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Re: Top Gear!
O.K. This filler rubbish thing.
What do we feel is a waste of space in an otherwise excellent programme. Don’t say Clarkson, like him or loath him, there is a good mix; from his bullishness, to the tranquility of Captain Slow, then the Hamster fills that gap.
My vote goes to a “star in a reasonably priced car”. What is the point in it all? Leave the chat shows to Parky. This week summed it up having Fat Tongue Boy, Jamie Oliver.
Alex
Re: Okay, Enough Already!
Do you remember the origin and ethos behind this posting. If not trawl back into history on this topic.
It all relates to Penguin and I having Latin signatures, and a certain person from Rob Roy territory got freaked out by it all.
Take a look at this, is this latin? I don’t think so!
What the hell is this lot……………..
O wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursel’s as ithers see us! It wad frae monie a blunder free us.
Rab C Nesbit, eat your heart out!
Off to watch Top Gear now, the hamster is back.
Alex
Re: New words for 2007
Penguin45 wrote:Up here in’t North, they’re called Walley Trolleys.
Chris.I thought that was the euphamism for Wallace Arnold coach tours? We call them cauliflower tours, reason being the little old ladies on the coaches, their white permed hair looks like a cauliflower.
Alrx
Re: AEG Welded Tubs
Didn’t think they had been out that long?
Is it not in year 1, some have a 3 year warranty, and others have a 5 year, depending on retailer.
Alex
johnmac11 wrote:
Point I am making though is that we are deciding to spend money belonging to the masses without their knowledge. Surely we should be asking the subscibers for a vote on spending subs this way. I know the cost is bugger all but we might get some grief if it was open knowledge later that we spent funds in this way.
JohnMost certainly the subscribers need to be aware as to what & why this is happening, I’m almost tempted to say we should name & shame the guy.
To be honest I see no reason why we cannot just tell the lady that Tony Clifton by means of default has been removed from Repairs@. She may get satisfaction in that alone, and the rest is up to her. After all if she wants to escalate the affair direct with Tony C, than so be it; CCJ, Trading Standards, Citizens Advice or solicitors letter, whatever suits her.
Alex
Re: Subject: Road Tax Petition PLEASE TAKE A QUICK LOOK.
Try this, needed to take the space out between pm. gov.uk
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/traveltax/
Fascinating web page.
Alex
Re: Zanussi WDJ1294 Door Gasket issue
Fairdeal wrote:
I am afraid changing gaskets on the Zanussi Washer dryer or even the washers is not easy.You normally have to take the whole drum out to put the gasket in.
RegardsTake the tub/drum out! Where did that come from?
Takes less than 10 mins to fit a standard door seal with all in situ from the front. I admit with the w/dryer there is an art to it, but should be done in under an hour including cup of tea, paperwork & safety tests etc.
Alex
Re: Cricket, lovely cricket.
Q. What do Geraint Jones and Michael Jackson have in common?
A. They both wear gloves for no apparent reasonQ. What is the height of optimism?
A. An English batsman applying sunscreen.Q. What does Ashley Giles put in his hands to make sure the next ball almost always takes a wicket?
A. A bat.Q. What would Glen McGrath be if he was an Englishman?
A. An allrounder.Q. What advantage do Kevin Pieterson, Andrew Strauss and Geraint Jones have over the rest of their team-mates?
A. At least they can say they’re not really English.Q. What is the English version of a hat-trick?
A. Three runs in three balls.Q. What is the most proficient form of footwork displayed by English batsmen?
A. The walk back to the pavilion.Q. Who has the easiest job in the English squad?
A. The guy who removes the red ball marks from the bats.Q. What does “Ashes” stand for?
A. Another Sad Horrific English Series.Q. What’s the English version of LBW?
A. Lost, Beaten, Walloped.Q. Who spends the most time on the crease of anyone in the English team?
A. The person who ironed the cricket whites.Re: Lofra struggling???
Well, I’m glad I showed them the door when they cold called on me to become an agent. They owed me money from a previous affair, and I made sure I would get retribution.
Their guy handed me a C.D. and I ceremoniously went and fetched the waste bin and dropped his disc into it, then told him to get off my premises.
Made my day.
Alex
Re: Something to Do
Del wrote:It is my personal opinion that if this guy does not refund this customer then we should consider doing it, as UKW. Thankfully we have had very few problems to deal with in all honesty. This could be done low key and with the qualifying statement of ‘Without Predudice’. .
Thoughts gentlemen. Oh ! and John tooWith or without predudice, as soon as we make the offer, we could appear liable. I’m sure all is kosher with this customer, however we don’t know if this could escalate and we become resposible for even more; dangerous terrirory, and we need to step back from it.
I’m not too bothered if we do pay it, not my money directly, but I really feel it is up him to sort this. I thought our brief was to arbitrate and assist towards an amicable conclusion for all parties.
Best course of action is what we have done to date. He signed up knowing the T&C’s and our role, if he didn’t read it, then his tough whassisname. He can still be booted off as he clearly has tried to wriggle out of his obligations, and tried not to honour the agreement laid as down.
Alex
Re: Something to Do
johnmac11 wrote:
What I meant was that he has to admit that he is in the wrong not to pay back the £40
JohnI think he ought to do both. This woman could well be trouble, and perhaps being over the top, but to restore his name etc. he needs to get rid of her, and the best way is a refund. If it was me, I would actually add a bunch of flowers as well. Works wonders with a woman.
Alex
Re: Anyone use Transit Connect Van, Interested in your thoug
If it is any help, we have 3, and all 3 have had the same problems, exactly as National Homecare, Tyres, G/Boxes, as well as rear axles and the locking arrangement on the sliding doors. They have a 3 year warranty including servicing, but the Berlingos and Partners I use still come out cheaper. Partly because the initial cost was neary 4k less, and I sure don’t spend that on servicing & repairs.
Another irritation is the fuel tank is rather small, and have to be filled every other day.
Alex
Re: Engineer Vacancies S/West EX, TQ, PL, DT
Oi, what are you doing in TA codes?
I’ll wish you the best Dave, they don’t grow on trees.
Alex
Re: Something to Do
I note he said the machine could not be repaired, neither the customer of the Meile engineer would agree with that I’m sure.
Hand on heart, how many of us in reality are unable to complete a call? Yes it happens but very rare, and I cannot think of any where we have thrown the towel in. In this case it WAS repairable, and he got it wrong. We all do, and hopefully not very often. I think he ought to put his hand in his pocket. If he really has a problem regards refunds, using the excuse that he would never make money, tells me this a regular event.
If we anticipate a problem on a machine that we are not overly familiar with, then we tend not to take it on, or would accept the fact it is beyond our skills and not bill the customer.
I’m with the customer on this one.
Alex
Re: Anyone use Transit Connect Van, Interested in your thoug
We run 3 of them. Engineers love them, but not value for money. They will be 3 years old in May. All vans bought since have been Peugeot Partners, get them for less than 6K new and far more reliable.
With the Transits, biggest concern is excessive front tyre wear. In the early days were replacing front tyres after 3,000 miles. Now getting about 9k and have to have the tracking reset at every visit to the tyre fitters, as well as at every service. Take a look at the link.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/cwunwandcs/S … it_con.htm
Gearboxes are another weak link. Suddenly and without warning the clutch fails to operate. There is a slave cylinder mounted in the box, which needs the G/box out to repair/replace. Local independents won’t take it on, main dealer admits a good day’s work. The gear change arrangement is via cables from the gear shift, and those are problematical as well. Fortunately they have a 3 yr warranty.
The support from Ford has been rubbish as well, I complained regards the tyres, and all they sent was a questionnare regards the dealership that looked into it in the first place.
If buying second hand, I’d ask to see service history. If no action on Clutch G/Box, forget it.
Alex
