villa4europe Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 5 hours ago, colhint said: I think I had the best deal ever. I Worked in L.A. For 2 years. Well it was 3 weeks there and a at home. I would fly to Lax on a Sunday pick the car up at the airport Avis then drop it off weeks later. On my second trip the car was broken into. Nothing missing it was just work papers. They did break a passenger window. I phoned Avis, all insured no probs. Trouble was I was 40 mins from the airport to swap cars. So I asked if there was a nearer one . Turns out there was a small franchise just found the corner. I went to see them, and when chatting I said I had a car about 40 weeks again, the girls eyes lit up. We struck a deal, I would pick up a Honda civic or the like and On Monday morning go to hers and would get the best car they for the same price, and all the charges to her franchise. She was well happy. She would email me saying don't come in Monday I've got a Merc in on Tuesday etc. was turning up in firebirds corvettes and the like, I did get called in by the customers Accountant to explain why I was driving a dodge viper, and how much were they paying. What was the viper like? That's a dream car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colhint Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Unbelievably good. Although I did make a tit, of myself when I turned up to work, a few of them would wait by the window to see what car I would have, when I turned up in the viper I could see them in the window,staring. I tripped on my bloody are when I got out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted March 31, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 26/03/2022 at 15:39, il_serpente said: Our Toyota minivan has the lane assist. It’s a very gently nudge on the steering and a beep. It doesn’t kick in below 30 mph, so I have no issue with it. It’s not too often I’m having to swerve to avoid a parked car or navigating road work when I’m going over 30. Of course, I think the roads around where I live are a bit different and less congested than what you have over there. San Fran less congested?! We just got a Sienna - 1st new car I've ever bought but used cars are basically the same price as new ones so we went for it. It's a hybrid too so I can feel really good and smug about myself compared to those earth hating full petrol car drivers (waits for some VT smart arse to tell me that hybrid batteries are actually worse for the earth.......) I dislike lane assist, but I HATE radar controlled cruise control. I use cc all the time on the highway but this new fangled thing slows you down if there is someone in front of you!!! The point of cruise control is that you keep a consistent speed and if someone is in front of you, overtake them not dawdle along at their speed 200 yards behind them. I don't think you can turn it off either. Really bloody annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) The wife and daughter had terrible colds last week, now it’s my turn. I feel awful. A downside of WFH, I’d have had the day off if I were in the office. Edited March 31, 2022 by Genie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 26 minutes ago, Genie said: The wife and daughter had terrible colds last week, now it’s my turn. I feel awful. A downside of WFH, I’d have had the day off if I were in the office. I keep saying, you’re entitled to be off sick even if you’re WFH. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 How is Kay Burley still on the TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bickster Posted March 31, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2022 33 minutes ago, Meath_Villan said: How is Kay Burley still on the TV Because you haven't changed the channel 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 11 hours ago, Stevo985 said: That people expect footballers to remain in perfect athletic shape years after they retire Although Big Nev was a "stocky" lad when playing, I still can't get my head around how he looks now. I guess fitness regimes in the 80s were nothing compared to today's scientific approach: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted March 31, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2022 Bought a new cordless jigsaw and decided to get a Makita to have a decent one and to use the battery that comes with my Makita drill. However, the drill battery doesn't fit the jigsaw so I have to buy a new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 14 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: Bought a new cordless jigsaw and decided to get a Makita to have a decent one and to use the battery that comes with my Makita drill. However, the drill battery doesn't fit the jigsaw so I have to buy a new set. Boring threads over there somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted March 31, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, bannedfromHandV said: Boring threads over there somewhere I'm out £50 as Makita have changed their batteries. That pisses me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 16 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: I'm out £50 as Makita have changed their batteries. That pisses me off. ‘‘Twas only joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 I'm having to listen to Capital Radio at work. **** me, the state of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted April 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 1, 2022 8 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm having to listen to Capital Radio at work. **** me, the state of it. Unacceptable work conditions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 8 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm having to listen to Capital Radio at work. **** me, the state of it. Workplace bullying 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_75 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 9 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm having to listen to Capital Radio at work. **** me, the state of it. Constructive dismissal. Speak to your union rep 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 10 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: I'm having to listen to Capital Radio at work. **** me, the state of it. What’s wrong with capital radio? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post It's Your Round Posted April 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2022 28 minutes ago, ender4 said: What’s wrong with capital radio? 1. The music 2. The clone ‘personality of a damp cloth’ presenters that continuously chat utter bollox 3. Adverts 4. The music 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted April 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted April 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: 1. The music 2. The clone ‘personality of a damp cloth’ presenters that continuously chat utter bollox 3. Adverts 4. The music You forgot the empty spaces in between all that, even the microseconds of silence are wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, bickster said: You forgot the empty spaces in between all that, even the microseconds of silence are wrong True. Also true is the fact that having Capital tuned into your car radio instantly deducts 65% of the car’s resale value. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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