GOGS...Grumpy Old Gits Society..

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gordonzz

Discussion Starter · Apr 30, 2016

after all the years of suffering being called a miserable old bar-steward by mrs zz , I am finally rejoicing that she has come round to my way of thinking. the source of this wonderment?... a newly found joint loathing of the foul phenomenon of otherwise seemingly intelligent individuals starting a sentence with the word "so"!!!! if you have been asked , "how do you propose to re-attach that button"? , or , "what method would you use to distribute seed in your garden" , fair enough but otherwise , nooooooooooo! other current hot favourites are "yoofs" with their kecks hanging out the top of their trousers and newly qualified drivers with a green p plate (clearly designating pillock) who refuse to commit to crossing a roundabout without having received a written invitation at least a fortnight in advance! what gets your hackles up?

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Ecurie Martini

· #681 · Apr 23, 2017

gus3049 said:
Definitely a grump today.

. The tape. which in theory is supposed to mask the bit it covers....you know, why it's called masking tape.....has let loads of paint through (not around the edges) and the windows are now blotchy blue! Even carefully using a bud with turps on it hasn't left them totally clear.

I have successfully dealt with misted overspray on cleared molded parts by careful application of plastic polishing compound.

EM

gus3049

· #682 · Apr 23, 2017

Sadly it was more like thick blobs! I tried to get the worst off with a scalpel and haven't done too much damage but repeated applications of T cut have yet to clear it all. The shape of the windows makes it hard to get into the corners without also rubbing away at the paintwork. Slowly seems to be the way!

Chappy

· #683 · Apr 25, 2017

Ok i dont usually get out of sorts but the other day i was racing at a club meet, and i do,respect the marshalls. I dont comment on their speed or attention span or cell phones, i leave that to,the host.
However when you get the marshalls standing at a corner with nowhere to put there hands, they tend to lean on the guard rail with thumbs or fingers hanging over onto the track are and wiggl8nt the blighters all around to some tune in their heads that no one else can hear.
I find it distracting to say the least as the movement on the track i associate to another racers car but then the damn thumbs or fingers state yo do the jig and throw my concentration off. I would sooner they keep their hands in their pockets and play pool than distract my attention whilst trying to concentrate so my car dosent deslot.
The only things that should be on the track are the cars, keep ypur bl00dy hands off the track
Ok rant over
Bob

Abarth Mike

· #684 · Apr 25, 2017

My "mule" is coming to Asia and Pendles are out of stock of Mitoos truck wheels.

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dvd3500

· #685 · Apr 25, 2017

Chappy said:
Ok I dont usually get out of sorts but the other day I was racing at a club meet, and I do,respect the marshalls. I dont comment on their speed or attention span or cell phones, I leave that to,the host.
However when you get the marshalls standing at a corner with nowhere to put there hands, they tend to lean on the guard rail with thumbs or fingers hanging over onto the track are and wiggl8nt the blighters all around to some tune in their heads that no one else can hear.
I find it distracting to say the least as the movement on the track I associate to another racers car but then the damn thumbs or fingers state yo do the jig and throw my concentration off. I would sooner they keep their hands in their pockets and play pool than distract my attention whilst trying to concentrate so my car dosent deslot.
The only things that should be on the track are the cars, keep ypur bl00dy hands off the track
Ok rant over
Bob

There was a guy who was slot car champion in Germany and a lot of people claimed it was because his wife marshalled and always had.... revealing clothes on.... and when she had to reach waaay over to pick up a car people got distracted....

Oh what people will say when the lose...

SplitRim

· #686 · Apr 25, 2017

I like to be distracted in that manner.
Sadly I'm a driving instructor, so have to wear blinkers during the summer......
Simon

Chappy

· #687 · Apr 25, 2017

He who comes 2nd wins the booby prize confucious say

Ecurie Martini

· #688 · Apr 25, 2017

Those familiar with sailing dinghy racing will recognise the term: "hiking." It involves sitting on the rail and leaning far back to get one's weight as far outboard as possible to help keep the boat upright and, in the extreme, avoid capsize. Some years ago I raced a Thistle class boat - 17' long with a 24' mast and an all-up weight of 500 lbs. It was, in the terms of the sport, "tender." One of the participants in the club had, as a crewmember, an attractive young lass whose construction helped move her weight well outboard. She also always wore white bathing suits which were invariably wetted by the spray. Passing that boat required making difficult choices!

EM

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gordonzz

Discussion Starter · #689 · May 8, 2017

talking about ballast and moving weight outboard certainly applies to todays grump. one was most disappointed to see that charlie dimmock has purchased a bra , mind you these days that may not entirely be a bad thing....bless her! dreams aint what they used to be!!

*(no need to point out im shallow...I know I am!)

Ecurie Martini

· #690 · May 9, 2017

Had to "Google" Charlie Dimmock - point taken. Sic transit gloria mundi*

EM

* And no, the original meaning was not: "Gloria always gets carsick on Mondays"

StuBeeDoo

· #691 · May 13, 2017

4

National Grid........

We need to move our gas meter less than 2mtrs. A qualified gas fitter isn't permitted to touch the pipe from the main to the meter. I've already fitted the new meter box.

National Grid want over £600 to extend their pipe.

That's right, £600 to extend one pipe a maximum of 2mtrs.

They've got us over a barrel.

If we won't pay the £600, we can't get the meter moved. If the meter isn't moved, Wor Lass can't have the lovely new porch she craves.

Only when the new pipe is fitted can I arrange for an independent gas fitter to move the meter from the old box to the new one and run the "household" pipe from the new location back to the old one.

Have you ever tried to get two different companies to work together on one project??

For the duration of the process we'll have no heating, hot water or cooker.

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gus3049

· #692 · May 13, 2017

Sod the porch....buy a few slot cars.

StuBeeDoo

· #693 · May 13, 2017

gus3049 said:
Sod the porch....buy a few slot cars.

That would be my preference, but we're exposed on the side of a wide valley and the house is a wind tunnel.

We really need the front door moved.

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gus3049

· #694 · May 13, 2017

Dammit, don't ya just hate it when reality intervenes?

Abarth Mike

· #695 · May 13, 2017

gus3049 said:
Sod the porch....buy a few slot cars.

Saw a guy on the Chase! When asked what would he do with the prize money he said

"My wife has some relatives who moved to Australia and she hasn't seem then for years. So some golf clubs"

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gus3049

· #696 · May 13, 2017

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gordonzz

Discussion Starter · #697 · May 13, 2017

bt...and the power company. last october the local power company were renewing old poles in our area. my mum has 2 on her property which they replaced..but only one of the old ones was removed (eventually)...the other is still there because there is one bt line on it and they seem incapable of changing it over it. i'll be moving it myself soon using my father-in-laws stihl chainsaw....then they'll no doubt be on it then quicker than a tramp on a bargain bucket!!!

gordonzz

Discussion Starter · #698 · Jun 2, 2017

two numpties from bt finally arrived to take the line down (not remove the redundant pole...that is another department) , for which they had to erect a scaffold tower...I KID YOU NOT!!!

todays grump is the old favourite...builders! need a patio laying , so thinks myself , better get two quotes.

builder #1 arrives , makes "yeah no probs" noises , sends this weeks lottery result not a quote!

bulder #2 arrives , makes "yeah no probs" noises , I wait for quote , I chase quote , builder calls back " cant do it now , get someone else!"

builder #3 arrives , makes "yeah no probs" noises , I wait for quote , I chase quote , I chase quote , i guess builder abducted by aliens.

I'm now very close to doing a johhny rambo on all builders!!!!!

StuBeeDoo

· #699 · Jun 2, 2017

Gordon, don't get me started on builders (or any other tradesmen, for that matter).

Following-on from the National Grid debacle (at the top of this page), I've been trying to get a gas fitter primed and ready to re-connect us after our meter is moved on the 15th.......

Fitter no.1 hasn't responded to any of the messages I've left on his answering service. I know he's working because I've seen his van about (but never when I could follow him). This is the bloke who put a flyer through our door only a few weeks ago. Obviously needed the work then but not now.

Fitter no.2 never answers his 'phone. OK, so he could be away on holiday or something. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Fitter no.3. Success at last - I hope. "Phone me the day before and remind me"! I hope to God he answers his 'phone that day, or I'll be 'round his gaff beating the frakkin' door in.

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gordonzz

Discussion Starter · #700 · Jun 2, 2017

Annoying in the extreme....

Im on a proper grump roll tonight..! I cant believe the bbc and their clearly hand picked socialist audiences at all the pre election shows. As a licence payer i am getting pretty p'eed off with it now.

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