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Post by Oldish Hippy on Mar 21, 2013 22:22:55 GMT
Oh god Lotusanne, nowt worse than back problems for incapacitating you!  Oldish hippy suffers permanently from a really bad back and nothing they can do except morphine patches for the pain. Is anyone else sick of the permanent wintry weather? Think we're all suffering from SAD syndrome  I'm so grumpy I lost my temper with someone today and shouted at them. Eek! They deserved it. Don't think they'll cross me again though rofl  Not like me to be ruffled but I was still in "white van woman" mode after picking up some ash logs - we'll be toasty next Christmas  Here's a few for the fire. Anyone for a hot toddy? no for hot toddy yes for a hot coffee a proper job quick whilst marie making me a coffee chuck a few of those ash logs on the fire she wont notice honestly |
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Post by billieblue on Mar 21, 2013 22:40:50 GMT
Are you joking? She doesn't miss a trick! Another toddy please.....
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Post by Firefox on Mar 22, 2013 1:28:34 GMT
Hi. Thanks for the logs and the toddy!
I don't usually mind the winter but this year March has been very cold and miserable. Every night seems to be freezing or near freezing temps and I'll be looking forward to a bit of warmth!
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Mar 26, 2013 7:09:35 GMT
It's quiet in here. Looks like the Saxilby Snowmen are still recovering from the weekend When oh when oh when oh when will it WARM UP! I've chucked some more logs on the fire. Anyone for breakfast? |
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Post by lotusanne on Mar 26, 2013 8:00:41 GMT
You've beem busy this morning! Must be too cold to go out, dont blame you!
Vern- any news on van?
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Post by billieblue on Mar 26, 2013 10:03:42 GMT
I know what you mean Vernon. I don't usually mind when the weather keeps me in but this is getting me down! More logs please!
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Post by Firefox on Mar 26, 2013 17:27:56 GMT
The van - he has got the injector (£170 + VAT) ... with fitting it's going to be about £270 or so.
He is supposed to be fitting it tonight... famous last words.
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Post by Firefox on Mar 26, 2013 20:03:07 GMT
OK so he arrives with a new injector, does a leak off test and they all produce the same small amount, showing that the injectors are matched and performing fine.
Now he thinks that it is the high pressure pump regulator valve - and that's under warranty as he replaced the high pressure pump last year.
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Post by lotusanne on Mar 26, 2013 20:23:04 GMT
Oh BH , thats bad news in that you have been messed about and still without van... but good news if part is under warranty! Wonder why he didn't do that leak off test before? So have you got to wait for a valve now?? and if so any eta?
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Post by Firefox on Mar 27, 2013 2:28:15 GMT
He can get one tomorrow, he says. He didn't do the test as he has to take off the air filter etc to gain access and he only brought his laptop round on Sunday.
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Post by lotusanne on Mar 27, 2013 7:56:58 GMT
...tomorrow being weds? Lets hope he has got it right this time Vern, cutting it fine of the weekend if not...  |
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Post by Firefox on Mar 27, 2013 10:27:20 GMT
Yes, he should be back on it today. If he hasn't fixed it by today, I may need to take tomorrow off and hire a vehicle.
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Post by lotusanne on Mar 27, 2013 11:32:35 GMT
Lets he hope he sorts it then - day off and van hire is a real pain!
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Post by billieblue on Mar 27, 2013 11:34:57 GMT
Pity you can't get to Bradford - there's a lovely old van doing nothing!
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Post by Firefox on Mar 27, 2013 11:59:41 GMT
I could get the coach to Bradford, LOL. But probably would hire an ordinary small plain van if I can get one.
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Post by lotusanne on Mar 28, 2013 10:28:05 GMT
What news today Vernon of van? Or are you en route for Bradford?! Am going to ring Harefest in a bit and see if its accessible
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Post by lotusanne on Apr 1, 2013 21:51:23 GMT
I just do not get how people can go on Embarassing Bodies with the most embarassing problems that they can't even tell there partners about- then reveal all to the whole world!! I would rather be coated in honey and fed to ants!!
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Post by Firefox on Apr 2, 2013 0:05:57 GMT
Cheque book journalism strikes again! They have a budget for the show... at 5 or 10K a throw, they'll probably find enough jokers to cough up, and it no doubt works at giving them overall cheap content, despite the bungs for which the recipients all have to sign confidentiality clauses.
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Post by lotusanne on Apr 3, 2013 20:14:30 GMT
People must be desperate to get treatment, why on earth don't they just go to their own doctor in private?! The wrost one i saw was a guy with a pooey bum!! Oh the shame!!
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Post by Firefox on Apr 4, 2013 10:07:25 GMT
I honestly think these kind of shows are largely manufactured. I've seen a few on You Tube. I reckon they get people who are up for it, and then exaggerate wildly to make it into a watchable show, including adding fake deadlines to increase the excitement. The people don't care. They get paid off handsomely. It's amateur acting by the back door!
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 4, 2013 11:23:34 GMT
Well, it looks like it's getting to that time of year again. Get your winter woollies out and get that fire stoked up Looking forward to the winter, funnily enough, as I've hardly been anywhere this year. Once all me plants are tucked up for the winter I'll be free as a bird Really looking forward to the music meets at Shap in December. As long as the slippery white stuff doesn't decide to visit early, that is....  Have we stacked up on hot toddy gear yet? Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by Firefox on Oct 4, 2013 11:28:10 GMT
I have a bottle of Cassis from Carol (Thanks Carol!) That could be used to make hot blackcurrant toddies with maybe some spices to taste. I'm pleased to see there are some new logs on the fire, it was getting cold in here!  |
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 4, 2013 11:45:02 GMT
Thinking of taking a (small!) amount of our precious stack of ash logs to BanjoBilly's music meets in December. An industrial estate near us always has a supply of old pallets to hand, free naturally!, so we may bring some of those along too - dismantled, hopefully. Now there's a good job for Neil to do! Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 4, 2013 11:50:46 GMT
Do we all want to bring some wood marie? |
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Post by lotusanne on Oct 4, 2013 11:50:51 GMT
Do we all want to bring some wood marie? |
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 4, 2013 12:19:41 GMT
It would be good if you could A small sack will do, or any bits and bobs of scrap wood you can pick up on the way to the meet Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Post by robmac on Oct 4, 2013 12:30:09 GMT
I've got wood! Well, firewood that is.
I'll sort some out for the meet. I've got to drop some off at Jess's anyway before the Winter sets in.
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Post by Firefox on Oct 4, 2013 12:30:12 GMT
I have a scorpion saw which runs off the genny. Good for pallets - whether that will work if I am 100 yards away in a layby and it is driving horizontal rain, who knows!! But I am also quite good with an axe if there is one around  Anne, bring loads of wood, you must have piles of it in your basement room  |
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Post by billieblue on Oct 4, 2013 14:12:59 GMT
Jess has put something on the thread on the other side asking people to bring wood... |
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Post by Is it spring yet, dormouse? on Oct 22, 2013 16:20:14 GMT
Tsk! Will you look at this?! Those embers are hardly alight! Where's Basildog and his chainsaw when you need him? I've chucked another few logs on for now. Life: unfinished threads in a never-ending tapestry |
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Oldish hippy suffers permanently from a really bad back and nothing they can do except morphine patches for the pain. Is anyone else sick of the permanent wintry weather? Think we're all suffering from SAD syndrome 
I'm so grumpy I lost my temper with someone today and shouted at them. Eek! They deserved it. Don't think they'll cross me again though rofl 
Not like me to be ruffled but I was still in "white van woman" mode after picking up some ash logs - we'll be toasty next Christmas 
Hi we nearly always freecamp - old age pension gives loads of leisure time but too little money to pay camp site fees. 
The van has solar panel, large water tank So we are pretty self sufficient. Jon