What Are You Doing In Real Life II - Page 5

STEED · 10-01-16, 06:53 AM

Off with Flu last week and this week very bad headaches coughing sleepless nights. Getting fed up with this now, dam viruses!

Von Due · 10-02-16, 03:59 PM

Concluding my Sunday pasttime, a Monkey Island marathon. MI 2 was a bit of a downer after MI 1 but next time, MI 3 is on the menu and that one is gold.

Eichhörnchen · 10-03-16, 01:32 AM

Today I am planning to visit an out-of-the-way charity/thrift shop where my wife told me she saw "loads" of old pc games for sale on Saturday. "Why the heck didn't you ring me and tell me what they'd got?" I asked. "There were just too many... it would've taken ages" she said.

I'll maybe put in a report later on what I found

Eichhörnchen · 10-03-16, 05:21 AM

Well the shop was bloody closed, of course.

Never mind... I'm going out on my bike to photograph some sheep later on, as it's a nice warm day here. I'll try and find a pretty one for Reece

Aktungbby · 10-03-16, 10:45 AM

^Don't overlook any RLS first-editions at the thrift shop!

Jimbuna · 10-03-16, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen

Well the shop was bloody closed, of course.

Never mind... I'm going out on my bike to photograph some sheep later on, as it's a nice warm day here. I'll try and find a pretty one for Reece

You're a bit late, he's already found one.

Eichhörnchen · 10-03-16, 11:52 AM

I'm guessing these are Southdowns in need of a trim. The one on the left looks as though she might, Reece.

Red October1984 · 10-03-16, 02:37 PM

Idling, enjoying a cup(s) of coffee now that I have a break in my day.

Had a decent weekend. Went Friday to the racetrack to do some drag racing but it rained out.

Saturday I poked around a pick-and-pull junkyard to find some bits for my car, visited some friends and Sunday I helped a friend of mine upgrade his brakes on his Fiesta ST.

It's relaxing and satisfying work to keep me busy. This new town is dead on the weekends so I've taken to doing lots of car stuff.

Jimbuna · 10-04-16, 09:54 AM

Been around local dealers looking for a new car but grow irritable and tired of over zealous salesmen.

Red October1984 · 10-04-16, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Been around local dealers looking for a new car but grow irritable and tired of over zealous salesmen.

Dealers are terrible people.

They care for nothing except your wallet.

Scan the classifieds is all I have to say. It might take longer but you can be surprised what comes up for private sales.

Jimbuna · 10-04-16, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red October1984

Dealers are terrible people.

They care for nothing except your wallet.

Scan the classifieds is all I have to say. It might take longer but you can be surprised what comes up for private sales.

I'm after something new/straight off the production line so dealers are an unavoidable irritant.

Aktungbby · 10-04-16, 04:15 PM

^Japanese, German, English, or American? Sedan, sport, or wagon?

Jimbuna · 10-04-16, 04:19 PM

Not fussed but something economical (1000-1300cc engine).

Aktungbby · 10-04-16, 04:54 PM

Well as cents-per-mile minded X- trucker with 240k on a '05 5 spd-stick no-frills Corolla and still owning an '86 Camry-loaded automatic, also 240K that shows no signs of 'conveniently' dying; I'm in the same boat at least as far as my business car having to be reliable; mingled with pick good ol' man

....this could be the last new car U ever get. None of the Toyotas incl. a '92 Tercel with 300K ever needed a major repair service. Essentially oil, filters and tyres-amazing! http://www.greencarreports.com/photos/toyota_corolla_2016#image=100535747 I'm leaning toward the hybrid 2016 Corolla which is a little more expensive. Today's Wall Street Journal has it: car sales are hurting so deal/incentives abound

At $26,990, it’s not cheap — an entry level manual Corolla starts at $19,790 — but it comes well equipped. JEEZE! in just looking up cars, even the on-line car sites are irritable!

Red October1984 · 10-04-16, 06:22 PM

My heart says BMW because life is short and Ultimate Driving Machine and such but that's not what you're looking for.

The UK is an entirely different market with unfortunate gas prices and the car enthusiast inside me would drool over all the European-only offerings available over there. I would love to drive anything RHD.

10-01-16, 06:53 AM	#61
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Off with Flu last week and this week very bad headaches coughing sleepless nights. Getting fed up with this now, dam viruses! __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

10-03-16, 01:32 AM	#63
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 16,026 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Today I am planning to visit an out-of-the-way charity/thrift shop where my wife told me she saw "loads" of old pc games for sale on Saturday. "Why the heck didn't you ring me and tell me what they'd got?" I asked. "There were just too many... it would've taken ages" she said. I'll maybe put in a report later on what I found __________________

10-03-16, 05:21 AM	#64
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 16,026 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well the shop was bloody closed, of course. Never mind... I'm going out on my bike to photograph some sheep later on, as it's a nice warm day here. I'll try and find a pretty one for Reece __________________

10-03-16, 10:45 AM	#65
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,842 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^Don't overlook any RLS first-editions at the thrift shop! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-03-16, 11:52 AM	#67
Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 16,026 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I'm guessing these are Southdowns in need of a trim. The one on the left looks as though she might, Reece. __________________

10-02-16, 03:59 PM	#62
Von Due Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,677 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	Concluding my Sunday pasttime, a Monkey Island marathon. MI 2 was a bit of a downer after MI 1 but next time, MI 3 is on the menu and that one is gold.

10-03-16, 02:37 PM	#68
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	Idling, enjoying a cup(s) of coffee now that I have a break in my day. Had a decent weekend. Went Friday to the racetrack to do some drag racing but it rained out. Saturday I poked around a pick-and-pull junkyard to find some bits for my car, visited some friends and Sunday I helped a friend of mine upgrade his brakes on his Fiesta ST. It's relaxing and satisfying work to keep me busy. This new town is dead on the weekends so I've taken to doing lots of car stuff. __________________

10-04-16, 09:54 AM	#69
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,353 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Been around local dealers looking for a new car but grow irritable and tired of over zealous salesmen. __________________ 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)

10-04-16, 04:15 PM	#72
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,842 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	^Japanese, German, English, or American? Sedan, sport, or wagon? __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-04-16, 04:19 PM	#73
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 185,353 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not fussed but something economical (1000-1300cc engine). __________________ 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)

10-04-16, 04:54 PM	#74
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 28,842 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Well as cents-per-mile minded X- trucker with 240k on a '05 5 spd-stick no-frills Corolla and still owning an '86 Camry-loaded automatic, also 240K that shows no signs of 'conveniently' dying; I'm in the same boat at least as far as my business car having to be reliable; mingled with pick good ol' man ....this could be the last new car U ever get. None of the Toyotas incl. a '92 Tercel with 300K ever needed a major repair service. Essentially oil, filters and tyres-amazing! http://www.greencarreports.com/photos/toyota_corolla_2016#image=100535747 I'm leaning toward the hybrid 2016 Corolla which is a little more expensive. Today's Wall Street Journal has it: car sales are hurting so deal/incentives abound At $26,990, it’s not cheap — an entry level manual Corolla starts at $19,790 — but it comes well equipped. JEEZE! in just looking up cars, even the on-line car sites are irritable! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness; and I'm not too sure about the Universe"

10-04-16, 06:22 PM	#75
Red October1984 Airplane Nerd Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 6,243 Downloads: 115 Uploads: 0	My heart says BMW because life is short and Ultimate Driving Machine and such but that's not what you're looking for. The UK is an entirely different market with unfortunate gas prices and the car enthusiast inside me would drool over all the European-only offerings available over there. I would love to drive anything RHD. __________________