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Went to a Moho show today.
Saw the van, yes sirree, that'll do!
I couldn't afford the show discount, let alone the actual price FFS!
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£200k+ :(

(Whatever that is in € :D ).
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Taipan wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:38 pm
Felix wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:12 pm I need a new screen on the wifes car. I am sure its covered on the insurance but unsure if wiper damage is covered (Previous owner) May just crack it to make sure it is covered but almost £300 was my first quote :shock:
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KungFooBob wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:00 pm 600kg to heavy for me to drive

https://www.hymer.com/gb/en/models/hymer-venture-s
I can drive this on mine....

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Count Steer wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:53 pm £200k+ :(

(Whatever that is in € :D ).
I wish!
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Pretty much everyone today* :lol: :lol:

Yes, I'm tired and grumpy!!!


*well, not the faaaaasands of bikers I saw - just everyone else!! :lol:
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KungFooBob wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:00 pm 600kg to heavy for me to drive

https://www.hymer.com/gb/en/models/hymer-venture-s
Look at the lighter section. You will probably find a nicer looking one.
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Automated phone answering systems BMP today. I had to ring several places this morning. Each time it was press this number for this, that number the other. Date of birth, say it, or key it in, then instructions on how to key it in. Another one was enter the numbers in your postcode. I seemed to spend an extraordinary amount of time going through this rigmarole and couldn't help thinking how much easier and quicker it was when you just spoke to an operator!
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(1) Mice/rats have chomped the seat pad of my Clarke 'mechanics stool'
(2) ...and you can't seem to buy a replacement part

A new stool isn't exactly expensive, but I hate throwing away stuff when it's unnecessary. Seems I will be using the gnawed seat version for a while...
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Taipan wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:21 pm Automated phone answering systems BMP today. I had to ring several places this morning. Each time it was press this number for this, that number the other. Date of birth, say it, or key it in, then instructions on how to key it in. Another one was enter the numbers in your postcode. I seemed to spend an extraordinary amount of time going through this rigmarole and couldn't help thinking how much easier and quicker it was when you just spoke to an operator!
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Faceache marketfarce!
How hard is it to try and sell something without being inundated by scammers and shysters?
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Sadlonelygit wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:47 pm Faceache marketfarce!
How hard is it to try and sell something without being inundated by scammers and shysters?
Try giving something away for free, it's a whole lot worse!

You think you're being nice, but you end up holding on to shit for weeks when people don't turn up and you get 800,000 messages asking 'is this still available'?'.
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KungFooBob wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:53 pm
Sadlonelygit wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:47 pm Faceache marketfarce!
How hard is it to try and sell something without being inundated by scammers and shysters?
Try giving something away for free, it's a whole lot worse!

You think you're being nice, but you end up holding on to shit for weeks when people don't turn up and you get 800,000 messages asking 'is this still available'?'.
Don't do 'nice' anymore!
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Sunny wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:56 pm (1) Mice/rats have chomped the seat pad of my Clarke 'mechanics stool'
(2) ...and you can't seem to buy a replacement part

A new stool isn't exactly expensive, but I hate throwing away stuff when it's unnecessary. Seems I will be using the gnawed seat version for a while...
Sounds like a job for......



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Strimmers, almost as hateful to store as bicycles.
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Sunny wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:56 pm (1) Mice/rats have chomped the seat pad of my Clarke 'mechanics stool'
(2) ...and you can't seem to buy a replacement part

A new stool isn't exactly expensive, but I hate throwing away stuff when it's unnecessary. Seems I will be using the gnawed seat version for a while...
Is it a metal base under the pad? Is it sponge or more solid?

Either material for the base you could find something similar and cut to size.

If it's a metal base, see how well a strong vinyl would glue to the base and make a new cover?
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Noggin wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:48 pm
Sunny wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:56 pm (1) Mice/rats have chomped the seat pad of my Clarke 'mechanics stool'
(2) ...and you can't seem to buy a replacement part

A new stool isn't exactly expensive, but I hate throwing away stuff when it's unnecessary. Seems I will be using the gnawed seat version for a while...
Is it a metal base under the pad? Is it sponge or more solid?

Either material for the base you could find something similar and cut to size.

If it's a metal base, see how well a strong vinyl would glue to the base and make a new cover?
It's sponge. But I don't want to faff, I want to bolt a new bit on 😭

@Rockburner has the correct approach though 👍🤣
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Sunny wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:01 pm
Noggin wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 12:48 pm
Sunny wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:56 pm (1) Mice/rats have chomped the seat pad of my Clarke 'mechanics stool'
(2) ...and you can't seem to buy a replacement part

A new stool isn't exactly expensive, but I hate throwing away stuff when it's unnecessary. Seems I will be using the gnawed seat version for a while...
Is it a metal base under the pad? Is it sponge or more solid?

Either material for the base you could find something similar and cut to size.

If it's a metal base, see how well a strong vinyl would glue to the base and make a new cover?
It's sponge. But I don't want to faff, I want to bolt a new bit on 😭

@Rockburner has the correct approach though 👍🤣
True. I'd make a new seat top on a piece of ply and bolt that to the top of the seat :D :D But I like faffing with things like that :D :D
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Cushion and a bungee cord. :thumbup:
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