View Full Version : Smile of the day - What is yours?
Red Herring
03-03-15, 09:45 PM
Back on topic. My smile of the day is that whilst writing the above I remembered the look on my sons face after I had let him loose on my GSXR track bike for the first time...... Priceless!
maviczap
03-03-15, 10:18 PM
Sounds like I'm thinking the right way, and maybe get her insured on our little Suzuki just to get her NCD started.
painful it might be money wise, but the cars paid for.
Red Herring
03-03-15, 10:26 PM
Worth checking to see if she can still build a NCB as a named driver on your existing policy, I've heard some companies will do that, especially if you have been with them a while and they are likely to get her business when she gets her own car.
maviczap
03-03-15, 10:38 PM
Thanks, we're currently with Admiral on a multi car policy, although we only switched last year.
Worth checking out I think
chris8886
03-03-15, 10:52 PM
We gave my daughter my wife's 1.9 Fabia diesel when she was 17 and insured it in her name so she started a NCD straight away. We got her a couple of lessons early on with a school just so she had an idea of what they were after and then she did 90% of her "learning" in the Fabia driving us around. We gave her back to the school for a few more lessons before her test and she passed first time, in their car. My wife then had to buy a new car as she'd lost the old one!
We tried similar with my son however he was a bit keener (like he bought a car a month before his 17th birthday and I had to take him for his first drive at one minute past midnight....). He passed the theory part of the test on his birthday and tried to get a cancellation practical for the next day, but fortunately we talked him out of that and he had to wait a month! The irony was it actually took him four attempts to pass his practical, (you can just imagine the stick his sister gave him....) as he just got so nervous in the school car and made silly mistakes. In the end he did it in his own car and went straight through with only a single "minor".
did my test after only 6 lessons in my own car (no power steering and only 4 forward gears too), just practised tons with my mum in the passenger seat.
Red Herring
03-03-15, 11:04 PM
did my test after only 6 lessons in my own car (no power steering and only 4 forward gears too), just practised tons with my mum in the passenger seat.
I think there is a certain satisfaction at doing it in your own car, but I do think it's wise to get a few lessons with a professional even if just to learn what is expected on test.
Did a similar thing as Chris.
But I had to unlearn the bad habits were I been driving before.
My capri only had 4 gears like most cars in them days Chris.
But it definitely needed traction control!!
Red Herring
04-03-15, 08:13 AM
Mk1 Ford Escort for me. We called it sideways control in those days and you certainly needed it!
maviczap
04-03-15, 08:38 AM
Did mine in a Metro, passed first time
atassiedevil
04-03-15, 09:20 AM
Smile of the day - Transferring my insurance on the VFs to Carole Nash and seeing it drop to £154 a year fully comp, for 4 bikes with no mileage restrictions and no excess.
Saved me over £1000 a year, so understandably happy.
Red Herring
04-03-15, 09:39 AM
That's a bit of a result, no wonder you're smiling. Out of interest do you know if the limit is four bikes on a single policy, or can they cover more?
atassiedevil
04-03-15, 09:41 AM
They can cover more.
It's a classic policy, so will cover bikes 20-30 years old.
I'll be adding another bike once i sort out it's Q plate to a proper age related plate.
So, in total that will be 5 bikes.
VF1100C (V65 Magna)
VF1000F2 (Bol D'Or)
VF750F
VF500F2
VF400FD
So yes, very very happy!
Brettus
04-03-15, 07:55 PM
Uber satisfying urination after what felt like the longest 15 minute drive home in history :-)
Ahhhhnd relax.
Red ones
04-03-15, 08:17 PM
Navigating Paddington and Kings Cross like a ninja. I needed to get home on time and was running late but got it all back on track. If getting through stations got anyone an award then boy I owned them tonight!
BanannaMan
05-03-15, 03:35 AM
uber satisfying urination after what felt like the longest 15 minute drive home in history :-)
ahhhhnd relax.
pmsl
Brettus
05-03-15, 10:03 AM
pmsl
I was close but wasn't laughing :-|
On the plus side anyone can experience this joy with the aid of a simple kitchen timer. You have to watch it though, no distractions, walking around or crossing legs allowed :-)
Brettus
05-03-15, 06:49 PM
Mine today was reading this when I got home from work. Original and from the day after I was born :-) it's held up better than me!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/3d87e8678a0665ae43da336e0f87a88a.jpg
Amadeus
05-03-15, 06:59 PM
What happens with his tickle???
maviczap
05-03-15, 07:08 PM
Lol 1981
A great period in my life.
Please post a picture of the back page. I can't live with the suspense!!!
Specialone
05-03-15, 08:32 PM
I used to love the comics as a kid, I remember I used to buy beano and whizzer and chips.
Used to get the manuals too at chrimbo.
maviczap
05-03-15, 08:48 PM
Roast beef, yorkshire pudding, veg, beer
theenglishman
05-03-15, 10:19 PM
Reading the 'dunking' thread on mums net. It's not U rated but it is very funny.
Brettus
06-03-15, 12:43 AM
Hah! Sorry didn't realise people would actually read it :-)
I should charge face value to find out the thrilling conclusion!
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/a8c99121379b59235ef2d49a9dc4bb95.jpg
Thanks, I can rest easy now. I'll buy you 9p's worth of beer at the AR if you're going :)
Bluepete
06-03-15, 07:58 AM
Reading the 'dunking' thread on mums net. It's not U rated but it is very funny.
Haha hahaha hahaha!
Popping candy?
Off to Tesco.
Pete ;)
Warm morning for a blat into work
dirtydog
07-03-15, 11:03 PM
Reading the 'dunking' thread on mums net. It's not U rated but it is very funny.
Hahahahahahahaha yeah it's funny but there does seem to be a lot of very strange people about.
Littlepeahead
10-03-15, 10:51 AM
I've just rejected Amazon and Wex to spend £7000 at my local independent camera shop. Friendly, knowledge staff, prices the same or cheaper than the faceless online retailers but proper customer service and a free tripod strap and hugely discounted filters thrown into the package. I'm probably their favorite customer of the week. Anyway, MCC now owns some decent photographic kit and I get to take my own gear home for my own use full time at last.
Sunshine and a motorcycle.
That is all.
Matt-EUC
10-03-15, 11:30 AM
Sunshine and a motorcycle.
That is all.
+10
Sun is out, and I have a day off.
garynortheast
10-03-15, 12:34 PM
Skylarks singing against a clear blue sky over the allt in warm sunshine.
maviczap
10-03-15, 02:33 PM
Blue sky, flat calm sea, sun's out & its warmed the car up through the windscreen.
Felt like summer driving home
Luckypants
10-03-15, 03:45 PM
I ordered some stuff on-line from a site I have used before, but forgot to update the address to my new house... The DPD tracker reports my parcel is refused (because of my old address) but the fecker knows where I live and it is only just round the corner (maybe a 2 minute walk). He was an awkward fecker buying my old house and continues to meet my low opinion of him.... :smt068
After my gripe.... Customer service at both the on-line retailer and DPD were great, parcel is held at the depot and address now updated. They will deliver to my corrected address tomorrow. Not only efficient, but nice folks to talk to as well! Made me smile anyway :D
BanannaMan
10-03-15, 03:50 PM
I've just rejected Amazon and Wex to spend £7000 at my local independent camera shop. Friendly, knowledge staff, prices the same or cheaper than the faceless online retailers but proper customer service and a free tripod strap and hugely discounted filters thrown into the package. I'm probably their favorite customer of the week. Anyway, MCC now owns some decent photographic kit and I get to take my own gear home for my own use full time at last.
Good on you for buying local.
Now you have people that can help you out if you have a problem and most of all, keeps that money in the local economy so not only that store profits, but all the stores they shop as well, vs going to some big companies bank account to likely be spent overseas.
punyXpress
10-03-15, 04:12 PM
. . and chances are they pay taxes to this country on profits made here?
carelesschucca
13-03-15, 07:39 PM
Late notice half day taken and I went out and played on the bike only a short 100 mile bimble.
Now back in the house cold but ever so happy...
GOD I LOVE MOTORBIKES!!!
Sir Trev
13-03-15, 08:00 PM
Knee deep in wrapping paper here this evening with lots of happy squealing. It's like the Monkey was 8 again, not 18. It's nice and peaceful now I've dropped her in town for a night out with her mates. I feel a bit old now but she's turned out reasonably well.
Littlepeahead
13-03-15, 10:35 PM
Going to a very low key event at Waterstones to hear a couple of authors of spy thrillers (Charles Cunning and Alan Judd) talk about being writers. Was informative and interesting and free. I love books, but don't own a Kindle, and it was good to discuss the merits and drawbacks of both.
DarrenSV650S
13-03-15, 11:11 PM
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superb, my sons were talking about that the other day there. fantastic :-)
Finally on the road!
Took the bike for the mot today, and aside from a minor issue (no horn!) it sailed through with no advisories, so got it rolling for the first time in a decade. And it's a bloody lovely little thing, I'm chuffed to bits with it.
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Bigalski_2009/Suzuki%20SV650S/20150314_111012_resized_zpswfrpj2js.jpg
It owes me under £400, including buying it. Suddenly the summer seems much closer...
maviczap
14-03-15, 07:50 PM
My 10 year old playing endless Wii Mario Kart, total concentration, totally entertained
chris8886
14-03-15, 11:37 PM
a great win for Saracens against a very strong Northampton side in the lv cup semi final, so now for the final next weekend at Northampton's ground! (makes the win all the more sweeter). a big win for my hockey team against 4th in the league (we're 3rd) so puts us in a great position to knick promotion in the final game of the season next Saturday! and tomorrow I get to watch our 1st team play in the 2nd division of the national league (championship level equivalent to football) against the top side which have several England international players playing for them.
We were playing that the other day Mav. They discontinued the only multiplayer last year though.
maviczap
15-03-15, 08:57 AM
Yes, she told me about that. She's playing it now :D
God job to, its thoroughly miserable outside, as you know
My wife passing her driving test this morning!
maviczap
16-03-15, 06:34 PM
Well done Mrs Kenzie, but you'll need to find a new job, as you are now redundant as a chauffeur :lol:
maviczap
16-03-15, 06:36 PM
Meeting one of my old school mates in the street for the first time in about 12 years.
Littlepeahead
16-03-15, 07:58 PM
Reading that Kanye West is headlining Glastonbury and knowing I didn't waste my money on a ticket.
maviczap
16-03-15, 08:30 PM
Reading that Kanye West is headlining Glastonbury and knowing I didn't waste my money on a ticket.
I never would waste my money on one of those tickets.
Fear not you'll be able to catch Kayne at his best on the BBC
Littlepeahead
16-03-15, 08:52 PM
I'm happy to spend money on gig tickets, and I don't agree with file sharing music and prefer to buy the CD or vinyl. I'm just glad I didn't bother trying to get tickets for Glastonbury this year and spent my money on Blur at Hyde Park instead.
Up and walking around with nothing much more than a slight limp after a knee op on Friday, expected to be on crutches. Even managed to wheel the bike out the garage to check some bits then wheel it back in :)
maviczap
16-03-15, 09:04 PM
I'm happy to spend money on gig tickets, and I don't agree with file sharing music and prefer to buy the CD or vinyl. I'm just glad I didn't bother trying to get tickets for Glastonbury this year and spent my money on Blur at Hyde Park instead.
I wouldn't go to another Hyde Park Fest, by the time the headline act get on stage its just full of drunken idiots who want to fight. You can't get near the stage, the video screens are carp & the sound is poor.
The drunks make constant trips to the alcohol stores & just irritate you as you're trying to watch the show.
I've been to 2 & never again
Up and walking around with nothing much more than a slight limp after a knee op on Friday, expected to be on crutches. Even managed to wheel the bike out the garage to check some bits then wheel it back in :)
Cool
Littlepeahead
17-03-15, 07:51 AM
I wouldn't go to another Hyde Park Fest, by the time the headline act get on stage its just full of drunken idiots who want to fight. You can't get near the stage, the video screens are carp & the sound is poor.
The drunks make constant trips to the alcohol stores & just irritate you as you're trying to watch the show.
I've been to 2 & never again
Cool
When the Foos played Mr LPH said the sound was poor. When I saw Soundgarden it was better, though that wasn't as busy. This time I'm going straight from the Ashes in Nottingham so won't get there until later on. I can wiggle my way towards the front and as for fighting with the drunks... I've been on tour with New Model Army, and done the mosh pit at Slipknot and Nine Inch Nails, I may be small but when it comes to something like a Blur gig I think I'll be able to handle a few tipsy middle aged britpoppers!
maviczap
17-03-15, 08:57 AM
.. I've been on tour with New Model Army, and done the mosh pit at Slipknot and Nine Inch Nails, I may be small but when it comes to something like a Blur gig I think I'll be able to handle a few tipsy middle aged britpoppers!
Yes, you're qualified to handle yourself :cool:
atassiedevil
17-03-15, 09:03 AM
Ahh, new model army, that makes me smile, i remember following them around on tour for a while.
Smile of the day? 13 working days to go til i start the new job. No more lies :)
maviczap
17-03-15, 01:47 PM
Just booked my 1st track day for this year :cool:
Snetterton in May
Littlepeahead
17-03-15, 04:58 PM
Ahh, new model army, that makes me smile, i remember following them around on tour for a while.
Smile of the day? 13 working days to go til i start the new job. No more lies :)
That was a The Levellers tour, I worked for their tiny record label. That was back in the days when I didn't seem to need sleep, and thought it quite normal to travel to Newcastle, Portsmouth, Norwich or Bristol for the evening to get to a gig then travel back to London in the early hours of the morning and be at my desk for 10am! I wish I had that energy now.
The wife took my Civic out on her own for the first time today. And I have been discharged after five years of tests from Oncology for an unknown virus that caused my blood to thicken and enlarge my spleen.
chris8886
17-03-15, 06:36 PM
being offered a full time job for the first time in 3/4 years, especially when I only applied for a part time role! not sure overly sure how I shall cope with the full time hours initially, after having been pretty much unable to work for so many years, but hey it's a start! :)
maviczap
17-03-15, 06:37 PM
The wife took my Civic out on her own for the first time today. And I have been discharged after five years of tests from Oncology for an unknown virus that caused my blood to thicken and enlarge my spleen.
being offered a full time job for the first time in 3/4 years, especially when I only applied for a part time role! not sure overly sure how I shall cope with the full time hours initially, after having been pretty much unable to work for so many years, but hey it's a start! :)
Cool :thumbsup:
carelesschucca
17-03-15, 06:54 PM
Proper smiles for both of you guys... those posts are enough to be the smile of my day :)
Bluepete
17-03-15, 07:58 PM
Home made Pizza!
Best ever.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/IMG_20150317_190706639_zpsllcevkqm.jpg
Pete ;)
maviczap
17-03-15, 08:02 PM
Yum��
Bluepete
17-03-15, 08:14 PM
Oh it was!
Roasted tomatoes with lashings of herbs and olive oil and garlic for the sauce, two sorts of chorizo, parma ham, mozarella ball cheese, sprinkle of basil, glug of olive oil, super hot oven.
Get in!
Pete ;)
chris8886
17-03-15, 08:35 PM
looks lovely does that!
Littlepeahead
17-03-15, 08:44 PM
being offered a full time job for the first time in 3/4 years, especially when I only applied for a part time role! not sure overly sure how I shall cope with the full time hours initially, after having been pretty much unable to work for so many years, but hey it's a start! :)
Well done Chris. Of course the downside is you've got me as a colleague now. I told you that volunteering for me in 2013 would be worthwhile, it may have been a 4 day slog back then but that really counted in your favour over the other candidates.
chris8886
17-03-15, 10:26 PM
Well done Chris. Of course the downside is you've got me as a colleague now. I told you that volunteering for me in 2013 would be worthwhile, it may have been a 4 day slog back then but that really counted in your favour over the other candidates.
I bet it did and I am grateful for your asking me to do it, from what little of it I remember of it I enjoyed it. there's always bad bits about jobs, I'm sure i'll just about cope with that one! ;)
Luckypants
18-03-15, 04:08 PM
New car delivery confirmed for a week on Friday. :D
maviczap
18-03-15, 04:51 PM
Ah, new car smell
BanannaMan
21-03-15, 11:55 AM
It's RBS 6 Nations Super Saturday!!!
Finally sorted out the sticky throttle cable in the Civic. Had been living with it for seven years and finally got round to changing it.
chris8886
21-03-15, 12:29 PM
It's RBS 6 Nations Super Saturday!!!
absolutely, come on England! can't wait for the game later on :)
BanannaMan
21-03-15, 05:40 PM
absolutely, come on England! can't wait for the game later on :)
Was happy to see Wales had a good match but they've been knocked out of contention by Ireland so it's up to England now.
Come on lads!!!
Matt-EUC
21-03-15, 06:06 PM
An American that likes rugby? You my friend are a very rare breed.
carelesschucca
21-03-15, 06:07 PM
He's not really American, he can't be he knows about the outside world...
maviczap
21-03-15, 06:11 PM
He's not really American, he can't be he knows about the outside world...
:takeabow::winner:
chris8886
21-03-15, 07:11 PM
An American that likes rugby? You my friend are a very rare breed.
I know several other Americans that like rugby too!
Matt-EUC
21-03-15, 07:11 PM
I said rare, not critically endangered.
Brettus
21-03-15, 07:38 PM
Waking up after 16 hours sleep and feeling amazing.
I'd been up for 28 hours the previous day so I'd accrued some sleep due :)
Littlepeahead
21-03-15, 09:57 PM
Buying lots of new herbs to plant in pots outside, it means spring is nearly here. It also made me chuckle watching my two cats goof out over the cat nip plant I bought them, although it did result in soil all over the living room floor.
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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/4ee1bebf3f65d34196af74f333027c34.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/a734ab088c8d16e03911aa395a246236.jpg
2nd sunny trackday in 2 weeks :cool:
BanannaMan
22-03-15, 12:03 AM
An American that likes rugby? You my friend are a very rare breed.
He's not really American, he can't be he knows about the outside world...
:takeabow::winner:
Thanks! I'll take all that as compliments!
I know several other Americans that like rugby too!
They are part of the 1% of us who are not total morons.
Truthfully if I ever won the lottery, I'd be on the next flight out!
So close for England today. :(
Still both England and Wales played some great rugby today and are to be congratulated for their wins.
maviczap
22-03-15, 08:15 AM
They are part of the 1% of us who are not total morons.
Truthfully if I ever won the lottery, I'd be on the next flight out!.
yes, there are those you who know about the outside world and are better for it.
my mate from Orlando is someone who's also part of the 1% and I'm more than happy to spend a lot of time with him.
Even in the UK we have our fair share of morons.
However you cannot use the 1% tag, thats being used by another group of motorcycle riding gentlemen :cool: they might take offence to your label.;)
Bluepete
22-03-15, 05:56 PM
This
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/IMG_20150322_165818280_zpsiwtdgtru.jpg (http://s276.photobucket.com/user/conker51/media/IMG_20150322_165818280_zpsiwtdgtru.jpg.html)
Pete ;)
Amadeus
22-03-15, 06:04 PM
Why is the wood stacked on top of the burner?
What's the book?
Rgds
Bluepete
22-03-15, 07:16 PM
Why is the wood stacked on top of the burner? To dry it and heat it so it burns well.
What's the book? A Steven Leather "Spider Shepherd"
Rgds
Pete ;)
50 shades on the Kindle lol.
BanannaMan
23-03-15, 03:37 AM
However you cannot use the 1% tag, thats being used by another group of motorcycle riding gentlemen :cool: they might take offence to your label.;)
For sure don't want to infringe on anything those 1%'ers call their territory.
They kill people for that. (seriously)
A group of these claim a town in the mountains near where I go on holiday sometimes.
I had no idea until I once happened to stop at a restaurant there.
Got to the door and they asked any patches on your jacket?
I had one small patch from a group I rode with at the time (with no rocker patch) and they asked me to take it off and leave it outside on the bike as they didn't want anyone murdered inside their establishment.
Needless to say I avoid that area now even with no patches on my jacket!
So 1%ers is out.
And now there's a group calling themselves the III%ers.
These are the preparing for doomsday paramilitary type gun nutters.
Haven't happened upon any of these yet but there are some nearby so probably best to steer clear of them as well.
Oddly enough I was invited by a mate via Facebook to a breakfast and rideout just this past Saturday but when I checked out the guy in charge, he was wearing a III%ers shirt and hat in his profile pic.
Er... sorry, maybe next time.
So much for 3 %.
How about 2% or perhaps even 2.25% just to be on the safe side. ;)
maviczap
23-03-15, 07:06 AM
Yes, we have our own branches of that club over here, and the same rules apply over here.
One of my former colleagues next door neighbour was shot by them. They got the wrong house, and should have knocked on my friends door.
Because of this and other traumatic incidents in his life, my mate had severe depression and other mental health issues.
He's no longer with us, and at peace.
A bacon sandwich and a mug of coffee sat on the back step watching the dog foraging around the garden - a great start to the day.
most patch wearers are actually very nice respectable people its the 1% of the 1%rs that are complete feking arz wipes but when your a brother your a brother and you will do what is required to protect your brother. you also have to remember that a loot of people who join chapters are misfits/loners etc.etc in society and when enticed to join a group of people and become part of the family they do so with open arms as it then give them purpose in life.
that sounds like a cracking start to the day Bri.
Brettus
23-03-15, 03:05 PM
Taking delivery of this:
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/b0a2cfbd886828da00d479c9ddf78bb4.jpg
My demonstrator for a week :-)
It feels like driving the future! (BMW i3 BTW)
Slick looking thing that is!!!
maviczap
23-03-15, 03:28 PM
Its a Lego car, surely?
Sir Trev
23-03-15, 03:37 PM
Don't forget to plug it in Brett :)
atassiedevil
23-03-15, 03:39 PM
Damn quick those things. Faster to 50mph than an M3. Enjoy upsetting people in it.
Littlepeahead
23-03-15, 04:34 PM
I've just had my invite through to a West End premiere in July of a film I have backed about the Maasai Warriors cricket team. As well as helping in a small way to fund it, I also managed to get them into Lord's to film part of it which they loved. Now I finally get to see the finished product which in the week of the Australia Test match at work will be some welcome relief from a crazy time.
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