bill van snorkle Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I don't know whether they serve really dodgy food, but there is a Chinese restaraunt down the road from me called the SHA TIN RESTARAUNT. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 and who could forget the photo developers ..... Prints Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 there's a driving instructor in Amesbury called the Pass Master, for some reason I think of some Eddie Murphy film or something like that where an oriental gentleman keeps calling him the Ass Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Sat at work, looking in my draw where I tend to hide paperwork I wish to forget, I find some pencils and a pencil sharper, "ooh, think I'll sharpen those as they look a little.... blunt" then I twigged I aint used them for years since it's all on the computer or a bit of scribbled pen on paper and into bin these days I then got busy sharpening any pencil I could find just to rejoice in old memories Anybody else used anything recently that seems to have been overtaken by technology or fashion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgnas Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Anybody else used anything recently that seems to have been overtaken by technology or fashion? My Land Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I used tip-ex the other day (or whatever its called). That was weird, probably 1st time in 15 years. Now it's got a little rubbery bit on the end where the brush used to be, works pretty good. I kind of enjoyed it! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 My Land Rover I know the feeling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 was working on a windows 95 machine there yesterday. very low tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Anybody else used anything recently that seems to have been overtaken by technology or fashion? my brain. serioulsy though, a pen or biro for writing; nowadays if I have to open a letter, my hand aches even after a few sentences, so much stuff is done by tapping on a keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 my brain. serioulsy though, a pen or biro for writing; nowadays if I have to open a letter, my hand aches even after a few sentences, so much stuff is done by tapping on a keyboard. my hand writting is attrocious these days, I have to actually put some thought into how to write when I have to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 my hand writting is attrocious these days Oh yeah? How's your speling coming along? Al. P.S. Sounds like you need to get yourself one of these funky tip-ex doo-dads! The're great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Just been round to non-land rover dealer to get a non-land rover head gasket 89 euro plus VAT This was with full-trade discount apparently. I didn't ask the full price. HOW do they justify these prices? What's the worst you've been ripped off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 i've paid 100 quid (gbp) for a head gasket before. 2 weeks later over revved the engine bending 16 valves so had to buy another with alot more expensive bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Oh yeah? How's your speling coming along? Al. P.S. Sounds like you need to get yourself one of these funky tip-ex doo-dads! The're great! another good reason to use a computer now, what I need is a software version of tip-ex, so I can do it on my computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgnas Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 What's the worst you've been ripped off? £75/hour labour charges at the Volvo dealer £140 for a part the volvo did not need ( + labour for fitting) at the "Independent Volvo Specialist". Fixed it myself and it still works 3+ years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 another good reason to use a computer now, what I need is a software version of tip-ex, so I can do it on my computer oooooh, I know joke about that... How can you tell if a blonde has been using your word processor? There is tippex on the computer screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Back in the dark ages ie BK ( before kids) when people PAID me to use my brain(yes i know thats hard to believe!!) i was on the Editorial team for a local newspaper, and also for a radio station. I went to vist some old work mates the other day .... discovered that i couldnt even get a job making the tea now!!!! Bluddy computers!!! Frank ( Elson) how do you keep up ? P.S. Rob, before a mod tells you off ( or this thread gets moved) ..bit of advice from a serial OT poster... OT at the start of a thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 P.S. Rob, before a mod tells you off ( or this thread gets moved) ..bit of advice from a serial OT poster...OT at the start of a thread umm.... OT: Well I aint used..... I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 told you i wouldnt get a job making the tea! are you sure you didnt just put that there? ( blushing smiley needed!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 told you i wouldnt get a job making the tea!are you sure you didnt just put that there? ( blushing smiley needed!) he he, nah once you've posted a start to a topic, you can't edit the title, only the text within the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Nige can i borrow yer coat? going now, what was it ? oh yer the Dyson's calling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottythe90 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Anybody else used anything recently that seems to have been overtaken by technology or fashion? I had to use a floppy disk to physically transfer a file to a server stranded behind a firewall the other week. I could have cut a CD, but it seemed OTT for just 1 file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I used a protractor and compass set the other day!! Also, recently used a scalpel blade and drawing pens to correct ancient engineering drawings!! Got absolutely covered in ink...(mainly cos the pens hadn't been used for years)....those were the days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Bar Cowboy Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 LR stuff is cheap by comparison to other makes………… just been to the Jeep stealer for the 04 Cherokee CRD………….this is just parts, Cam Belt 2.8VM …….£179.90 Rear Disc Pads ………£190.35 There are no current pattern parts available for either ……… so I was stuffed. But at least I am not giving the stealer the benefit of fitting the belt ………… 6 hours at £113.20 per hour. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Anyone know of a really small (dimensionally) alternator...? Output doesn't have to be huge, just 12v tho... I've considered the permanent magnet motor idea, but its a non starter due to the carp needed to control it etc It has to be suitable for attaching to a bike engine, as the old one has got to come out to make way for a 35 tooth wheel... Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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