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| Posted by steve of oxford: Sat Oct 20th, 2012 17:14 | 1st Post |
| Next door neighbour - moved in a few years ago. First day: they have all their mates helping them move in. Unbelievably, during the event a number of their friends assumed a right to park their cars on my driveway. Ok sez I, it's the first day live & let live etc. next?....their dog escapes gets onto my property and chuck the bin rubbish all over the place. Mrs new neighbour arrive to reclaim dog....now what do you suppose she said? "OMG I'm so sorry" NOPE! No, just grabbed the dog and left saying: "this isn't a good start"...NO KIDDING SHERLOCK! Leaving my wife and I to clean the mess up. Did she end some flowers round for my wife? NOPE. Two weeks later....dog does it again. STILL NO APOLOGY! Now, five years later and after never speaking, Postman knocks on my door and says would I mind signing for and taking in a parcel for her next door. Ok I said and took the parcel in. Now, it didn't take a genius to tell that it was a Canon lens from Jessops online. I had to go out, and while I was away the woman next door came round to collect. My son gave it to her.. .....no thank you, no appreciation, not so much as a by your leave! Next time this miserable git woman of staggering arrogance has a parcel at ours It'll either be refused and sent away, or taken in & crushed in some accident.
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| Posted by blackfox: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 03:17 | 2nd Post |
| sounds normal for this day an age ,usually the offspring of fatherless homes x 3 generations ,there offspring ,dogs,etc can't do no wrong nor can they . p.s has she got big tits to compensate for it 
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 08:46 | 3rd Post |
| p.s has she got big tits to compensate for it. Doesn't seem to have any. But has got an a**e that looks like a sack of spanners.
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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 11:04 | 4th Post |
blackfox wrote: sounds normal for this day an age ,usually the offspring of fatherless homes x 3 generations ,there offspring ,dogs,etc can't do no wrong nor can they .ah, in a forum that is read all over the world by many educated family type people, both men and women, did you actually just say that?
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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 11:06 | 5th Post |
steve of oxford wrote: p.s has she got big tits to compensate for it.you too Steve
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| Posted by jk: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 12:05 | 6th Post |
| I think the question that should be asked is would you want neighbours like that? And do they have any saving graces? Unfortunately manners maketh man and woman and without them we descend to be just another animal. Teaching people late in life to say, Please and Thank you is a difficult task but not impossible.
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 12:24 | 7th Post |
Kathy Baker wrote:steve of oxford wrote:p.s has she got big tits to compensate for it.you too Steve |
| Posted by jk: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 12:36 | 8th Post |
steve of oxford wrote:Kathy Baker wrote: |
| Posted by Bob Bowen: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 13:24 | 9th Post |
| Here Here Kathy. This forum is not the place for offensive rants. Action please moderators.
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| Posted by blackfox: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 14:00 | 10th Post |
| oops sorry it was meant in a light hearted manner :-( but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days it holds more truth than jest . and i can edit my comment out but now thats its been quoted a few times it don't make a blind bit of difference . amazing how someone can jump in to complain about a quick quip obviously meant in jest.but can't be bothered to join in any forum discussions ????? if jk thinks it warrants taking down the whole thread so be it .lets get back to summat really interesting like who's got the best noise reduction installed 
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| Posted by jk: Sun Oct 21st, 2012 14:46 | 11th Post |
blackfox wrote: oops sorry it was meant in a light hearted manner :-( but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days it holds more truth than jest . and i can edit my comment out but now thats its been quoted a few times it don't make a blind bit of difference .No problem. I can edit all/any posts but I'd rather just leave them and hope that everyone is or becomes aware that we all need to be cautious about different levels of sensibilities and so be considerate to other people's feelings.
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| Posted by TomOC: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 01:56 | 12th Post |
| JK, it's certainly your call, but I think it would make sense to delete the thread. Why do we want to leave something in the forum that some could reasonably feel is offensive. I was about to add a comment but decided not to as I really did not want to be in the thread once the comments were included. Cheers, Tom jk wrote: blackfox wrote:oops sorry it was meant in a light hearted manner :-( but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days it holds more truth than jest . and i can edit my comment out but now thats its been quoted a few times it don't make a blind bit of difference .No problem.
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| Posted by Robert: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 04:06 | 13th Post |
blackfox wrote:amazing how someone can jump in to complain about a quick quip obviously meant in jest.but can't be bothered to join in any forum discussions ???? Jeff, there are many people who are reading this forum, some may join in occasionally, some never. Kathy has been a member of this forum since long before me, since the very early days and while she is no longer posting regularly she takes a keen interest in what goes on here, as do many others. Kathy is hoping to re-kindle her photography and what she an others need is inspiration, which your photography undoubtedly provides, hey you even got me down to the beach at Prestatyn! Some people are sensitive to gender stuff, that needs to be bourn in mind. Kathy will I am sure continue to visit, even if she doesn't post much but other regular visitors may just be offended and never revisit. So, while the any other subjects section means just that, please bear in mind you are addressing a wide audience, young and old, robust and sensitive.
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 09:05 | 14th Post |
blackfox wrote:oops sorry it was meant in a light hearted manner :-( but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days it holds more truth than jest . and i can edit my comment out but now thats its been quoted a few times it don't make a blind bit of difference . Should that be noise reduction, or nose reduction
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 09:16 | 15th Post |
| Black fox; "but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days..." Yep. "amazing how someone can jump in to complain about a quick quip obviously meant in jest.but can't be bothered to join in any forum discussions ?????" Yep. Robert: "Some people are sensitive to gender stuff' Yep. but then it depends from which gender. Additionally, the jest doesn't even need to be directed at the person complaining, just the fact that some unknown female somewhere has been described as a bag of spanners, obviously means EVERY female has been suggested to look like that. It's just an opportunity to jump on the old gender bandwagon & have a whinge, which I have no desire to entertain.
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| Posted by blackfox: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 13:21 | 16th Post |
steve of oxford wrote:blackfox wrote: definetly noise ,my missus says i got a cute ickle nose ,trouble i keep poking it into stuff best left alone 
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| Posted by blackfox: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 13:35 | 17th Post |
steve of oxford wrote:Black fox; "but unfortunately in the good old u.k these days..." yep i can only but refer back to roberts post of earlier this month "has the cat got your mouse" so is it preferable to say nothing and let the site owners think its a waste of time or say something and get shot down in the process . i used to frequently (daily) visit treasure hunting forums i.e metal detecting and i can assure you that as there is a potential serious amount of money to be made at that game the arguments such as "someone was on my favourite field yesterday " led to major slanging matches ,sometimes real fisticuffs ,blackmail threats ,and cars having to be kept out of sight in fear of vandalism at good sites . however when these online slanging matches took place (and still do) the forum viewing numbers rose enormously ,really going off the scale in the case of a lengthy argument ipso facto ,milords i rest my case 
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| Posted by Ed Hutchinson: Mon Oct 22nd, 2012 23:37 | 18th Post |
| Hi It think we all have at least one neighbor like this, mine moved away my prayers were answered. I have been a member of several forums, and there are some that don't moderate language or comments, now I am no prude but I don't visit those forums any more because, of the bad language and treatment of others and petty arguments. I am here because of the friendly and intelligent comments, and the vast amount of knowledge and support available, sure we vent a little here, and poke a little fun at life and each other but, it is mostly to be humorous and harmless. This is a group of people that have an interest in photography be it for fun as a hobby or a means to make a living and to communicate with those with the same interests. If the focus of this forum ever changes I will be one of the first to leave! this is a fantastic forum THANK YOU to those that keep it that way. Ok I will get off my soap box, haven't used it for a while it needs some work it is getting a little shakey take care and be well Ed
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| Posted by Robert: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 02:13 | 19th Post |
| I agree Ed, I joined a car forum recently because of my rekindled interest in car building, It's the forum for the Owner Club of the Marque I own, a Marlin kit car. I made one or two posts about welding and the owner was so impressed he asked me to address any welding issues on the forum, which I did. One member (who rarely posts normally) made an impertinent post directly addressed to me basically telling me to stop telling him how to suck eggs. It seems he is also a welder. Very few of the general membership know the first thing about welding and seemed to appreciate my contributions. There was silence on the forum for 36 Hrs. So it must have upset others too. Frankly I don't need it and won't tolerate it. I had been keeping a running thread account of my car re-build, with the occasional photograph, but this incident has upset me so much that I haven't posted since, although I still in contact with some members by eMail and PM.
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| Posted by Kathy Baker: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 03:20 | 20th Post |
ooh he was probably just upset because he couldn't photograph his car as well as you. 
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| Posted by Robert: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 03:50 | 21st Post |
| Could be! I have gone from this at the beginning of June... Attachment: Marlin Front 214.jpg (Downloaded 44 times)
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| Posted by Robert: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 03:57 | 22nd Post |
| To this on Sunday... I started the engine on Sunday for the first time since it last ran in December 1988. It was totally seized, we had to use a sledge hammer to free one piston. I hope to have it on the road before Christmas. Attachment: Michael Adding Oil.jpg (Downloaded 44 times)
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| Posted by jk: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 05:55 | 23rd Post |
| Nice work Robert. Have you managed to sort out the issues with the DVLA over the lost log book etc.?
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| Posted by blackfox: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 06:19 | 24th Post |
| super robert ,i hope your coming over here to give me a spin in it .super mate
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 06:59 | 25th Post |
| Ah well you see, insulting someone's workmanship, not cricket, not done, naughty. But you'll always get characters like that in any sphere. Though easy to see why you would get upset. I'd probably go round the blokes house. PS is that a ford lump you got in there?
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| Posted by Robert: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 08:19 | 26th Post |
| BMC 'A ' Series, 1275 nominally a 1.3 but eventually it, or a cousin will become 1430cc with a little help from my engine man. That's what I used to run in my rally car.
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| Posted by Ed Hutchinson: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 09:49 | 27th Post |
| Robert As with everything I have seen or heard from you it is good stuff, a large part of my working life I have been involved with auto parts, retail and wholesale, I have built a couple of cars in the past so I know how much blood,sweat and tears are involved. right now I am only watching, I have a friend that is a very good rally driver. check out http://www.subiegal.com and see her photos of rallys here . Another cool sight is http://www.dirtfish.com a driving school, lots of photos and videos Enjoy!!!!!!!!! Ed 
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 10:54 | 28th Post |
Robert wrote:BMC 'A ' Series, 1275 nominally a 1.3 but eventually it, or a cousin will become 1430cc with a little help from my engine man. That's what I used to run in my rally car. Ah I should have known. Looks nice! I became bitten by the sports car bug a year ago, got myself an MX5, ok Japanese BUT...extremely reliable, and, very fast once I'd modified the cooling circuit and got the ECU map spot on with the engine temp. I like the fact that there is absolutely nothing on this car I can't tackle myself, no such thing as special tools. Put an induction kit on it and a hi-flow CAT. Very thirsty though lol, but such a delight to drive. raises a few grins I can tell you. As for your A series I note you have an alternator conversion....good idea that! My late father had many A series engined cars, so did I years ago. Never forget that ridiculous clutch release bearing....cast steel ring with two lugs, containing a plain carbon thrust race. Bloody thing never lasted long and when it went through you had horrible spring-on-steel noises. Did you know?.....some people fit beemer K1000 heads to A series blocks & convert to fuel injection.
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 11:09 | 29th Post |
| Here it is: Attachment: DSC00475.jpg (Downloaded 36 times)
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| Posted by Robert: Tue Oct 23rd, 2012 17:54 | 30th Post |
| The remarkable thing is that I helped build this car in early 1982 with my friend who then ran it until it failed the MOT at the end of '88 with a log list of expensive faults. While I have been stripping it for rebuild I have seen and recognised many parts and remember fitting them! It was the 18th Mk2 kit produced which was Morris Marina based, the earlier Mk 1 kits were Triumph Herald based. I have adapted this chassis to a hybrid which uses the Triumph front suspension and the other parts from the Marina, hopefully best of both. I did the wiring and fitted the engine, painted it red, not such a bright red as this time! Yes the K BMW conversion is a popular one but would make mine ineligible for class. It would push me into the top class without the significant gains in performance needed to compete at that level. Most of the trials Marlins are at least 1800cc some even 3500, Rover (Buick) V8. In the interests of economy I have retained the small 'A' Series engine which is considerably lighter than the larger 'B' Series engine and not that far behind in power. I have been lucky and found an overdrive transmission from a Dolomite 1850, which was a straight bolt in job. I don't know if the o/d works yet...
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Wed Oct 24th, 2012 01:19 | 31st Post |
| Most of the trials Marlins are at least 1800cc some even 3500 ....If I was building one I'd like a Rover straight 6 in there. I used to have a Rover 2.6S years ago, lovely engine. Come to think of it though, you don't see many Marlins these days.
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| Posted by Robert: Wed Oct 24th, 2012 02:42 | 32nd Post |
steve of oxford wrote:Most of the trials Marlins are at least 1800cc some even 3500 They dominate the Endurance Trials scene. There were thirty odd on the Lands End Trial this year. There were about twenty Martlins on the smaller Edinburgh Trial a couple of weeks ago from a total entry of about 200 cars and 75 motorbikes. It's the endurance bit I like. The events start at about midnight and run through the night, visiting steep, muddy or rocky hills along the way, mostly little used old public roads which have been bypassed with modern sections of road. The event continues throughout the following day and finishes mid afternoon to late evening depending on your start time and any delays. So you get perhaps 18 hrs of competition for an entry fee iro £50, plus petrol for 200 to 300 miles. Compare that with a hill climb where you get maybe four runs up a smooth tarmac hill which may last 50 seconds if you are any good and 90 if you are rubbish. BTW Are't we a tad  Perhaps nobody cares!This is NOT one of my photographs but illustrates a Marlin at play on the Lands End this year I think. The smoke is from wheelspin. Attachment: Red Marlin 185 on Lands End.jpg (Downloaded 29 times)
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Wed Oct 24th, 2012 03:07 | 33rd Post |
| Interesting! You seem to have done a fine job with yours, looking at the two photos. .....don't let no one knock your work, it's good.
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| Posted by Robert: Wed Oct 24th, 2012 03:54 | 34th Post |
| Thanks Steve, I always try to do a sound job, during my apprenticeship as a builder, that was always the emphasis. Those attitudes are transferrable to any enterprise. I don't go much on making cars concours de elegance, they are usually built to stand a hammering. Perhaps my proudest result was coming 43rd on the Tour of Mull Rally in 1980, we were the only Mini to finish that year from 13 entered, which included several 'professional' teams like Mini Sport from Padiham. There were 150 cars entered and about 80 finishers. Sorry I missed a couple of posts above... @ JK, Yes, and no! The car was inspected by DVLA, well more of a glance than an inspection, a two hundred mile round trip and two minutes 'inspection' They have cancelled the registration for TOA 857. They will issue a new, age related registration when I present an MOT, insurance, a letter from the Marlin Owner Club and lot's of money, (about £140 I think). I have a new chassis number for it which DVLA have issued. @ Jeff, Will love to come down and take you for a ride, I am told the Horseshoe Pass is worth a visit? You will need a warm overcoat, there is no heater! @ Ed, Thanks for the links, building cars is a very satisfying thing. You don't appreciate all the thought which goes into creating a car until you actually build one. I thought my days of car building were over with all the regulations we now 'enjoy' here in the UK, but by some trick of good fortune I have stumbled upon a way to do it. I just wish I could do it at a more leisurely pace. I have to complete asap because the local DVLA offices are closing and I have been warned DVLA Swansea will be much more difficult to deal with than the local office.
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Wed Oct 24th, 2012 04:13 | 35th Post |
| and lot's of money, .....Yep, DVLA. My favorite people, total vermin. DVLA super-grasses Speed van cops Local councils especially Reading Borough Council. ....all focussed on one (un)ethic: taking money from people and making motorists lives a misery.
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| Posted by jk: Thu Oct 25th, 2012 04:30 | 36th Post |
| Goo luck Robert. Seems like since you have the chassis, engine and gearbox finished there is only a few bits and bobs to do! Seats and storebox!
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Thu Oct 25th, 2012 10:38 | 37th Post |
jk wrote:Goo luck Robert. I'd say he's done himself proud. But you know there is always a nit-picker somewhere, I hope Robert ignores them. In my village every year we have the Woodcote steam and veteran transport rally, you don't have to go very far at that event to hear some old fart pulling someone else down, for example two miniature traction engines, both built and finished to exacting standards, but if one has pulled a load of two tons, the other will brag his can pull three because the other guy's cannot be built as well by some perceived divine decree, and so it goes. The better man is the one who doesn't rise to it. In fact, since seeing Robert's work I have more of an interest in Marlins and more of a knowledge of them. Now that is what you call an achievement and something any nit-picker should be envious of.....there's more to it than just the build.
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| Posted by jk: Thu Oct 25th, 2012 13:42 | 38th Post |
| Well if people in UK werent so into pristine tin boxes from Ford, etc... then there would be more fun cars like this. Instead people are obsessive about cleaning and polishing a steel box that if it gets a scratch on it, is like someone has died and of course they have to have a new one every few years as they are so complex that they need a computer to tell the idiot mechanic what is wrong with it. Too much electronics in modern cars!
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| Posted by steve of oxford: Thu Oct 25th, 2012 14:19 | 39th Post |
| Too much electronics in modern cars! ....oh yes. As far as the engine is concerned it's the emissions regs forcing it, however the big con trick here is in the secret fact that it's actually the motor manufacturers themselves driving the emissions lobby. BMW are big culprits. Incidentally we have to have CATs because.......Johnson Matthey make catalytic converters, and also happen to have monopoly on the world's platinum. This is one reason why I love my MX5....OBD1 diagnostics (don't need a fancy gizmo), simple fuelling and ignition, and.....guess what it just sailed through an MOT without a catalytic converter, tester said he's never seen a petrol vehicle with such low emission. Despite the fact that I have a few mods and get about 180 BHP. Soon as they went to ODB2 and deliberately flawed cooling systems it all just went crap from there. To my mind, mine and especially Robert's cars are better vehicles in service when it comes down to it than say a beemer, merc, mitsu or Lexus where you can't do nothing without the dealer only software trickery.
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