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Jan 31, 2017 22:09:42 GMT
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My van is a 4motion so I should get robbed for VED but only pay £225 (or something) because it's a commercial. So I imagine that'd be the same for a pickup!
I vote for the merc then, more so if it'd be unique!!
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S10's are horrific, as are most American cars of that era, lots of plastic and velour and no power.
The Merc though, thats cool
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I'd be looking at a bulk lpg tank if you have room. Cheaper gas . Wouldn't have thought your usage was bad as the people here who use it & used to use it all stopped due to the sheer consumption. No matter how careful people were it would always average out at 5 large bottles= 15 days.
I prefer the merc if I had a choice.
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Todos con Lorca
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Quick update for those who still follow on here. Friday I went in early to my GP practice to get some bloods drawn for prostate testing, however, not sure why the needed so many tubes. The lady who did my bloods was possibly the best phlebotomist I have ever come across. She also heard my chest when I coughed and suggested I make an appointment for the afternoon, which I did. This resulted in antibiotics and a GP telling me I should look after myself better. When I got home, Tony my plumber, sparky and general handyman had been in to service my heating system again, draining it and replacing some switch gear in the boiler. He sent a pic of the inside of some of the pipe work, no wonder the system was not firing up properly On Friday night we had real heating, what a pleasure. Saturday was booked to replace the carpeting in both my lodger bedroom and the main bedroom as I chose 6 years ago when we moved in here, not to replace those carpets as there was too much furniture to move about. Of course in the mean time prices have gone up and now was going to be the right time with no lodger, I could move furniture around etc. Miss Katy had come over as well for her weekend to help move stuff and to drive the bucket and mop as well as the Polish and duster cloth. So by 09.30 Shane, who had carpeted the rest of the house over the last 6 years, was here with a 80% wool blend carpet and some new 15 year guaranteed under felt. I had volunteered to help him not just make the tea. Shane reversed up my drive. Lodgers room floor, house built in 1921. Final result of £720.00 worth of work, very satisfied. Also been chatting with Dennis in St Louis, Missouri. This week he has been building and painting this truck. One of the nicest ones in my opinion. On its way now to Kansas City for a Car show. Almost got a Hot Wheels feel to it. Really looking forward to my chest getting well after 5 weeks now, as I have a load of little jobs to get on with. Later guys.
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Quick update for those who still follow on here. Friday I went in early to my GP practice to get some bloods drawn for prostate testing, however, not sure why the needed so many tubes. The lady who did my bloods was possibly the best phlebotomist I have ever come across. She also heard my chest when I coughed and suggested I make an appointment for the afternoon, which I did. This resulted in antibiotics and a GP telling me I should look after myself better. Bloody hell, I was looking at getting this test done, but I don't think I've that much blood in me! Having been playing catch up, your Doc beat me too it. I've suffered two chest infections since moving to Asia, both as a result of staying fairly long term in hotels (whilst contracts and/or accommodation got sorted) without opening windows and so full time exposure to air con. I'm not a pill taker, but antibiotics were the only thing that shifted them. Hope they work for you as well.
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Good Luck and hope things start going more your way in 17.
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Quick update for those who still follow on here. Friday I went in early to my GP practice to get some bloods drawn for prostate testing, however, not sure why the needed so many tubes. The lady who did my bloods was possibly the best phlebotomist I have ever come across. She also heard my chest when I coughed and suggested I make an appointment for the afternoon, which I did. This resulted in antibiotics and a GP telling me I should look after myself better. Really looking forward to my chest getting well after 5 weeks now, as I have a load of little jobs to get on with. Later guys. I only have two test tubes like that taken here & they test for about 25-30 different things. In fact I've just counted the result sheet & it was 33 + urine tests for psa
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Todos con Lorca
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Thanks guys. Well, this bloody chest thing has changed direction again. The antibiotics reduced some of the coughing, made my phleghm dark, thick and nasty for a couple of days, now tonight my face hurts, eyes are sore and a new, different cough has been at me all day. Of course we have also had a week of even colder nights and days forecast, which when you are out on a station platform at 07.00 in the morning, does you no favours. Today my work day started at 07.30 an hour from home. When I came back to my car in the car park 7 hrs later, someone had managed to park their car next to it and leave afterwards, in the time it was there, using Braille as the method of entry and exit....... WT actual F Of course the people managing the carpark for the hospital will not share any video surveillance as there is a sign showing they take no responsibility. So now I will have a no fault claim against my name for the repair. Hardly visible on the photo, but of course some paint missing and scuffing. The lease company crucifies us for damage as well...... so really pi$$€d off. Wish I could do something unpleasant to the dipchit who did it. First question the insurance girl asked me was if the car has parking sensors...... seriously. Second question....... have you been on a driver awareness course. Of course the answer is yes to both, but REALLY ?? What has it got to do with my car being hit in a carpark in my absence. You can hardly see the damage in the pics, yet scuffs are quite deep on the wheel arch and some paint missing. Note my parking of the car, so really leaving a lot of space to get another in....... Some people really should not be allowed to breed.
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i genuinely think allot of people don't realise they just rubbed their car down another, or wall, or bollard,
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retrolegends
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Feb 13, 2017 20:38:50 GMT
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Sorry to read about the Focus Grizz, there really is some inconsiderate knobs about who don't give a stuff for other people. I ve had similar in the car park at work so I feel your pain.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Feb 17, 2017 12:05:15 GMT
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i genuinely think allot of people don't realise they just rubbed their car down another, or wall, or bollard, Darren, I think you may be right. But it also shows just how oblivious these idiots are. Imagine a kid in the space they hit the bollard, you car, whatever...... Would they be found to be competent to operate this vehicle? Doubt it. Same reason I say they should not be permitted to breed. Simple really. Sorry to read about the Focus Grizz, there really is some inconsiderate knobs about who don't give a stuff for other people. I ve had similar in the car park at work so I feel your pain. It's just so inconvenient and of course impacts insurance etc.
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Feb 17, 2017 12:36:26 GMT
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Valentines came and went. I hate Valentines, along with all the other commercial days that business exploits. Miss Katy loves Valentines. So I discovered a parcel in my office after she left on Sunday. Bugggerrr!! Forced my hand. So on Monday after my business meeting at Heathrow Airport, I took her flowers at work in a 30mile detour. Thankfully it made her blush in front of her staff (she is a unit matron in a plastic surgery hospital. Google Guneapigs of WW2) When I opened the prezzies, she had hit the nail on the head. Perfect for a laugh. All I needed. Nothing serious. Had my car collected by body shop this morning. They left me this little Nissan Micra. Should be interesting. In the mean time I have been looking at this this week. May go look at it tomorrow morning early. retrorides.proboards.com/thread/195636/build-useable-citroen-berlingo-multispaceFingers crossed it is half decent.
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Last Edit: Feb 17, 2017 12:45:27 GMT by grizz
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Feb 17, 2017 12:42:22 GMT
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That's very sweet of her. I got fish and chips in windswept Swanage for Valentine's, then a mountain of AutoGlym for my birthday the following day. A keeper.
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Feb 17, 2017 20:28:36 GMT
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how will you get your brief case on that mower ?
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Feb 17, 2017 20:56:14 GMT
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Aahh east grinstead then Rian? Was watching a documentary about the ww2 guinea pigs a few nights ago Doing lots of work around that area as well as westerham biggin hill and Croydon areas gets me thinking of ww2 heroes that area is steeped in tradition, god bless them all we will never forget ......nice valentine gifts btw!!
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Fraud owners club member 2003 W211 Mercedes E class 1989 Sierra sapphire 1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Feb 17, 2017 22:07:42 GMT
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Valentines came and went. I hate Valentines, along with all the other commercial days that business exploits. Funny you know but my lot, retail groupies that they are, feel exactly the same way about Valentines. But only in one direction. I get Sweet Fanny Adams (which is fine by me) but woe betide if they don't receive a little something on the day. Still, three red roses at a quid apiece buys happiness.
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retrolegends
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Feb 18, 2017 23:42:01 GMT
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The Mrs and myself normally have a competition who can by the cheapest Valentine card, she is currently winning at 29p.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Feb 26, 2017 21:02:07 GMT
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Dennis and I have been spending a lot of time on Messenger and FaceTime, busy with some stuff we have planned. This morning at 02.00 USA time, he was painting a wrecker/recovery body. Asked him why, he replied that it took up too much time in the booth, so painting out of hours makes sense. Anyway, one of his latest side projects is this table lamp.
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delux
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That lamp is awesome!
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Aahh east grinstead then Rian? Was watching a documentary about the ww2 guinea pigs a few nights ago Doing lots of work around that area as well as westerham biggin hill and Croydon areas gets me thinking of ww2 heroes that area is steeped in tradition, god bless them all we will never forget ......nice valentine gifts btw!! Thanks guys. Dan, every time I see any programmes on these men and women on both sides of the operating table, it touches me deeply. Always thankful for sacrifices made on our behalf.
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