Recent content by DanClarke

My last two roles (7yrs and 13 yrs were both "based from home" but also required on-site customer visits (c. 36k miles /yr). It was a fairly senior tech role and I worked >12hrs a day most days (no distractions, shorter tea/lunch breaks). e.g Leave home @ 04:30 to attend a customer meeting in...

Morning All. :D All the usual complaints. :) Have a lovely day! :D

Sadly, there are no LPG filling stations round here any more.

Morning All. :D Still here, no other news. :) Weds is our free-day, except we get G-kids at 3:15. Have a great day! :D

Hi folks. :) I am looking for recommendations for 16-20" battery start (with pull-start backup) self-propelled mowers. The 24" wide deck pull start I have is a right so-and-so to start. If I peg it (heaven forbid) herself will need a lighter easier machine to mow with, and TBH that big beggar...

Glad someone spotted the gag. :)

...Plums Oot? ;)

Morning All. :D Wow! What a huge rainstorm we had last night. It was absolutely hammering down. :) Luckily, although it woke us up, we were safe & warm in our pit. :) Shopping day today:( Have a lovely day today! :D

One of the tailgates perhaps?

Morning All. :D A few spots of rain overnight and this morning, but Sunny & Bright. :) I hope the rain keeps off, I want to try and get the trike working properly. :) Have a great day! :D

A friend of mine has just got himself a used Fiat Qubo (ex mobility scheme with only 26k on the clock). It is like a shed on wheels it is a 1.3L diseasel but it does 75MPG on a run. So, yes a bit better than the 18MPG on my Rangie.

Morning All. :D We had us a lie-in me and her. :) I have cleared the decks and fed the cats, and now on here. :) Might be another nice day, fingers crossed. Have a lovely day. :D

Complaint to local MP about "Lack of Duty Of Care" from Water Co. Leaving a vulnerable person in a dangerous position ought to hurry them up bit?

Morning All. :D Oh dear, I must stop feeding that cat. We have had multiple 🐱 💩🐱💩 this morning. :( Kitchen and Utility room have a somewhat fetid smell, I always get the cleanup duty (being 1st up in our house). :( Still, it is a lovely warm Spring day, the birds are singing and all's right...

I once asked my brother to sand-blast and powder-coat a bike rack for me. When it was delivered back to me the postie handed it over with a big smile and said "Here you go!" I took the package indoors and turned it over to see written on the back of the package "Contents 10" Black Rubber Dildo"...