scorch Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I can't fathom the thought of not having a kettle. Unless I had a boiling water tap. But even then I'd have a kettle as backup. Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Poor guys. They think they're a super power and they don't even know what a kettle is. I suppose their electricity supply wouldn't work with proper ones anyway Link to post Share on other sites
mimesis Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 These are common but these are not: Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Did you go out of your way to find such an old, electric kettle? Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 Maybe that's a new electric kettle to the yanks? It *does* look more like a teapot than a kettle, too... Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 That's what I was thinking. Is that an American's idea of an electric kettle... Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 To be honest, I quite like that electric kettle. I'd renew the electric components, sure, but I'm a sucker for old decent stuff that just keeps working. And I like copper waaaaaay more than plastic ^^. Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 It has it's place for sure. In a nice barn conversion/country cottage sort of place. Link to post Share on other sites
Lone_Bullet Posted September 26, 2016 Report Share Posted September 26, 2016 I'll admit another secret happiness/schnitzel with noodles of mine. Old stuff gives me mental peace. It's as if they're saying 'Look at us... we're still around. No need for this rat race craziness. Get back to important stuff.' I like ruins, intact old buildings, old sheds, old orchards, old cars.... you get it. It's classy, it works and it doesn't need to be special or fancy. It just is . It's like my mental state taking a deep, relaxing breath. Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 guys I have a few questions; 1) Can anybody advise on a decent, discrete (ie, not a plasma cannon!!!) e-cig? Low running costs would be great 2) Do I spent some serious £££ on airsoft bits, or relax and save the money so I can get out of my overdraft by the new year. spoiler: its a gas gun and it's getting colder cheers!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Out of the overdraft, for sure. Someone else can help on the ecig. Link to post Share on other sites
Got Wood? Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Out of the overdraft. I was going to be out of mine this month, but a house survey needed paying for Link to post Share on other sites
Skarclaw Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Cheers guys. for the best I think... Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 It's the adult decision. It's the right decision. You still don't want to do it... Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 That's what being an adult is though. Making decisions with your head and not your heart. Especially financial ones. Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 The right decision is usually the opposite of what you want heh. Link to post Share on other sites
Tw1tch Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 That's what being an adult is though. Making decisions with your head and not your heart. Especially financial ones. One of those organs has evolved to help with judgement and reasoning, the other is a very impressive pump. Link to post Share on other sites
amateurstuntman Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Spend all your money. You might die tomorrow.. Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 if you die tomorrow, dibs on all your stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just did my good dead of the day.. Whilst filling my car up with diesel I saw a bloke burst through the door of the station and started having a right go at the young lad behind the till for some reason. I initially thought he would deal with it and let the bloke go but when I went in to pay he was still shouting going on about his truck ('66 plate Ford Ranger) and how the car wash had ripped the licence plate and bumper off the vehicle.. Totally his fault as he took the truck in their after driving past a sign saying for small-medium cars only and that the garage is not liable for any damage under any other circumstances. Now I fill at this station twice a week and have never seen this lad before so assume he's new and decide to step in and try to calm the bloke down. I explain to him I'm a mechanic and could maybe give the bumper a quick look over and try to get the truck road worthy if possible. The lad instantly calms, looks relieved and the bloke accepts and leads me to the truck. After taking one look its clear the licence plate has those stupid plastic bolts that are weaker than cheese and the left hand side of the bumper has popped a few plastic bolts from their brackets (also made of cheese). Easy, thankfully I keep a light tool kit in the car with a good range of sockets and also some emergency industrial number plate tape. 15 minutes later his truck is back in one piece with a number plate stuck to the bumper with the strength of Thor. That *suitcase* ain't never coming off. Straight away the bloke is in the truck on his way with a half hearted thank you towards me whilst mumbling insults about the car wash and petrol station. By this time the manager has arrived and thanks me for my help, gives me a couple car wash coupons (if that washer pulled off a bumper of a Ranger how is it going to treat my little Fiesta?) and tells me my tank of fuel is on them tonight. All in all a job well done and I feel very satisfied. Link to post Share on other sites
Hedganian Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Free fuel is awesome. The guy was obviously an idiot - why would yelling at the petrol attendant kid help the situation? Link to post Share on other sites
Tinkerton Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 because sadly in the motor trade yelling gets you free things. Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 There are idiots out there that think yelling fixes all.. you would be amazed at the things we get shouted at for in the workshop! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
shmook Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Your festa will be fine in there, save for the damage the brushes do to every car... The guy was a *rickroll* for taking a truck through. When I had mine, I think it even had warning stickers in the cabin saying 'don't bother'... Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaZero Posted September 27, 2016 Report Share Posted September 27, 2016 Oh that Fiesta part was sarcasm! I'd never take it in because of the brushes. Though I remember when I was a kid my mum had a Rover 25 with some type of spoiler that was ripped off in a car wash Sainsbury's paid for the repairs though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
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