Author Topic: things that really p** you off (Read 620035 times)

Inso · « **Reply #2200 on:** March 12, 2014, 12:23:41 PM »

Quote from: leadhead on March 12, 2014, 04:52:55 AM

My Scooter. This morning on my way to work, my scooter crapped out. 4 years of almost total reliability and it decides it doesn't want to play anymore. It runs but lacks power, won't do more than 30km/hr if that. Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend.

New reed?

leadhead · « **Reply #2201 on:** March 12, 2014, 02:13:40 PM »

Possibly.

ballistic_bro · « **Reply #2202 on:** March 12, 2014, 09:27:53 PM »

Why do people think it's ok to openly criticise your home when they come to view it as a potential buyer?

My wife and I have been to view a few properties, but we make mental notes and discuss it after the viewing, not infront of the current owner and in a, frankly, rude manner.

leadhead · « **Reply #2203 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:29:47 AM »

Quote from: ballistic_bro on March 12, 2014, 09:27:53 PM

Why do people think it's ok to openly criticise your home when they come to view it as a potential buyer?
My wife and I have been to view a few properties, but we make mental notes and discuss it after the viewing, not infront of the current owner and in a, frankly, rude manner.

Bugs me too.

beefcake · « **Reply #2204 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:37:19 AM »

Dorks, just trying to get the price down I guess but if it were me it would just make me stubbornly stick to a higher price.

ballistic_bro · « **Reply #2205 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:27:45 AM »

Quote from: beefcake on March 13, 2014, 06:37:19 AM

Dorks, just trying to get the price down I guess but if it were me it would just make me stubbornly stick to a higher price.

Yep, that's exactly what I'm going to do.

leadhead · « **Reply #2206 on:** March 15, 2014, 04:38:25 PM »

Still haven't got my scooter fixed yet. I've eliminated the fuel pump and filter as the problem. Gas isn't old as I ride 32km every day and fill the tank every two weeks. I have not opened up the carb yet, it could be clogged/dirty, and I have not checked the clutch shoes or variator yet. I do know the belt is about done, and have a new one handy.

Another thing that gets me: exchange rate between GBP and CAD. £12 = $22.18, as I type this. I wanted to buy a couple shiny toys but I think I'll have to wait, or sell some stuff. Got a couple of things to go to ebay, not miniature related though.

Why has Deviantart, a website that used be a great site for emerging artists, become a dumping ground for My Little Pony tripe? Hope I don't offend anybody, but it annoys me greatly.

Steel Penguin · « **Reply #2207 on:** March 15, 2014, 05:40:42 PM »

any chance its the Exhaust getting clogged leadhead? had a friend who used to ride a scooter and he said it was common.

beefcake · « **Reply #2208 on:** March 15, 2014, 06:53:31 PM »

Have you tried kicking it?..... That usually gets the exchange rate a bit better.

leadhead · « **Reply #2209 on:** March 15, 2014, 06:57:05 PM »

Quote from: beefcake on March 15, 2014, 06:53:31 PM

Have you tried kicking it?..... That usually gets the exchange rate a bit better.

I kicked it hard enough I may have broke it.

beefcake · « **Reply #2210 on:** March 15, 2014, 08:42:21 PM »

leadhead · « **Reply #2211 on:** March 15, 2014, 09:39:04 PM »

Quote from: Steel Penguin on March 15, 2014, 05:40:42 PM

any chance its the Exhaust getting clogged leadhead? had a friend who used to ride a scooter and he said it was common.

Haven't checked that yet either. Don't think it is, unless the muffler is coming apart inside. My scooter is 2009 Honda 4 stroke, which means oil isn't mixed with the gas, among other differences. That said the pipe is small, carbon could cause restrictions.

Ajsalium · « **Reply #2212 on:** March 17, 2014, 11:44:35 PM »

Yesterday I broke the HD of my laptop when I smashed it closed in anger.

Tip of advice: don't do things in anger. Try to calm down. It'll save you money and troubles.

On the plus side, since I don't have a computer to waste my time with, I've been cleaning the mould lines of some minis that I've had for... ever. I may even paint again if I can't repair the damned thing!

beefcake · « **Reply #2213 on:** March 18, 2014, 04:16:02 AM »

Umm how are you posting this?
But that really sucks. Just had to replace our computer as I unplugged it to clean the dust off. Didn't turn back on after that.

Ajsalium · « **Reply #2214 on:** March 18, 2014, 04:44:14 AM »

I'm posting at work.

(I can browse the web with my phone or my tablet, but that still sucks compared to having a proper computer).

leadhead · « **Reply #2215 on:** March 30, 2014, 03:16:47 AM »

Put the rest of the parts I was waiting for into the scooter today. Got it together enough to start the engine. Knackered. Noise I thought was a really worn belt is the engine. That would explain the metal flakes I found. New engine time. Or serious repairs to this one. Depends on what is less expensive. There is also the same model of scooter for sale in the news paper, two years older, but everything is the same. So it may be an option too.

Bugger.

leadhead · « **Reply #2216 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:28:03 AM »

Just had a look online. Crankshaft assembly, which I think is the issue looks to be rather inexpensive. I guess I won't know exactly what is broken until I take the engine totally apart. Ugh, big job on a tiny scooter.

leadhead · « **Reply #2217 on:** April 03, 2014, 03:22:28 PM »

My job. I get the feeling I won't be there much longer. For some reason the head of the company seems to think I stand around all day and watch youtube. Isn't it nice when people start rumors?

DRAGON · « **Reply #2218 on:** April 09, 2014, 02:33:27 PM »

Doesn't look like I am going to make Salute this year due to unforeseen circumstances

Still on the bright side I can use the petrol and ticket cost money for a bit of hobby related internet retail therapy !

Shaved Dwarf · « **Reply #2219 on:** April 10, 2014, 09:21:10 AM »

Quote from: DRAGON on April 09, 2014, 02:33:27 PM

hobby related internet retail therapy

Well, that's the right spirit!
I have to remember this phrase... guess it might come in handy in the future when it comes to convincing the wife.

somaticon · « **Reply #2220 on:** April 29, 2014, 10:36:49 PM »

Haven't been online much lately or been able to paint or game. I had a fall back in October and hit my head and wrist on a concrete bar. I ended up in hospital, had to have stitches and my wrist needed reset. I'd tried to stop myself hitting the ground after slipping on some leaves basically spent a month with my arm in a full cast. The break was called a Smyth's fracture. The head injury left me with constant wringing and I couldn't eat solids for two weeks I'm only now beginning to enjoy food but it still hurts like heck. The fracture clinic reckons I'll be a year to 18 months before we'll find out if I fully recover. As it is I have limited mobility in the wrist, eating hurts, I've constant ringing in my head and my lead mountain ain't painting itself.

Gangrel · « **Reply #2221 on:** April 30, 2014, 12:03:29 AM »

REALLY sorry to hear that. I hope you'll recover fully well before the doctor's estimate. And please stop by here, even if you're not painting & gaming at the moment.

leadhead · « **Reply #2222 on:** April 30, 2014, 02:19:58 AM »

Quote from: Gangrel on April 30, 2014, 12:03:29 AM

REALLY sorry to hear that. I hope you'll recover fully well before the doctor's estimate. And please stop by here, even if you're not painting & gaming at the moment.

Here's to a swift recovery.

beefcake · « **Reply #2223 on:** April 30, 2014, 08:07:29 AM »

That sounds terrible. Wishing you a full recovery

Shaved Dwarf · « **Reply #2224 on:** April 30, 2014, 08:39:01 AM »

Sounds awful! I wish you a swift recovery (and the patience necessary).

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