addition, having gone through a ruinous bout of distemper, we've probably got more bottles of potions and pills than your local vet. Must have a clear out.

That reminds me. They all need a Frontline top-up, lice being a major problem here. That's another eleven million Peso!

On the other hand, the kitten, confidently diagnosed as a girl by Jey-Ann, but which has since sprouted a rather impressive set of balls (but not for much longer), only needs worming stuff and is really cheap to operate.

Hopefully its just the animals up for the frontline/lice treatment!

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