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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471   
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While I am whinging about surgery receptionists I am reminded that every hospital doctor who is interviewed on tv appears to have taken to wearing a stethoscope around their neck. Why? Back in the day hospital doctors wore white coats and kept their listening devices safely tucked away in their pockets, it was only doctors on US soaps that carried stethoscopes in such an obvious manner. They all have ID badges clearly displayed so why the need to drape their auscultatory devices around their neck as though it was a substitute for half a tie. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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15th Sep 2016 10:28pm |
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| languedoc Member Since: 13 May 2016 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 283  
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Damn air suspension on the wifes car. i have been driving her X5 for a few weeks while i wait for my 110 back and the suspension warning light has just triggered.
Shes been carrying water containers for the horses in the boot and the bloody things have leaked onto the ECU for the suspension. Just pulled all the crap out of the boot to get the spare wheel out and its like a pond. I hate this car with a passion |
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16th Sep 2016 4:04pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 746 
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Banks who have no cashiers at the weekend but somehow manage to find some staff to attend the machines (which seem to be akin to babies in prams with toys) and then some of said staff have to try to look busy to justify their existance. Why can't they put a cashier on
 and of course you cant pay in small amounts of coinage through the machines. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper.
Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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17th Sep 2016 3:07pm |
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| Doc P Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Midlands Posts: 565 
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He must be working here now.  Click image to enlarge |
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19th Sep 2016 8:01am |
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| languedoc Member Since: 13 May 2016 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 283
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A certain well known print company that produces literature for a client of mine will only use UPS.
Every time, and i really mean every time (not just the expression), I have to spend time on the phone 3 days after scheduled delivery to chase it up and then re book it. Today's excuse, the plane from Paris to Narbonne was delayed on Thursday so the Friday delivery couldn't happen. I cant even fathom why that is an efficient way to send parcels. Its a direct motorway out of holiday season that would be far quicker than faffing about loading planes. I think all i have left on the excuse list is 'the dog ate it' or 'terrorists' |
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19th Sep 2016 8:15am |
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| David T Member Since: 01 Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 190 
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Catheter bags. I don't like 'em.
Had spinal surgery (a L4/L5 microdiscectomy) on Saturday, everything went well but a slight prob with passing pee meant I had to haul a bag round for 36 hours, not good. On the plus side it occurred to me that one would make a good spare bladder for a Camelbak cycling hydration rucksack. Anyone tried it? |
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20th Sep 2016 2:16pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765  
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^^^ Wouldn't it taste funny? May work for Bear Grylls, but for us 'normal' cyslists it might be a tad fruity...
Hope you're on the mend...  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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20th Sep 2016 2:37pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5765
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People who photograph their food in restaurants. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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20th Sep 2016 2:37pm |
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| Riverboy Member Since: 16 May 2016 Location: French sector, Earth Posts: 1288 
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And then post it on Facebook or Twitter. So many of my guests do that
 its OK if its as I put in front of them, but when its been messed up and then photographed its annoying. Even worse is when they photograph their room AFTER trashing it, then show it to all the world on social media or Tripadvisor |
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20th Sep 2016 2:43pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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The very reason I don't do farcebook or twitter.
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21st Sep 2016 2:24am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19600
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People that are supposed to be "professional" drivers I.e. A bus driver in this case that fail to understand at a mini roundabout you give way to the right!
 
You do not partially give way, with on-coming traffic I.e, me and go past the give way line and keep moving and shunting forward before I've even got out of the way.
Common sense is obviously no longer applicable.... Not any more. Roundabouts are swiftly becoming a pet hate of mine with everyone that thinks they've got to dart through and out accelerate the next person and or not give way at all. Yesterday I had to indicate around a hazard in the road as it wasn't wide enough, what happens?!? Luckily I'm stationary and watching as you should but a motorbike / scooter thing blatently passes me with my indicator on, on the inside. They wonder why on two wheels why they are hit off when they do that.. Stay behind for gods sake, if someone is indicating their intention, it's for a reason. To cap it off, the lorry coming the opposite way I was giving way to saw it all and this twit on the bike thing nearly went in the front of him too. Hence why I was waiting. In the words of capt. Mainwaring: Words fail me.... Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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23rd Sep 2016 4:32pm |
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| Huttopia Member Since: 23 Feb 2016 Location: West Midlands Posts: 1968
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Arse.
Click image to enlarge One thing leads to another..... the quad had a puncture so I hooked the flail up to the pick up. I was happily flailing away when bang, I managed to drop the front end of the pick up in hole created by a collapsed land drain. I couldn't see it because of the bracken. The rear wheel is right up in the air. I tried pulling it out with the Heritage but couldn't get enough traction. A friend with a tractor is coming tomorrow...... Why didn't I just get the puncture fixed? Stupid is as stupid does...... |
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23rd Sep 2016 9:00pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 
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I'm getting bored of renting houses now
windows smashed last week by the tenants ex boyfriend and a kicked in front door on a different house tonight by some lads who apparently knocked on the door asking for a rizla now I've got to try and make a claim from direct line but I'm not holding my breath after the last attempt to make a claim. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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25th Sep 2016 10:35pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 
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Being unwell. There should be laws against having to be unwell. Blurgh! Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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26th Sep 2016 5:24am |
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