THIS week I bought

[bobnick]

Cheaper than a defibrillator

 

[Wabs]

 

[maison]

A number plate for the trailer for our scooter. We haven’t used it since we changed our motorhome but plan to take the scooter with us, to Spain, in April/May.

 

[Vipar]

It is a waste of time on a sloping dashboard .

Try sticking some Velcro on the bottom and on your dash it works a treat. Been using it for a number of years with success

 

[Spriddler]

A Yuasa type 096 starter battery for the Audi Quattro which has a heavy V6 3.2litre lump that needs a 100% fit battery to turn it over.
20% discount using a pal's Halfords Trade card so £95 instead of £122. Saved enough for ............................................... 4 gallons of petrol

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[Spriddler]

I thought it was a haemorrhoid cushion though why would you stick it on the window?

Because the glass is cold on yer bum.

 

[Grasmere9]

A pair of Le Chameau wellies...because I hate wet feet ...and they are lovely for wellies!!

 

[L' Hobo]

Yesterday I bought a CleverChef Pro, similar to a Ninja but half the price and British made (supposedly).

Today I cooked a whole roast chicken.
It was very good but it took twice as long, as it would have in my old pressure cooker, because it worked at a lower pressure.

It has some good points that my pressure cooker does not. A 24hr timer that can be set and instead of constant monitoring, it can be left to do it's own thing while I'm away, galivanting!

I will experiment with a beef stew tomorrow and the only real complaint I have so far is, having to bend down to read the instruction screen as the lettering is very small on the scroll down menu.

(I love experimenting when you can taste the result!)

 

[cyberyacht]

Because the glass is cold on yer bum.

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Is that from "Ill met by moonlight"?

 

[Sapper520]

Expensive, but neat, with at least a 15 year shelf life with nil maintenance.

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[Nirvanauk]

Expensive, but neat, with at least a 15 year shelf life with nil maintenance.

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What is it? I mean I know what it is but it looks kinda special.

 

[Aji]

What is it? I mean I know what it is but it looks kinda special.

A fire safety stick.

 

[bobnick]

But what does it do? Is it like an extinguisher?

 

[Wabs]

Me likey

 

[Nirvanauk]

A fire safety stick.

What’s that then?

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[Manic]

Element | E50

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[Tonks]

Expensive, but neat, with at least a 15 year shelf life with nil maintenance.

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They're very good. I shall replace my two Firepal extinguishers with them when they are date expired, on the basis of the Fire Stick's much longer discharge time. Like you say, a bit eye-waveringly expensive, but much cheaper than major van repairs, or even replacement!

 

[Pausim]

But what does it do? Is it like an extinguisher?

Yes, it is a fire extinguisher. Firesticks, like Water Mist extinguishers, are more expensive to buy than dry powder extinguishers but they do not destroy the interior of your motorhome.

 

[Tonks]

This week I've spent rather a lot on the van, directly or indirectly....

New double wool duvet (a 'seconds' one, so slightly cheaper!)
Paid a deposit on a set of bespoke internal thermal screens which I'm having made to use when I don't want the external screens up.
New flags to replace the ones which are getting worn and which I fly on my van's flagpole. And new flagpole mounting rings which will be easier than the bungees currently used.
Couple of strings of bunting ready for 'Jubilee' events with the van.

I also bought a leather 'cuff' which is absolutely not for me but which I bought because the design made me think of trips away!!!

I bought in the 'box of bits' from the van and went through it to get rid of stuff I don't in reality use. Not much came out of it, which I suppose is a good thing, and at least one thing went back in which I don't think I've ever used, but is one of those 'just in case' items!

 

[Vanman]

They're very good. I shall replace my two Firepal extinguishers with them when they are date expired, on the basis of the Fire Stick's much longer discharge time. Like you say, a bit eye-waveringly expensive, but much cheaper than major van repairs, or even replacement!

Think I may watch out for a used one on eBay

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[Ian Bosman]

I am waiting delivery to fix the dreaded Fiat white paint flake on the bonnet.

 

[Nanniemate]

I am waiting delivery to fix the dreaded Fiat white paint flake on the bonnet.

I've been waiting for a delivery to fix mine santa didn’t so let's hope the Easter bunny will deliver a repair

 

[Slopey]

Well come on then, let us know, did it work as you hoped ?

Not had it back yet - needs a new clutch fork which hasn't arrived yet

 

[Two on Tour]

Expensive, but neat, with at least a 15 year shelf life with nil maintenance.

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Thanks for the heads up on these fire extinguishers. They may be a bit pricey, but it's cheaper in the long run than replacing our JE-50's every 5 years.

If anybody wants to buy these Fire Safety Stick's then the cheapest retailer I found was this company at £67.96 each with free delivery.

https://www.cactusnav.com/fire-safety-stick-second-discharge-p-31615.html

 

[L' Hobo]

This week I have acquired a Robins nest!

When rebuilding my large wooden shed last year, I left 2 holes as, in the past, I have occasionally been visited by Bats and Hedgehogs.

No bats this year but a Robin has decided that she likes the new building but where has she decided to build, not in the vast open spaces but incorporated my screws and spirit levels into the mud and straw of her nest. Typical!

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[JonnyWilson]

Bought some Auxbeam lights to mount in the grill for a bit of extra illumination and because I like the look of grill lights but don’t want an A bar on this van. I’ve made some mounts out of two shelf brackets and two bits of metal which will then clamp round the bumper bar so they can poke through the grill on either side of the front badge.

 

[Vanman]

Bought some Auxbeam lights to mount in the grill for a bit of extra illumination and because I like the look of grill lights but don’t want an A bar on this van. I’ve made some mounts out of two shelf brackets and two bits of metal which will then clamp round the bumper bar so they can poke through the grill on either side of the front badge.

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Do they flash blue?

 

[Taran_Las]

Do they flash blue?

Naughty Paul.

 

[Cherub]

This week I've spent rather a lot on the van, directly or indirectly....

New double wool duvet (a 'seconds' one, so slightly cheaper!)

We went all wool duvets last year and just love them. Very lightweight but still warm.

 

[NicM]

Yes, it is a fire extinguisher. Firesticks, like Water Mist extinguishers, are more expensive to buy than dry powder extinguishers but they do not destroy the interior of your motorhome.

Thinking of getting a fire stick, looks good, can get them Here.

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