This weeks idiot award goes to Dacman

Dacman · 13th April 2008, 17:54

Hello all,

This really takes the biscuit. Spent a few days down in Warwick with SWMBO and the kids. On the first day we went to Gaydon Motor museum which i really enjoyed, a couple of tasty 75's in there.
Once we finished that we decided to have a picnic in the car, so i switched the TV on to quieten the kids. MMM Tomato soup, sandwiches and sweets i knew SWMBO had her uses. We quickly tidyed the car and SWMBO said ooo the tv screen has gone off, funny i thought as there was still sound. You know whats coming next. CLICK CLICK CLICK as i tryed to start the car. Testicles a flat battery

. Kak no jump leads, so a quick call to the AA and we were off again. What a complete divvy.

Let the abuse begin

dac

windrush · 13th April 2008, 18:04

Thats Ok join the club we have all done these silly things at some time or other

Raistlin · 13th April 2008, 18:10

It happens. No biggy

Pete · 13th April 2008, 19:19

Okay then, I'll hurl abuse at you!

Seriously, it happens to the best of us. Hope it didn't completely ruin the day for you.

stocktake · 13th April 2008, 19:57

Yep, I've done that.

The TV does seem very greedy though ?

Fleckers · 13th April 2008, 20:09

Could you not have push started it ?

JohnDotCom · 13th April 2008, 20:59

Depending on the parts you have on Board the TV/DVD will run for about 50 Min's to 90 Min's or more,
before showing signs you need the Engine running again to re charge a normally Good battery.
The newer Units 16:9 Screen, MK4 Computer, BM24 or BM54 Radios, Digital TV Tuner and 16:9 TV Tuner all consume less current so can be run for much Longer.

Bernard LPG · 13th April 2008, 22:11

If I remember correctly, someone had to have a jump start at the Haynes Museum meet for exactly the same reason. Anyone going to own up to that!

majedm75 · 14th April 2008, 11:40

Another reason for banning food inside the car. When I was reading the 1st post, I was fearing at first that there was going to be tomato soup all over the place

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Glad it was sorted at the end

Dacman · 14th April 2008, 19:02

Lol good response, was fearing worse

"If I remember correctly, someone had to have a jump start at the Haynes Museum meet for exactly the same reason. Anyone going to own up to that"
It wasnt me!

"Could you not have push started it ? "
Its what i pay the AA for lol

"I was fearing at first that there was going to be tomato soup all over the place ..."
Dont go there !!!!!

The car seems fine now, the battery has a nice green dot and fires up the starter no problem

dac

13th April 2008, 17:54	#1
Dacman Loves to post MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	This weeks idiot award goes to Dacman Hello all, This really takes the biscuit. Spent a few days down in Warwick with SWMBO and the kids. On the first day we went to Gaydon Motor museum which i really enjoyed, a couple of tasty 75's in there. Once we finished that we decided to have a picnic in the car, so i switched the TV on to quieten the kids. MMM Tomato soup, sandwiches and sweets i knew SWMBO had her uses. We quickly tidyed the car and SWMBO said ooo the tv screen has gone off, funny i thought as there was still sound. You know whats coming next. CLICK CLICK CLICK as i tryed to start the car. Testicles a flat battery . Kak no jump leads, so a quick call to the AA and we were off again. What a complete divvy. Let the abuse begin dac __________________ http://badges.trackyourgasmileage.co...fe0d06ce06.jpg

13th April 2008, 18:04	#2
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13th April 2008, 19:57	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Yep, I've done that. The TV does seem very greedy though ? __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

14th April 2008, 11:40	#9
majedm75 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon 2.5V6+Auto - Pack Luxe & Sterling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Paris-France & Cairo-Egypt Posts: 2,122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Another reason for banning food inside the car. When I was reading the 1st post, I was fearing at first that there was going to be tomato soup all over the place ... Glad it was sorted at the end __________________ Majed [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member no. 36 - Samarkand, I miss you so much "Miss April 2010"!

13th April 2008, 18:10	#3
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	It happens. No biggy

13th April 2008, 20:09	#6
Fleckers Avid contributor MG ZT-T V8 SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: kent Posts: 204 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Could you not have push started it ?

13th April 2008, 20:59	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Depending on the parts you have on Board the TV/DVD will run for about 50 Min's to 90 Min's or more, before showing signs you need the Engine running again to re charge a normally Good battery. The newer Units 16:9 Screen, MK4 Computer, BM24 or BM54 Radios, Digital TV Tuner and 16:9 TV Tuner all consume less current so can be run for much Longer.

13th April 2008, 22:11	#8
Bernard LPG I really should get out more....... 75 V6 Saloon 2003 LPG MGZT V8 260 LPG Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evesham Posts: 2,134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If I remember correctly, someone had to have a jump start at the Haynes Museum meet for exactly the same reason. Anyone going to own up to that!

14th April 2008, 19:02	#10
Dacman Loves to post MG ZT 160+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 435 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lol good response, was fearing worse "If I remember correctly, someone had to have a jump start at the Haynes Museum meet for exactly the same reason. Anyone going to own up to that" It wasnt me! "Could you not have push started it ? " Its what i pay the AA for lol "I was fearing at first that there was going to be tomato soup all over the place ..." Dont go there !!!!! The car seems fine now, the battery has a nice green dot and fires up the starter no problem dac __________________ http://badges.trackyourgasmileage.co...fe0d06ce06.jpg