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[tyred]

not exactly a hot rod

They're popular in some circles because the V6 and the 2.5 TD were pretty powerful and they're RWD so they are used for diffing and doing donuts which seems to be a hobby for some people around here.

It's an alternative to A BMW or Lexus IS200. There isn't a huge selection of RWD cars any more. They've destroyed all the remaining Sierras by now.

 

[biggs682]

It's still grey here

 

[classic33]

It's still grey here

Here as well.

 

[mybike]

Thanks - will do - looks straight forward. Our last washer must have been brushless - I can see why they have the spring loaded brushes to allow for un-even motor loading - but to wear out so fast was a surprise, but it's had a fairly hard life, and I no doubt shoving some things in (my Wife is worse for overloading) just because it can handle 10kg, doesn't mean you should. I shoved in my son's washing last night, and there were two hoodies, which when wet, were really really heavy - this might have been the final straw and worn the bushes too far. I've ran a few 'drain' programmes and the pump is fine, and the trap clear, but there is no motor spinning up, absolutely quiet. At the end of the cycle, up pops E08.

There are comprehensive instructions on you-tube - looks a very common issue.

My wife was told by a machine mech to allow the motor/brushes to cool down between washes, don't run it continually, we followed that advice & the brushes seemed to last longer.

 

[Speicher]

My current oven is twenty-three years old, the fan motor has stopped working, it takes ages to heat up, and the clock/timer does not work. Is it time for a new oven?

A new fan plus labour is £200.

Err yes, I think so, time for new oven.

I thought that choosing a new oven would be difficult.

So, I chose to use the nearest independent lectrical shop. I have used them before lots of times, and they are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Narrowed it down to two reliable brands, and a single oven with easy to use dials, not one that connects to internet.
Chose two that are near the top of their range (but not silly money).

Rang shop to check size of oven ( is there a difference between "built in" and "built under"), and availability. One (my "first" choice) could be delivered in a week or so, t'other one not for seven to ten weeks. Then looked at John Lewis website, cos they put lots more pictures and details on their site,

On their website, the local shop charges £80 for installation and to take away the old one is £30. No, they said, "We will charge you £50 for installation and disposal".

 

[Gravity Aided]

My current oven is twenty-three years old, the fan motor has stopped working, it takes ages to heat up, and the clock/timer does not work. Is it time for a new oven?

A new fan plus labour is £200.

Err yes, I think so, time for new oven.

I thought that choosing a new oven would be difficult.

So, I chose to use the nearest independent lectrical shop. I have used them before lots of times, and they are very helpful and knowledgeable.

Narrowed it down to two reliable brands, and a single oven with easy to use dials, not one that connects to internet.
Chose two that are near the top of their range (but not silly money).

Rang shop to check size of oven ( is there a difference between "built in" and "built under"), and availability. One (my "first" choice) could be delivered in a week or so, t'other one not for seven to ten weeks. Then looked at John Lewis website, cos they put lots more pictures and details on their site,

On their website, the local shop charges £80 for installation and to take away the old one is £30. No, they said, "We will charge you £50 for installation and disposal".

Fan?

 

[Gravity Aided]

Quite foggy here.

 

[Speicher]

Fan?

You might know it as a Convection oven, or Circulair or something. There is a fan at the back of the oven so that the temperature is uniform in the oven. This tends to heat up more quickly, and need lower temperatures. Or there is a setting for Conventional cooking, without the fan.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

We had drizzle this morning, but it’s cleared up nicely. It is a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday though.

 

[Reynard]

Grey, mild and still here chez Casa Reynard.

No sign of any drizzle. My blue recycling wheelie bin was finally emptied this morning. I have done some paperwork and some writing. This afternoon's tasks involve cucumbers and a trip to the nearest post box. And no, they're not connected.

It is almost time for luncheon.

 

[woodbutchmaster]

Until today have been blissfully unaware of the price of red onions. Normally they are just another item on a long list of other stuff. However, realising that l had run out of oignons rouges ( essential ingredient in a multitude of savoury concoctions) , l purchased these four :

€3.20 for four onions , has the world gone mad or am l just out of touch with reality ? ( Don't feel obliged to comment on that last point )

 

[tyred]

Today's suggested purchase from Ebay is a White Industries freewheel.

 

[Reynard]

Luncheon consisted of a bagel with lox and a schmear, a pear, a banana, a tangerine and two

I am now listening to the cricket.

 

[Reynard]

Until today have been blissfully unaware of the price of red onions. Normally they are just another item on a long list of other stuff. However, realising that l had run out of oignons rouges ( essential ingredient in a multitude of savoury concoctions) , l purchased these four :
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€3.20 for four onions , has the world gone mad or am l just out of touch with reality ? ( Don't feel obliged to comment on that last point )

In Tesco, brown onions are 85p a kilo, while red ones are £1 a kilo.

There are the cheaper "wonky" onions which are 65p a kilo. Too small for most things, but just the right size to pickle.

 

[oldwheels]

Anybody remember the "Onion Johnnies".
I remember them coming here so they must still have been on the go in the 1970's.
We did have a French Consul then so that may have brought them. We also had lots of large French fishing boats calling in for crew changes for the same reason. He was also in demand to lecture unruly and badly behaved French school parties. One of out coop staff was also a very "colloquial" French speaker and often shocked them into behaving. Their teachers did not seem too bothered about keeping order.