The Chill Out Zone - Page 6527

Freebyrd · 10th March 2015, 08:04

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Originally Posted by windrush

Good morning Brian what's it like up your end

My 'end' is fine Derek

. Nice and sunny today, a bit cool but hope it lasts as I still have not given the ZT-T a polish

. How's your weather?

windrush · 10th March 2015, 08:07

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Originally Posted by freddie

Hoping to fix a few things on the old car.

Also got an old school mate popping by tomorrow (he did our wedding photos 49 years ago only seen him once since then)
swmbo bound to want some tidying up as they do.

And what about those wheels are you keeping them clean it's not long now to the POL

greendriver · 10th March 2015, 08:51

Morning all. Just a moment to type this between calls. Hope you are all well.

The new dog is lovely but a bit of a

at times...

Gate Keeper · 10th March 2015, 10:28

Good morning all

2:30pm here, hot and sunny. How are we all?

Leyland Worldmaster · 10th March 2015, 10:30

Morning Phil, morning all! Only four more pants journeys on grimy, smelly trains and trams to go! At least it is virtually free for me!

Gate Keeper · 10th March 2015, 10:37

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Originally Posted by leopard680

Morning Phil, morning all! Only four more pants journeys on grimy, smelly trains and trams to go! At least it is virtually free for me!

Good morning Stu

Can you please enlighten me about the trains and trams?

reworht · 10th March 2015, 10:41

Morning all - eventually

Just recovering from the shock of what I believe was a police drugs raid on the house next door

The occupants are a bit odd - to say the least. Sometimes, there are just the guy and his wife there, plus her 7 year old daughter by a previous liaison. Other times, you can add the guy's son and daughter by a previous liaison and his father. Oh - and they hve one of those pit bull type dogs - which never goes out for a walk, but patrols the back garden all day.
Of late, there's been another 'lodger' - who does nothing, apart from nipping out on his bike for a couple of hours at a time and making regular use of the frying pan in the kitchen.
This morning the boys in blue arrived - couple ran around the back of the hose, presumably to cut off any sudden exits, whilst the others went to the front door. Half an hour later - the 'lodger' is in the back of the police van - and one of the bobbies is carrying a large white carrier bag.
It's very sad really - I have lived here for 36 years, and it has always been a typical edge of town estate - nice green field surroundings, neighbours who always stop to pass the time of day, almost 100% crime free.
Inj the past 10 years or so, a number of the houses have been bought by a local 'propert developer' - who then rents them out to anyine who'll pay his fees. He never bothers to check that the houses aren't falling into disrepair - as long as he gets his monthly income - that is all he wants.
We've had illegal off-road motorbikes being used on the roads, 'revenge' attacks by ex-boyfriends with bricks through windows, un-taxed cars parked on the pavement for months on end - and when the guy next door gets together with his matss - the foulest language you could wish to hear, both loudly and in public - and I am NOT a prude!
The Rover has a load of scratches and dinks on one side - mostly down to a variety of 8 to 14 year old kids with bikes who have obviously never been taught/brought up to respect other peoples property.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not in any way decrying people who rent houses - I have friends & relatives who do, and they take excellent care of them, just as if they were there own. The people I'm havng a go at are the small minority who don't give a stuff about anybody (or anything) other than themselves - unfortunately, we seem to have got 3 of that minority in houses within 250 yards of us.
Sorry - rant over - I'll go and sit in a darkened room

greendriver · 10th March 2015, 10:41

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Stu

Can you please enlighten me about the trains and trams?

As I understand it the trains go choo choo and the trams destroy unwary cyclists...

Leyland Worldmaster · 10th March 2015, 10:44

Yes; Alison's starter motor is goosed so I am sampling the delights of the wonderful train network of London and the South East. Can't slate the trams; they're efficient and quick; its the trains which aren't. This I due in great part to the ongoing improvement works at London Bridge. I have to be honest; I cannot stand the passengers! Terrible isn't it! Just moaning; will repair Alison on my week off!

Gate Keeper · 10th March 2015, 10:45

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Morning all, just glued to Carol's bre.........I mean weather forecast

Good morning Jeff

I saw a question you asked about the BTCC in August. I am sorry I did not reply.

I asked Jessica and said "is this where the little cars go buzzing around in circles and if you want to go, that is fine" Jessica said she would go to be polite even though it is not her thing lol

10th March 2015, 08:51	#65263
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	Morning all. Just a moment to type this between calls. Hope you are all well. The new dog is lovely but a bit of a at times... __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

10th March 2015, 10:30	#65265
Leyland Worldmaster This is my second home Audi A2 1.4TDI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Avec the Penguins! Posts: 11,469 Thanks: 3,355 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,057 Posts	Morning Phil, morning all! Only four more pants journeys on grimy, smelly trains and trams to go! At least it is virtually free for me! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 🏓

10th March 2015, 10:41	#65267
reworht This is my second home Honda HR-V 1.6 i-DTEC SE Navi 5dr Diesel Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Yorks Moors Posts: 14,446 Thanks: 782 Thanked 2,156 Times in 1,497 Posts	Morning all - eventually Just recovering from the shock of what I believe was a police drugs raid on the house next door The occupants are a bit odd - to say the least. Sometimes, there are just the guy and his wife there, plus her 7 year old daughter by a previous liaison. Other times, you can add the guy's son and daughter by a previous liaison and his father. Oh - and they hve one of those pit bull type dogs - which never goes out for a walk, but patrols the back garden all day. Of late, there's been another 'lodger' - who does nothing, apart from nipping out on his bike for a couple of hours at a time and making regular use of the frying pan in the kitchen. This morning the boys in blue arrived - couple ran around the back of the hose, presumably to cut off any sudden exits, whilst the others went to the front door. Half an hour later - the 'lodger' is in the back of the police van - and one of the bobbies is carrying a large white carrier bag. It's very sad really - I have lived here for 36 years, and it has always been a typical edge of town estate - nice green field surroundings, neighbours who always stop to pass the time of day, almost 100% crime free. Inj the past 10 years or so, a number of the houses have been bought by a local 'propert developer' - who then rents them out to anyine who'll pay his fees. He never bothers to check that the houses aren't falling into disrepair - as long as he gets his monthly income - that is all he wants. We've had illegal off-road motorbikes being used on the roads, 'revenge' attacks by ex-boyfriends with bricks through windows, un-taxed cars parked on the pavement for months on end - and when the guy next door gets together with his matss - the foulest language you could wish to hear, both loudly and in public - and I am NOT a prude! The Rover has a load of scratches and dinks on one side - mostly down to a variety of 8 to 14 year old kids with bikes who have obviously never been taught/brought up to respect other peoples property. Don't get me wrong - I'm not in any way decrying people who rent houses - I have friends & relatives who do, and they take excellent care of them, just as if they were there own. The people I'm havng a go at are the small minority who don't give a stuff about anybody (or anything) other than themselves - unfortunately, we seem to have got 3 of that minority in houses within 250 yards of us. Sorry - rant over - I'll go and sit in a darkened room __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Rodney - you plonker! ... but more commonly known as Rod !

10th March 2015, 10:44	#65269
Leyland Worldmaster This is my second home Audi A2 1.4TDI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Avec the Penguins! Posts: 11,469 Thanks: 3,355 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,057 Posts	Yes; Alison's starter motor is goosed so I am sampling the delights of the wonderful train network of London and the South East. Can't slate the trams; they're efficient and quick; its the trains which aren't. This I due in great part to the ongoing improvement works at London Bridge. I have to be honest; I cannot stand the passengers! Terrible isn't it! Just moaning; will repair Alison on my week off! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 🏓

10th March 2015, 10:28	#65264
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,064 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Good morning all 2:30pm here, hot and sunny. How are we all?