leviramsey Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 (no 91, Sydney's too warm for snow. So unless you're suggesting I move to the Snowy Bloody Mountains...even then, I won't get snow during Christmas)Now, now, young chap.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 I thought the colder countries had (relatively) lower cost of heating out of necessity. I know it's relative peanuts in Canada for example. Although it doesn't surprise me that Scandinavia would be a bit dear for something Not really. In Canada it's cheap mainly because, depending on where you are (or whether you speak French, really), you either: a) have essentially all electricity generated by hydropower (Quebec) have more proven oil & gas reserves than anybody this side of the Saudis and Venezuela 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bloody cars. In for its service, and I get a phone call - with the two words you least want to hear (especially just before Xmas): Head gasket. Ouch. That wasn't quite the word I used, but yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bloody cars. In for its service, and I get a phone call - with the two words you least want to hear (especially just before Xmas): Head gasket. Please take my "like" as a show of solidarity, etc. At least you won't be needing it to go to work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bloody cars. In for its service, and I get a phone call - with the two words you least want to hear (especially just before Xmas): Head gasket. Please take my "like" as a show of solidarity, etc. At least you won't be needing it to go to work what make of car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Bloody cars. In for its service, and I get a phone call - with the two words you least want to hear (especially just before Xmas): Head gasket. Please take my "like" as a show of solidarity, etc. At least you won't be needing it to go to work what make of car ? Citroen C3. To be fair, it's been completely trouble-free for years, so I guess when you take into account the cost spread over time, it's not so bad. But the bill still comes in NOW. Won't be much change out of a grand. Edited November 13, 2013 by mjmooney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Bloody cars. In for its service, and I get a phone call - with the two words you least want to hear (especially just before Xmas): Head gasket. Please take my "like" as a show of solidarity, etc. At least you won't be needing it to go to work what make of car ? Citroen C3. To be fair, it's been completely trouble-free for years, so I guess when you take into account the cost spread over time, it's not so bad. But the bill still comes in NOW. Won't be much change out of a grand. probably ....head gasket skimmed + water pump would need to be replaced best part of a day in costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 13, 2013 Condolences Mr. Mooney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 Funny thing is, I've been considering trading it in, but thought I'd give it another year. I'll bloody have to now. Grrrrr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not necessarily. If it's getting to an age where stuff is going to start going wrong with it, you might be better selling it once it's up and running or risk getting more regular maintenance bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 I thought the colder countries had (relatively) lower cost of heating out of necessity. I know it's relative peanuts in Canada for example. Although it doesn't surprise me that Scandinavia would be a bit dear for something Not really. In Canada it's cheap mainly because, depending on where you are (or whether you speak French, really), you either: a) have essentially all electricity generated by hydropower (Quebec) have more proven oil & gas reserves than anybody this side of the Saudis and Venezuela Yep and if Canada doesn't play ball, I'm expecting an invasion from the US border, Drone strikes and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 13, 2013 An American invasion of Canada will be over fresh water, not fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Don't talk about Quebec! I'm looking to emigrate, and have been told not to even acknowledge them as being Canadians Something to do with having their own immigration laws etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 Not necessarily. If it's getting to an age where stuff is going to start going wrong with it, you might be better selling it once it's up and running or risk getting more regular maintenance bills. Yeah, it's a bit of a fine line, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I recently sold my car having had problems with it for 12 months or so. My recommendation would be to get rid ASAP as these things only tend to get worse, and hence more costly. By the time I sold my car, I barely took enough money to cover the costs of getting it up to a saleable condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 50k Brits living in spain got paid a heating allowance last year we're so **** toothless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted November 13, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2013 I thought the colder countries had (relatively) lower cost of heating out of necessity. I know it's relative peanuts in Canada for example. Although it doesn't surprise me that Scandinavia would be a bit dear for something Not really. In Canada it's cheap mainly because, depending on where you are (or whether you speak French, really), you either: a) have essentially all electricity generated by hydropower (Quebec) have more proven oil & gas reserves than anybody this side of the Saudis and Venezuela Yep and if Canada doesn't play ball, I'm expecting an invasion from the US border, Drone strikes and all... Tbf, the part of Canada with the oil, if given the choice, would probably prefer to be in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drat01 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Tbf, the part of Canada with the oil, if given the choice, would probably prefer to be in the US. I think the good folk of Calgary would prefer to be in the UK :-) Edited November 13, 2013 by drat01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted November 13, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 13, 2013 China has just been granted a seat on the U.N. human rights council :crylaugh: No you're not in the jokes thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maqroll Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Nice, shiny, fresh looking apples that are all mealy and dry inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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