Tam n pups winter trip 2022

[Barclaybasher]

Not a fan of automatics I prefer manual boxes. The only auto I liked was my passat cc as it had the dsg box , smoothest fastest changing autobox I've had

I had a 1600GXL automatic on private hire. The only automatic in the city. The other owner drivers thought I was mad. I was doing 1500 miles a week around the city Fantastic car, economical and so much less effort to drive than a manual....... loved it

 

[Minxy]

Tam, Puddleduck started a thread when she was doing probate for her Dad which unfortunately you can't see as it's in the U-shaped lounge, it's 9 pages long, do you want me to do you a copy of it so you can peruse it as there's likely some info in there that would be useful to you?

 

[gus-lopez]

No idea how you managed that with the LPA as they are invalid as soon as the donor passes away, in your case your Dad. The only thing that gives you any 'authority' is a legal will.

yes ,you are right. I had the old type an "enduring power of attorney" which only had to be registered when needed. Which I did & continued to use until Dad died. As I was executor the banks & others had no problem moving from one to the other.

 

[Dutch 68]

Not a fan of automatics I prefer manual boxes. The only auto I liked was my passat cc as it had the dsg box , smoothest fastest changing autobox I've had

8 speed ZF auto box in my BMW is incredible , technique of auto boxes has made big steps in the last decade

 

[Northernraider]

Tam, Puddleduck started a thread when she was doing probate for her Dad which unfortunately you can't see as it's in the U-shaped lounge, it's 9 pages long, do you want me to do you a copy of it so you can peruse it as there's likely some info in there that would be useful to you?

Not at the minute but thanks for the offer. As far as I know the house was put in to a trust by mum back in 2018 when she was in the hospital for months. It was to avoid the government selling it had she required fulltime care in a home. So I know that her solicitor has all that in place and the trust needs to be dissolved etc before the estate can be settled. There won't be inheritance tax etc as it's valued around £170k there is a copy of her will here I found today when moving some furniture so I'll have a read through it when I get the chance.

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[Dutch 68]

My first auto was a Opel kadett city 3 door hatchback it was a B version, 3 speed if I remember well, awesome car, so badly dented that everyone made space , this was in the eighties lol

 

[Northernraider]

My first auto was a Opel kadett city 3 door hatchback it was a B version, 3 speed if I remember well, awesome car, so badly dented that everyone made space , this was in the eighties lol

I liked the kadet , I had a chevette which was similar but different front, had a couple of vivas too and a manta

 

[Just smiffy]

I know I’m at the other end of the country Tam but you can use my address for anything anytime and even a holiday home…. plenty of room on the drive….

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Just to get back to lighter subjects.

Had a MK3 Cortina I thought it was an awful car, auto gearbox was shite, handled like a barge and would change lanes on the motorway on its own.
One of the worst cars I've had.

Wasn't that the appeal?

 

[Barryh]

I liked the kadet , I had a chevette which was similar but different front, had a couple of vivas too and a manta

Did you ever have a Citroen?………………

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[Northernraider]

Did you ever have a Citroen?………………

Yes I've had a few citroens but not many , an ax and 2 bx .... I think its the worst French car manufacturer but the suspension on the bx was great .

Had quite a few Renault and Peugeots over the years , loads of vw and audi, lots of ford and vauxhall , few BMW, merc , jag, volvo , 1 porshe , 1 lotus, Land rovers, Mitsubushi, Nissan, Toyota, 1 lexus, Honda, hyundia,

Apart from top sports cars like ferrari , lamborghini etc there's few makes I've not had lol.


There are some cars I forgot I had over the years till I sit and try to list them all , I can remember most of the memorable ones though but some I only owned for days or a few weeks as I used to change them like socks in my early 20's

 

[Bustup15]

Tam, as my mums dementia increased I installed a couple of WiFi cameras. It enabled me to view living room and front door via phone which many times was a life saver. Worth considering and little cost.

May allow you to work outside but monitor movement or alarm states?

 

[Northernraider]

I've just been and collected a baby monitor, it's not a video one but at least I can hear her

 

[pagey]

The one I regret was a red Ford fairlane convertible me and a make had a garage at the time got a good offer on it and let it go, only had it about a week

 

[Dutch 68]

I liked the kadet , I had a chevette which was similar but different front, had a couple of vivas too and a manta

Thinking hard , was a c I think not a B

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[Northernraider]

I know I’m at the other end of the country Tam but you can use my address for anything anytime and even a holiday home…. plenty of room on the drive….

Closer to Europe too lol

 

[Minxy]

There are some cars I forgot I had over the years till I sit and try to list them all , I can remember most of the memorable ones though but some I only owned for days or a few weeks as I used to change them like socks in my early 20's

Respect ... changing socks that often when a 'youngster', very unusual I suspect!!!!

 

[Northernraider]

A bit of distraction today

Before

And after

Makes it look a bit more presentable for now at least

 

[pagey]

That's better

 

[Grianan]

Looks great Tam! X

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[mackeellan]

Is that you howling at the moon Tam?

 

[Otter Spotter]

Love the Grey Wolf. I want an Otter for mine but most decals of Otters look like cross between a dog and Badger! I think it’s going to be a photo of one.

 

[Northernraider]

 

[Minxy]

Very nice Tam, now for the 'go faster' stripes on the side!

 

[Northernraider]

Very nice Tam, now for the 'go faster' stripes on the side!

Aye I have them , but they will take a while to fit .

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[Barclaybasher]

Think you need another sticker foe Lenny HB

 

[jumartoo]

How did you mute the yellowish plastic .

 

[Mr porky]

How did you mute the yellowish plastic .

I'm sure someone posted about a product on here that can bring yellow plastic back to white.

 

[jumartoo]

I'm sure someone posted about a product on here that can bring yellow plastic back to white.

I wish I could find out how.

Our bathroom, doesn't have a window, hence no direct sunlight, but the plastic in the shower part is very yellow. I'd love to take it back to its original cream colour.

 

[dpsuk999]

Peroxide between 6% and 12% will do the trick but you need sun light or a UVA bulb to shine on the plastic and let the Peroxide do it’s magic

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