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Post by bigbear67 on Jun 4, 2021 21:04:02 GMT
Iris isn't quite ready to go, I have to get the auto electrician to come and sort out my wiring which has been chewed by mice, but that is purely a matter of money. I never have any problem getting hold of him. The centre bearing is what has kept Iris off the road for so very long. Hope the wiring isn't anything major Maggie. I'm reasonably OK with wiring, my problem now is mobility, I can't get into anywhere tight or low down...😕 Today we got the reversing camera finished, & fitted an interior light in the cab as the previous owners had nicked the power for a fan above the drivers head. Fan is lovely when driving, but not being able to see fuck all at night is a bummer...🤔
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Post by parrotandcrow on Jun 4, 2021 21:46:21 GMT
Guess what, bigbear67 ? The guy who came to do the bearing on Iris recognised Uncle Buck, the Passat. It's from nearby and has indeed been in a front end collision as I suspected. He did the work to get it through the mot at the beginning of the year, and showed me the roll of silver tape in his van which he put on the wings to hide the sharp edges. Small world, no? 😂😂😂
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Post by VanWoman84 on Jun 4, 2021 21:53:54 GMT
Nothing wrong with ally tape, vanman's van wings are made of them...
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Post by bigbear67 on Jun 4, 2021 22:27:10 GMT
Guess what, bigbear67 ? The guy who came to do the bearing on Iris recognised Uncle Buck, the Passat. It's from nearby and has indeed been in a front end collision as I suspected. He did the work to get it through the mot at the beginning of the year, and showed me the roll of silver tape in his van which he put on the wings to hide the sharp edges. Small world, no? 😂😂😂 Bit spooky eh? Don't think front end damage is anything to worry about, it seems to drive nice enough. Thought it was a little weird that my landlord tested it the previous year too, quite a story eh, just needs writing maybe...👍🐻😉
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2021 22:31:36 GMT
Small world indeed ...
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Post by cricket on Jun 5, 2021 2:20:55 GMT
The bloke who said that he would come and put the centre bearing on Iris is here now, doing the work. Be still, my beating heart. 😁 got his top off did he?
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Post by itinerantchild on Jun 5, 2021 9:13:35 GMT
Thoughts and hopes are with you Maggie xx
I have now booked up the three tests that I need to get to the uk, and an internet package on a pre paid sim as well as have had a nice walk and done some wood collecting so weekend is off to a positive start :-)
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Post by itinerantchild on Jun 5, 2021 9:19:09 GMT
Have now prebooked for the mot too. yeah, its happening :-). Having not seen mum for four years I am quite excited about seeing her and it takes some of the sour taste away for having to live on a drive for ten days :-)
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Post by parrotandcrow on Jun 5, 2021 11:59:23 GMT
I decided to clean the new car myself. I've spent about three hours so far cleaning out plaster and builder's rubble, washing the hard plastics and I reckon another couple of hours and Uncle Buck will be quite presentable.
The carpets are beyond repair but I'll find something to put over them. All in all, it's beginning to look old and a bit shabby, but no longer a scrapyard dog. 😎
Also, I found three sticks of candy rock in a back pocket and 85p up until now among the rubble. Winner 😁
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Post by bigbear67 on Jun 5, 2021 15:07:25 GMT
Bugger! Wonder how I missed the sweeties....🤔
Got a shitload of lovely red carpet tiles if you want some. So far they've done my bus, Adam's bus, & still got about half an acre left...👍🐻
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 17:34:57 GMT
Happy weekend all! How are you? Today, I've just had leftover pizza with lemon iced tea for lunch. Tonight, just playing some games on my Switch before lulling myself to sleep.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2021 17:37:03 GMT
Yo sup there all man! How are you today? Today, I'e just had leftover pizza with lemon iced tea again for lunch. Tonight, just enjoying my usual TV show before hitting the pillow.
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Post by NomadCris on Jun 6, 2021 17:52:20 GMT
Today i tried something called tidying. I dont think its for me.
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Post by marsh on Jun 6, 2021 18:19:46 GMT
This isn't so much what am I doing today as what did I do yesterday. I went out busking. I've never really enjoyed busking before, but I've decided that I really enjoyed it this time, so I shall be trying to get into the groove more often. I even earned almost enough to pay for my organic vegetables next Friday. Bonus!
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Post by NomadCris on Jun 6, 2021 18:48:04 GMT
This isn't so much what am I doing today as what did I do yesterday. I went out busking. I've never really enjoyed busking before, but I've decided that I really enjoyed it this time, so I shall be trying to get into the groove more often. I even earned almost enough to pay for my organic vegetables next Friday. Bonus! Awesome..i always stop and listen to buskers. You should get someone to video you and get your performance on tiktok or yootoob.Free viral publicity.
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