j_jza80 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I was woken up my my girlfriend at 6am this morning, as the battery on her Polo seemed dead. In my infinite wisdom, i'd seen fit to use my Dads Jaguar Xk60 for a few days (as he's away and asked me to use it a little), and apparently you can't get to the battery without taking a few of the boot trims off. This wasn't something I particularly wanted to do at such an early hour, so I popped accross the road to borrow my brother in laws Mondeo. Pulling it out of his drive, i've managed to catch the front wing on some brickwork, denting the arch (which is flared on these models, and angled exactly where i've scraped it ) I reckon it's going to cost me circa £300 to sort it I normally welcome the snow, and it's nothing but my stupidity that's caused this, but a word of warning: No matter how much of a rush you are in to get to work or wherever you go at this time of the morning, make sure you clear your windows properly if it's been snowing All this before 8am. I think i'm going to stay in the house today, PS3 all day and hope nothing else bad happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 After a hair-raising drive back from work yesterday in half an inch of snow, I've decided to ground my Supra for a while. Waking up to about 6 inches this morning (and then noticing the 6 inches of snow as well, boom boom), I'm thinking that's the right decision. Hard lines on your scrape. It's always hard when you hurt someone else's car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awisto Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Buy yourself a jump pack, or Breakdown cover, using jump leads on a modern day car is a big no no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Jump pack all the way, Machine Mart do them for approx £100 No snow here in the midlands:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 I should really look into getting a jump pack, would prevent getting stuck in traffic at least Actually, you can buy these, cost IRO £70k, but should save a bit on tax and fuel. Not sure what the insurance is like though... http://www.martinjetpack.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Know exactly how you feel dude, mines been a bad week! new Hilux wont start and supra's got a f*cked wheel. Having to get the train to work now. Got locked out the house last night and spent 2hrs in the snow tying to break in as NO locksmith would come out. Taking today off to get a new lock and chill out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Never a good way to start the day, those jetpacks look fun, about 10 years ago a guy came flying over the river where i was fishing, i thought i was seeing things:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Oh dear. Have a nice cuppa and plan your next move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Oh dear. Have a nice cuppa and plan your next move. I'm waaay ahead of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm waaay ahead of you I'm just on my first - clearly I need to plan tea earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 To make matters worse, I suspect I have an unwelcome guest in the house. I keep hearing ruffling noises coming from the kitchen and the dog seems very interested in something. I reckon one of the field mice that live under my porch have got in. Another cuppa and then a trip to B&Q for a humane trap me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 There's another thread about this kind of thing from yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Had a good nosey around, and found the blighter in one of the cupboards! It's not a field mouse, it's either a big mouse or a small Rat, so i've been to B&Q and got a trap. And now we play the waiting game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sorry to hear that dude. Looks like a lot of people having bad day with their cars. As you can see I fried mine too I guess I am sort of lucky it doesn't snow here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Im just back from B&Q with my newly fitted front door lock. Arms are aching from letter box fun trying to hitch the latch yesterday in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Im just back from B&Q with my newly fitted front door lock. Arms are aching from letter box fun trying to hitch the latch yesterday in the snow Sounds like the sh*ts. Hope you can chill this aftey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Traps are so boring! I used an umbrella to neutralise a rodent that decided last year's christmas tree was a good spot to seek shelter. Manageed to skewer the cute little fella as he made a dash from there to the TV cabinet. Theres nothing like bringin down a wild animal to reaffirm your position as the alpha male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sounds like the sh*ts. Hope you can chill this aftey. Just found out a mate has Biffy tickets so all going well i'll see them tonight. Knowing my luck this week the gig will get canceled cause of the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 If a girlfriend of mine had woken me at 6.00 AM I know what I'd have told her to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just found out a mate has Biffy tickets so all going well i'll see them tonight. Knowing my luck this week the gig will get canceled cause of the snow Sooooooo incredibly jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sooooooo incredibly jealous. Just what i like to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Just what i like to see Is Simon in Team Beard yet? Folding Stars FTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Lol nope, and come to think of it you've yet to contribute to the photos thread for TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Lol nope, and come to think of it you've yet to contribute to the photos thread for TB Sorry - it slipped my mine. I will do it, at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Sorry - it slipped my mine. I will do it, at some point. You'll have to........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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