I did them just a few weeks ago but we've not had many birds around and the food got stale,
Maybe they went on holiday with Hosta.... Never made it to work. R*ddy car wouldn't start - flat battery. Had to get RAC, and a new one fitted. 300 quid. Fortunately it's still under warranty, so cost me nowt. Honestly - they make cars with bells and whistles on them, and add several grand for the pleasure, but what use is that when the bl**din' thing won't start? Nice bowl of chicken soup, chilli added to give it a bit more kick, so that's warmed me up. Work soon so I'd better get ready. I've got deja vu now...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
£300 for a car Battery! I have heard about these rip off prices that the breakdown people charge I think there has been something on TV about it- they know they have you over a barrel. I agree modern cars have so much electrics/ electronics the strain on the battery is huge especially if you only drive short distances, as it's still under warranty get the garage to check the the charge rate from the Alternator is up to the mark.
Afternoon all. The garden seems to be all in one piece and I managed clear land drain and to move some logs to the back door. I need tea and warming up.
It cost me nothing AB - the car's only 2 years old and under warranty. I don't drive short distances only, although I haven't been walking recently, so haven't done the long weekend journeys I often do when I'm out. The guy was brilliant, and we had a good chat about all the sh*te on modern cars, and what a rip off it all is. We agreed they they should drop the price by five or six grand and leave all the beeping gadgets, flashing lights and general billhooks back in the dealership. Fairly sedate afternoon at work, but a few phone calls from the usual silly folk - 'is it too late to order Christmas rosettes?'. Aye. If you pay the late order charge though,anything's possible.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My first company car was a brand new Ford Escort. A week later, on the morning we were due to open a brand new Pharmacy, it wouldn't start. I phoned the garage.
"Have you put petrol in it , madame?"
Of course I put petrol in the f ing thing.
I had a taxi to work. We opened an hour late. The mechanic took the car away on a low loader.
The third time it broke down the AA man said they had a fix for it. You take the VV carburetter off, chuck it in the bin, and fit a Weber.
Fidget - I hate that patronising tone some folk get when they speak to women about cars. I experienced it when buying a car,and took my then boyfriend along.The guy ignored me and addressed him the entire time, until my bf said 'not me buying it mate, give her the info'. I toldhime to take all the decal crap off it too before I came to get it. They obviously thought the only thing I would be interested in was whether it was a pretty colour or not.
The guy was telling me about someone he knew who had always had Volvos. A repair chap had turned up and said 'it'll be the immobiliser' to which the man replied 'no, it's not'. After a while, and some faffing around, repair chap admitted he was right. The reason being - the man bought new Volvos every time, and each time, he bought them straight from the maker with the instruction to remove all the crap, and leave a basic car.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hubby has a Volvo with all the toys. It was a 6 month old demonstrator. He loves it. Strangely we went out to go to the Audi garage, but Derby were playing at home, the traffic jam was horrendous so we went into the Volvo garage instead. It was piddling it down with rain, the manager ignored us, but the new lad, keen to impress took us out for a test drive. He got the sale.
I usually get totally ignored when I go to look for a new car.
@fidgetbones we had that on a Ford Fiesta, we fitted the Webber carb and ran the car for years with no further problems. Cheaper than buying another car!
Evening all. I’m awake early because we’re off to Canberra for a couple of days. Meeting the kids for a family meal tonight instead of getting together over Christmas. Less hassle on the roads. im not sure if my iPad will work away from Hubbys computer, so will catch up late Wednesday.
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Never made it to work. R*ddy car wouldn't start - flat battery. Had to get RAC, and a new one fitted. 300 quid. Fortunately it's still under warranty, so cost me nowt.
Honestly - they make cars with bells and whistles on them, and add several grand for the pleasure, but what use is that when the bl**din' thing won't start?
Nice bowl of chicken soup, chilli added to give it a bit more kick, so that's warmed me up.
Work soon so I'd better get ready.
I've got deja vu now...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The garden seems to be all in one piece and I managed clear land drain and to move some logs to the back door.
I need tea and warming up.
Fairly sedate afternoon at work, but a few phone calls from the usual silly folk - 'is it too late to order Christmas rosettes?'.
Aye. If you pay the late order charge though,anything's possible.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
The guy was telling me about someone he knew who had always had Volvos. A repair chap had turned up and said 'it'll be the immobiliser' to which the man replied 'no, it's not'. After a while, and some faffing around, repair chap admitted he was right. The reason being - the man bought new Volvos every time, and each time, he bought them straight from the maker with the instruction to remove all the crap, and leave a basic car.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
im not sure if my iPad will work away from Hubbys computer, so will catch up late Wednesday.
Clear skies here tonight so I'm off outside to see if I can spot this comet that's going by for the next few days.