Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up
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hearing the crunch of a front spoiler on a Ferrari something or other, looked expensive whatever it was, as it grounded out hitting a speed bump because the idiot (either a footballer or a drug dealer Im guessing) driving it just didnt want to slow down enough to take it properly
crazy idiot then still pretty much drove straight at me, the last thing Id be doing if I owned a multi 6 figure cost car after Id just crunched the front would be get anywhere near a bicycle with all its sticky out pointy heavy metal bits,though for once I obliged to get out of the way0 -
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awavey wrote:hearing the crunch of a front spoiler on a Ferrari something or other, looked expensive whatever it was, as it grounded out hitting a speed bump because the idiot (either a footballer or a drug dealer Im guessing) driving it just didnt want to slow down enough to take it properly
crazy idiot then still pretty much drove straight at me, the last thing Id be doing if I owned a multi 6 figure cost car after Id just crunched the front would be get anywhere near a bicycle with all its sticky out pointy heavy metal bits,though for once I obliged to get out of the way
You should have looked down pointing at their bumper and laughing, even if it wasn't damaged it might have got them worried but then they would probably just use it as an excuse to buy a new one.0 -
If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.0
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Surrey Commuter wrote:Ben6899 wrote:
You are judged by whether your bookshelves are bigger than your television not by the content of either
We don't have a TV.Ben
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HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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Stevo 666 wrote:HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.
the amount of clearance such a car has is very different though in that case, an old 4 wheeled tinbox car like that could probably tackle the same speed bump at twice the speed as the Ferrari, the point was the Ferrari tried it at the old 4 wheeled tinbox speed, and probably caused 10s of thousands of damage in the process & I dont care if they didnt care, it amused the hell out of me0 -
awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.
the amount of clearance such a car has is very different though in that case, an old 4 wheeled tinbox car like that could probably tackle the same speed bump at twice the speed as the Ferrari, the point was the Ferrari tried it at the old 4 wheeled tinbox speed, and probably caused 10s of thousands of damage in the process & I dont care if they didnt care, it amused the hell out of me"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Stevo 666 wrote:awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.
the amount of clearance such a car has is very different though in that case, an old 4 wheeled tinbox car like that could probably tackle the same speed bump at twice the speed as the Ferrari, the point was the Ferrari tried it at the old 4 wheeled tinbox speed, and probably caused 10s of thousands of damage in the process & I dont care if they didnt care, it amused the hell out of me
not necessarily actually, Ive mentioned maybe not in this thread but Ive certainly commented on this forum somewhere before about how cars have hit the same sequence of speedbumps so fast and hard they look like they are doing some 80s action tv show car stunt jump, and their exhaust or towbar gouges a great lump out of the speed bump, just because people dont drive over them at the correct speed whatever car they drive.
but we are talking a vast degree of difference in speed, had I been heading towards an old tinbox travelling at a speed fast enough to have hit the same speed bump and caused themselves damage, it would most likely have ended up in the rant column instead, even if theyd ripped off their exhaust (which has happened) as Id be riding head on towards a car out of control heading towards me at 30-40mph.
mr ferraris rubbish attempt at driving at least gave me the opportunity to enjoy his misfortune, without fearing for my safety for a change.0 -
awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.
the amount of clearance such a car has is very different though in that case, an old 4 wheeled tinbox car like that could probably tackle the same speed bump at twice the speed as the Ferrari, the point was the Ferrari tried it at the old 4 wheeled tinbox speed, and probably caused 10s of thousands of damage in the process & I dont care if they didnt care, it amused the hell out of me
not necessarily actually, Ive mentioned maybe not in this thread but Ive certainly commented on this forum somewhere before about how cars have hit the same sequence of speedbumps so fast and hard they look like they are doing some 80s action tv show car stunt jump, and their exhaust or towbar gouges a great lump out of the speed bump, just because people dont drive over them at the correct speed whatever car they drive.
but we are talking a vast degree of difference in speed, had I been heading towards an old tinbox travelling at a speed fast enough to have hit the same speed bump and caused themselves damage, it would most likely have ended up in the rant column instead, even if theyd ripped off their exhaust (which has happened) as Id be riding head on towards a car out of control heading towards me at 30-40mph.
mr ferraris rubbish attempt at driving at least gave me the opportunity to enjoy his misfortune, without fearing for my safety for a change.
It cheers me up accelerating and braking between speed humps to make up the time - is this what's called dysfunctional behaviour?"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
How does its speed affect the clearance between spoiler and speed cushion?0
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CiB wrote:How does its speed affect the clearance between spoiler and speed cushion?
Anyhow - another thing that cheers me up is going for a blast in the car just for the hell of it, as done just now. Very satisfying"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
This.
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4 year olds. Insert big thumbs up icon here.0 -
This also cheered me up
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
red wine.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:awavey wrote:Stevo 666 wrote:HaydenM wrote:If I had a Ferarri I probably wouldn't care that much that a cyclist laughed at me even if I had just crunched it on a speedbump.
the amount of clearance such a car has is very different though in that case, an old 4 wheeled tinbox car like that could probably tackle the same speed bump at twice the speed as the Ferrari, the point was the Ferrari tried it at the old 4 wheeled tinbox speed, and probably caused 10s of thousands of damage in the process & I dont care if they didnt care, it amused the hell out of me
not necessarily actually, Ive mentioned maybe not in this thread but Ive certainly commented on this forum somewhere before about how cars have hit the same sequence of speedbumps so fast and hard they look like they are doing some 80s action tv show car stunt jump, and their exhaust or towbar gouges a great lump out of the speed bump, just because people dont drive over them at the correct speed whatever car they drive.
but we are talking a vast degree of difference in speed, had I been heading towards an old tinbox travelling at a speed fast enough to have hit the same speed bump and caused themselves damage, it would most likely have ended up in the rant column instead, even if theyd ripped off their exhaust (which has happened) as Id be riding head on towards a car out of control heading towards me at 30-40mph.
mr ferraris rubbish attempt at driving at least gave me the opportunity to enjoy his misfortune, without fearing for my safety for a change.
I love ripping down a street full of speed bumps on the back wheel of my motorbike -knocking the door mirrors off all the cars as I go -- scares the fk out of old ladies on bicycles.0 -
Constant chatter (on the wing) by the swallows that arrived today.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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Pinno wrote:Constant chatter (on the wing) by the swallows that arrived today.
Left a back door open yesterday and a pair of swallow came in and flew around as if looking for nesting place. We have lofty ceilings and it was amazing to watch their agile aerobatics before they found a window I'd opened and whizzed casually back out.
It must be fun being a swallow or a swift.0 -
Cutting the parents lawn and getting the stripes.0
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Robert88 wrote:Pinno wrote:Constant chatter (on the wing) by the swallows that arrived today.
Left a back door open yesterday and a pair of swallow came in and flew around as if looking for nesting place. We have lofty ceilings and it was amazing to watch their agile aerobatics before they found a window I'd opened and whizzed casually back out.
It must be fun being a swallow or a swift.
As long as you are not netted and scoffed by Moroccan's and other peoples.
Such an endearing little bird. 6000 miles to S Africa!
I am building a double garage with a room on top. Proper man cave with an outlook on the garden to keep an eye on Tricky and Shorty. I will have extended eaves so that it creates nesting sites for House Martins and Swallows.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Chase criticised for 'mocking' customers' spending habits
Hilarious!
As is the sense of outrage from the profligates who don't like hearing the truth!0 -
^ Is that Chase from Paw Patrol? Always thought he had a nasty side to him.0
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orraloon wrote:^ Is that Chase from Paw Patrol? Always thought he had a nasty side to him.
No idea..
But I have had to bail out relatives who get into more debt than they can handle and can understand why the bank might have a go! We acted as executor for one who died thousands of pounds in store card debt because they let her just spend, spend, spend.
Another relative has acted as guarantor for a 'friend' who can't control their life-style. They needed a guarantor because their credit rating was so crap that's the only way they could get into more debt. The debt they needed was simply to pay off their previous debt. There's no way on earth my relative will be able to pick up the debt burden when they come knocking on the door.
That's just for starters. Yes the banks have encouraged debts left, right and centre. Perhaps we should appreciate it when they reverse the trend?0 -
Not sure that this fits the 'cheer you up' scenario but hey.
Not much if any sympathy for those who for whatever reason decide to spend what they don't have just because they can and then bleat about someone else made them do it, 'snot fair, I want com-pen-say-shun. I have never ever not paid off my credit cards in full every month. I do not spend what I don't have. But then I'm not a Leave voter either.0 -
orraloon wrote:Not sure that this fits the 'cheer you up' scenario but hey.
Not much if any sympathy for those who for whatever reason decide to spend what they don't have just because they can and then bleat about someone else made them do it, 'snot fair, I want com-pen-say-shun. I have never ever not paid off my credit cards in full every month. I do not spend what I don't have. But then I'm not a Leave voter either."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
orraloon wrote:Not sure that this fits the 'cheer you up' scenario but hey.
Not much if any sympathy for those who for whatever reason decide to spend what they don't have just because they can and then bleat about someone else made them do it, 'snot fair, I want com-pen-say-shun. I have never ever not paid off my credit cards in full every month. I do not spend what I don't have. But then I'm not a Leave voter either.
Is this some social commentary or are you bragging?
P.s it's inefficient not to have leverage0 -
orraloon wrote:Not sure that this fits the 'cheer you up' scenario but hey.
Not much if any sympathy for those who for whatever reason decide to spend what they don't have just because they can and then bleat about someone else made them do it, 'snot fair, I want com-pen-say-shun. I have never ever not paid off my credit cards in full every month. I do not spend what I don't have. But then I'm not a Leave voter either.
What even is 'this'?1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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