Originally Posted by Russ (Post 36077654)

Bought my car back in August but it came with a nasty scuff and hole in the leather on the driver’s seat.

I’d been quoted £140 for a repair but I’d seen one of those adverts on Instagram for “leather repair gel” which I later found out was poor quality but I did find a good UK-based seller of a product that would do the job.

Just about finished today, here’s the before and after. I’m pretty happy with it :)

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36077799)

8 years already ! Coming back with the missus I hope, what does she think of that?

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36077794)

A family 5 day stay at a caravan park at Burnham-on-Sea in September.

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077887)

Looking forward to moving into our new apartment

https://uptownmanchester.com/interior/

Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 36077730)

Moving back to the UK after 8 years in the US.

Originally Posted by Caff (Post 36077945)

Welcome back Cobby!

Originally Posted by Julian (Post 36080235)

Son has completed all his training and is now an SAC(T)

Very proud of his achievements. :)

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080263)

Well done, him - I had a similar rank when in (J/T, Junior Technician - ROT); best rank in the RAF - all the money, none of the responsibilities.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080263)

Well done, him - I had a similar rank when in (J/T, Junior Technician - ROT); best rank in the RAF - all the money, none of the responsibilities.

Originally Posted by Julian (Post 36080235)

Son has completed all his training and is now an SAC(T)

Very proud of his achievements. :)

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36080321)

OK to us normal people, what do ROT & SAC(T) mean :D

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36080330)

SAC(T) - Senior AirCraftman (Technical)

ROT - Radio Operator Telegraphist (modern RAF Job Title is "Intelligence Analyst" or "Cyberspace Communications Specialist")



tl:dr - the stuff that GCHQ/NSA does… ;)

Originally Posted by papa smurf (Post 36080343)

Curtain twitching and earwigging :shocked:

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36081349)

At last a beautiful sunny day, hope this is the start of our summer.

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36081353)

Yes the start and end of it probably

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36081629)

A weeks stay from this Sunday at a holiday caravan park with family in the English Riviera.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36081630)

Torquay perhaps? Lucky you, have a great time Den.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36081349)

At last a beautiful sunny day, hope this is the start of our summer.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36081641)

Your guess is correct Tinky although we will be going to some of the not too far away surrounding areas on some days like Brixham and Dawlish.:)

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36081667)

I've got tickets for a new Radio 4 comedy show being recorded this evening (Olga Koch*, OK Computer), and for Mock the Week recording next Tuesday.

*she's been on QI, Mock The Week, The Now Show, and other TV/Radio comedy shows.

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36082018)

aah the silky sound of algae slapping the hull, the soft splat of bird droppings hitting the sun deck, and the muted curses from the engine room when the bugger won't start . . .

you lucky lucky man, where was my invite? :D

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36083325)

As you may know, I've been out of work since July 1st 2020.

I have been low, but I found a group near me called Harlow Community Men's shed, it's for men to get together and not be isolated, every Tuesday.

I've been there a month and there is a guy I worked with in a previous job, he even remembered my surname.

Today, while helping him build a planter, my phone rang.

I have an interview for a temporary job at my local B&Q, it only 20 hours a week and for 3 months, but you never know.

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36083325)

I have an interview for a temporary job at my local B&Q, it only 20 hours a week and for 3 months, but you never know.

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36083325)

As you may know, I've been out of work since July 1st 2020.

I have been low, but I found a group near me called Harlow Community Men's shed, it's for men to get together and not be isolated, every Tuesday.

I've been there a month and there is a guy I worked with in a previous job, he even remembered my surname.

Today, while helping him build a planter, my phone rang.

I have an interview for a temporary job at my local B&Q, it only 20 hours a week and for 3 months, but you never know.

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36083325)

As you may know, I've been out of work since July 1st 2020.

I have been low, but I found a group near me called Harlow Community Men's shed, it's for men to get together and not be isolated, every Tuesday.

I've been there a month and there is a guy I worked with in a previous job, he even remembered my surname.

Today, while helping him build a planter, my phone rang.

I have an interview for a temporary job at my local B&Q, it only 20 hours a week and for 3 months, but you never know.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36084094)

I love Morrisons. Did an online shop of over £100. Confused when they emailed me a receipt after delivery that was only for £20 - their list seemed 'truncated'.

Didn't think anything more till it came through on my CC card as £20.

I win this one Life ! :)

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 36084125)

I'd let them know but that's me. Then they can correct if needed but if their records balance you get to know that you tried and they get kudos for allowing it as their fault and their expense.

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36084154)

Off to Filey on Friday with SWMBO. No work calls, no laptop. Just a couple of days peace and quiet before SWMBO starts her new job.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36085200)

Winning £51 on England last night.

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36085197)

Being a member of Cable Forum :)

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36085226)

You being a member here :)

Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 36085256)

Being asked to clear out a room at work that no one has been in for a long time and its full of old floppy disks, printer cables, broken equipment etc and then find a bag at the back with a Nintendo Snes and full set of games.

Have a guess what I'm going to be powering up this afternoon.


Result!

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36085276)

Background - last July I replaced my 13 reg Ford Focus 1.0L Ecotec Titanium Estate with a Skoda Kodiaq, and gave the Focus to my son (made his life easier, and he was a named driver on it).

Since then, he has moved to Oxfordshire with his partner, and they bought a narrowboat, and having the car has been useful - two weeks ago, it packed up on him completely, and when a local garage looked at it, they said the heating matrix was shot, and the engine was completely borked (cracked valve and warped something or other). They said a replacement engine (if new) was over £7k, and the heating matrix another £1k, plus around £2k of labour - the car is only worth £5-6k, so seemed like a write-off.

I rang the garage we bought it from, and asked for some advice - they recommended take it to a local Ford Service Dealer (in Oxon, obvs.), and if we paid £100, the Service Dealer would give it a proper review.

My lad got it taken in last week, and it's now back on the road at no cost to him (except for £170 for a new clutch, which they recommended fitting, as it was 80% worn, but there would be no labour costs, as they removed the engine, etc. to replace it), and didn't charge the £100, either.

Because we had always had it serviced at a Ford Service Centre (mainly because they gave us free annual breakdown cover, picked up/dropped off the car, and gave us a courtesy car), and there was a history of this fault in other Focus', they did the £10k job free of charge.

Result!!!

Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 36085256)

Being asked to clear out a room at work that no one has been in for a long time and its full of old floppy disks, printer cables, broken equipment etc and then find a bag at the back with a Nintendo Snes and full set of games.

Have a guess what I'm going to be powering up this afternoon.


Result!

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36085276)

Background - last July I replaced my 13 reg Ford Focus 1.0L Ecotec Titanium Estate with a Skoda Kodiaq, and gave the Focus to my son (made his life easier, and he was a named driver on it).

Since then, he has moved to Oxfordshire with his partner, and they bought a narrowboat, and having the car has been useful - two weeks ago, it packed up on him completely, and when a local garage looked at it, they said the heating matrix was shot, and the engine was completely borked (cracked valve and warped something or other). They said a replacement engine (if new) was over £7k, and the heating matrix another £1k, plus around £2k of labour - the car is only worth £5-6k, so seemed like a write-off.

I rang the garage we bought it from, and asked for some advice - they recommended take it to a local Ford Service Dealer (in Oxon, obvs.), and if we paid £100, the Service Dealer would give it a proper review.

My lad got it taken in last week, and it's now back on the road at no cost to him (except for £170 for a new clutch, which they recommended fitting, as it was 80% worn, but there would be no labour costs, as they removed the engine, etc. to replace it), and didn't charge the £100, either.

Because we had always had it serviced at a Ford Service Centre (mainly because they gave us free annual breakdown cover, picked up/dropped off the car, and gave us a courtesy car), and there was a history of this fault in other Focus', they did the £10k job free of charge.

Result!!!

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36087143)

Received confirmation of my promotion.

swmbo and i will go out for a meal this weekend but tonight we’re celebrating with a coffee and playing with the dogs in the garden.

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36087144)

Congratulations :tu:

I remember the first time they allowed me to work the ride instead of just standing taking the money :D

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36087143)

Received confirmation of my promotion.

swmbo and i will go out for a meal this weekend but tonight we’re celebrating with a coffee and playing with the dogs in the garden.

Originally Posted by Carth (Post 36087144)

Congratulations :tu:

I remember the first time they allowed me to work the ride instead of just standing taking the money :D

Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36087143)

Received confirmation of my promotion.

swmbo and i will go out for a meal this weekend but tonight we’re celebrating with a coffee and playing with the dogs in the garden.

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 36087168)

Just be happy the sun is shining and we are in good health

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36087194)

Factor 50 for me, and a hat

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36087282)

Not a bad week. No 1 son got a 1st class honours degree and a well paid job to go to. No 2 son after years of being messed about on zero hours contracts has a permanent job with training.

Hopefully their financial independence and my early retirement is on the way :)

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36087282)

Not a bad week. No 1 son got a 1st class honours degree and a well paid job to go to. No 2 son after years of being messed about on zero hours contracts has a permanent job with training.

Hopefully their financial independence and my early retirement is on the way :)

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36087522)

New great grandson born today by caesarean section, cuddly adorable little bundle, mother, baby and dad all doing well! :) :) :) :cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::clea der:

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36087522)

New great grandson born today by caesarean section, cuddly adorable little bundle, mother, baby and dad all doing well! :) :) :) :cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::clea der:

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36087522)

New great grandson born today by caesarean section, cuddly adorable little bundle, mother, baby and dad all doing well! :) :) :) :cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::clea der:

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36087522)

New great grandson born today by caesarean section, cuddly adorable little bundle, mother, baby and dad all doing well! :) :) :) :cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader::clea der:

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 36089248)

'A' level results day and my son got the grades he needed (A,A,A*) to read philosophy and classics at Exeter. Well done young man.