It strikes me that listening to the woes of the thought-to-be-adulterated fuel that is causing much woe & expense amongst a rash of motorists at the mo, that one of the main woes being expressed via the meeja is that the motorists, due to the shortage of oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles. Much weeping and wailing about not being able to get about. I am pleased on a couple of levels. Firstly, one's own motor has not been affected, so from a finance point of view, I like that. But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
If necessary I'd hire a motor for a longer journey, although I'm pretty sure I'd be able to rearrange most if not all longer journeys for a short period. But most of all: The bicycle is a wonderful thing. So I would not be stopped from doing local journeys at all.
But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
My boss asked me if I had put Tesco petrol in the car within the last few days. I pointed out I hadn't needed to put petrol in for the past two weeks, despite living 15 miles away from where I work! Talk about smug!
oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles. Much weeping and wailing about not being able to get about. I am pleased on a couple of levels. Firstly, one's own motor has not been affected, so from a finance point of view, I like that. But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
short period. But most of all: The bicycle is a wonderful thing. So I
I need to start wearing my T Shirt again: "A bike is for life, not just for crisis".
But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
My boss asked me if I had put Tesco petrol in the car within the last few days. I pointed out I hadn't needed to put petrol in for the past two weeks, despite living 15 miles away from where I work! Talk about smug!
I'm feeling pretty smug too at the mo. This weekend will be the first time I've used the car since Jan 14th. Cue even smugger replies...
oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles. Much weeping and wailing about not being able to get about. I am pleased on a couple of levels. Firstly, one's own motor has not been affected, so from a finance point of view, I like that. But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
short period. But most of all: The bicycle is a wonderful thing. So I
I need to start wearing my T Shirt again: "A bike is for life, not just for crisis".
John B <[email hidden]> wrote: | Buck wrote: | > > I need to start wearing my T Shirt again: "A bike is for life, not just | > > for crisis". | > | > I haven't driven this week. | | I haven't driven this century :-) | | John B
ITYM "millennium". I had to hire a van to drive this millennium.
But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
My boss asked me if I had put Tesco petrol in the car within the last few days. I pointed out I hadn't needed to put petrol in for the past two weeks, despite living 15 miles away from where I work! Talk about smug!
I'm feeling pretty smug too at the mo. This weekend will be the first time I've used the car since Jan 14th. Cue even smugger replies...
I used the car this evening for the first time this week. My front brake cable broke on the way home from work and I needed a new one to cycle in the morning. We've had the car for over 2.5 years and only done 13000 miles. I know there people here who do a lot less and even 0 miles but 13000 is good for us. -- Cheers the.Mark
"wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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No, not OT.
It strikes me that listening to the woes of the thought-to-be-adulterated fuel that is causing much woe & expense amongst a rash of motorists at the mo, that one of the main woes being expressed via the meeja is that the motorists, due to the shortage of oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles. Much weeping and wailing about not being able to get about. I am pleased on a couple of levels. Firstly, one's own motor has not been affected, so from a finance point of view, I like that. But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
If necessary I'd hire a motor for a longer journey, although I'm pretty sure I'd be able to rearrange most if not all longer journeys for a short period. But most of all: The bicycle is a wonderful thing. So I would not be stopped from doing local journeys at all.
Bit too smug I think. I amongst a lot of others have to drive for a living. Driven nearly 3000 miles in the last two weeks but I'd rather be out on my bike!
It strikes me that listening to the woes of the thought-to-be-adulterated fuel that is causing much woe & expense amongst a rash of motorists at the mo, that one of the main woes being expressed via the meeja is that the motorists, due to the shortage of oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles. Much weeping and wailing about not being able to get about. I am pleased on a couple of levels. Firstly, one's own motor has not been affected, so from a finance point of view, I like that. But secondly, even if the motor was off the road for a week, I'd cope.
If necessary I'd hire a motor for a longer journey, although I'm pretty sure I'd be able to rearrange most if not all longer journeys for a short period. But most of all: The bicycle is a wonderful thing. So I would not be stopped from doing local journeys at all.
Interestingly in early Jan the car suddenly started acting up after I had filled it up so it was put into the garage who after much humming and haa-ing replaced the oxygen sensor at a not cheap price. Took them three days to sort it but I had the bike so no problemo. I'm now wondering whether it was related to this supposed fuel problem. Cost me about £200 in parts and labour.
-- Tony
"...has many omissions and contains much that is apocryphal, or at least wildly inaccurate..." Douglas Adams; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
"wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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No, not OT.
It strikes me that listening to the woes of the thought-to-be-adulterated fuel that is causing much woe & expense amongst a rash of motorists at the mo, that one of the main woes being expressed via the meeja is that the motorists, due to the shortage of oxygen sensors, as well as facing huge bills to repair the motors, is the fact they've been told not to use their vehicles.
Does a dodgy ham sandwich count as adulterated fuel for me? ;-) I only ask as I get all of the out of date ones at Waitrose to take to work - I don't pay nearly 3 quid for one, that's for sure! I've had a four days out of date sushi before now, so it's only a matter of time...
In article <[email hidden]>, POHB <[email hidden]> writes
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I'm feeling pretty smug too at the mo. This weekend will be the first time I've used the car since Jan 14th. Cue even smugger replies...
Smugness abounds here too just a couple of weeks since the congestion zone was extended to about half a mile from where I live. -- congokid Eating out in London? Read my tips... http://congokid.com
Does a dodgy ham sandwich count as adulterated fuel for me? ;-) I only ask as I get all of the out of date ones at Waitrose to take to work - I don't pay nearly 3 quid for one, that's for sure! I've had a four days out of date sushi before now, so it's only a matter of time...
I think they tend to be a bit conservative with the sell-by dates on stuff as rule, if only to cover their backs, but do be careful all the same, especially if the sandwiches have mayonnaise in them.
Rob had salmonella a couple of years ago and it's not pretty....he was off work for two weeks with it and not up to full strength for quite a while afterward. Not something you want to inflict on yourself if you can avoid it.
-- Carol "Never trust a man wearing leather shorts and a plastic dressing gown" - Spray, "The Dangerous Sports Club"
