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Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:36 am
by ZRX61
Interesting development here.
We have a new DA & he's releasing prisoners, dropping charges, lowering charges to lesser crimes, refusing to charge people etc. He managed to piss off not only every victim of crime, but also the cops. There's a recall campaign to get him removed from office & it's supported by the cops.
For as long as I can remember the chances of getting a CCW (concealed carry permit) were zero unless you were, rich, famous or a politician. The guy responsible for issuing CCW's is the head of the LASD (LA County Sheriff). He's now approving around 30% of applications & the percentage is rising.

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 8:37 am
by Gregor
Removing the lambda sensor from the tenere header pipe with no hassle.
This offsets stripping the locking wheel nut key for the Yaris the other day.

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:10 am
by gremlin
Had a similar ball ache with a Celica tailgate strut years back. It defied every method to get one of the nuts off, until there was nigh-on nothing left. In desperation, I left it, went for a wee, sat and had a cup of coffee and whilst stewing in frustration, Googled 'Celica tailgate strut removal' just out of curiosity.
Lo and behold, a video popped up on Youtube, explaining about the wax Toyota put on the nut to stop any possible water ingress, how it sets fast and how just warming it with a Zippo can save hours of frustration.
Put my coffee down, grabbed the kitchen blowtorch and the fucking remnants of the nut was out in 30 seconds with a pair of pliers. Easy.

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:48 am
by Gregor
Managed to get the locking bolts off the Yaris wheels as well
Fitted the standard bolts back on now.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:11 pm
by gremlin
Mrs. Gremlin just walked in with a pack of Lancashire Eccles Cakes. Fucking love Eccles cakes.
God, but that woman knows me so well....

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:41 pm
by Mussels
The noises my compressor tools make, anyone walking past must have thought there was someone really good at mechanicing living here.
It's a bit weedy but it removed seized nuts from a free spinning wheel so it's enough for what I want.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 3:23 am
by ZRX61
Biden's attempt to board AirForce One where he managed to trip twice & then finally face-planted climbing the steps...
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:22 am
by Jody
I got paid too much (cash)
Should have been £300 but they accidentally gave me £320.
The good feeling came from going back, explaining their mistake and handing £20 back.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:08 am
by weeksy
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:11 am
by Wreckless Rat
Waking up realising only two more sleeps until I get my shoulder operation.

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:38 am
by Taipan
The wife being given an electric bike.The exact type she wanted (fold-able shopper) and in the right colour.

I've only got to buy one for me now!

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 10:25 am
by Lutin
The Japan Times weather forecast page. The weather descriptions are almost haiku -
Weather - The Japan Times
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 11:33 am
by Taipan
Just been online and booked my 2nd Covid vaccine jab!

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 6:56 pm
by mangocrazy
First round of toast from a freshly-baked wholemeal loaf. With butter and marmalade. And a big mug of tea.
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 3:22 pm
by Jody
The Sun is OUT !!!
Fekking finally, went out for a play on my pushbike and made some semblance of a trail/track. Fell off, but I don't care, it was still fun times

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:50 pm
by Trinity765
I've got food in my belly, some demerara rum, a tank full of petrol, new clutch, new rear tyre, the rest of the week off work and the weather forecast is the best it has been for a very long time. I'm easily pleased

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:40 pm
by Nidge
Wearing summer gloves
Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 8:49 pm
by Noggin
I've had the window open all day. Ok, I haven't been here all day. But I've been home since about 3.30pm and haven't needed to close the window. Normally once the sun goes behind the mountain its too cold to keep the window open (in winter). Guessing spring really is springing

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:00 pm
by MrLongbeard
First BBQ of the year

and I'm half cut on Desperado's

Re: Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:17 am
by Noggin