What Are You Doing In Real Life II - Page 50

Aktungbby · 05-14-17, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LCQ_SH

trying to graduate from my phd program. but at this point i want to put my life vest on, throw a raft overboard and abandone ship

That could be a perphdious situation indeed!

Catfish · 05-14-17, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

[...] checking prices for both mine and the boys car....what a mare

If the car is lame as a mare it should not cost so much insurance

Eichhörnchen · 05-15-17, 02:54 AM

I sort of 'downsized' to a 1.4 litre Astra from a 1.6 and I'm amazed at how much cheaper road tax is, for another thing.

Catfish · 05-15-17, 03:17 AM

The newer cars all have smaller engines while developing much more hp and torque.. in that respect my 34-year-old crate is indeed a 'mare'. I do not know how much of the original 75 hp in 1.6 l capacity are still present, but i guess not much. Top speed is around 110 mph, but lowest consumption is by driving at 60-80 mph.

Diesel cars are more expensive here, when it comes to taxation, but cheaper when it comes to insurance. Insurance costs have indeed been lowered again and again in the last decade, because of the european-wide insurance market and competition.
My car is not a real Diesel, but since there are no canola oil fuel stations anymore, i have to use Diesel fuel for this engine. Had to readjust the injection pump, other injectors and glow plugs, and change some settings, and it now needs a bit more Diesel than canola oil, but still ok for a 1983 car (with Diesel appx 80 mpg UK, or 67 mpg US, or 3,5 l/100 km european units. Was around 3 l/100 km with canola).

What i will have to do next in real life is:
replace the exhaust,
work on the rear hatch (rust and corrosion everywhere), had the original red one replaced with a better golden one, now i either spray it red or write "Golden gate" on it
replace right front wishbone

Well i did not do much for it in the last ten years..

Eichhörnchen · 05-15-17, 04:34 AM

No, what you need to do next in real life is get back to work before the boss catches you...

Catfish · 05-15-17, 04:48 AM

^ had to shut down the servers anyway because of threat of ransomware virus for patches and updates, will take some time

Jimbuna · 05-15-17, 07:07 AM

Car insurance: Seriously surprised....the boys has dropped by £130 (still adding to his NCD) and mine is £30 cheaper.

I was under the impression car insurance was rising across the board so it's probable we'll be renewing after I discuss the price with him on his return from Thailand.

Red October1984 · 05-15-17, 02:29 PM

Finished the academic year, back home in the woods and applying for jobs.

What a fun way to spend a beautiful day.

Jimbuna · 05-16-17, 03:35 PM

Received the voting cards for the forthcoming election today....they needn't have bothered.

STEED · 05-16-17, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Received the voting cards for the forthcoming election today....they needn't have bothered.

Not a another non voter.

Jimbuna · 05-16-17, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Not a another non voter.

Haven't decided yet but I can't vote for JC nor May so I'm thinking what's the point?

STEED · 05-16-17, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Haven't decided yet but I can't vote for JC nor May so I'm thinking what's the point?

As you know jim, I gave my reasons but just can not this year.

STEED · 05-17-17, 04:12 PM

Wow a whole day of rain and still raining, not going to see that again for many many years.

STEED · 05-18-17, 07:19 AM

Sunny day fresh air just right for going to work in.

Jimbuna · 05-18-17, 10:10 AM

Absolutely peeing down here in Gods country but at least I'll be driving

05-15-17, 02:54 AM	#738
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,763 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I sort of 'downsized' to a 1.4 litre Astra from a 1.6 and I'm amazed at how much cheaper road tax is, for another thing. __________________

05-15-17, 03:17 AM	#739
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The newer cars all have smaller engines while developing much more hp and torque.. in that respect my 34-year-old crate is indeed a 'mare'. I do not know how much of the original 75 hp in 1.6 l capacity are still present, but i guess not much. Top speed is around 110 mph, but lowest consumption is by driving at 60-80 mph. Diesel cars are more expensive here, when it comes to taxation, but cheaper when it comes to insurance. Insurance costs have indeed been lowered again and again in the last decade, because of the european-wide insurance market and competition. My car is not a real Diesel, but since there are no canola oil fuel stations anymore, i have to use Diesel fuel for this engine. Had to readjust the injection pump, other injectors and glow plugs, and change some settings, and it now needs a bit more Diesel than canola oil, but still ok for a 1983 car (with Diesel appx 80 mpg UK, or 67 mpg US, or 3,5 l/100 km european units. Was around 3 l/100 km with canola). What i will have to do next in real life is: replace the exhaust, work on the rear hatch (rust and corrosion everywhere), had the original red one replaced with a better golden one, now i either spray it red or write "Golden gate" on it replace right front wishbone Well i did not do much for it in the last ten years.. __________________ >^..^<)))>{ All generalizations are wrong. Last edited by Catfish; 05-15-17 at 03:59 AM.*

05-15-17, 04:34 AM	#740
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 15,763 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	No, what you need to do next in real life is get back to work before the boss catches you... __________________

05-15-17, 04:48 AM	#741
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	^ had to shut down the servers anyway because of threat of ransomware virus for patches and updates, will take some time __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

05-15-17, 07:07 AM	#742
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Car insurance: Seriously surprised....the boys has dropped by £130 (still adding to his NCD) and mine is £30 cheaper. I was under the impression car insurance was rising across the board so it's probable we'll be renewing after I discuss the price with him on his return from Thailand. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-15-17, 02:29 PM	#743
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,241 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Finished the academic year, back home in the woods and applying for jobs. What a fun way to spend a beautiful day. __________________

05-16-17, 03:35 PM	#744
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Received the voting cards for the forthcoming election today....they needn't have bothered. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-17-17, 04:12 PM	#748
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Wow a whole day of rain and still raining, not going to see that again for many many years. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-18-17, 07:19 AM	#749
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Sunny day fresh air just right for going to work in. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

05-18-17, 10:10 AM	#750
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Absolutely peeing down here in Gods country but at least I'll be driving __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)